Author: Platform Times Newspaper

…Former ALGON Chairman, Ex-Amosun Aide Assumes New Advisory Role Daud Olatunji Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed the Director-General of Ogun Team Triple A (O.T.T), Dr. Mojeed Oladele Rahman Ekelojumati, as Senior Consultant to the Governor. The appointment took effect on Friday, July 3, 2026, according to an official letter signed by the governor. In the appointment letter, Abiodun congratulated Ekelojumati on what he described as a well-deserved appointment and wished him a successful tenure. The letter read in part, “I am delighted to inform you of your appointment as Senior Consultant to the Governor. The appointment takes…

Daud Olatunji Panic gripped residents and motorists on Thursday  night after suspected gunmen abducted two residents during an attack at Kobape in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. PLATFORM TIMES reprots that the  incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m., throwing the community into confusion as the armed men reportedly fired sporadically into the air, forcing residents to flee for safety while motorists abandoned the road. The abducted victims were identified as Kelvin Moyegun and Kehinde Rufia, while Yinka Obadimu narrowly escaped from the attackers. Narrating his ordeal, Obadimu said the gunmen fired at his vehicle before he managed to…

… Fresh Legislation Aims To Improve Efficiency Of Federal Courts Nationwide …Proposed Reforms Strengthen Oversight, Accountability, Justice Delivery Daud Olatunji President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to repeal the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015 and replace it with a new legal framework aimed at eliminating delays in criminal trials, improving prosecution processes and strengthening the administration of justice across Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. Tinubu said the proposed Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2026 would address…

The Oyo State Police Command has warned residents against taking the law into their own hands after a mob attack over an alleged robbery attempt left two persons dead and triggered unrest in the Strabag area of Ojoo, Ibadan. The command said four suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident, while security had been reinforced in the area to forestall further violence. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the command said normalcy had been restored following a joint security operation involving the police, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the promises of his administration, declaring that he would not betray the trust Nigerians reposed in him and insisting that his government’s economic reforms would ultimately deliver prosperity despite the current hardships. The President also urged his supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation by taking the Renewed Hope agenda to communities across the country, saying sustained engagement with citizens remained critical to strengthening democracy. Tinubu spoke in a message delivered on his behalf by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during the inauguration of the executives of the PBAT Door-to-Door…

The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has announced the arrest of 5,811 suspected internet fraudsters and the recovery of illicit assets worth over $293 million during a coordinated global anti-fraud operation involving 97 countries and territories. The operation, codenamed Operation First Light 2026, was carried out between January 15 and April 30, 2026, targeting cyber-enabled financial crimes, particularly social engineering scams and the money laundering networks supporting them. In a statement issued on Thursday, INTERPOL said the operation exposed the growing scale of online fraud worldwide, with more than 142,000 victims identified across participating countries. The organisation described social engineering…

Eight national officers of the Scripture Union of Nigeria have regained their freedom after spending 21 days in captivity following their abduction by gunmen in Imo State. The victims were kidnapped on June 14 along the Orlu-Mgbidi Road while travelling from Okigwe to Ibadan after attending the organisation’s national conference at the Camp of Faith in Okigwe. The National Chairman of the Scripture Union of Nigeria, Willy Onu, confirmed their release in a statement, saying the victims were freed on Sunday, July 5, and had safely reunited with their families. “To the glory of God, our brethren were released on…

The Universal Basic Education Commission has unlocked over ₦100bn in previously unaccessed matching grants for states and the Federal Capital Territory, in a move expected to accelerate investment in school infrastructure, teacher development and digital learning across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, announced the development on Thursday during a media luncheon with education correspondents in Abuja. She said the funds, which had remained inaccessible for years because several states failed to meet the requirements for accessing the matching grants, had now been mobilised to strengthen basic education under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Garba explained that…

Suliat Lawal A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has defended the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, against what he described as attempts to convict the presidential aide in the court of public opinion over allegations currently under investigation. Showunmi, in a statement titled “The Burden of the Chief of Staff: Why Silence Is Often Mistaken for Guilt,” argued that the Office of the Chief of Staff remains one of the most misunderstood positions in government, insisting that the silence of its occupant should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt. According to…

The Allied People’s Movement has asked President Bola Tinubu’s administration to publicly account for the trillions of naira realised from the removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that Nigerians deserve a transparent breakdown of how the funds have been spent since May 2023. The opposition party said the Federal Government should immediately publish a comprehensive and independently verifiable report detailing the total amount saved from the subsidy removal, projects funded with the proceeds, their locations, beneficiaries, and the measurable impact of the spending. The demand was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf.…