Author: Platform Times Newspaper

…Onanuga Accuses Ex-Anambra Governor Of Saying What He Does Not Practise Daud Olatunji The Presidency has criticised the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, over his remarks on the management of public funds, with President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, raising questions about allegations linked to the Panama Papers leak. Onanuga, in a post on X on Wednesday, accused Obi of preaching principles he allegedly failed to practise, citing the international leak of financial documents known as the Panama Papers. “Peter Obi just likes saying what he doesn’t practise. Remember the Panama…

…Vows To Jail Electoral Offenders, Promises Crackdown On Certificate Forgery …Says No One Will Be Above The Law Under His Presidency Ayomide Awe The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has vowed to resist electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that his camp will “rig those who rig” the polls. Obi made the declaration on Wednesday during a town hall meeting organised by the NDC in Nasarawa State, where he addressed party supporters on electoral integrity, political accountability and the need to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. The former Anambra State governor said his camp…

…NSCDC Deputy Commandant Combines Security Career With Islamic Scholarship …Muslim Community Celebrates Cleric’s Academic Milestone Daud Olatunji The Chief Imaam of the Community Mosque, Laderin, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Abduwaliyu Abioye, has bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Islamic Finance from Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in his decades-long pursuit of academic advancement, Islamic scholarship and public service. Abioye successfully defended his doctoral thesis on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the presence of Islamic scholars from within and outside the university. His latest academic achievement adds to a professional and educational background spanning agricultural engineering, security…

Daud Olatunji Former Ogun Central senator and Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidate, Iyabo Obasanjo, has raised the alarm over the omission of the party’s governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, from the list recently published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, warning that the development could threaten Nigeria’s democracy. Obasanjo alleged that the circumstances surrounding Adebutu’s omission raised serious questions about the integrity of the electoral process, insisting that no political interest should be allowed to determine which candidates Nigerians can vote for. She accused the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State of being unwilling to face a competitive election, suggesting that…

NOA Zonal Director Hails South-West State Directors, Commends DG Over 2027 Voter Mobilisation Daud Olatunji The National Orientation Agency’s South-West Zonal Director, Mr Kehinde Ogunkuade, has commended the agency’s state directors across the region for their commitment, resilience, hard work and dedication to duty, praising their efforts to deepen civic awareness and mobilise Nigerians for credible and peaceful elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogunkuade also lauded the Director-General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, for initiating the agency’s nationwide voter mobilisation campaign, describing the programme as an important step towards strengthening democratic participation and addressing electoral malpractices. The…

BY Gbenga Gbesan What could have been behind the thinking of Lawyer Anderson Asemota, the Abuja-based founder and Managing Partner of Neplus Ultra Attorneys in petitioning on behalf of a client who would publicly disown him that, “I have never spoken with or met the lawyer, Anderson Asemota of Neplus Ultra Attorneys, alleged to have written the petition on my behalf?” A highbrow legal practitioner as contained in his public profile, Anderson had “personally handled and participated in over 30 election petition cases and over 100 regular civil matters.” On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, the lawyer had written a petition…

Ayomide Awe States seeking to establish their own police forces must demonstrate the capacity to pay officers’ salaries, fund continuous training and sustain operational costs before their services can commence, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said. Gbajabiamila said the proposed state police system would require adequate financial planning and enforceable safeguards to prevent the emerging security structure from becoming vulnerable to political manipulation, corruption and unlawful demands on citizens. He spoke on Monday during a session on security, stability and economic resilience at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit. According to him, the ability of…

…Nigeria Ranks Fifth In Africa As Foreign Recruitment Raises Fresh Concerns …Former Naval Officer Among Nigerians Reported Dead …Recruits Allegedly Lured With Security Jobs, Deployed With Little Training Daud Olatunji At least 215 Nigerians have reportedly been recruited into the Russian armed forces to fight against Ukraine, with no fewer than 25 confirmed dead or missing, according to a Ukrainian government-linked agency monitoring the recruitment of foreign nationals for the war. The figures place Nigeria fifth among African countries whose citizens have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia, behind Cameroon, Ghana, Egypt and Kenya, according to StopRussianRecruiters.org, an initiative…

Firdaus Obiremi A 34-year-old Nigerian, Adetunji Abudu, has been arrested at Boston Logan International Airport in the United States over an alleged multi-million-dollar money laundering conspiracy linked to fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans. The arrest followed his return to the US from Istanbul, Turkey, after allegedly fleeing the country for Nigeria in 2019 while under investigation, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island. In a statement dated October 26, 2026, the office said Abudu was arrested on Monday night as he attempted to re-enter the country. The defendant appeared before the US District Court in…

Toyyibat Qasim A 43-year-old Nigerian, Akinade Adedeji Raheem, has been extradited from the Republic of Benin to the United States to face federal charges over an alleged $100m tax fraud scheme involving stolen identities and fraudulent tax refund claims. Raheem was arraigned on Monday before a federal court in the Northern District of Georgia over allegations that he conspired with others to defraud the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through more than 300 fraudulent tax returns filed between 2018 and 2023. The charges include conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, access device fraud…