Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has dismissed speculations suggesting a rift between him and President Bola Tinubu, describing the claims as baseless and the handiwork of mischief-makers. Sanwo-Olu made the clarification on Sunday during a visit to President Tinubu’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, alongside members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The visit, which came amid mounting rumours of a frosty relationship between the duo, was described by the governor as a routine “festive courtesy call.” Addressing journalists after the closed-door meeting, Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his loyalty…

As political actors realign ahead of the 2027 general elections, Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, has dismissed the viability of a proposed opposition coalition, insisting it lacks credibility and public trust. Speaking with journalists in Abuja over the weekend, Dr. Yakasai declared that the coalition, reportedly being formed by leading opposition figures to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would crumble under the weight of conflicting ambitions and questionable antecedents. According to him, Nigerians are wary of the opposition’s track record, which, he argued, is riddled with poor governance and corruption that President Tinubu is…

Pandemonium broke out in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, as scores of enraged women staged a massive protest over the mysterious disappearance of no fewer than 26 children, sparking fresh fears and outrage among residents. The demonstrators, clad in black garments symbolizing mourning and despair, stormed major roads in the community on Friday, wailing, chanting sorrowful songs, and wielding placards with bold inscriptions such as “Stop Stealing Our Children,” “Where Are Our Kids?” and “We Want Justice.” The protest comes amid growing tension following the alleged abduction of children aged between three and 10 years,…

Daud Olatunji A  chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Segun Showunmi, has called for the scrapping of constituency projects allocated to lawmakers, describing them as an abuse of legislative privilege that undermines the core responsibility of the National Assembly. Speaking during an exclusive session with journalists in Abeokuta, Showunmi decried the current structure of legislative oversight, insisting that it has eroded the independence of the legislature and reduced its effectiveness in holding the executive to account. “We have come to the point where we must remove that nonsense from the privileges the…

Daud Olatunji   As part of ongoing efforts to enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity legal framework, the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salis, has announced that a Cybersecurity Legislative Summit will be held in July 2025, with the aim of harmonizing perspectives from key national and international stakeholders. Speaking during a live radio programme in Abeokuta, Senator Salis disclosed that the summit is being organised in partnership with the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, which is responsible for the administration of the country’s criminal justice system, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), which oversees…

 The Vice Chancellor of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Professor Adesola Ajayi, has underscored the indispensable role of strategic research in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the fight against climate change. Ajayi made this known while speaking at a two-day workshop organised by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumnae, in collaboration with African Women in Climate Research and Action (AWCRA) and Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. The workshop, themed “From Vulnerability to Resilience: Empowering Women to Address Climate Change through Sustainable Development Goals”, drew participants from across West and Southern Africa including Nigeria, Republic of…

Feyisayo Ogunbiyi  Traders of South-East extraction in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Saturday, staged a protest and shut down their shops to express outrage over the gruesome killing of one of their own, Mrs. Blessing Eze, allegedly by tax-collecting touts. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, June 6, during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities when local touts reportedly stormed the market demanding a ₦1,500 “festival levy” from traders. According to eyewitnesses, Eze, who sold food items in the market, pleaded with the tax collectors to return later as she had not made any sales and could…

Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has described the Nigerian Civil War as the most challenging and painful period of his life, stating that his actions during the conflict were guided by a sense of duty and not hatred. Gowon made the remark on Saturday in Abuja while receiving a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship of the Abuja Anglican Diocese. “I always remember the civil war. It was the most difficult period of my life,” the former leader said, reflecting on the civil war that lasted from July…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians to avoid specific Dove-branded hand soaps and deodorants, citing health risks posed by a banned chemical substance found in the products. In a public alert released on Saturday, NAFDAC said the affected products contain Butylphenyl Methylpropional, also known as 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propanaldehyde—a substance linked to skin irritation and potential harm to unborn children. The agency’s statement, titled “Alert on the Ban of Dove Hand and Deodorant Soap due to Butylphenyl Methylpropional Contamination”, listed several products implicated in the health warning. These include:Dove Exfoliating…

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that Nigeria lost a staggering $450 million to fraud perpetrated under the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) subsidy scheme between 2006 and 2012. Bawa made this disclosure in his newly released book, The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud, where he detailed how oil marketers manipulated the system to siphon billions from public funds. The ex-EFCC boss, who served as the agency’s chairman from February 2021 to June 2023, was a lead investigator on the team that probed the infamous fuel subsidy scam.…