Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The factional national chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has reiterated the party’s commitment to being the political platform for Nigerians who are often excluded from mainstream political participation. Abure made this known on Thursday during the inauguration of the party’s Directorate of Physically Challenged Persons in Abuja. He emphasised that the Labour Party distinguishes itself from other political parties by deliberately creating space for the marginalised in society. He stated, “We have our goals rooted in social democracy. The party is for those who have no voice, for those who ordinarily will not be recognised in the scheme…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for a constitutional amendment that would establish a single tenure of six years for elected political office holders in Nigeria, stating that such a structure would allow leaders to serve the people more effectively without the distractions of re-election campaigns. Makinde made the call on Friday in Ibadan while receiving a delegation of Muslim faithful and prominent personalities who visited his residence shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers. The delegation was led by his deputy, Bayo Lawal, and included the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja; former Deputy Governor and PDP Deputy…

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has attributed the recent drop in fuel prices to the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude oil policy, describing it as a game-changing initiative that has boosted the availability and affordability of petroleum products in the country. Dangote made the remark on Thursday during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, where the President flagged off the reconstruction of the deep-sea port access road linking Epe and Ijebu-Ode. Highlighting the impact of the policy, Dangote said: “One of your administration’s most transformative initiatives is the historic naira-for-crude policy, which stands out…

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that professing loyalty to President Bola Tinubu without joining his party amounted to political hypocrisy. The defection, which took place at the Government House in Uyo, puts an end to months of speculation surrounding the governor’s political allegiance, especially following his increasingly warm relationship with the president. Addressing a gathering of political leaders and party supporters, Eno explained that his decision was borne out of deep consultations with stakeholders across the state and the need to…

The Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, Ini Ememobong, has resigned from his position following his refusal to defect with Governor Umo Eno from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Eno officially joined the APC on Friday after months of speculation and behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring. The defection marks a significant political shift in the oil-rich South-South state, long regarded as a PDP stronghold. In a resignation letter dated June 6 and addressed to the governor, Ememobong stated that he was stepping down in line with Eno’s directive that…

Today, Friday, June 6, 2025, marks six months since Arc. Dr. ‘Koye Jolaoso assumed office as the 10th Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. In this short span, his administration has recorded transformational strides that are visible across all spheres of the institution’s operations. Under his leadership, the Management has restored confidence, strengthened governance structures, enhanced academic standards, improved financial management, and prioritized staff welfare. Dr. Jolaoso’s inclusive leadership style has fostered an atmosphere of peace, stability, mutual respect, and collective purpose among the workforce. Major Highlights of Achievements: 1. Organization of the 15th Combined Convocation Ceremony The 15th Combined…

… Bawa Launches Book Detailing  Oil Scams, Others Fresh revelations have emerged on the monumental petrol subsidy fraud perpetrated by Oluwaseun Ogunbambo, a Nigerian businessman and Managing Director of Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, who allegedly forged multiple documents to fraudulently obtain over N3.7 billion under Nigeria’s Petroleum Support Fund (PSF). The explosive details are contained in a new book authored by Abdulrasheed Bawa, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), titled “The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud.” Bawa, who led the EFCC between 2021 and 2023, described Ogunbambo as “perhaps the…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Emmanuel Ogunyemi, a Lagos State civil servant, for unlawfully receiving salaries from two government agencies simultaneously. Investigations revealed that Ogunyemi was on the payroll of both the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), illegally pocketing a total of N3.49 million. The commission charged Ogunyemi with violating Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000, filing an eight-count charge against him at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja (Charge No: ID/25541C/2024). Opting…

The Nigerian Army says it has arrested four Pakistani nationals allegedly involved in arms trafficking and training of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the North-East. Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, who disclosed this during a media tour in Maiduguri, warned that foreign mercenaries have infiltrated the region and are fueling insurgency with sophisticated tactics and weaponry. He said preliminary investigations revealed that the arrested Pakistanis were aiding terrorist elements with weapons and high-level tactical support. “The infiltration of foreign mercenaries has significantly escalated the threat from terrorist groups like ISWAP and Boko Haram,” Abubakar…

A political activist and community leader in Ogun State, Hon. (Chief) Olalekan Teslim Shoyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, has urged residents of Abeokuta South Local Government and Egbaland at large to embrace the true spirit of Eid-el-Adha by rejecting vote-buying and prioritizing long-term development over temporary benefits. In a statement issued  a r personally signed by Shoyinka in Abeokuta on Thursday, to mark the Eid-el-Adha celebrations, the broadcaster  charged the people to emulate the sacrifice and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, which the festival commemorates. “This holy season reminds us of the deep meaning behind Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience and sacrifice—his…