Author: Platform Times Newspaper

…IMAN Warns of Revenue Loss, Inflation Spike, Economic Downturn … …Accuses Shipping Firms, Terminal Operators Of Arbitrary Charges … Daud Olatunji Importers across Nigeria have begun массовely diverting cargoes to neighbouring West African countries, including Benin Republic, Ghana, Togo and Burkina Faso, as the cost of clearing a 40-foot container at Nigerian ports reportedly surged to as high as N20 million. The Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has raised alarm over what it described as an unsustainable increase in shipping line tariffs, terminal charges, and other port-related levies, warning that the trend is making Nigerian ports uncompetitive and driving businesses…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on him to either decisively end terrorism in the country or step aside, following the worsening insecurity across several states. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday during a condolence visit to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan, over the recent attack on schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state, where pupils, teachers and staff were abducted by armed men. The SDP candidate said the Federal Government had failed in its constitutional…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to pray for bandits and terrorists to abandon violence and embrace peace, insisting that the country will ultimately overcome all security challenges. Tinubu made the appeal in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world, where he also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, national security, and inclusive development. The President said the sacred festival of sacrifice should remind Nigerians of the virtues of faith, obedience, selflessness and compassion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. “Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the enduring virtues of faith, obedience, and the willingness to…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the presidential primary conducted by the African Democratic Congress, alleging widespread irregularities and voter disenfranchisement. Amaechi, who also served as governor of Rivers State, described the results of the exercise as “concocted” and insisted that he would not accept an outcome that failed to meet the standards of transparency and fairness. In a statement issued on Tuesday via his X handle shortly after the primary, the former minister said reports from across the country indicated that a significant number of party members were denied the opportunity to vote. He…

Water drilling professionals have raised concerns over the increasing depth required to access groundwater in Nigeria, warning that the trend signals growing pressure on water resources and lapses in industry regulation. The concerns were highlighted on Tuesday, during the inauguration of the Ogun State executives of the Association of Waterwell Drillers, Rig Owners and Practitioners (AWDROP), held at the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Hall, Lukosi, Abeokuta. The event, themed “Strengthening the Water Industry Through Visionary Leadership,” brought together stakeholders, including representatives of the Ogun State Ministry of Environment, industry experts and development partners. In his keynote address titled “Professionalising the…

The Kayshow Multimedia Film and Media Organisation has announced the 2026 edition of its annual Abeokuta Film Festival, scheduled to hold at the Ake Palace Pavilion, Abeokuta, with a free film screening and youth empowerment programme. The event, themed around cultural renaissance and creative industry development, has received the endorsement of the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Ọba Michael Adedotun Arẹmu Gbadebo, who approved the inclusion of a free training programme for Egba youths in film production and the arts. According to the organisers, the festival—tagged Abeokuta Film Festival 2.0—will also feature a free public film show aimed at…

The political crisis in Rivers State deepened on Monday as a suit was filed before a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop Kingsley Chinda from contesting the 2027 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress. The suit also urged the court to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising Chinda as the party’s candidate, citing alleged constitutional breaches arising from his defection. Chinda, who currently serves as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, recently emerged as the APC governorship candidate in Rivers State following a primary election held…

RouterCall Communications has launched upgraded global communication services, including enhanced SIP trunking and integrated Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, in a move aimed at improving business connectivity and reducing operational costs. The firm said the development would enable multinational companies, small and medium-scale enterprises, and other corporate organisations to achieve more reliable, flexible, and cost-efficient communication systems. Speaking on the announcement, the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Akindele, said the new offerings reflected the changing nature of workplace communication and the need for seamless global interaction. He said, “The way businesses communicate is fundamentally changing, and we are at the forefront of…

A warrant officer of the Nigerian Navy, identified as Yusuf M.O., has reportedly died following an alleged punitive action ordered by her superior at a naval medical facility in Lagos. The incident was said to have occurred at the Nigerian Navy Sick Bay located in Gowon Estate, Ipaja area of Alimosho Local Government Area. PLATFORM TIMES gathered from sources familiar with the matter that the deceased officer was absent from duty on May 19, 2026, but resumed the following day. Upon her return, she was reportedly confronted by her immediate superior, identified as Lt. Commander S.T. Abashim, over her absence.…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ruled that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing a suit seeking to bar him from the race. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu held that Jonathan’s participation in the forthcoming election would not violate the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. The suit, filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, had sought an order restraining the former president from presenting himself as a candidate and stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission from accepting or publishing his name. Jideobi had asked the court to determine whether Jonathan, having taken…