Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State All Progressives Congress Youth Leaders’ Forum has condemned the recent arrest of the APC Youth Leader in Ijebu Ode, Comrade Babatunde Aremu, labeling it as an unlawful act carried out in a Gestapo-style manner. The Forum described the arrest, conducted by unidentified individuals, as a blatant violation of human rights and an affront to the rule of law. In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by its Assistant State Youth Leader, Hon. Sabur Adefolu, and Public Relations Officer, Comrade Timothy Odedina, the Forum expressed outrage over the circumstances surrounding Aremu’s detention and issued a 24-hour…

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed concern over the worsening socio-economic conditions in Northern Nigeria, highlighting that many residents in the region cannot afford even a single square meal a day. This alarming reality, according to the group, is largely due to the persistent insecurity and economic hardship plaguing the area. This disclosure was made during a one-day community engagement held in Katsina, chaired by Professor Sani Abubakar Lugga, the fifth Wazirin Katsina. Themed “Imperative of Popular Participation in Tackling Socio-Economic Challenges Bedeviling Nigeria Through Community Solutions,” the event brought together leaders from various sectors to address the…

The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola, has commended the Boiling Point Arena platform for its dedication to fostering good governance and progress in Nigeria through its consistent monthly interview sessions, marking two years of impactful discourse. In a congratulatory letter personally signed by the monarch and addressed to the Founder and Convener of Boiling Point Arena, Dr. Ayo Arowojolu, Oba Matemilola expressed admiration for the platform’s role in promoting meaningful dialogue aimed at addressing Nigeria’s governance and economic challenges. The letter was sent ahead of the 2nd anniversary of the Boiling Point Arena, which will celebrate its…

Daud Olatunji The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State, is facing internal strife, with significant cracks within its leadership, threatening the unity of the ruling party, PLATFORM TIMES reports. These cracks were on full display during a recent meeting called by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, at her Ota residence. The meeting, which was intended to solidify the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of upcoming local elections, instead exposed the deepening rifts. Only seven out of more than 20 Apex Leaders of the party attended the meeting, raising concerns about discontent within…

Daud Olatunji The Ogu General Assembly (OGA), a socio-cultural organisation representing the Ogu ethnic group, has renewed its call for greater inclusion in governance in both Ogun and Lagos States. National President of the assembly, Professor Jendele Hungbo, during a press conference held at the Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre in Abeokuta, stressed the need to address cultural and educational disparities affecting the Ogu people. The group, with over 2,000 members worldwide, is also advocating for the inclusion of the Ogu language in the academic curriculum of schools in the two states. Speaking ahead of OGA’s upcoming 5th anniversary celebration and the…

Daud Olatunji Prince Yemisi Shyllon, a renowned promoter of Nigerian arts and culture, has raised alarms over the country’s significant loss of revenue due to underinvestment in tourism. Speaking in Abeokuta at the 10th anniversary lecture of the “Your Image” PR Primus Programme on OGTV, Shyllon lamented the potential millions being missed out annually, particularly in states like Ogun. He urged for a substantial investment of at least $305 billion annually into Nigeria’s tourism sector to harness its potential and position the country as a global tourist destination. In his keynote speech titled “The Role of Public Relations in the…

Ayomide Awe Residents of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, are living in fear as tensions rise over a looming clash within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The conflict, which is expected to escalate following an alleged directive to dismiss several union members, has left the public calling for urgent intervention from the Ogun State Government. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that on Friday, October 11, 2024, unrest began to spread across Ijebu-Ode after the chairman of the NURTW in Ogun State, Alhaji Ismail Mustapha Adewale, popularly known as Yaro, reportedly issued a controversial directive to expel several members of the union.…

Daud Olatunji In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, the Rotary Club of Abeokuta Royal held a special event at Baptist Girls College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, where they distributed 500 sanitary pads to students and inaugurated the school’s Interact Club. The event, tagged “Pad of 500 Girls,” aimed to empower young girls by addressing menstrual hygiene, providing leadership development opportunities, and advocating for equal rights for girls. Speaking to newsmen during the event, Rotarian Adetonike Ganiyat Kazeem, the president of the Rotary Club of Abeokuta Royal, highlighted the importance of menstrual hygiene and the economic challenges facing girls…

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to deliver a vital goal that secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Nigeria against Libya in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Super Eagles, playing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, faced a resilient Libyan side that was determined to frustrate the Nigerian attack with a deep defensive setup throughout the match. The breakthrough came in the 86th minute when Dele-Bashiru, who had replaced Alex Iwobi in the 74th minute, latched onto a perfectly delivered low cross from Moses Simon. The Lazio midfielder’s finish was a decisive moment…

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has renewed its call for Nigeria to return to a system of true federalism, asserting that the current structure is stifling development and local autonomy. The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, stated that the clamour for regionalism reflects the growing desire among Nigerians for a more functional federation, where people can have greater control over their affairs and resources. In a response to Weekend Trust inquiries, Ajayi emphasised that Nigeria’s existing governance structure does not serve the nation or its citizens well. He argued that the current centralization of power limits the ability…