Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ondo State, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has firmly denied allegations of political bias ahead of the upcoming governorship election. This follows a protest by a group of youths who stormed the Akure office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding her removal over claims of fraternising with the All Progressives Congress (APC). The protest, which took place in the state capital, saw the youths wielding placards accusing Babalola of secretly aligning with the ruling party. The demonstrators expressed concerns that her purported connections with APC members could compromise the integrity of the November 16 gubernatorial…

Two women have been arrested in connection with the illegal sale of a three-day-old baby in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspects, identified as Lauretta Akomen, 38, and Tessi Ikechukwu, were apprehended on Tuesday at Layout Junction, Jakpa Road, after a vigilant tricycle rider, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, raised an alarm. The incident occurred when the women chartered the Keke to take them to a location. According to reports, the rider became suspicious when, at PTI Junction, one of the women briefly left the tricycle to collect a newborn baby from someone who crossed the road.…

The Educational Journey: 6 years of Primary Education – First School Leaving Certificate *L 9 years of Secondary School Education – SSCE 3 years of 1st Tertiary Education – National Diploma Certificate 4 years of 2nd Tertiary Education – First Degree (B.A.) 2 years of 3rd Tertiary Education – Master of Science (M.Sc.) 8 years of 4th Tertiary Education – Ph.D. X year(s) of my next Education – TBD I have used a combined 32 years of my life in formal education in order to acquire the final degree of Ph.D. *SPIRITUAL DISINFORMATION NEARLY DERAILED MY Ph.D. SOJOURN* Spiritual Disinformation…

MediaFuse-Dentsu, a leading powerhouse in Nigeria’s marketing communications industry, has solidified its dominance at the 2024 Marketing Edge Awards, clinching six major awards in recognition of its excellence and innovation. The prestigious awards were presented during the National Marketing Stakeholders Summit and Awards hosted by Marketing Edge Magazine in Lagos over the weekend. Topping the list of winners from MediaFuse-Dentsu was Group Chief Executive Officer Emeka Chris Okeke, who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Media Advertising. This accolade recognized his enduring contributions to the growth and advancement of the advertising industry in Nigeria, cementing his legacy as…

Daud Olatunji Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), on Thursday, protested against the alleged slapping of a final-year nursing student by a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Nurudeen Adekunle. PLATFORM TIMES reports that a consultant at the hospital, Dr. Nurudeen Adekunle was reported to have assaulted a student nurse at the theatre on September 24,2024. Following this development, the nurses gave a 48-hour ultimatum to the management of the hospital to address the issue and bring the culprit to justice. The nurses after the ultimatum lapsed trooped to the premises of the state…

Daud Olatunji Lagos State has emerged as the top-performing state in Nigeria’s Health Preparedness Index (HPI) for 2024, according to the latest report by SB Morgen Intelligence. Scoring 25.09 points, Lagos maintains its leading position, underscoring its robust health infrastructure and strategic initiatives aimed at combating future health crises. Following closely behind is Ogun State, which significantly improved from 4th place in 2021 to 2nd place in 2023, securing 23.23 points. Ekiti State also made substantial progress, climbing from 13th to 3rd place with a score of 23.04 points. This upward trajectory reflects a concerted effort across these states to…

Oyo State has recorded 201 suspected cholera cases up to September 2024, with one confirmed death, according to the state’s Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, Mrs. Titilope Akinleye. She revealed these figures during a cholera emergency meeting held at the Oyo Public Health Emergency Operations Centre. Representatives from the Ministries of Environment, Health, Education, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), as well as officials from WHO, UNICEF, the Red Cross, and IVN, were in attendance. Akinleye noted that in the 39th week of 2024, which marked the last week of September, 79 suspected cases were reported, with five confirmed…

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged President Bola Tinubu to hire military contractors to intensify the fight against insurgency and banditry in Nigeria. This call follows a deadly attack on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, where six farmers were killed, and five others abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. Ndume, in a phone conversation with journalists on Wednesday, suggested that the involvement of military contractors could serve as an interim solution to Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. He explained that governments worldwide employ military contractors to address security issues in difficult regions, and Nigeria could…

Hundreds of women from Eke community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State staged a massive protest on Wednesday, decrying the alarming rise in kidnappings that has plagued their area. The protesters, frustrated by the deteriorating security situation, marched through major roads, blocking the 9th Mile-Eke-Ezeagu and Eke-Akpakwume-Nze routes, to demand urgent government intervention. Chanting slogans and expressing their anger, the women lamented the continuous threats posed by kidnappers, which have forced them to abandon their farms In a video , the women are heard accusing Fulani herdsmen of being responsible for the abductions that have thrown the community…

A 14-year-old boy, Aondoakaa Yarkwan, has shared the harrowing details of the severe torture he endured after being falsely accused of stealing N200,000 in donations at St. Joseph Parish, Korinya, Benue State. The boy was beaten into unconsciousness by church officials and local security personnel, only for the real culprit, a 12-year-old altar boy, to confess weeks later. The incident, which has sparked outrage in the community, took place after a thanksgiving service on September 8, 2024, during which the congregation donated more than N200,000. Yarkwan was responsible for safeguarding the money but was accused when the funds disappeared and…