Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako, has mourned the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, describing him as a towering figure whose influence extended beyond traditional leadership. In a heartfelt tribute made available on Sunday, Salako noted that the revered monarch’s transition marked the end of an era for Ijebuland, the Yoruba race, and Nigeria at large. Quoting American poet Henry Wadsworth, Salako said, “When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him lies on the paths of men,”…

Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II, as a monumental loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large. Amosun, in a condolence message issued on Sunday, said he received the news of the monarch’s death with profound shock and sadness. Oba Adetona, fondly known as Orisa Ijebu, died at the age of 91 after a historic 65-year reign on the throne. “Coming just hours after the nation was thrown into mourning over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Kabiyesi’s…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a symbol of integrity, discipline, and Islamic devotion who served the nation with unwavering commitment. In a statement signed by the NSCIA Secretary General, Professor Is-haq  Oloyede, and issued from its national headquarters in Abuja on Monday, the council announced the demise of Buhari, who passed on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the NSCIA described Buhari’s passing as a significant loss…

The League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, describing his demise as a monumental loss to the Muslim community and the nation at large. In a condolence message signed by its Secretary General, Alhaji Tajudeen Mustapha Adewunmi, and made available to PLATFORM TIMES, the League said the late monarch, who served as the Amir (spiritual head) of all Muslim traditional rulers in Yorubaland, left behind a legacy of unity, peace, and religious harmony. “The League of Imams and…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday, July 13, 2025, will be laid to rest on Monday, July 14, at his private residence in Daura, Katsina State, according to Islamic rites. This was disclosed by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, in an official statement released late Sunday night. Shehu said the burial will be conducted in line with Islamic traditions, with close family members, dignitaries, and religious leaders expected to attend. The late President reportedly died at about 4:30 p.m. in the United Kingdom following a brief illness. Buhari, a retired Major General and former military…

More than eleven months after President Bola Tinubu signed the new N70,000 minimum wage into law, at least nine states are yet to comply with the policy for teachers—prompting fresh outrage from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) over what it describes as “systemic injustice” and neglect of the education sector. Findings by PLATFORM TIMES revealed that states such as Abia, Adamawa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Yobe, and Zamfara have either partially implemented the wage or failed to begin any form of payment—particularly for teachers employed by local governments. Worse still, in some of these states, teachers are reportedly…

The Lagos State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Peoples Party (APP) have rejected the results of Saturday’s local government elections, describing the exercise as a monumental fraud that undermines democratic principles. Their rejection came on the heels of the announcement by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) swept all 57 chairmanship seats and secured 375 out of 376 councillorship positions. Speaking with journalists on Sunday, PDP Deputy Chairman for Lagos West, Sunday Olaifa, described the poll as a “mockery of democracy,” alleging widespread irregularities, vote buying, and…

The League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State has joined millions of Nigerians and the global Muslim community in mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, describing him as a leader who embodied courage, discipline, and unwavering patriotism. In a condolence message signed by its Secretary General, Alhaji Tajudeen Mustapha Adewunmi, the League extended its sympathies to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Executive Council, members of the National Assembly, and the entire Nigerian populace over the passing of the former leader. Buhari, who died at 82, was praised for his lifelong commitment to national unity, security,…

Former House of Representatives member and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, has mourned the death of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, describing his passing as an irreplaceable loss to Ijebuland, Yorubaland, and Nigeria at large. Oba Adetona, who reigned for over six decades, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. The monarch’s death has drawn tributes from across the country, with Adebutu joining prominent voices in honouring his remarkable reign and legacy. In a statement signed by the Media Director of the Ladi…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Ogun State chapter, has raised alarm over what it describes as the systemic marginalisation of Muslims in the political and administrative structure of the state. In a strongly-worded Muharram message marking the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, the group urged the Ogun State government to urgently address what it termed “glaring imbalance” in political appointments, warning that continued exclusion could breed disunity and hinder development. The statement, signed by the State Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Jimoh Alao, and made public by the State Secretary, Alhaji Olaleye Rasheed Damilare, described the sacred month of Muharram as a…