Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Jelil Lawal The Ogun State chapter of the Accord Party has raised alarm over what it described as the “worsening state” of roads across the state, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to take immediate action to rescue residents from hardship and economic stagnation. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the party’s state chairman, Hon. Oke Rotimi Michael, Accord lamented that citizens across the state have been groaning under the weight of bad roads which have crippled transportation, ruined businesses, and endangered lives. Rotimi said social media has recently been flooded with videos and images showing the deplorable conditions…

…As Institution Marks 50 Years of Academic Excellence Aishah  Waliyullah  The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has declared that the University of Ilorin Alumni Association is “on the rise again” after years of internal crisis that once tainted its image and operations. Agboke stated this on Friday while delivering a keynote address titled “UNILORIN @50: Celebrating Excellence, Sustaining Greatness” at the Golden Jubilee Symposium of the University of Ilorin, organised by the South-West Zone of the UNILORIN Alumni Association at the Banquet Hall of Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos.…

Hundreds of protesters on Saturday stormed major streets in Kano, expressing outrage over the recent threat by United States President, Donald Trump, to intervene militarily in Nigeria’s security crisis. The demonstrators, largely comprising members of Islamic groups, accused Trump of making baseless claims about the killing of Christians in Nigeria and attempting to interfere in the country’s internal affairs. Brandishing placards with inscriptions such as “We Condemn Trump’s Threat to Attack Nigeria,” “There is No Christian Genocide in Nigeria,” and “America Wants to Control Our Resources,” the protesters marched through key parts of the city, chanting anti-American slogans. Trump had…

Jelil Lawal …Says ‘Whoever Wrote Tinubu’s Security Speech Doesn’t Like Him’ The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged the Federal Government to widen its counterterrorism efforts beyond confronting armed insurgents by fishing out and prosecuting their financiers, regardless of status or political influence. Adeboye gave the charge during the November Holy Ghost Service held at the Redemption City on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stressing that Nigeria’s fight against insecurity would remain futile if those sponsoring terrorism continue to operate with impunity. “When giving orders to the service chiefs this time around, the…

Investors’ confidence in Nigeria’s stock market wavered last week amid heightened concerns over market volatility, macroeconomic instability, and renewed foreign policy tensions following comments by former United States President, Donald Trump. Market analysts attributed the cautious sentiment and profit-taking activities across several sectors to deepening uncertainties surrounding Nigeria’s global image and domestic economic environment. Trump had recently designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians, a move that rattled international observers and raised fears of strained diplomatic relations. He further warned that the United States might consider military intervention if the situation persisted. The former…

A police inspector serving in Bayelsa State, identified as Sunday Idey, has been arrested for allegedly brutalising his three children after accusing them of being members of a witchcraft group. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Idey, who is attached to the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Igbogene Police Division, allegedly assaulted the minors over the weekend at his residence in Yenagoa, the state capital. The incident reportedly caused panic in the neighbourhood as residents, alarmed by the cries of the children, alerted operatives of Operation Doo Akpor, who swiftly intervened. The state Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, confirmed the arrest on Friday,…

The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Samaila Bagudu, who was abducted by suspected bandits in his hometown, has regained his freedom after over a week in captivity. The Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the development late Saturday night in a statement made available to journalists. Idris said the lawmaker had been released and reunited with his family in Bagudo, the headquarters of Bagudo Local Government Area. > “We are grateful to God that the Honourable Deputy Speaker has safely returned to his family. He is in good condition and has…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday arrested three persons suspected of engaging in vote buying during the Anambra State governorship election. The anti-graft agency disclosed that the arrests were made in different parts of the state following credible intelligence and field surveillance by its operatives deployed to monitor electoral malpractices. According to a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the suspects were apprehended at various polling units while attempting to influence voters through monetary inducements. “The suspects were arrested at Ward 2, Njikoka Local Government Area; Ward 2, Unit 008, Awkuzu in Oyi Local…

The recent protest staged by some youths in Ilara Kingdom, Epe Division of Lagos State, has stirred outrage across the community, with traditional and civic leaders describing the act as “sacrilegious, unprovoked, and anti-development.” The demonstration, which took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, saw a group of youths — alleged to have been sponsored — marching through the streets of the ancient town, chanting inflammatory songs and accusing the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, of neglecting his traditional and community responsibilities. Eyewitnesses told PLATFORM TIMES that the protesters went as far as placing…

The Anambra State Police Command has announced a complete restriction on all vehicular movement within and outside the state during Saturday’s governorship election. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the ban will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., covering every road across the state, including interstate highways. According to SP Ikenga, the move follows a unanimous decision by Security Service Commanders at a November 5 meeting held at the Police State Headquarters in Awka. “The restriction aims to prevent political thugs and criminal elements from disrupting the electoral process,” he…