Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola, and a philanthropist, Asiwaju Olalekan Gbenga Oso, on Saturday called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare system, advocating free and subsidised medical services for vulnerable citizens. They made the call in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a three-day free medical outreach organised at the Olowu Palace to mark Oso’s 50th birthday and his conferment with a traditional title. Speaking at the event, Oba Matemilola expressed concern over the rising cost of healthcare, warning that many Nigerians are losing their lives due to inability to afford treatment. The monarch said the current economic…

Leaders of major opposition parties have agreed to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election in a bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu and strengthen democratic competition. The resolution was reached on Saturday at a national summit of opposition figures held at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, Ibadan, and hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde. The meeting, themed “That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy,” brought together key stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party, Labour Party and other political blocs. Reading…

The Tinubu Support Organisation has intensified mobilisation efforts in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting an ambitious target of one million votes for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The Ogun State Coordinator of TSO and Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, disclosed this during a strategic meeting with coordinators from the 20 local government areas of the state, held in Akomoje, Abeokuta, on Saturday. Oyegbola-Sodipo said the group, which currently boasts over 50,000 registered members across the state, had commenced early grassroots…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday paid glowing tribute to the late founder of Crescent University, Bola Ajibola, describing him as a visionary who devoted his life and resources to building a lasting educational legacy. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the institution’s 20th Founder’s Day celebration, where 94 staff members, including the Vice-Chancellor, Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. R.O. Kareem, and Registrar, Zakariyya Ajibola, were honoured with long service awards for their contributions to the university’s growth. The former President, who is also the Balogun of Owu Kingdom, said Ajibola remained a committed nation-builder from childhood until his…

Oladeji Adedamola Adedayo did not begin his university journey with Physiology as his first choice. After missing the cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery with a UTME score of 218, he opted to remain within the College of Medicine at Ekiti State University, where he studied Physiology. What looked like a setback eventually became a defining turning point. Graduating with a First Class and a CGPA of 4.53/5.00, Oladeji, attributes his success to consistency, smart study strategies, mentorship, leadership experience and strong faith. In this interview with KOREDE BADMUS, he shares how he turned an unplanned path into academic excellence.…

… 30 Traditional Rulers Flee Palaces Amid Wave of Killings, Kidnappings No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara South have reportedly abandoned their palaces following sustained attacks by armed groups, as angry residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest what they described as the “total collapse” of security in the region. The development comes amid fresh alarm from the Kwara South Development Forum, whose members stormed major streets in the senatorial district, accusing armed groups—described by residents as terrorists—of overrunning indigenous Yoruba communities, killing residents, abducting victims, and displacing entire villages. The protesters also called on…

A Nigerian woman residing in South Africa has issued a passionate appeal to the Federal Government over what she described as worsening hostility and increasing hardship faced by Nigerians living in the country. In a viral video circulating on social media, the woman lamented that many Nigerians in South Africa are currently living in fear amid what she termed a “hostile environment” and a lack of adequate protection or support from relevant authorities. She alleged that Nigerians in the country are going through difficult and unsafe conditions, warning that the situation is becoming unbearable for many of them who rely…

No fewer than three persons suspected to be linked to the killing of a traditional ruler in Langtang North Local Government Area were on Friday burnt to death by an angry mob. The incident followed the murder of the village head of Kwallak community, identified as Ponzhi Kwallak, who was reportedly attacked and killed in his residence on Thursday night. Sources told PLATFORM TIMES that the assailants had stormed the monarch’s home, shot him, and made away with his motorcycle and mobile phone, throwing the community into mourning and heightened tension. Residents said the three suspects were later apprehended by…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, saying the country will overcome its current challenges and attain greatness. The monarch made this known in Lagos on Wednesday through the Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, at the presentation of a book titled “Gani Fawehinmi and the Nigerian Press”, authored by Basirat Fawehinmi-Biobaku. According to a statement issued on Friday by Prince Bashir Adefaka on behalf of the Sultan’s Media Team, the event celebrated the life and legacy of the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi. Represented by Bambado II, the Sultan described…

The Oyo State Government on Friday confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, with one fatality recorded in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Ibadan, the state capital, noting that affected patients are currently receiving treatment. She said the infected persons had been admitted at the state’s Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo and the isolation unit of the University College Hospital. Ajetunmobi added that the government had activated its emergency response mechanisms and adopted a multi-sectoral approach in line with guidelines issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. “The…