Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Federal Government has officially taken over the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, elevating it to a Federal University of Education. Founded in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, TASUED stands as Nigeria’s first specialized university of education and is now the first federally owned tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District. The development follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval on Friday, as announced by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Sunday. Tinubu expressed gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to adopt the institution, describing it as one of the state’s best…

The family of the late General Sani Abacha has strongly rejected claims by former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, that Abacha was responsible for the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. Babangida, in his newly released memoir, A Journey in Service, alleged that Abacha, his then-Chief of Defence Staff, spearheaded the decision to nullify the election widely believed to have been won by the late Chief MKO Abiola. The annulment plunged Nigeria into a political crisis, leading to the eventual transition to democracy in 1999. However, in a statement issued on Sunday, Mohammed Abacha, son…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has continued his series of high-profile political consultations, meeting with former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and prominent cleric, Pastor Tunde Bakare, in Lagos. The visit, disclosed by El-Rufai’s media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a tweet on Sunday, has further fueled speculation about his political future and possible alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. “El-Rufai was in Lagos today to visit Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Pastor Tunde Bakare,” Adekeye wrote. El-Rufai’s latest engagements come just days after his visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna, a move widely interpreted as part of…

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has condemned the use of a worn-out tyre on one of the corps’ patrol vehicles in Ondo State. Mohammed ordered the immediate sanction of the Sector Commander under whose jurisdiction the infraction occurred. This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Sunday in Abuja The FRSC boss said that the Corps had zero tolerance for any form of compromise against its core values and safety standards. He explained that a vehicle intercepted was booked for infraction, but the Sector Commander would…

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested two suspected criminals linked to the brutal killing of Brigadier General Uwem Udokwere (retd.) at his Abuja residence in June 2024. The suspects, identified as Alkasim Mohammed and Suleiman Abdullahi, were apprehended during a sting operation by the police’s Scorpion Squad in Durumi Phase 2, Abuja. According to intelligence sources cited by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the duo is part of a notorious gang responsible for multiple violent crimes in the FCT. During the operation, police recovered a Beretta pistol with breach number 58866 and 11 rounds of…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested Prophet Umueke Miracle, the General Overseer of Dynamic Flame of Fire and Miracle Ministries, for allegedly detaining his wife, Success Miracle, for five days at their residence in the GRA area of Port Harcourt. Success accused her husband of financial control and emotional abuse, stating that he had forbidden her from owning a bank account since their marriage in 2017, despite failing to provide for her financially. According to police reports, the drama unfolded when a team led by DPO Abacha stormed the residence to free Mrs. Success, who had been effectively held…

The Abeokuta South Division of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Ogun State Branch, recently conducted a transformative one-day training session at Ogun Montessori Nursery and Primary School, Idi Aba, Abeokuta in a bid to nurture a generation of compassionate leaders. Dubbed the “Junior Red Cross Training” (JRC), the event drew enthusiastic participation from twenty-three pupils aged between 6 and 10. Under the guidance of five dedicated trainers led by Divisional Coordinator Mr. G.O. Oyelami, the young participants engaged in a series of dynamic activities from 8am to 1:30pm at Victoroti College, Olokuta. The training curriculum was meticulously designed to instill…

In a resounding celebration of women’s empowerment and leadership, Egbin Power marked the 2025 International Women’s Day with a dynamic event spotlighting the achievements and initiatives driving gender equality within the organization. Held at their Lagos headquarters, the event underscored Egbin Power’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). Acknowledging the pivotal role of women in the workplace, the Board and Management of Egbin Power were commended for their steadfast support of female employees. Various platforms and initiatives were highlighted, showcasing the company’s dedication to providing an enabling environment for women to thrive…

Daud Olatunji Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Funmi Falana SAN, has filed a lawsuit against Oba Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile Ifo, Ogun State, demanding N200 million in damages on behalf of Elder Areola Abraham Love JP. The lawsuit, brought before the High Court of Ogun State in Ota, seeks to enforce the fundamental rights of Elder Love to dignity of his person, freedom of movement, and right to life. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights had solicited help from Falana over the assault  after it took over the case to ensure justice…

Achieving a first-class degree requires hard work, commitment, discipline, dedication, and strategic planning. In an interview, Akpala Godwin, a Microbiology graduate from FUNAAB with a CGPA of 4.69, shares his academic journey with KOREDE BADMUS. May we meet you? My name is Akpala Godwin, a recent graduate in Microbiology from FUNAAB, with a CGPA of 4.69. What inspired you to study microbiology at FUNAAB, and why did you aim for a first-class degree? I actually attended Yaba Tech, a polytechnic, where I completed my program with a distinction, achieving a CGPA of 3.5/4.0. After that, I planned to further my…