Author: Platform Times Newspaper

There was drama at All Saints’ Church (Anointed Land), Opopogboro, Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, March 2, as aggrieved worshippers refused to participate in the service, demanding the removal of their vicar, Ven. Oke Olanrewaju, over allegations of poor leadership. The worshippers, protesting within the church premises, carried placards with inscriptions such as “No to autocracy, we say no to dictators,” and “Ven. Oke Olanrewaju must go.” They accused the vicar of high-handedness, election interference, and misconduct, insisting that he should be transferred. The Parish Council Committee (PCC) Secretary, Mr. Adeboyega Falowo, said the congregation was dissatisfied with Olanrewaju’s leadership, citing…

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has taken a decisive step against academic misconduct, expelling 62 students and rusticating 17 others following the university senate’s recent decision. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the disciplinary action was presented during the 421st senate meeting held on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. According to the university’s weekly bulletin released on Friday, the affected students faced allegations of examination malpractice. PLATFORM TIMES reports that out of the total, 17 students were rusticated, while 5 were cleared of any wrongdoing. Additionally, 29 students received warnings, and the cases of three others were deferred pending further investigation. The statement read…

In a bid to enhance connectivity and boost agricultural trade, the Ogun State government has embarked on a substantial infrastructure development initiative. Contracts totaling 209.7 kilometers have been awarded for the construction and upgrading of rural roads spanning the state’s nine federal constituencies. Under the auspices of the Ogun State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (OG-RAAMP), the initiative also includes the remodeling of three pivotal markets across the state’s senatorial districts: Ogun Central, Ogun East, and Ogun West. The selected road projects include the upgrading of key routes such as Olugbo-Oluga-Sipe-Ogbagba in Ogun Central, Isamuro-Okenugbo in Ago-Iwoye area of…

The Labour Party National Working Committee, led by Bar. Julius Abure and Alh. Farouk Umar Ibrahim, issued a stern demand for the resignation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over recent political maneuvers in Lagos State. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the conference, convened to address the controversial reinstatement of Mudasiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, saw the Labour Party accusing the ruling APC of orchestrating a “coup d’état” against democracy. At the press briefing addressed by Dr. Abayomi Arabambi, the National Publicity Secretary, the party vehemently condemned what it described as a “shameful and unconstitutional overthrow” of…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adetokunbo Pearse, has blamed former Lagos governorship candidate, Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, for his defeat in the 2023 elections, accusing him of ignoring party leaders and making unilateral decisions. Speaking during an interview on News Central on Friday, Pearse alleged that Jandor rejected the advice of PDP leaders and instead picked Nollywood actress Funke Akindele as his running mate, a move he described as politically disastrous. Jandor, who finished third in the Lagos governorship election with 62,449 votes, trailed behind Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who won…

The National Youth President of Afenifere, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, has confirmed that he was abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen on February 17 while traveling to Abuja. Ojajuni, who is currently receiving medical treatment, recounted his ordeal in a Facebook post on Friday, revealing that the incident occurred around 2 pm in Akunnu Akoko, Ondo State. “I was kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen on the 17th of February on my way to Abuja in Akunnu Akoko around 1:42 pm,” he wrote. “I’m undergoing serious medical treatment. Besides, I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who supported me massively—financially, spiritually,…

A media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abdul Rasheeth, has dismissed reports claiming that his principal has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The speculation, which circulated on social media, suggested that Atiku, who was the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, had switched allegiance to the SDP despite ongoing discussions about a possible merger involving Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Reacting to the claim on X (formerly Twitter), Rasheeth described it as “misinformation” and urged the public…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has strongly condemned Thursday’s attack on the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) headquarters by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, warning that such actions jeopardise efforts to achieve a stable and uninterrupted power supply in Nigeria. The attack, reportedly over the disconnection of electricity at the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos, left several people injured and caused significant damage to IKEDC’s facilities and equipment. Adelabu, in a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications, Bolaji Tunji, described the incident as “unfortunate” and a direct assault on national development.…

Balqees Adeniji The Ogun State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) is set to receive material and technical support from the China Red Cross Society following a high-level visit by a Chinese delegation. The visit, which took place on March 6, 2025 was aimed at strengthening humanitarian collaboration, focused on disaster response, medical aid, and capacity building in the state. Led by Commissioner Siang Liangjie from Zhejiang Province, the Chinese delegation pledged assistance in key areas, including the donation of medical equipment, provision of educational materials, and advanced disaster preparedness training. The NRCS Ogun team, led by its…

Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has approved the recruitment of 500 additional operatives into the State Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps in a move to enhance security across the State. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the recruitment drive, set to begin on Monday, March 10, 2025, comes just two months after the Passing Out Parade of newly trained operatives. A statement by the Corps Commander, Amotekun Networks, Brig Gen Alade Adedigba (rtd) urged interested applicants to apply free of charge through the official Amotekun website: ogunstateamotekun.com.ng. Adedigba added that the application portal will remain open until Friday,…