Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a jaw-dropping confession, Nigerian man, Olumide has stunned many by revealing the unsettling truth about his father’s involvement with his ex-girlfriend.  Olumide, who bravely shared his story on Friday, May 3rd, disclosed that his father not only impregnated his ex but also whisked her away to Germany to raise their children together. The revelation, which has sent shockwaves across social media platforms, sheds light on a deeply unsettling familial betrayal. According to Olumide, his father made the decision to take his ex-girlfriend abroad ostensibly to provide a better upbringing for their children. Presently, the father and the woman reside…

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has issued a stern warning to Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding the immediate release of a  journalist Daniel Ojukwu. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Ojukwu was  currently detained by the Nigerian police.  Failure to comply, the IPI threatened, would result in Egbetokun being blacklisted and branded an enemy of the media and journalists. In a joint statement signed by the President of the Institute, Musikilu Mojeed, and the legal adviser/Chair of the Advocacy Committee, Tobi Soniyi, the IPI condemned Ojukwu’s abduction by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the…

Former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shakarau, has cautioned  the federal government against allowing the operatives of the proposed state police to carry firearms and other dangerous weapons. Even though he reiterated his support for the creation of the state police, Shekarau warned that “the operatives must not be allowed to carry firearms and other dangerous weapons.” Senator Shekarau, a former minister of education, however, expressed fear that if not properly implemented, the proposed state police can aggravate political hooliganism in many states Recall that the presidency and all 36 state governors as well as other stakeholders had unanimously agreed…

The management of Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, has threatened to embark on mass burial for unclaimed nodies in its t mortuary . The hospital has however given  a 14-day window for families with bodies in the hospital’s mortuary between January 2019 and June 2023 to claim them.. A statement issued by the hospital’s management on Saturday said that if bodies remain unclaimed after 14 days, they would opt for mass burial to relieve congestion in the mortuary. It reads: “The management of UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, wishes to inform the general public that the hospital’s mortuary…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, conveyed a message to President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing the urgency for positive changes that would reignite hope among Nigerians.  Speaking at the fifth anniversary of the 17th Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage-Mohammed (retd), in Lafia, Sultan Abubakar underscored the importance of national unity and discouraged secession as a solution to the country’s security challenges.  He urged citizens to pray for leaders’ success and called for swift action to address economic and security concerns. Notably, the event witnessed a display…

Nigerian actress Shan George is reeling from a devastating blow after falling victim to fraudsters who managed to siphon off a staggering N3.6 million from her Zenith Bank account. The actress, took to social media, particularly Instagram, to share her harrowing experience and appeal for urgent assistance. In a distressing video posted on her Instagram account, George tearfully recounted the ordeal, calling on authorities such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian police, and Zenith Bank to intervene swiftly. With palpable anguish, she revealed how her account was emptied by an individual identified as Cecilia Chiagoziem Okoro,…

President Bola  Tinubu is set to mark the 90th birthday and 64th Coronation anniversaries of the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The president is coming to  inaugurate  the multi-billion Naira School of Governance for Postgraduate and Research Studies in Governance at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. Born on May 10, 1934, Oba Adetona ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, following a historic letter conveyed to the Local Government Adviser in Ijebu Ode. Otunba Adekunle Hassan, Chairman of the Anniversaries Central Working Committee of Oba Adetona, highlighted the monarch’s commitment to good governance and…

Prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has openly contradicted the federal government’s proclamation of victory over the Boko Haram insurgency.  Sheikh Gumi declared  that the ongoing struggle with Boko Haram stems from deep-rooted ideological differences, cautioning that despite military endeavors, the group’s extremist doctrine persists. During an appearance on the radio program “Frontline” on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun state, Sheikh Gumi lambasted the government for its failure to accurately diagnose the underlying causes of insecurity in the Northern region.  He pointed out a deficiency in local insights and accused some officials of exploiting the nation’s predicament for…

Ghumdia Kambu Daniel, a 24-year-old Nigerian, vividly recalls the harrowing night in 2014 when Boko Haram militants invaded his family’s home in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.  Armed with rifles and machetes, the terrorists mercilessly slaughtered Ghumdia’s father and nearly claimed the lives of his two brothers. Having witnessed such unspeakable violence, Ghumdia, alongside 29 other trauma survivors, recently participated in a four-day trauma healing workshop in Yola, Adamawa State.  Organized by Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSWN), the workshop aimed to provide solace and guidance to those grappling with the aftermath of terrorist attacks. During the workshop, participants underwent…

Professor Kolade Ajilore, an expert in Marketing Communication and Head of Babcock University’s Mass Communication department, has called for   the integration of media literacy initiatives within Nigeria’s educational framework . The call was  to tackle the rising prevalence of cyber hooliganism and predatory behaviour in the digital sphere.  He star this  during the presentation of Babcock University’s 48th inaugural lecture at the Babcock Business School Auditorium. Speaking on  the theme “Advertising Practice As Brand Communication Archery in the Age of a Rebellious Audience,” Professor Ajilore underscored the imperative for heightened public consciousness regarding the influence wielded by the media…