Author: Platform Times Newspaper

 Jelili Gbadamosi The Ogun State Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tunji Akoni, has called on Nigerian students to focus on building their skills in Information Technology (IT) rather than engaging in cyber crime, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.”  Akoni made this appeal during the final edition of the Nigeria Computer Society Ogun State Chapter WIZKIDS Competition held at the African Church Grammar School in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday. In his address, Akoni highlighted the vast opportunities available in the IT sector and stressed  that cybercrime offers no sustainable future. He urged students to embrace IT, stating…

A socio-cultural and tourism weekly electronic documentary magazine called Remo Culture and Tourism received a royal blessing and unveiled to the general public on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024 by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, (Torungbuwa II), Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland at his palace, Ita-Oba, Sagamu, Ogun State. The Management of First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited, the official publisher of the Remo centric socio-cultural and tourism destinations electronic documentary magazine were led to the Akarigbo’s Palace by Omo’ba Abiola Ogundeko, Chief Executive Officer, First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited. Earlier in his opening remarks,…

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday clarified the misconceptions surrounding the earnings of National Assembly members, revealing that his own salary and allowances were far less than the public assumes. Dogara, who served in the 8th National Assembly from 2015 to 2019 representing the Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal constituency of Bauchi State, disclosed during the ‘Legislative Open Week’ organized by the House of Representatives in Abuja. He said contrary to popular belief, federal legislators do not receive exorbitant salaries and allowances. Addressing the audience, Dogara stated, “My allowances, everything as a Speaker then, was ₦25…

Reverend Isaac Umurie, an esteemed Anglican bishop, met a tragic end at the hands of his son, Ufuoma, in Okpare town, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.  The horrific incident unfolded on Wednesday morning, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Eyewitnesses and community sources reveal that the gruesome attack occurred while Reverend Umurie was asleep.  Ufuoma, described by neighbours as mentally unstable, allegedly launched a vicious assault on his father, hacking him multiple times with a machete.  The brutal attack resulted in severe mutilation of the bishop’s skull and other parts of his body. The late bishop’s…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Mrs. Tosin Olagunju, an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Suleja Prison, Niger State.  Olagunju faces allegations of obtaining N12,400,000.00 from job seekers under false pretenses, with the promise of securing them employment. Arraigned on a four-count charge, Olagunju pleaded not guilty to all charges.  The charges include defrauding Nigerians by false pretences, criminal conspiracy, dishonestly converting funds for personal use, and fraudulent inducement. During the hearing, prosecuting lawyer Princewill Eke requested a date for the commencement of the trial.  Defense lawyer M.A. Oloniruka…

Terrorists in Kaduna have demanded  N300 million ransom  over  a kidnapped female judge, Janet Galadima after killing her eldest son. The  incident occurred in the Mahuta New Extension, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Chief Executive Officer of the House of Justice, Gloria Mabeiam Ballason, condemned the abduction and murder .  In a statement, she explained  the harrowing events that led to the death of 14-year-old Victor, the son of Customary Court Judge Janet Galadima.  On the night of June 23, 2024, Judge Galadima and her four sons were abducted from their home while her husband, Dr. Musa Gimba…

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ede has convicted and sentenced five men to death by hanging for the kidnapping and murder of Alhaji Ibrahim Adamu, a prominent Fulani man. The convicts – Ibrahim Issa, Lateef Bello, Abdul Ramon Soliu, Bello Ibrahim, and Abudu Mumini Jolaanobi Saheed – were arraigned on four charges, including conspiracy to kidnap and murder.  Despite their pleas of not guilty during the arraignment on October 28, 2021, the court found them guilty on all counts. The court heard how, on the evening of April 17, 2018, Alhaji Ibrahim Adamu was abducted from his residence…

Daud Olatunji  Aliko Dangote, the Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, has voiced strong criticism against the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent interest rate hike to nearly 30 per cent.  Speaking at the opening session of a three-day summit organized by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja on Tuesday,  Dangote warned that businesses cannot cope with the current rate. In May, following a two-day meeting, the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to increase the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 24.75 per cent to 26.25 per cent. …

Daud Olatunji  Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made a bold prediction, stating that that by the end of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure, the country will be so drastically improved that it will be almost unrecognisable. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Akpabio urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and continue to support the current administration despite the challenges the nation faces. “I have no doubt that by the time the president is through with his tenure in the country, seven years from today, many people will not recognise FCT, they will not recognise Nigeria again,”…

Five police officers attached to the Zone 6 Police Headquarters in Cross River State have been arrested  for allegedly abducting and extorting the sum of N3million  from a victim.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  incident occurred while the officers were on patrol along the Ikom-Calabar highway. The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP Nelson Okpabi, revealed this in a press statement issued on Tuesday. He said   the officers are being accused of engaging in corrupt practices and unprofessional conduct.  The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 6 Headquarters Calabar, Jonathan Towuru, expressed strong disapproval of the officers’ actions.…