Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed disappointment that most of the developmental projects he initiated during his tenure as Governor of Bayelsa State were abandoned after he left office. Jonathan, who spoke on Wednesday at the commissioning of Best Western Plus Hotel, a luxury hospitality facility at Oxbow Lake, Yenagoa, said it had become a recurring problem in Nigeria for incoming administrations to discontinue projects started by their predecessors — even when such projects were funded with public resources. “The problem of governance at the state level is that when governors leave office, their successors don’t want to continue with…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two dismissed officers, identified as Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, for allegedly impersonating serving personnel of the agency and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the DSS said the two men—who had been previously dismissed from service—were apprehended after continued warnings to the public about their illegal activities. The agency said: “The public is hereby notified that these culprits have been apprehended and will face prosecution in accordance with the law.” It recalled that disclaimers had earlier been issued to alert Nigerians that both Donald…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Wednesday, formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking the end of his long association with the opposition party. The governor announced his resignation during a cabinet meeting held at the Government House in Yenagoa, the state capital. “Today, I have formally resigned my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party for very obvious reasons,” Diri declared before members of the state executive council and top aides. Although he did not elaborate on the “obvious reasons,” sources within the government hinted that the decision may not be unconnected with ongoing political realignments…

A Kano State High Court has sentenced a local football coach, Hayatu Mohammed, to eight years imprisonment for sodomising one of his players on two different occasions. Mohammed, a resident of Sanka Quarters in Dala Local Government Area, was found guilty on two counts of sexual assault after the court held that the prosecution had successfully established the case against him. Delivering judgment, the presiding judge ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leaving the court with no option but to convict the defendant. According to court proceedings, Prosecuting Counsel, Barrister Ibrahim Arif Garba, called five witnesses,…

Daud Olatunji  The atmosphere was charged with emotions, applause, and admiration on Wednesday as the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, rolled out the drums to celebrate the end of tenure of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwole Sikiru Banjo, who bowed out after five years of transformative leadership. The event, organised by the College of Agriculture and Hospitality Management, held at the TETFUND 2012 Hall, was graced by a galaxy of dignitaries including academics, administrators, and students from within and outside the university community — all united in paying glowing tributes to a man widely described as “a…

… 5,000 staff promoted, 1,000 interns offered permanent jobs in Ogun education sector The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, professional growth, and ethical standards of teaching and non-teaching staff across public secondary schools in the state. Chairman of the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Apostle ‘Biodun Sanyaolu, stated this in Abeokuta while unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening accountability and excellence in the education sector. Sanyaolu lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for his continued investment in education, describing him as “the most teacher-friendly governor” who has made education the “engine of transformation” in…

In Nigeria’s advancing education sector, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has emerged as more than a financial support program—it is a transformative initiative that is reshaping the lives and aspirations of students across the country. Through a process marked by transparency, efficiency, and accountability, NELFUND is ensuring that financial barriers no longer dictate the academic journey of thousands of undergraduates.Recent disbursements and heartfelt testimonials from both students and institutions highlight the program’s impact—not just in easing financial strain but in empowering beneficiaries to focus fully on their studies and personal growth. Universities across Nigeria have praised NELFUND for…

… Sends SOS To DSS Over Alleged Political Threats … SAN-led Legal Team Petitions Security Agency A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Ogun State, Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, has raised the alarm over alleged threats to his life and that of his family, pointing fingers at a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Olumide Osoba, son of former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba. In a petition dated October 10, 2025, addressed to the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, and Commissioner of police, Eleweran, Abeokuta, Arabambi’s legal team, MJS Partners, led by Prof.…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of its Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has expressed surprise over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Tuesday, George said he was taken aback by Mbah’s move despite several interventions by party leaders aimed at persuading the governor to remain in the PDP. “I never saw it at any time. In fact, when Anyanwu was brought back as secretary to complete his assignment, he asked his people not to attend meetings,” George…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday night thrashed the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo, a commanding performance that virtually sealed their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs — but fell short of an automatic qualification. Despite the emphatic victory, South Africa’s 3–0 win over Rwanda in Johannesburg ensured that the Bafana Bafana retained the top spot in Group C with 18 points, leaving Nigeria second with 17 points. Victor Osimhen was the undisputed hero of the night, scoring a hat-trick to inspire the Super Eagles, while Frank Onyeka’s late strike in the 90th minute confirmed Nigeria’s passage…