Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The federal government has announced plans to completely privatise all the country’s oil refineries, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s oil sector reforms. This development was disclosed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to President Bola Tinubu, through a reforms tracker shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The tracker highlights key milestones achieved by the Tinubu administration in the oil sector, focusing on strategies to enhance local refining capacity and eliminate fuel scarcity. “Full privatisation of Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna refining in the works. “Local oil refining and production to peak steadily with Dangote and…

A young woman from Akwa Ibom State has taken to social media to express her heartbreak after her fiancé called off their wedding due to an exorbitant bride price list issued by her family. The distressed lady, whose identity remains anonymous, shared her ordeal with social media influencer Kelvin Onovo, who subsequently posted screenshots of the bride price list on Facebook. PLATFORM TIMES reports that in her message to Onovo, she wrote, “Keep me anonymous. “This nightmare was collected on the 9th Nov. 24. It’s disheartening because since my guy saw the list he has changed and he’s not picking…

The Federal Government has launched an intensified effort to identify and penalize civil servants who continue to draw salaries despite relocating abroad. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this during an event in Abuja marking her 100 days in office. She reiterated the government’s resolve to eliminate fraudulent practices in the civil service payroll and ensure accountability. Walson-Jack revealed that the investigation, initiated five months after President Bola Tinubu’s directive, relies on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to track irregularities. The system has been instrumental in identifying cases where public funds…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a decisive blow to terrorists operating in the Lake Chad Basin, with airstrikes on November 23, 2024, that led to the destruction of a major food depot and the neutralisation of several terrorist fighters. The operation, executed under the auspices of Operation Hadin Kai, targeted Jubillaram, a notorious enclave in the Tumbuns area, known for its strategic importance to the insurgents. Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, confirmed that the airstrike was the result of meticulous intelligence gathering. The strategic location, which had served…

Immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and his wife, Dolapo, are celebrating 35 years of marital bliss. Osinbajo, in a heartfelt message shared on social media on Saturday, praised his wife for her unwavering love, devotion, and selflessness, describing her as a gift from God. Marking the special occasion, Osinbajo reflected on their enduring partnership, highlighting Dolapo’s sacrifices and commitment to their family and community. He said, “Every year of these 35 years, you’ve proven that true love is not a myth or a fanciful phrase—through your sacrifices for me and our children, your generosity with your…

The Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has decried the November 16, 2024, local government elections in Ogun State, alleging voter intimidation and widespread malpractice orchestrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a live interview on Eagle 102.5 FM’s current affairs program, Frontline, Adeleye accused the APC of deploying undemocratic tactics to retain its grip on power in the state. According to him, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had sought to use the polls to demonstrate the dwindling popularity of Governor  Dapo Abiodun and the APC. “Our goal was simple—to show…

By Korede Oladepo In the heart of Ogun State, a tale of ambition, determination, and political strife unfolds, centering on a young man whose dreams have been overshadowed by the heavy hand of political persecution. Asaolu Gaffar, a promising graduate from Babcock University and University of Bradford UK, stands at the crossroads of his future, trapped in a situation fueled by political animosity and the machinations of power. Asaolu’s journey began like many others, filled with aspirations and the desire to effect change. With a degree in hand, he emerged as a beacon of hope for the youth of Ogun…

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has disclosed that the country has saved $20 billion through the removal of petrol subsidy and the introduction of market-based foreign exchange pricing. Edun made the announcement in Abuja during an event marking the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, Head of Civil Service of the Federation. He highlighted the significant economic burden these subsidies placed on the nation prior to their removal. “An amount of five percent of GDP is what those two subsidies were costing when there was a subsidy on PMS [Premium Motor…

CSP Ngozi Braide had led her team from the command to arrest a suspected internet fraudster, Patrick Akpoguma, in Lagos, who offered a large sum of money to avoid arrest. Kennedy Ubeku, a Korea-based Nigerian businessman, has commended Adegoke Fayoade, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 2 command, Lagos, for rejecting a N174 million bribe from a suspect. Mr Ubeku made the remark in an interview in Lagos on Sunday and said that the act was an inspiration for others to emulate. CSP Ngozi Braide had led her team from the command to arrest a suspected internet fraudster,…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. The suspect, who allegedly sought to save his failing phone and accessories business, was apprehended on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, upon arrival from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed in a statement on Sunday that the arrest followed months of intelligence gathering and surveillance on Osuoha. He disclosed that the suspect, who operates businesses in Lagos and Gabon, had…