Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared the national convention reinstating the national chairman of the party,  Julius Abure and his National Working Committee (NWC) null and void.  Following this action, a transition committee was  set to take charge of the party’s affairs for the next three months. Key stakeholders including representatives from the NLC Political Commission, former NLC President Abdulwahed Omar, and LP Board of Trustees Chairman Sylvester Ejiofor convened to address the pressing issues within the party.  The resolution included plans for a forensic audit of the Labour Party, in response to concerns raised by presidential candidate Peter…

Wema Bank Plc has revealed its robust financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, showcasing an impressive 196 per cent surge in profit before tax from ₦14.75 billion in 2022 to ₦43.59 billion.  The bank’s deposit growth also skyrocketed by 60 per cent to ₦1,860.57 billion, a significant leap from ₦1,165.93 billion reported in the previous fiscal year.  Additionally, Wema Bank’s return on Equity (ROAE) stands at an impressive 39.28 per cent, with non-performing loans (NPL) at 4.31 per cent. A pivotal highlight of the report is the announcement of a N40 billion first tranche of capital…

 Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday remanded the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, for alleged abuse of office. Oshodi remanded Emefiele in EFCC custody while his co-defendant, Henry Isioma-Omoile, was remanded in Ikoyi Custodial Centre where he is currently held pending the determination of their bail application on April 11. The defendants’ counsel, Mr A. Labi-Lawal, had in his two bail applications urged the court to grant the defendants bail on self-recognition and on liberal terms pending the determination on the case. Labi-Lawal, in his 31 affidavits, said the…

Daud Olatunji The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed a remarkable progress in its investigation of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the erstwhile chief executive officer of the now suspended National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. PLATFORM TIMES reports that following their suspension by President Bola Tinubu over alleged financial malfeasance three months ago, the EFCC was tasked with probing both embattled officials and anyone implicated in the case.  Executive Chairman of EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, shared these revelations in the March edition of the commission’s monthly e-magazine, EFCCAlert.  Olukoyede…

Foremost real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo has congratulated  a seasoned administrator and senior civil servant, Mr. Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya, on his appointment as the new Head of Service of Ogun State by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Ambassador Adeyemo, who is the Chef Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a top – notch Nigerian real estate firm behind the Pelican Valley Estate Laderin Abeokuta; where unusual home happens, Pelican Valley’s Brief Estate, Pelican Ecostay Apartments – the emerging Smart City, and Pelican Greenish Acre Farm Estate  –  all three located at Masa – Kobape corridor of…

The  Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar,has declared that the 1445AH Ramadan fasting will conclude after 30 days on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, while  Wednesday, April 10th, being declared as the first day of Shawwal and Eid-el-Fitr celebration The Sultan in a press statement issued on Monday night, announced that the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH was not sighted on Monday night, April 8th, 2024. The statement, released by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee,…

In a united front, the Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), alongside other media industry stakeholders, have fiercely demanded a thorough investigation into the abduction of FirstNews editor, Segun Olatunji, by the military. They have also threatened to pursue all available avenues to seek justice and accountability at both national and international levels should the government fails  to address the  demands within 14 days.  Olatunji’s ordeal began on March 15, 2024, when he was forcefully taken from his Lagos home in Abule Egba by armed men clad…

Daud Olatunji Tension has enveloped  Odo-Aye, Ijebu North East Local Government in Ogun State over the establishment of a cattle ranch in  the community. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that  stakeholders were at odds with one Mukaila Balogun, the promoter of the project.  Further findings have shown that the  issue has escalated to involve local authorities, community leaders, and concerned citizens, sparking concerns about security, public health, and land use. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  controversy unfolded when Mukaila Balogun, son of one of the landlords in Odo-Aye, proposed to establish a cattle ranch in the residential area.  In a bid to…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms over the health disparity affecting over half of the world’s population, with at least 4.5 billion people lacking access to essential health services in 2021.  The WHO’s call to action coincides with World Health Day, under the theme ‘My health, my right,’ emphasizing the fundamental human right to quality healthcare, education, and a clean environment. As the global community commemorates World Health Day, the WHO has underscored the pressing need for governments worldwide to prioritize healthcare infrastructure and ensure equitable access to health services.  Despite the recognition of health as a human…

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old guest house owner, identified as Ibe Obasi, for allegedly  torturing  and confining his  25-year-old employee, Ebuka Udembai nside a generator room till he died over phone theft  . According to a statement by Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the command, the preliminary investigation revealed that the  suspect and two others who are currently at large committed  the crime .  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that  Udemba suffocated to death in the confined space, following accusations of theft involving a customer’s handset. The suspect  was apprehended by operatives from the Obowo Divisional Headquarters. The …