Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has faulted the decision of Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, to shut down Badeggi FM, a privately-owned radio station in Minna, over alleged incitement and unethical conduct. The minister, in a statement issued on Saturday through his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim, insisted that only the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has the legal authority to suspend or revoke broadcast licences in Nigeria. This comes a day after Governor Bago reportedly ordered the police to seal the premises of Badeggi FM, accusing the station and its owner of using the platform…

 Ogun State Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has hailed Sheik Jamiu Kewulere Bello for 40 years of exemplary religious leadership, describing him as a “committed, consistent and humble” guide to Muslims across the South-West, Edo and Delta states. Addressing a thanksgiving ceremony in honour of the Chief Imam of Ekiti State and President-General of the League of Imams and Alfas in the region, Engr. Salako-Oyedele praised Sheik Kewulere’s unflagging energy and moral clarity despite his advancing years. “A spiritual leader must do more than pray; he must guide, direct and strengthen the community,” she said. “Sheik Kewulere’s leadership transcends state…

Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the forthcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Dr. Islamiyat Oluwatoyin Abdulkadir, has declared her readiness to win the August 16 poll, pledging to offer purposeful and inclusive representation if elected. Dr Abdulkadir, a 32-year-old medical doctor and cancer researcher with a track record of grassroots medical outreach and public service, emerged as the SDP’s standard-bearer after what her campaign described as a “rigorous internal selection process.” Speaking shortly after her emergence, the UK-trained oncologist said her ambition was driven by a passion for service and a desire to “redefine public leadership with competence, compassion,…

No fewer than 400 residents of Ogun Central Senatorial District have benefitted from an empowerment initiative facilitated by a former lawmaker, Senator Olugbenga Obadara. The week-long programme, which took place in three locations across Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, featured intensive training in livestock management, Shea butter processing, and piggery. According to the organisers, 150 participants received training on livestock farming, another 150 were equipped with knowledge of Shea butter processing, while the final batch were trained in piggery and provided with starter packs. At the closing ceremony, Senator Obadara reaffirmed his commitment to community development, stating that his passion…

 Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja’s academic journey is not just a tale of accolades, but a masterclass in grit, resilience, and quiet strength. Hailed for graduating from law school with a perfect 5.0 CGPA and earning 18 awards, his story runs deeper than applause and certificates. In this exclusive interview with KOREDE BADMUS, he takes us beyond the spotlight into the real struggles, sacrifices, and moments of truth that shaped his inspiring path. Can You Tell Us A  Bit About Your Background? I hail from Odogbolu in Ogun State, Nigeria, but spent most of my childhood in Ikenne-Remo. Growing up, life was simple…

A 12-year-old has been allegedly defiled by an official of the Directorate of  Security Service (SSS) in his office in Benue State. In a video shared on X on Friday, the minor told VeryDarkMan, in Abuja, that the errant officer raped her on four occasions and threatened her not to disclose the crime to anyone. The mother said she usually sends her daughter to go grind around the SSS office where one of the officers called her and told her he liked her and wanted her to be his girlfriend. She further said, “He told my daughter to enter inside,…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently rejected the newly introduced National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government, describing it as a backdoor attempt to criminalise strike actions and weaken the power of trade unions in the country. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of targeting organised labour under the guise of reforming industrial relations. The controversial policy, which was adopted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on July 31, 2025, was touted by government officials as a strategy to…

A senior police officer in Akwa Ibom State has drawn widespread praise for rejecting an N800,000 bribe offered to him in an attempt to compromise an armed robbery investigation. The officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ebong Thompson, turned down the offer made by one Emmanuel Mendie Peter, who allegedly sought to bribe his way through to secure the release of a suspected armed robber, 53-year-old David Samuel Isaac. Spokesperson for the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday. She said the attempted bribery took place at the Command’s Special…

A violent clash between rival cult groups on Friday disrupted academic activities and threw the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu, into chaos during the sign-out ceremony of graduating students. The bloody encounter, which involved suspected members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities, erupted in the afternoon and left several students injured. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as the confrontation escalated, forcing students, staff, and visitors to scamper for safety. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred shortly after some final-year students had completed their final examinations and gathered to celebrate their exit from the institution. What…

The Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified their onslaught against criminal networks across the country, killing several high-profile terror commanders, rescuing over a hundred kidnapped victims, and thwarting oil theft worth more than N1.3 billion in July alone. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja during a briefing on the military’s operational performance across various theatres in the past month. According to Kangye, five notorious terror leaders — Yellow Danbokolo, Amir Dunkei, Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu, and Ali Yar Daribiyar — were neutralised during offensives in the North-East and North-West regions. “In…