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Emmanuel Agboola, the firstborn in a family of four, graduated with a 4.55 CGPA in History and International Studies from the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Class of 2023. He said he  enjoys good music and the beauty of nature. He spoke with KOREDE BADMUS on his journey to the stardom. Excerpt. Can you briefly share your academic journey, leading up to your First-Class degree? I started with God, stayed with God, and ended with God. I had a strong zeal in my first year, and even when I faced health challenges, my vision kept me on track. I did everything…

Daud Olatunji Kolawole Adejojo, popularly known as Kasnaty, has unearthed startling revelations regarding the mysterious death of legendary Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura, who died over 40 years ago.  Known for his extensive research, the CEO of Sugar Link Concept, Kasnaty Production, and the Kolawole Adejojo Foundation, spent four years investigating the circumstances surrounding Omowura’s demise.  His findings challenge the long-held belief that the iconic musician was killed by a bottle strike, revealing that the cause was far more intricate and tragic. Kasnaty, a dedicated fan of Ayinla Omowura, began his research during the COVID-19 pandemic. He told PLATFORM TIMES that…

Daud Olatunji Sikirulah Ogundele, the re-elected Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),by a faction of the party  has raised concerns about the legitimacy of Ladi Adebutu’s faction in the party, describing those aligning with Adebutu as “paid loyalists.”  PLATFORM TIMES reports that Ogundele who was the former chairman of the party in the state, held a congress with  a factional group of the party. Ogundele   secured a second term as PDP chairman, saying that the court will ultimately decide which faction of the party is authentic. Ogundele’s comments came on the heels of…

Daud Olatunji The People’s Democratic Party (PDP)  has  reaffirmed Abayomi Tella as its authentic chairman in Ogun State, saying it’s  congress that was supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  The PDP’s seven-member State Congress Committee, led by Alhaji Kabiru Baffa Jauro,  denied reports of a parallel congress being held in the state capital, Abeokuta, labeling such claims as baseless and misleading.  Jauro, speaking with journalists,stated  that the party’s congress, which declared Tella as the winner, was the only legitimate process recognized by the PDP and supervised by INEC.  The congress also had the presence of security agencies, including…

By Kola Adesina Ultimately, it is not the years of your life that matter. It is the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln.By Kola AdesinaWhy are we here? What is the purpose of man on earth? This ordinary and simple question has challenged the greatest minds since the beginning of time. It has also posed an unending challenge to kings, philosophers, well-decorated scholars, and researchers. In one of such attempts for an answer, one of the greatest Chinese philosopher-kings of the 12th Century assembled one thousand best thinkers and opinion leaders of his time and gave them a ten-year…

In a bid to foster a culture of reading and enhance literacy skills among pupils in Abeokuta, the Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metro recently organized the Read a Book Challenge Competition as part of its observance of Basic Education & Literacy Month. The initiative, held under the auspices of Rotary International’s commitment to education, saw enthusiastic participation from students across several metropolitan communities. The project, which commenced on Monday, September 23rd, culminated in a spirited competition amongst pupils from Basic 1 to 6. Sixteen finalists emerged from rigorous rounds of reading assessments, showcasing their newfound literary prowess. Popoola Abdulroqueeb of…

… 50  Fallen Customs Officers’ Widows Get Palliatives Daud Olatunji  Wife of Comptroller-General,and the National President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adeniyi, has awarded scholarships to 54 outstanding pupils from Nigeria Customs’ schools. The COWA national president also distributed palliatives  to over 50 widows of fallen customs officers. PLATFORM TIMES reports that these were  done  during her oversight visit to the Ogun I Chapter of COWA on Friday. The visit, which took place at the Ogun 1 Area Command in Idiroko, was marked by acts of compassion and support for both students and the widows of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, in connection with an alleged N27 billion fraud.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the former governor, who completed his tenure in May 2023, was taken into custody on Friday.  PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that as of Friday evening, Ishaku was still being held at the EFCC’s detention facility as investigators intensify their efforts to build a robust case against him. According to a source, the EFCC has already prepared at least 15-count charges against the ex-governor, and legal proceedings are expected to commence soon.…

A staggering expenditure of N403 million for the renovation of toilets by the Federal Ministry of Justice has sparked widespread public outrage and concern over the country’s fiscal management. Records from the government’s public payment portal, GovSpend, reveal that the hefty amount was spent in a single day, raising eyebrows over the administration’s spending priorities. The revelations point to the payments made under the leadership of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. According to the data, on June 27, 2024, a total of N158 million was disbursed for the renovation of toilets at the…

Emmanuel Oludare  The House of Representatives has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, and social media personalities Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, and influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, over a bribery scandal involving N15 million.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  summons, which also includes the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), stems from allegations that Okuneye bribed EFCC officials to drop money laundering charges against him. The Joint Committees of the House issued the summons following the circulation of a viral social media recording in which Bobrisky allegedly confessed…