Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has strongly refuted demands for the resignation of Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, asserting that he bears no responsibility for the recent tragic killing of two policemen in the state. In response to the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders and various opposition groups, urging Soludo to step down due to perceived inadequacies in handling insecurity, the National Coordinator of APGA Media Warriors Forum, Chinedu Obigwe, emphasized that security matters should not be politicized. Obigwe stated, “Politicizing security issues indicates the involvement of those behind the insecurity.  We condemn…

In a surprising development, a factional Speaker River State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie has officially resigned from his role as a member representing Ahoada East in the Assembly.  Ehie also  relinquished his position as the speaker of a prominent group of lawmakers, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape. The formal announcement of his resignation, encapsulated in a letter dated 29th December 2023, was directed to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the development stirred discussions within political circles, leaving many to speculate about the underlying reasons for this…

In a bid to enhance the productivity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide, the Federal Government is ambitiously working towards providing an uninterrupted eight-hour power supply by 2024.  Spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, this initiative will be executed in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), a key arm of the Federal Government. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and MSMEs, unveiled this plan during a special end-of-year program, “2023: Year Of Transition,” hosted by Channels Television.  Emphasizing the strategic partnership with the REA, Adekunle-Johnson outlined the concerted efforts to implement…

In an illuminating disclosure during Channels TV’s “2023: Year Of Transition” special end-of-year program, Bismarck Rewane, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, revealed that the national grid grappled with 12 collapses throughout the year. Addressing the nation’s energy challenges, Rewane emphasized this concerning pattern, citing the most recent system failure on December 11, 2023, which plunged the country into darkness at approximately 1 pm. Despite prompt efforts by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to restore functionality, this incident marked the third collapse in recent months, following disruptions in September. In a series of…

Daud Olatunji In a poignant reminder of the tragic events that unfolded on the first day of 2023, the Ibara area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, remains haunted by the brutal murders of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye.  As the one-year anniversary approaches, residents intensify security measures to ensure the safety of their community. The couple, both accomplished professionals in their respective fields, met a horrifying end after returning from a New Year crossover church service.  The investigation led to the arrest of Lekan Adekanbi, a driver to the deceased family, who confessed to masterminding the murders over a rejected salary increment…

In a significant move, the House of Representatives has put forth a groundbreaking bill aimed at criminalizing the failure of employers across Nigeria to pay the salaries of their workers promptly.  The legislation, titled “The Employees Remuneration Protection Bill, 2023,” has successfully passed its initial reading and is sponsored by Wale Hammed, a representative from the Agege Federal Constituency in Lagos State. Under the proposed legislation, employees will have the right to demand payment from their employers by submitting a written claim. Section 7(1) of the bill expressly deems it unlawful for any employer to neglect or refuse to pay…

In a dramatic turn of events, thousands of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) supporters flooded the streets of Rogo Local Government Area in Kano on Saturday. The protesters were demanding a fair judgement from the apex court regarding the governorship dispute between Abba Yusuf and Nasir Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The demonstrators, fervently seeking divine intervention, commenced their protest with a prayer session before taking to the streets, brandishing placards adorned with various inscriptions.  However, the peaceful march quickly descended into chaos, with reports of a vehicle set ablaze amid the escalating tensions. In response to the…

The 10th House of Representatives, under the dynamic leadership of Speaker Tajudeen Abba, has marked an unprecedented legislative accomplishment by passing a total of 1615 bills within the span of six months. This significant achievement was announced by Speaker Abba during a plenary session held in Abuja on Saturday, just before the House adjourned for the New Year break. The legislative matters addressed encompassed a wide spectrum, including 962 bills, 500 motions, and 153 petitions.  Speaker Abba, in emphasizing the House’s dedication to legislative excellence, reported that out of these, 120 bills have successfully passed the crucial second reading.  He…

In a stern declaration, Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto revealed that the ongoing killings on the Plateau extend beyond herder-farmer clashes.  He asserted that the perpetrators harbor an ideological vision for Nigeria and urged the government to thwart their sinister agenda. The bishop vehemently condemned the horrific Christmas eve attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas, denouncing the assailants as “sons of Satan” determined to extinguish joy from the Plateau.  Kukah stressed that the strategic choice of locations and the mysterious identities of the attackers indicate a larger, more sinister plot. Highlighting a clandestine war…

Chairmen representing the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State have taken legal action against the state government’s plans to construct two flyovers in the city. The legal move materialized with the filing of a lawsuit before the Federal High Court, Abuja, under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1733/2023 on December 29, 2023. The chairmen contest the state government’s decision to allocate 70% of their joint account funds for the construction of flyovers at Tal’udu and Danagundi. The plaintiffs, consisting of the 44 Local Government Councils and the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Kano State chapter, are seeking a court…