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Daud Olatunji The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has reportedly  petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, over allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation involving a private rice farm in the state.  The anti-corruption and human rights group accused the governor of falsely parading a privately owned rice farm as a World Bank-assisted Ogun State Government project. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the petition, signed by HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, was prompted by a report from Peoples Gazette on September 12, 2024, which detailed the governor’s alleged claims over a rice farm belonging to…

Daud Olatunji Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ohunbe Ward, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have protested what they described as the imposition of a councillorship candidate for the forthcoming local government elections.  The leaders have called on the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, to urgently intervene in the matter to prevent a crisis within the party. Speaking with PLATFORM TIMES, Hon. Mathew Adegbite, who spoke on behalf of other leaders in Ohunbe Ward, expressed disappointment over the replacement of their chosen candidate, Edun Oluwasogo Blessing, with another individual who, according to them, is not even…

Daud Olatunji The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed grave concern over the recent visit of Governor Godwin Obaseki to its state office in Benin City during the collation of results for the Edo State governorship election.  The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki had early Sunday morning stormed the state headquarters of INEC in Benin before he was walked out by the police . Reacting to the action, INEC  in a press release,  condemned the governor’s presence at the collation centre, describing it as an unnecessary and disruptive act at a crucial stage of the electoral process According…

I have a major announcement to make, but first, a word of caution: Not for anyone under 18! Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s get to the exciting news: Ibrahim’s debut anthology is finally here! The title? Another Cup of You—and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I first heard about Ibrahim through a friend who told me, “If you want to stay committed to your writing, you need a friend like Ibrahim.” And she wasn’t wrong. I’ve watched him push himself relentlessly, collaborating with one of the most respected publishers to bring his vision for…

Daud Olatunji As the gubernatorial election in Edo State approaches, political tensions have heightened, fueled by a wave of fake news targeting key players in the contest.  With over 2 million registered voters set to decide the next governor on Saturday, the stakes are high for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP) candidates, as well as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). One of the most significant developments occurred when Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, was the subject of widespread rumours claiming he had withdrawn from the race.  These rumours, which circulated across various media…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reignited the conversation on corruption in Nigeria, calling for stringent measures against politicians involved in financial misconduct.  Speaking virtually at the memorial lecture of the late Reverend Father Denis Joseph Slattery in Lagos on Thursday, the 87-year-old elder statesman demanded that corrupt public officials be prosecuted, stating that “thieves cannot provide just governance.” Delivering a speech titled The Imperative for Moral Rectitude in Governance, Obasanjo emphasized that accountability is the most essential quality expected of those in governance at any level.  He argued that those with compromised integrity cannot make decisions that serve the public…

Ahead of the highly anticipated Edo State governorship election set for Saturday, Governor Godwin Obaseki has laid out strict conditions for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to accept the election outcome, stressing that the process must be “properly conducted” for the results to be deemed credible. Obaseki, whose second term as governor comes to an end in November, made this assertion during a crucial meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and top security officials in Benin City.  The meeting, held to discuss security arrangements for the election, comes amid rising tensions and concerns over the…

Federal civil servants in Abuja were caught in a frenzy as long queues formed at the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, with workers scrambling to purchase 50kg bags of rice at a subsidised price of N40,000. The intervention is part of the Bola Tinubu-led administration’s efforts to mitigate the ongoing food crisis in Nigeria. In a video that surfaced online, tensions flared as civil servants engaged in heated verbal exchanges, pushing and shoving in an attempt to secure the discounted rice.  The chaotic scenes underscored the desperation of many Nigerians amid the rising cost of living…

The Lagos State University (LASU) has emerged victorious at the inaugural edition of the PR Fest 2024 Pitch Competition, securing the coveted top spot in a hotly contested event that spotlighted the strategic prowess of Nigeria’s future public relations professionals. Held on the opening day of PR Fest 2024, the competition saw two heavyweights of Nigerian tertiary institutions—LASU and Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech)—compete head-to-head in a test of creativity and communication expertise.  The challenge? To craft and present a comprehensive public relations strategy to position Lagos State as a leading global tourist destination by leveraging its cultural assets. In…

A commercial taxi driver based in Ilorin, Kwara State, Wahab Ajibaye, has voiced his frustration over the soaring fuel prices that have left him barely able to provide for his family.  Ajibaye, who claims to make N20,000 daily from his taxi business, revealed that the bulk of his earnings goes into fueling his vehicle, leaving him with just N3,000 to take home. In an emotional outcry, Ajibaye stated that despite owning his vehicle, the increasing cost of fuel has made it impossible for him to meet his family’s basic needs.  “I am buying fuel for N1,100, and I make N20,000…