Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a commendable act of community development, Chief Dr. Mrs. Florence Mojisola Oni-Quadri, the Ibuso Aje of Egba land, has commenced the rehabilitation and grading of several roads within the Somorin-Alagbonmeta junction, Bajitas, Servation, Obadeyi, and surrounding areas of Hill-Top Ebamidupe Community Development Area (CDA) in Odeda Local Government, Ogun State. The ongoing project, which falls under the Irepolere Ogunji Area Community Development Council (CDC), has been warmly received by residents. According to Mr. Jiboku Oluseyi Ifeolu, the supervising manager of the project, the initiative was undertaken to ease the difficulties faced by community members due to the poor state…

Nigeria has made significant strides in servicing its debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), repaying $1.22bn within nine months, according to external debt service data from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The repayments, made as part of the principal for three consecutive quarters, cover the period from the fourth quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024. A detailed breakdown of the payments shows that $401.73m was disbursed in Q4 2023, $409.35m in Q1 2024, and $404.24m in Q2 2024. These efforts have led to a substantial reduction in Nigeria’s IMF debt, which dropped by 64.42 per cent…

Wema Bank has unveiled its festive season campaign tagged ‘Wema 12 Days of Christmas’, designed to reward loyal customers with exciting prizes during the holiday season. The campaign, which offers an array of rewards including gadgets and shopping vouchers, underscores the bank’s commitment to celebrating and appreciating its customers. In a statement released by the financial institution, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Moruf Oseni, emphasized the importance of customer loyalty to the bank’s operations and its dedication to making the Yuletide season memorable for account holders. “We spread love and give back to customers who supported us throughout…

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced 12 drug traffickers to a cumulative 36 years imprisonment for their involvement in illicit drug activities at the notorious Filin Idi drug den in the state. The convicts, each handed a three-year jail term without the option of a fine, were found guilty by Justice S.A. Amobeda on Friday. Their conviction marks a significant milestone in the fight against drug-related offences in Kano, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, Sadiq Maigatari. Maigatari disclosed that one of the…

In the academic annals of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), a remarkable feat has been recorded as Abdullateef Adedeji emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student of the Class of 2024. With a CGPA of 4.91—the highest in the university’s history—Abdullateef’s story is one of determination, sacrifice, and resilience. In this exclusive interview with KOREDE BADMUS, the young scholar delves into his journey, highlighting the motivations, challenges, and lessons that shaped his exceptional achievement. His inspiring narrative is a testament to the power of focus, self-belief, and divine favour, enjoy the excerpt. Can we meet you? My name is…

The Sagamu Orientation Camp in Ogun State was a hub of colours, rhythms, and cultural pride as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) hosted a vibrant Cultural Carnival to mark the 2024 Batch C Stream One Orientation Course. Sponsored by Source Microfinance Bank and Mega Thandi Restaurant, the event celebrated Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and diversity through the creativity and passion of Corps Members. The NYSC Ogun State Coordinator, Mrs. Olayinka Diana Nasamu, officially opened the carnival with a call to unity, urging Corps Members to embrace the beauty in Nigeria’s cultural diversity. “There is beauty in our diversity,” she…

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has expressed deep dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing regrets from northern Nigeria for supporting him in the 2023 elections. In a statement by AYCF President, Alhaji Shettima Yerima, the group warned that the North might oppose Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027 unless significant changes are made to improve the country’s socio-economic conditions. Yerima highlighted the growing anger among northerners, who feel let down by the president’s performance, particularly given the high expectations placed on him to address pressing issues like insecurity and economic hardship. Reflecting on Tinubu’s leadership, Yerima noted that the…

Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, the Director General of Media and Communication to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has disclosed how he hid in the Government House for five days to avoid arrest by the police. Speaking at the PR Nigeria Young Communication Fellowship event in Kano on Saturday, Tofa claimed that the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Team had deployed at least 40 officers to the state to apprehend him. Tofa explained that he sought refuge in the Government House because of its constitutional immunity, which prohibits arrests on the premises without the governor’s explicit authorization. He added that he had…

Nigerian military troops have destroyed camps belonging to a newly-formed terrorist group, Lakurawa, in Katsina and Zamfara states, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against insurgency in the North-West region. The operation, tagged Operation Chase Lakurawa Out, was launched a week ago in response to the group’s activities in the Jibia area of Katsina State and Tsafe in Zamfara State. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, deployed specialised troops to reinforce ongoing operations, with the Defence and Special Operations Brigade joining local forces to sustain the offensive. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Friday, the General Officer…

A Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army has been arrested for allegedly engaging in homosexual acts and molesting junior colleagues in Bama, Borno State. Military sources confirmed the arrest of the officer, identified simply as Lieutenant Abubakar, by the military police under the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army. He was reportedly caught in the act last month. According to sources, several junior soldiers accused the Lieutenant of molestation and non-consensual same-sex acts, alleging that the behavior had persisted for a long time. “A serving officer was last month arrested while engaging in forceful homosexual acts with his junior colleagues in…