Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In the wake of a tragic incident that claimed the lives of two  traditional rulers in Ekiti state, Oba Adebayo Fatoba, the Alara of Ara-Ekiti, provides a chilling firsthand account of his escape from a deadly ambush by Fulani kidnappers.  The survivors’ narrative unveils a tale of courage, desperation, and the devastating toll of insecurity in the region. The monarch said the  ordeal began with a security meeting organized by the local government to address the increasing threats posed by Fulani invaders across 25 communities in Ikole Local Government.  Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Oba Fatoba  said he took…

Ayomide Awe In a heart-wrenching incident, Abdur-Rahmon Sanusi, a student a Model School in  Obada Oko in Ogun State, was found dead after reportedly hanging himself.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, February 1, 2024. The tragedy unfolded when Sanusi, known for his punctuality, returned home unusually late from school and faced scolding from his mother.  An anonymous source revealed that his tardiness led to scolding, escalating when his lunch was discovered consumed by his father, leaving him hungry and vulnerable. The source explained that a barrage of scolding and unfortunate circumstances may have…

The Enugu rerun election took a violent turn as voters unleashed fury upon an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) official, accusing him of bringing pre-filled result sheets to a polling unit. The incident occurred in Igogoro, Ozzi Ward 2 Unit 004, where the presiding officer, Mr. Ronald Ugwudani, narrowly escaped harm after voters discovered the already filled result sheets before the voting commenced. Witnesses report that the pre-filled document indicated a skewed allocation of votes, with 443 votes designated to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), 31 votes to the All Progressives Congress (APC), and 15 votes to Labour Party candidates…

In a shocking turn of events during the by-election for Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal Constituency in Ondo State, armed political thugs invaded Unit 5, Ward 13 in Oyinmo, Ikare-Akoko. The suspects, wielding weapons, disrupted the voting process, instigating panic among voters who fled the scene. Eyewitnesses revealed that the attack occurred just before noon, with more than 63 people having already cast their votes at that time.  Despite the chaos caused by the hoodlums, security personnel at the polling unit swiftly intervened. However, one of the thugs managed to snatch the ballot box and escape. Although the criminals…

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has vehemently refuted recent media reports suggesting plans to convert $30 billion from depositors’ domiciliary accounts to Naira. A newspaper had earlier published that the government was set to convert foreign exchange in domiciliary accounts to bolster foreign reserves and stabilize the Naira.  However, the CBN swiftly labeled these claims as ‘fake news’ on its official X page, asserting, “No plans to convert $30bn domiciliary deposits to Naira. This news is fake!” Coordinating Minister of Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, joined the denial, emphasizing, “There is no truth in…

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that benefits of fuel subsidy removal would be reaped soon. Gbajabiamila gave the assurance after casting his vote at Poling Unit 014, Ward 08 at Elizabeth Fowler Memorial School, Surulere, Lagos state, in the House of Representatives by-election in the constituency on Saturday. The Chief of Staff in his reaction to the current economic situation being faced by Nigerians, said the President and his administration remained concerned about the plight of the people. He, however, noted that it was a universal issue and must be handled with all…

Dr.Gbenga Adeoye The bible says when the righteous rule, the people rejoice.(Prov 29 : 2) It is so simple and that is because the righteous will do what is right. What amazes me most about leadership in Africa is that too many people in position of leadership falls below acceptable standard and in Law we say nemo dat quad non habet (You cannot give what you don’t have). If you do a list of best brains, highly intelligent people, upright men and women; you find out that they are very few in government and that MUST CHANGE if we…

Daud Olatunji In commemoration of Ogun State’s 48th anniversary, Governor  Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s unwavering dedication to state development and citizen well-being.  Despite challenges, he acknowledged Ogun’s ascent as one of Nigeria’s most prosperous states, crediting the efforts of successive administrations. Commending his predecessors for laying the foundation of the state’s success, Prince Abiodun also praised the people of Ogun for maintaining peaceful coexistence for nearly five decades. He urged them to sustain this unity for the state’s continued progress. Under the ‘Building Our Future Together’ mantra, encapsulated in ISEYA, the governor assured continued upward growth trajectory.  In…

In an impressive feat, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully recovered a staggering N70.56 billion within a 100-day period from October 2023 to January 19, 2024. This was outlined in the recently obtained ‘Operations and Recoveries’ document. The detailed report, accessed recently  reveals that the EFCC’s efforts led to the recovery of N60.97 billion, $10.52 million, £150,002.10, and €4,119.90.  This substantial recovery underscores the commission’s unwavering commitment to combat financial crimes and promote transparency. During this period, the EFCC received a total of 3,325 petitions, responding actively by accepting 2,657 of them.  Impressively, the commission secured convictions…

Aminat Gusanu  In a significant development on Friday, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) inaugurated a 27-member caretaker committee in Ogun State.  Alhaji Mustapha Adewale, widely known as Yaro, assumed the role of chairman, with leaders from Abuja overseeing the ceremony. The inauguration took place on Friday,  at the NURTW Secretariat,Asero,Abeokuta. Expressing gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for his support in the election, Chairman Yaro pledged to prioritize members’ interests, forge strong partnerships with security agencies, and collaborate with the Ministry of Transportation for a peaceful tenure. Yaro affirmed, “I promise the Governor and the entire Ogun State…