Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Governing Council of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, has lauded the Federal Government’s recent takeover of the institution, describing it as a landmark development for Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking on behalf of the Council, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Prof. Rahamon Bello, expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for formalising the transition of the Ogun State-owned university to federal ownership. “We sincerely appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this historic decision. By taking over this institution—a great university named after an iconic educationist—the Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s educational excellence,” Prof. Bello said. Founded…

A dramatic controversy has erupted in Ogun State after the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), was accused of undermining the authority of the judiciary by allegedly overruling decisions of the state’s Customary Court of Appeal and proceeding to intervene in a contentious land dispute still pending before the Court of Appeal in Ibadan. The case involves the family of the late Oba Alli Ogunnaike Fibiwoga in Odogbolu Local Government Area and a group of alleged land grabbers led by one Sir Kay Oluwo, from Ikorodu. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the dispute centres around over 60…

Owerri, the Imo State capital, came alive on Saturday as it played host to dignitaries and well-wishers who gathered to witness the Igbankwu (traditional marriage) ceremony between David Achudume, son of the Founder of Victory Life Bible Church, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, and his bride, Precious Chukwu. The colourful event, which took place at the upscale Mayfair Hotel in the heart of Owerri, was marked by pomp and pageantry as guests from across the country graced the occasion, dressed in shimmering traditional attires. The couple, donning coordinated wine-coloured outfits, stole the spotlight with their radiant smiles and regal appearance. The atmosphere…

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised concerns over a bill seeking to confer indigene status on individuals who have resided in a particular location for at least ten years, warning that it could exacerbate ethnic tensions and violence. The House of Representatives recently passed for second reading a series of bills aimed at amending sections of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Among them is the Indigene Status Bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu and six other lawmakers, which underwent a second reading on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to grant indigenous rights to individuals who have…

Scores of protesters on Thursday stormed the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, demanding the immediate suspension of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina, over allegations of sexual harassment. The demonstrators, under the banner of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption, wielded placards with inscriptions such as “Ekiti Deserves Better” and “Protect Our Women,” insisting that Fasina step aside to allow for an independent investigation. The embattled VC has been under intense scrutiny following the emergence of a leaked voice note in which he allegedly admitted making romantic advances towards…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered a massive case of certificate fraud, revealing that 142 out of 148 A-level results submitted for Direct Entry admission at Bayero University, Kano, were fake. In its latest weekly bulletin, JAMB disclosed that only six of the results presented to BUK were found to be genuine. The board reaffirmed that one of its primary mandates is to ensure that only valid academic documents are used for university admissions in Nigeria. To curb such fraudulent activities, JAMB established the Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) two years ago, following concerns raised by…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media that he collapsed at an event in Abuja last week. Speaking on Thursday after inspecting four ongoing projects in the FCT, including the International Conference Centre (ICC), Wike described the reports as the handiwork of “baseless” individuals attempting to score cheap political points. The minister’s response comes amid viral posts on X (formerly Twitter) alleging that he collapsed last Friday during an engagement in the FCT and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment. However, Wike categorically debunked the claims, stating that…

Feyisayo Ogunbiyi The former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), has recounted how he narrowly escaped death during his 56-day ordeal in captivity, attributing his survival to divine intervention. Tsiga, who was abducted alongside nine other residents from his hometown, Tsiga, in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State on February 5, was reunited with his family in Abuja on Thursday. The reunion, facilitated by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, also saw 18 other victims regain freedom. Speaking on his harrowing experience, Tsiga said surviving the terrorists’ den was nothing short…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District has declared her intention to soon provide evidence of sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, asserting her readiness to disclose details “at the right time and space.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Thursday, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the importance of presenting her evidence, despite the delayed response, following the rejection of a petition for her recall by the electoral umpire INEC. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan further expressed satisfaction with INEC’s decision, considering it a step in the right direction. She reiterated her determination to substantiate her claims against Senator Akpabio,…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that a significant majority of corruption cases it investigates relate to the misappropriation of funds earmarked for critical sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure. This revelation was made by the Chairman of ICPC, Musa Aliyu (SAN), during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. Aliyu emphasized that the commission’s investigations have revealed alarming trends where over 60% of corruption cases at the local government level involve the diversion of public resources intended for vital projects. Speaking at the event to introduce ICPC’s Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme…