Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has raised alarm over the detention of more than 5,000 Nigerian youths in Benin Republic prisons, citing cases of extrajudicial killings, harassment, maltreatment, and undue detention. In a press statement signed by Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka, OYC National President, and Comrade Nweke Ifeanyichukwu, Secretary General, the organization emphasized the need to bring global attention to the plight of these youths. The OYC disclosed that an estimated 95% of the detainees, predominantly aged between 25 and 50, are innocent individuals engaged in legitimate businesses in various states and cities in the Republic of Benin. The youths…

Daud Olatunji In the aftermath of the devastating explosion that shook Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the initiation of structural integrity tests on 230 buildings surrounding the explosion point would be carried out by the Nigerian Society of Engineers. The Governor said these tests is aimed at assessing the safety and stability of the affected structures and ensure the well-being of residents in the vicinity. The explosion, which occurred on Tuesday, claimed the lives of five individuals, left nearly 80 injured, and resulted in the destruction of numerous houses and vehicles, leaving thousands homeless. Makinde…

Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps), have apprehended one Kabiru Adedotun, alias K.B, an alleged notorious member of the Eye Confraternity for terrorizing Ogun communities. PLATFORM TIMES gathered this in a statement issued on Sunday from the Office of the State Commander of the Corps, Commander Soji Ganzallo through the Office of the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf. The statement revealed that the tactical squad of the Corps, while on routine patrol, got information, which made the team go after the suspected cultist. It was…

The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam packs, popularly called ‘takeaways’ across the state. The state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Wahab explained that the decision was reached following the menace that single-use plastics especially the non-biodegradable Styrofoam were causing on the environment. “Following the menace which single-use plastics especially non-biodegradable Styrofoam are causing on the environment, the Lagos State government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources is hereby announcing a ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and…

Daud Olatunji In a grim turn of events,the  State Police Command has raised the alarm over  the discovery of  a fresh abandoned corpse in the Kadesh area of Ogijo, Ogun State. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that  the discovery of an abandoned corpse occured around  15:30 pm on Sunday. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Omolola Odutola disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Odutola said eyewitnesses, disturbed by the unusual sight of a tricycle (“keke”) navigating an unconventional route, raised an alarm, prompting a loud shout that reverberated through the community. She added that before they could fully…

Daud Olatunji Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has affirmed his commitment to leveraging the state’s resources for the development of vital infrastructure, including schools and roads.  The governor made this declaration during a Thanksgiving Service held at St. James’ Anglican Church in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area, marking the conclusion of election litigations that reached the Supreme Court. Describing the recently concluded election litigations as unnecessary distractions, Governor Abiodun assured the people that the period of legal battles was behind, allowing the administration to fully concentrate on the welfare and prosperity of Ogun citizens. “With just three years and four…

It gladdens my heart to read from both the online and conventional media that the National Orientation Agency (NOA) recently wrote to a traditional ruler in Ogun State, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, the Olu Owode Egba in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, warning him on the need to handle the nation’s currency with dignity and respect. I commend the NOA for lending his voice to condemn the wanton abuse that many Nigerians have subjected the naira to. However, the concerned Ogun traditional ruler has since apologized to the National Orientation Agency and indeed the Federal Government for…

The World Bank’s latest brief, “Digital Transformation Drives Development in Africa,” highlights a significant breakthrough in poverty reduction.  Improved internet access in Nigeria and Tanzania, sustained over three years, resulted in a remarkable seven per cent decrease in extreme poverty, according to the World Bank’s flagship report in 2023. This positive impact extends beyond poverty alleviation, with an eight per cent surge in labor force participation and wage employment attributed to increased internet connectivity. Over the past five years (2016 – 2021), Sub-Saharan Africa experienced an extraordinary 115 per cent increase in internet users, fostering economic growth, innovation, and job…

A police officer identified as Emmanuel, stationed at the Bori Area Command in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been arrested and detained over allegations of defiling a 13-year-old girl within his office. Emmanuel, attached to the Bori Area Command, was apprehended on the orders of Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu and is currently held at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the State Police Command. The victim’s aunt, identified as Love, shared the disturbing details of the incident with newsmen in Port Harcourt on Saturday.  Love explained that she sent the girl on an errand…

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), ushered in its 31st Convocation Ceremony on Friday, January 19, 2024, with a spirited Jumat Prayer at the University Mosque. The sacred occasion, marked by its commencement at 1 p.m., served as a unifying force, bringing together the entire university community in a moment of profound spiritual unity.  The echoes of prayers reverberated through the campus, setting the tone for a week-long celebration that promises to be a harmonious blend of spirituality, intellectual discourse, and academic achievement. Continuing the festive momentum, an Interdenominational Church Service is slated for Sunday, January 21, 2024, at…