Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced the Federal Government’s approval of an upward review in electricity tariffs.  NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba revealed in Abuja that the government is expected to spend between N120 billion to N130 billion monthly (N1.6 trillion) to subsidize electricity in the ongoing year. Garba clarified that the Multi Year Tariff Order (MYTO) became effective from January 1, impacting different customer bands under various Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos).  The non-maximum demand (MD) customers of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) band will maintain the N68.20 per kilowatt tariff, while the cost reflective tariff for the same…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the election victory of Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, who represented the Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the House of Representatives.  The lead judge, Abba Mohammed, delivered the judgment on Wednesday, January 17, declaring that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s declaration of Ukpong-Udo as the winner violated the Electoral Act 2022 and Manual for Election Officials 2023. This decision upholds the earlier verdict of the Akwa Ibom Election Petition Tribunal, which had also invalidated Ukpong-Udo’s victory.  The tribunal had ordered a re-run in polling units where the election could not take…

In a surprising turn of events, the Kwara State Garment Factory had to close its recently opened job application portal intended for hiring 300 production workers.  The shutdown came as the factory received an astounding 8,373 applications within just 48 hours, surpassing expectations. The management of the new government-owned company, as stated in a release from the Government House, expressed satisfaction with the overwhelming response, emphasizing the enthusiasm shown by the public to work with them.  Despite the excitement, they found it necessary to close the portal earlier than planned due to the unexpectedly high volume of applications. “We received…

In a dramatic turn of events, a five-man armed robbery gang, fleeing the scene of a heist along the Ada George/Chinda axis, met a fatal end as their vehicle collided with a truck at Ada George Road Nkpolu Oroworukwo in the Mile 3 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. According to an eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity, a private security guard attached to a warehouse selling sealed engine oil raised the alarm, alerting both passersby and the police to the unfolding situation. The eyewitness recounted, “The armed robbers were speeding off, and upon sighting a police…

In a joint effort, the Katsina State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have successfully facilitated the return of 1,395 out-of-school children to classrooms within the state. Jamila Abdu-Mani, the Special Adviser to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Girl-child Education, announced this development during a distribution event of educational materials in Rimi Local Government Area.  The back-to-school kits provided to the students included uniforms, writing materials, bags, and shoes, aimed at ensuring the sustained attendance and completion of their education. Abdu-Mani clarified that the enrollment initiative for these children was spearheaded by the state’s Department of Girl-child Education…

Daud Olatunji A renowned expert in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, in the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Prof. Olukayode Bamgbose, has  passionately appealed for a united effort to combat the escalating environmental crisis. The  distinguished figure in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry gave the charge in a compelling address during the 84th Inaugural Lecture at the Professor Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building,Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta . Titled “In the Footprints of the Environment: Every Contact Leaves a Trace on our Common Future,” the lecture underscored the pressing need to recognize and address the growing…

The former Emir of Kano State, Mohammad Sanusi II, has criticized the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the last general elections, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, and other APC stalwarts for attempting to seize power after losing the elections. Sanusi, in a  viral video talking speaking at a lesson session on accepting destiny, emphasized that the APC leaders, including the National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, made moves to hijack power through the court process, not realizing that God was waiting for their actions. He expressed gratitude for the Supreme Court’s decision setting aside lower courts’ rulings, stating, “God…

There was a mild drama on Wednesday in a Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court in Abuja when a housewife, Sa’adatu Ayuba, prayed the court to disregard her earlier plea for divorce. The petitioner, who sought for divorce on grounds of impotence, said she married her husband Jalija 27 years ago. ”My Lord though my husband refused to follow the court order for him to perform his duties as a man, I still love him,” she said. Responding, Jalija, said:” my landlord gave us a quit notice, so she moved out of our home. I told her I wanted us to…

Lagos State Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade has  revealed that the investigation into the death of popular singer MohBad has been hindered by the delay in receiving the toxicology report. The 27-year-old artist passed away on September 12, 2023, under controversial circumstances and was buried the following day. The police, responding to public outcry, established a panel to probe MohBad’s death.  The nurse who administered a vaccine to him was subsequently arrested for operating without a license. The investigation included the exhumation of MohBad’s corpse for crucial tests. During a press briefing at the Command Headquarters, Commissioner Fayoade explained that…

 Ayomide Awe A shocking incident  unfolded at Headquarters 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, January 16, 2024, a Nigerian Army soldier, Boyi ThankGod, has reportedly taken  his own life.  The 353 Artillery regiment member allegedly cocked his rifle and shot himself in the head, leaving his comrades in disbelief and sorrow. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that ThankGod, who had been assigned to the brigade, had been grappling with issues of unpaid allowances and had exhibited signs of depression leading up to the tragic incident.  Sources revealed  that the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, meant to honour fallen heroes,…