Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Lawmakers in the Enugu State House of Assembly have raised alarm over their worsening financial plight, alleging that Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has withheld their salaries and allowances for two months. Investigations  revealed that the affected arrears cover August and September 2025, with lawmakers confirming that the delay has crippled the smooth running of the Assembly. This is not the first time the legislators have faced delayed payments. Records show that their salaries for January and February 2025 were not cleared until March, while a similar delay occurred in May and June, with payment only made in July. A visibly…

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that seeks to revoke the passports of citizens convicted of crimes in foreign countries for 10 years, in a move aimed at safeguarding the nation’s global image. The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), proposes an amendment to the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, stipulating that any Nigerian who serves a sentence abroad would have their passport withdrawn for a decade after completing the jail term. Leading the debate on Tuesday, Senator Onawo Ogwoshi (Nasarawa South), who spoke on behalf of the sponsor, said the amendment was long overdue, stressing that it…

… Protesters Storm National Assembly, Accuse Officials Of Exploitation … Call For End To Contributory Pension Scheme, Demand Justice Tension heightened on Tuesday in Abuja as widows of retired and fallen Nigerian police officers stormed the National Assembly, alleging that officials demand sexual favours before releasing their late husbands’ gratuities. The protesters, who marched alongside their husbands and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, decried what they described as years of humiliation, neglect, and injustice meted out to families of those who served the nation in uniform. One of the aggrieved widows, fighting back tears, said: “before they even call us…

The Commander of the Osun State Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, on Monday night narrowly escaped death after unknown gunmen ambushed his vehicle and later raided his residence in a coordinated attack. The incident occurred around 10:05 pm along Ikirun Road, near Kobo, beside Charity Hotel, Osogbo, shortly after Omoyele closed from duty at the Amotekun headquarters. Narrating the ordeal from his hospital bed, Omoyele said he was driving home in his private car when masked gunmen in a moving vehicle pulled up beside him and opened fire. “I had left the office heading home when a…

A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has been confirmed dead after sustaining severe burns when his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic dispute at the Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on September 22, 2025, during a heated quarrel between the couple. Sources told PLATFORM TIMES that Mrs. Haruna, in a fit of rage, allegedly poured petrol on her husband and set him on fire. Lt. Haruna, who was also a medical doctor and the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) attached to the 6 Battalion, was rushed…

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three Egyptian nationals for allegedly assaulting security personnel at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The suspects — Mohammed Ayan, 24; Mohammed Mohammed, 40; and Ahmed Mohammed, 20 — were apprehended on Monday after reportedly attacking a female security officer who confronted them for hawking household items inside the hospital premises, an activity prohibited within the facility. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred around midday when the three foreigners gained access to the hospital premises with the intention of selling goods. A hospital source said the suspects were first cautioned…

Former Senate President and Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has declared that the party is not on a desperate hunt for political power but is focused on building a legacy of service and accountability to Nigerians. Mark made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the inaugural meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), where he unveiled the ADC’s blueprint for governance and internal party administration. He said unlike many political parties in the country that revolve around personalities and power struggles, the ADC was founded on the conviction that Nigeria can work…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Tuesday, cautioned the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Mainasara Umar, against compromising his office for personal or political interests. Justice Kekere-Ekun gave the charge in Abuja shortly after administering the oath of office on Umar, who was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu. The CJN stressed that the position of the CCT chairman demands integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice. “The office you occupy demands in its leadership a person of sound judgment, unshakable independence, and the moral courage to do what…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday entered a new phase of leadership as Professor Mahmood Yakubu formally stepped down after completing his second term, handing over to May Agbamuche-Mbu as acting chairman. Yakubu announced his exit during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, calling on the management and staff to extend the same loyalty and commitment shown to him over the years to his successor. “I am grateful for the support I received during my tenure, and I urge you all to continue to give your utmost dedication to the service…

Convener of the  United Premier Movement (UPM), Chief Olalekan Shoyinka  has lauded Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for the successful inauguration of commercial flight operations at the newly built Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Remo, describing it as a landmark legacy that will outlive his administration. Shoyinka, in a congratulatory statement made available to PLATFORM TIMES, said the airport, alongside the reconstruction of the Ijebu Ode–Epe Expressway, stands as a bold testament to the governor’s vision of transforming Ogun into a hub of modern infrastructure and economic opportunities. Shoyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, noted that although details of the budgetary…