Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a thought-provoking discussion during the 13th edition of the monthly interview discourse, “Boiling Point Arena,” held in Abeokuta, Nigeria, renowned Islamic scholar, Prof Afis Oladosu, has raised a critical point, suggesting that the challenges plaguing Nigeria should not be solely attributed to politicians.  Rather, he argues that religious leaders from both Christian and Islamic backgrounds share the responsibility for the nation’s predicaments. During this insightful forum, Prof Oladosu emphasized the distinction between prayer and supplication, contending that Nigerians may be fervently praying but falling short when it comes to sincere supplication. He drew attention to the apparent…

 Daud Olatunji In a bid to safeguard the public against a surge in fraudulent schemes, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a critical scam alert, warning individuals to remain vigilant against imposters posing as NCS officials on various social media platforms.  The service  raised the alarm in a statement issued in Monday by National Public Relations Officer , Chief Superintendent of Customs,Abdulahi  Maiwadah, for Comptroller General of Customs. The statement read that the  deceitful entities have been exploiting the trust of unsuspecting victims, falsely claiming to be associated with the NCS for the purpose of conducting auctions or recruitment.…

DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor, examines the contentious 250-bed specialist hospital constructed during Ibikunle Amosun’s administration. Astonishingly, this hospital has remained unused by Dapo Abiodun’s government for more than four years, despite reports of over N5 billion spent solely on its equipment. A recent inspection of the Oke-Mosan site, where the facility stands, reveals the disheartening state of this multi-billion naira project, which is deteriorating while many people in the state and beyond continue to experience a dire need for healthcare facilities. In the heart of Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, a multi-billion naira specialist hospital stands as a symbol…

Daud Olatunji The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has sent heartfelt congratulations to Oba Victor Adesimbo Ademefun Kiladejo, Jilo III, on the remarkable occasion of marking 17 years on the throne as the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom. PLATFORM TIMES also reports that the Osemawe  celebrated his 70th Birthday alongside his 17th coronation anniversary on Saturday, November 11, 2023. In a letter delivered to the Egin monarch at his Enu Owa palace, the Sultan, who serves as the Chairman of the National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN), expressed his best wishes for the Ondo State…

Daud Olatunji Sherifat Temitayo Adisa, a dialysis patient currently undergoing treatment at the Federal Medical Center in Abeokuta, Ogun State, is reaching out for assistance to continue her fight for survival. After being diagnosed at the hospital, she has been receiving outpatient dialysis treatment.  However, her situation is critical, and she urgently requires a donor and financial assistance of N15 Million Naira to cover her upcoming surgery and essential medications to sustain her life. Mr. Idris Adisa, her son, explains that their family has already expended all available resources on prior hospitalizations and treatments.  They are now appealing to compassionate…

In a heartbreaking incident, a group of Nigerian Immigration band officers met with a fatal accident on their journey from a Passing-Out-Parade (POP) in Kano to Abuja.  The accident occurred along the Kano-Zaria Road, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. A shocking video, now circulating widely, shows the lifeless bodies of these dedicated officers on the road, while bystanders desperately tried to aid those who remained in critical condition. All the occupants of the 18-seater bus, primarily from the band section, tragically lost their lives in the accident. At the time of this report, the exact details of the…

 In  a heart-wrenching turn of events, Captain Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, a dedicated officer in the Nigerian Army and a recent father, was discovered lifeless in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.  The circumstances surrounding his demise have left his grieving family with lingering suspicions. The deceased soldier was found hanging from a tree in a remote area on Saturday night, leaving his family baffled and deeply concerned.  With no apparent motive or suicide note left behind, his death is shrouded in mystery. A relative of Captain Bazza expressed their disbelief, stating, “How can a Captain in the army hang…

Muritala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the recent Kogi State governorship election, staunchly stated that challenging the election outcome in court would be futile, should he lose to Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alleging widespread election rigging, Ajaka accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of aiding and abetting this manipulation.  ‘ Ajaka expressed grave concerns, stating, “There was no election anywhere in the five local governments in the central area; they wrote results.” Highlighting specific discrepancies, he pointed out that in Okene local government, over 130,000 votes were tallied, while the official count…

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, Muritala Ajaka, has raised serious allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the conduct of the gubernatorial election in the state.  Ajaka, who aims to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressed deep disappointment with INEC, claiming that the results had been predetermined even before the election. During a recent appearance on Channels Television’s “The Verdict” program for off-cycle governorship elections, Ajaka criticized INEC’s handling of the election.  He stated, “INEC disappointed all of us,” and pointed out that INEC had given the impression that…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  has announced on Sunday night the adjournment of result collation in Bayelsa election  until  Monday noon, November 13, 2023. So far, results from six out of the eight local government areas in Bayelsa State have been successfully collated, which include Kolokuma/Opokuma, Ogbia, Yenegoa, Sagbama, Nembe, and Ekeremor. The two remaining local government areas yet to be included in the collation process are Brass and Southern Ijaw. The adjournment was declared by Prof. Faruq Kuta, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and the appointed Returning Officer for the Bayelsa election. A total…