Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has announced a partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to rehabilitate Nigerian girls recently rescued from Ghana.  The collaboration aims at providing long-term support and empowerment to the victims. This development was unveiled following a visit by the Honorable Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, to NAPTIP’s headquarters.  A statement by the Director of Information of NAPTIP, Vincent Adekoyejo read that the visit was prompted by reports of Nigerian girls being trafficked to Ghana for sexual exploitation.  Speaking to journalists, NAPTIP Director General, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi,…

Daud Olatunji A group known as the Concerned People of Orile-Imo Forum has  addressed a protest letter to Governor, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, raising alarm over the alleged plan to impose an Oba on the community of Orile-Imo in the Obafemi-Owode local government area.  The protesters armed with leaves and placards with various inscriptions “Alake cannot force Oba on Orile Imo” “Baba Alake, there is God ooo”,“Do not take Imo people for granted “and “Voice of Ilu is the voice of God baba Alake”,  converged on the governor’s office,Oke-Mosan, on Monday.  They were addressed by the Deputy Chief of…

 Daud Olatunji  The Ogun State government has commended the Moses Adekoyejo Majekodunmi Foundation (MAMF) for its outstanding contributions to the improvement of primary school education in the state through the organization of a creativity challenge. At the grand finale of the creativity challenge held in Abeokuta, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, praised the foundation’s efforts in enhancing the academic and intellectual capacities of primary school pupils.  Dr. Majekodunmi emphasized that the initiative is crucial for identifying and nurturing vibrant pupils, particularly in the art of public speaking. “This challenge is a…

Daud Olatunji A major confrontation is brewing between the National Assembly and Nigerian LNG Limited (NLNG) over the $10 billion NLNG Train-7 gas project in Bonny Island, Rivers State.  The legislative body is demanding access to the project’s contractual details, which the contractors, under instruction from NLNG, have refused to provide. The contractors, Saipem Contracting Limited and Daewoo Engineering and Construction Limited, have cited a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with NLNG as the basis for their refusal.  Documents revealed  that NLNG, where Nigeria holds a 49% stake, directed the contractors to withhold information from the lawmakers, challenging the committee’s authority…

Ejike Mbaka, the spiritual director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, has stirred controversy by suggesting that members of the National Assembly should also earn the proposed N62,000 minimum wage.  His remarks came in response to the Federal Government’s proposal following strikes declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). In an interview with Africa Independent Television (AIT), Mbaka criticized the current wage disparity between ordinary Nigerian workers and political office holders.  He argued that the nation’s leaders should share in the economic realities faced by the average citizen. “We can push these poor Nigerians to the…

In a bid to foster integrity and professional excellence within the media industry, Alhaji Abdul-Razzaq AbdulGaniy, the President of the Association of Nigerian Broadcasters (AMBROAD), has committed to upholding transparency and ethical standards.  This pledge was made during a Thanksgiving service held at the African Solution Camp in Ewang Estate, Abeokuta, Ogun State, to celebrate the successful completion of recent national and state elections. Addressing the congregation, AbdulGaniy emphasised  the association’s dedication to fulfilling its constitutional duties both under the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the internal guidelines of AMBROAD.  “We want Nigerians to expect something great now that ANBROAD…

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into an alleged scam within the recently launched street hawkers empowerment scheme by the Kano State Government.  The scheme, designed to provide financial support to street hawkers, has been tainted by allegations of fraud, prompting a discreet probe by the commission. The scheme, inaugurated last Wednesday, aimed to empower 465 street hawkers with a grant of N50,000 each.  However, viral videos surfaced showing a group of youths who were not part of the official beneficiary list allegedly impersonating the legitimate recipients.  According to reports, these impersonators managed to…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, a staff member of the Nigeria Immigration Service, for passport fraud.  Adeyinka was sentenced to a total of seven years in prison by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. The ICPC had charged Adeyinka with four counts, including gratification, conferment of corrupt advantage, and cheating, all of which violate provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, and the Penal Code Act.  The conviction underscores the ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to…

In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, Nigerian Army Captain J.O. Abalaka has  freed himself and other hostages from a kidnapping gang in Kogi State.  The dramatic incident unfolded along the Ekpoma/Okene/Lokoja Road, as Captain Abalaka was en route to his new assignment at the operational headquarters of the Maiduguri Command in Borno State. Captain Abalaka, identified by his service number N/15198, was travelling in his Toyota Corolla, accompanied by his dog, when he was intercepted and abducted by armed gunmen.  The abduction occurred while he was transitioning from the 29 Battalion in Port Harcourt to his new…

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board announced on Sunday that a female pilgrim from Nigeria has committed suicide in Madina.  According to Saudi Arabian authorities, the incident involved a pilgrim named Hajia Hawawu who reportedly jumped from the rooftop of her apartment. The tragic news was confirmed by Abdulsalam AbdulKabir, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board, in a press release.  AbdulKabir also disclosed that another pilgrim from the state, Saliu Mohammed, passed away in Madina. According to the press release, Saliu Mohammed fell ill suddenly and was admitted to the intensive care unit of a public…