Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Federal Government has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his criticism of the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, insisting that those opposed to the project should refrain from using the road when completed. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this declaration on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, during an interactive session on the project. “This Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is one of President Tinubu’s four legacy projects. For those saying it is a waste of resources, they should not use the road when it is completed,” Umahi stated. His remarks came in response to Obasanjo’s assertion…

Feyisara Ogunbiyi Ten inmates at the Ibara Correctional Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, regained their freedom after an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mohammad Sanusi, popularly known as Ami Olorun, and his team paid their fines as part of a Ramadan humanitarian effort. The beneficiaries, comprising nine men and one woman, were not selected based on religion, as both Muslims and Christians benefitted from the gesture. Addressing the inmates, Sheiki Sanusi emphasized the importance of humanity over religious differences. “Humanity comes first before religion,” he said. In addition to securing their release, the cleric provided each freed inmate with ₦25,000 for transportation…

Balqees Adeniji The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has moved to dispel misconceptions surrounding the salary structure of its street sweepers amidst recent public concern sparked by a viral video alleging underpayment. In a statement issued by Jibril Gawat, Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, LAWMA reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring fair wages and adequate working conditions for its workforce. The agency clarified that as of February, street sweepers are guaranteed a monthly salary of ₦40,000, while supervisors receive ₦50,000. These adjustments, according to LAWMA, comply with the minimum wage standard and are part of ongoing efforts to enhance employee…

Azeezat Abdul-Raufu The Minister of Health, Mohammed Pate, has urged for heightened funding directed towards combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria across the nation to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare initiatives, . Addressing the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (ATM) in Abuja, the Minister emphasised the critical need for expanded financial support to sustain and advance these crucial health programs. “For over two decades, external partners have been pivotal in funding our ATM programmes. “ We deeply appreciate the longstanding support from the U.S. government,” Minister Pate acknowledged, reflecting on the significant role of international contributions that have historically sustained…

Morenikeji Adebayo The Rivers State House of Assembly has called for a full investigation into allegations that the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, falsified his age. During a heated session on Thursday, the Assembly deliberated over documents presented by the House Leader, Hon. Major Jack, which suggest that Justice Amadi may have manipulated his age in official records. Deputy Speaker, Hon. Dumle Maol, condemned the allegations, emphasizing the seriousness of the claim. “These documents before me simply say that the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Amadi, falsified his age in service. Mr. Speaker, that is a very…

Ayomide Awe Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has passionately advocated stringent penalties on political corruption, urging that it be equated with financial crimes to foster good governance in Nigeria. Speaking during a lecture titled “Has Democracy Led to Good Governance in Nigeria?” at the Midwest Achievers Awards in Benin City, Edo State, Ozekhome stressed the imperative of holding political elites accountable for their actions. At the event, where he was honoured with the Defender of Democracy award, Ozekhome decried the prevailing culture of impunity among Nigeria’s political class. He condemned the exploitation of governmental systems for personal gain…

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, has defended the right of police officers to inspect women’s belongings during stop-and-search operations, insisting that such actions are necessary for security purposes. Edafe made the statement in response to a viral video posted by a female traveler, who complained about the extensive luggage searches conducted by officers during a road trip from Benin to Owerri. According to the traveler, passengers were delayed for over an hour as their belongings were thoroughly checked. Reacting to the backlash, Edafe took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to assert the police’s authority…

Feyi Ogunbiyi Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the approval of former President Muhammadu Buhari. El-Rufai, who recently defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), stated that the APC is currently in an unhealthy state, accusing those in control of ignoring the challenges facing the party. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai disclosed that he consulted with Buhari before finalizing his decision to leave. “I left the APC with his full knowledge. I visited him on a Friday and informed him of my decision.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has donated 5,000 cartons of food items to Muslim communities across Ogun State as part of efforts to support citizens and promote inclusive governance under his Renewed Hope Agenda. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the distribution took place on Wednesday, in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, and was overseen by Sheik Iskeel Lawal , the Wakilu of Muslims in Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta states who is also the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Islamic Religious Matters. Speaking at the event, Sheik Awwal in company of the Secretary-General, Ogun State Muslim Council, Alhaj Kamaldeen Akintunde stated…

Tension is mounting in Olorunda, a community in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, as residents and indigenes have vehemently rejected the alleged plan to impose one Segun Ogunsola Philip as their traditional ruler. The aggrieved residents, who stormed the Ogun State Council Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, declared that Ogunsola is not an indigene of Olorunda but from Gbagura land. They vowed to resist any attempt to install a “stranger” as their monarch, warning that such a move could lead to a breakdown of law and order. Carrying placards…