Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Afeez Adeniyi In a resounding declaration of dedication to addressing climate change issues, the Federal Government of Nigeria offered unwavering assurances to its citizens during the 7th annual conference and annual general meeting of the Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) in Abuja. Dr. Ishaq Salako, the Minister of State for Environment, emphasized the government’s resolve to confront climate change challenges and related environmental concerns.  He conveyed this message while speaking at the conference, with his address delivered by Dr. Abbas Suleiman, a Director in the Ministry of Environment.  Dr. Salako highlighted the critical importance of dealing with…

Wisdom Silas In a heartbreaking turn of events, 20-year-old Sanni Hameedat, a student at the University of Ilorin, has tragically ended her life, reportedly due to the unbearable burden of an unpaid 400,000 Naira loan from an online lending platform. According to sources, Hameedat ingested a lethal dose of Sniper before her hostel’s porters called for an ambulance to rush her to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), where she was pronounced dead. The motive behind her suicide is closely linked to the relentless pressure from loan agents, who hounded her when she failed to meet her repayment obligations. …

Aminat Gusanu In a grand announcement today, Professor Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, revealed that a staggering 450 students have achieved the prestigious First Class degree during the academic sessions of 2020/2021 and 2022/2023.  This remarkable achievement was disclosed during a pre-convocation press conference held in Ilorin, Kwara State, on October 18, 2023, leading up to the university’s combined 37th and 38th convocations. Egbewole provided a detailed breakdown of the graduating students: “We shall be convoking 25,234 students during the 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies, with 14,477 students for the 37th Convocation from the…

Daud Olatunji In a startling revelation, an investigation by PLATFORM TIMES has unveiled that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State is set to allocate a whopping N1 billion from the state treasury to cover the salaries of commissioners, Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and some  consultants over the course of four years.  This substantial financial commitment does not even account for the additional allowances that accompany these high-ranking positions. The allowances in question encompass a spectrum of benefits, including accommodations, furniture, estacodes, medical coverage, severance gratuity, leave, and motor vehicle loans.  They are either based on applications, disbursed annually, or granted…

Aminat Gusanu During an oil and gas conference in Lagos, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized the necessity of a substantial $262 billion investment in the power sector to meet the government’s ambitious goal of generating 30,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by 2030. Adelabu pointed out that the achievement of this target is threatened by the current state of power sector infrastructure, which experts argue is insufficient to effectively generate the required electricity for the country. Furthermore, he highlighted a vital component of the project’s objectives, which is a significant plan to have renewable energy constitute 30 percent of the…

Daud Olatunji In a notable endorsement, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Professor) Saka Adelola Matemilola, has lauded PR Primus Limited for its Empowerment Scheme designed to support underprivileged students.  The scheme is set to be a central component of the forthcoming annual “Your Image Awards and Lecture.” This commendation came during a visit to the monarch’s palace by the management team of PR Primus, led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Akin Okudero.  The Olowu of Owu Kingdom expressed his appreciation for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for maintaining professionalism and excellence in the field of public relations…

Israel Adeleke Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended a musician, Aniji Shedrack Chidubem, who goes by the alias Sanij-D.  He is accused of defrauding Susan Mclean, a British citizen, of £9,300.00 (Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Pounds), and an American, Diana Rosado Gonzalax, of $2,000.00 (Two Thousand American Dollars). He purportedly posed as Christopher Rossi, a marine engineer involved in boat and pipeline repairs in Singapore. Chidubem employed various social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, using foreign phone numbers, as part of his fraudulent activities. According to the EFCC, he was apprehended in…

By Aminat Gusanu The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of 31 individuals believed to be involved in various criminal activities, with a particular focus on a gang known for using sedatives to rob commercial motorcyclists of their bikes. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, it was revealed that the suspects are facing charges related to armed robbery, theft, and unlawful society membership, among other offenses. Opalola revealed that operatives from the command arrested Idowu Olaide, Abubakar Bello, Abubakar Usman, and Mustapha Yinusa, who were members of a Lagos-based syndicate that specializes in snatching…

Daud Olatunji Doyin Odebowale, Special Adviser on Special Duty and Strategy to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, sheds light on why the governor is temporarily working from Ibadan, Oyo State, rather than the capital, Akure.  Akeredolu’s absence from the state since his return from a medical vacation abroad has sparked controversy, with opposition PDP youth groups issuing an ultimatum for his return.  Odebowale explains that Governor Akeredolu’s health condition necessitates a more suitable accommodation for him to effectively oversee the affairs of the South-West state.  This move has raised questions and led to claims of internal opposition by Akeredolu’s…

Aminat Gusanu A group of alleged commercial sex workers in Ogun State found themselves facing legal consequences as they were charged before a Magistrate court in Isabo, Abeokuta, the state capital.  The arrests, made on the 15th of October 2023, culminated from accusations that these individuals had been causing public disturbances and operating as prostitutes in public places. The Ogun State Police Command revealed that the alleged sex workers had been warned on multiple occasions to cease their activities, but these warnings went unheeded.  The police also claimed that they had previously arrested and released the accused, only for them…