Author: Platform Times Newspaper

As Nigeria’s workforce commemorates this year’s Worker’s Day, the General Secretary of the Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) in Ogun State,Comrade Oluwatoyin Kamal Kelani, famously known as K Square has rallied workers to exhibit resilience in the face of prevailing hardships.  Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, K Square emphasised  the adage that ‘tough times don’t last, only tough people do’. In his address, K Square urged workers across the nation, particularly motorcycle operators in the  State, to exercise patience with the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.  He acknowledged…

In a bid to address the evolving landscape of mental health service delivery in Nigeria, a groundbreaking colloquium has been scheduled for May 11, 2024.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  virtual event promises to be a pivotal platform for exploring recent changes in the legal framework governing mental health care. Distinguished speakers from various fields will grace the occasion, including Professor Mansfield Mela, Senator (Dr) Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Mr. Y. C. Maikyau, SAN, FCIArb, OON, Professor Taiwo Lateef, Professor Taiwo Obindo, Dr. Law Mefor, and Professor AG Ahmed. Each brings a wealth of expertise and insight, ensuring robust discussions on the…

Daud Olatunji Rots seem to have been noticed in the first state university in Ogun State, the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, following the alleged failure of the government to constitute a visitation panel in the last 15 years, according to an investigation by PLATFORM TIMES. PLATFORM TIMES’s investigation revealed that both former Governor Ibikunle Amosun and the current Governor, Dapo Abiodun, did not take stock of the school in the last 15 years. Despite the commendable performances of past Vice-Chancellors, including Prof. Saburi Adesanya and Prof. Ganiyu Olatunde, who were appointed during Amosun’s tenure between 2013 and 2022, the absence…

The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step towards the establishment of the Peace Corps, with the bill passing its first reading after transmission from the House of Representatives.  Sponsored by Senate Leader Sen. Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele, the motion for concurrence is expected shortly, aligning with the National Assembly’s procedures. The Peace Corps of Nigeria, led by National Commandant Dr. Dickson Akoh, has been operating for over 25 years under the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), with federal recognition from the Ministry of Youth Development and a license from the Ministry of Finance, Budget, and National Planning. While the…

The Enugu State Water Cooperation’s Deputy Director, 56-year-old Mr. Emeka Edoh, faced charges of false pretense, accused of defrauding Enugu residents of N150,000 under the guise of rectifying water bills. Chief Magistrate Joseph Agu presided over the arraignment, where Edoh, represented by counsel Barr. E.E. Ezekwe, pleaded not guilty. Despite arguments for bail, Senior Legal Officer Barr. Onyinye Ugwu contested, deeming the offense severe. Ultimately, Magistrate Agu granted bail at N500,000, with stringent conditions. Meanwhile, Onyeka Nicholas, Okechukwu Umeh, Monday Udeh, and Tochukwu Eze faced separate charges of illegal roadblocks, intimidation, and extortion. Despite their arraignment, Magistrate Agu denied bail,…

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, is set to determine the fate of Bello Bodejo, the detained leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, on May 30. Bodejo, arraigned by the federal government in March on charges related to alleged violation of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, awaits the court’s decision on his bail application. The government accuses Bodejo of establishing an ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya, to promote terrorism, a charge he denies. During the bail hearing, Bodejo’s lawyer, Ahmed Raji, SAN, pleaded for his client’s release on various grounds, including ill health…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has  alleged  that citizens are bearing the burden of subsidising corruption and inefficiency within the administration. In a statement released on Tuesday, Atiku lamented what he called unprecedented hardships faced by Nigerian workers under the current administration, asserting that no government in the nation’s history had infringed upon workers’ rights as severely as the present one. Atiku highlighted the daily struggles of workers amidst skyrocketing prices of essential goods, criticizing the government’s failure to fulfill promises of wage increments and address the dire living conditions of the workforce. Drawing attention to the confusion surrounding the…

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has  dismissed  a defamation case filed by  former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and columnist Sonala Olumhense.  The court  also instructed the former President to pay a total of N4 million. Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi presided over the case and awarded the sum of N2 million against each defendant, Obasanjo and Olumhense, as the cost of the action.  The lawsuit stemmed from a January 27, 2019 article published by Punch Newspaper, which allegedly defamed Obasanjo’s character. Obasanjo, represented by his lawyer Kanu Agabi, had initially sought N1 billion in damages, describing the article as “false, malicious,…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says he has not taken any loan since he assumed office on November 27, 2022. Adeleke said this at the second edition of “Ipade Imole”, a forum where he gave stewardship to the people of the state on Tuesday in Ilesa. The governor said his  decision not to take any loan to finance projects was in line with his pledge to govern with available resources only “In all our governance activities so far, let it be known that we have never borrowed a kobo. “This is in line with our pledge to govern within…

Oil dealers, represented by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), have issued a stark ultimatum to the Nigerian government, threatening to close down their network of 30,000 filling stations nationwide if the long-standing debt of N200 billion is not settled promptly. In a recent communique, IPMAN’s Chairman of Depot Chairmen Forum, Yahaya Alhassan, emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the non-payment of marketers’ bridging claims by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Alhassan warned of dire consequences should the debt remain unresolved, painting a grim picture of every IPMAN outlet shutting down across Nigeria,…