Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, facilitated the release of 4,068 inmates from the Kuje Medium Custodial Center.  This was done  at alleviating overcrowding in custodial centers and promoting rehabilitation. This unprecedented initiative, financed by philanthropists and corporate entities, saw fines totaling N585 million paid on behalf of indigent inmates. During the flag-off event at the Kuje Medium Custodial Center in Abuja, Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the urgent need to address the overcrowding crisis in custodial facilities nationwide.  With over 80,000 inmates in facilities designed for less than 50,000, the initiative not only provides relief but also focuses…

Daud Olatunji  Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, engaged in a crucial meeting with representatives of tertiary institutions in Ogun State to address the escalating security challenges on campuses.  The focus of the discussion was the unfortunate incident at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, where female students fell victim to a disturbing act of rape. Expressing concern over the incident, Commissioner Alamutu revealed that initial investigations indicated a palpable lack of harmony among the university, the student body, and the surrounding communities. He attributed the major factors contributing to insecurity in tertiary institutions to the absence of a…

Daud Olatunji A distinguished professor at Olabisi Onabanjo University,Prof. Bushrat Adekola has called on the federal government to prioritize the empowerment of women in politics, emphasizing the urgent need for gender equality. Adekola said this on Friday while speaking during the inauguration of the Ogun state chapter of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) “No Women, No Nation. Speaking passionately with newsmen in Abeokuta, Prof. Adekola stressed the significance of granting women better positions in both rural and urban areas, aiming to enhance their societal standing and reduce dependency on male counterparts. She appealed to the federal government to recognize the capabilities…

Daud Olatunji Federal Government announced plans on Friday to conduct a comprehensive headcount of Almajiris across the country. The initiative, spearheaded by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Schools Feeding, Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, aims to integrate Almajiris into the National Home-grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP). During a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi  Sule, Dr. Adeniji emphasized the government’s commitment to broadening the reach of the school feeding programme. The initiative seeks to extend its benefits to traditionally itinerant Islamic students, the Almajiris, addressing their nutritional and educational needs. Governor Abdullahi A. Sule, expressing…

In a significant development in the case involving the death of Naira Marley’s former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) and Balogun Samson (Sam Larry) have regained their freedom after spending over 30 days in prison. The duo fulfilled the conditions set by the court, leading to their release on Friday. The legal saga began on October 4, 2023, when a magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos State, remanded Naira Marley and Sam Larry in police custody following a plea from law enforcement. However, on November 6, 2023, the court granted them bail in the sum…

Daud Olatunji  Former President Goodluck Jonathan, in a heartfelt disclosure, revealed that he would have relocated his mother to Abuja if Governor Douye Diri had lost the recently concluded Bayelsa election. This emotional admission came during Jonathan’s visit to Diri in Yenagoa, almost a week after the governor secured a decisive victory in a closely watched poll. Jonathan, a former governor of the oil-rich state, commended Governor Diri’s dedication to addressing insecurity, asserting that Diri’s re-election bodes well for the state’s safety. Speaking at the gathering, Jonathan underscored the potential consequences of an alternate election outcome, stating, “If Diri had…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released one serving officer of the Nigerian Army and seven Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operatives who were initially apprehended for their alleged involvement in Internet-related fraud.  The suspects were taken into custody by the Kaduna State zonal office of the anti-graft agency on Monday, marking the beginning of an unfolding saga. Tensions escalated on Friday morning when armed NAF soldiers descended upon the EFCC office located at Number 4, Wurno Road in the state capital.  Their mission was to enforce the release of their detained colleagues, leading to a tense standoff between…

Daud Olatunji In a seismic legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has delivered a decisive blow to the political landscape of Kano State by removing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from office.  The appellate court, in its session on Friday, November 17, upheld the verdict of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, officially declaring Nasir Ganuwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the rightful winner of the March 18 governorship election. The crux of the matter revolved around the court’s determination that Governor Yusuf was not a valid candidate during the pivotal election.  The panel, led by Justice M.…

Daud Olatunji  In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Nigerian British Business Forum (NBBF) has announced that the renowned de Vere Group, the world’s largest independent financial advisory network, will host the upcoming NBBF event.  This significant gathering is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 24th, 2023, at de Vere’s distinguished Hammersmith office in London. Boasting a global presence with over 500 advisors across more than 100 countries, de Vere Group stands at the forefront of financial services.  The company’s extensive offerings span commercial financing, banking, estate planning, insurance, investment advice, wealth management, and retirement planning. The decision by de Vere…

Daud Olatunji In a shocking revelation, the Lagos State Government discloses that a staggering 340 husbands have been beaten to a state of stupor by their wives within the past year, according to reports from the Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, brought attention to this disturbing trend in the quarterly reports, noting a concerning increase in male victims reporting domestic violence over the last year.  She revealed that the agency is actively handling these cases to reach an amicable resolution, acknowledging the severity of the issue. Simultaneously, the Lagos…