Author: Platform Times Newspaper

By Daud Olatunji President Bola Tinubu is facing significant criticism from a coalition of 259 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), who have called on him to reverse his nomination of Dr. Yemi Cardoso as the new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor. The CSOs are also urging Tinubu to withdraw his nomination of the four new deputy governors of the CBN. In a joint petition under the aegis of the Coalition for Transparency and Economic Reforms (COTER), these organizations have accused the nominations and the hasty assumption of duty by the appointees of being illegal, contrary to the CBN Act, and…

…Accuses Gov Of Power Abuse Daud Olatunji  The Civil Society Coalition in Defence of Democracy has called for urgent action to address alleged abuses of power, political persecution, and human rights violations by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.  The coalition highlights cases of political persecution against  the former Chairman of  Ijebu East Local Government Area, Mr. Wale Adedayo. The coalition described  the actions  of the state government as detrimental to democracy and public peace, calling on the Ogun State House of Assembly to intervene. They emphasize the need for transparency and justice in cases such as the destruction of…

Aminat Gusanu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly announced a nationwide strike scheduled to commence on the 3rd of October. This decision was communicated through a communique following virtual meetings of their respective national executive councils held on the 26th of September 2023.  In the statement, both organizations expressed their commitment to the ideals of an independent Nigeria and their determination to take control of the nation’s destiny. The communique stated, “We will initiate an indefinite and complete shutdown of the nation, commencing from the early hours of Tuesday, the 3rd of October…

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State government has explained why the former chairman of the Ijebu-East local government area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo, must be prosecuted. The government in a petition signed by the Secretary to Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi alleged that Adedayo has orchestrated a sinister campaign of falsehood, fabricated reports against the government. He added that the action has endangered lives, and obstructed the exercise of executive functions within the state. PLATFORM TIMES gathered the petition which was formally presented on May 23, 2023, paints a deeply troubling portrait of Adedayo’s purported activities. Among the allegations…

Daud Olatunji  In a significant legal development, the former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo, who accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of diverting funds, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta. Adedayo had previously accused Governor Abiodun of diverting federal allocations meant for all 20 LGs in the state, prompting an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  Subsequently, he faced suspension by seven councillors in the LG and was held and questioned by the Department of State Security (DSS), Ogun Command. The former chairman was impeached on September 14 by a majority of councillors…

Daud Olatunji In a series of brazen attacks between January 2022 and September this year, vandals wreaked havoc on Nigeria’s critical power infrastructure, destroying a staggering total of 108 transmission towers.  The shocking data, obtained from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, paints a grim picture of deliberate sabotage. The vandals left no stone unturned, crippling vital 132kV double circuit power transmission lines and 330kV double circuit lines.  They even engaged in soil excavation that posed a dire threat to transmission towers, earning the stern condemnation of the Federal Government. The rampage of destruction spanned across key regions, including Abuja, Lagos,…

58% of Children at Risk of Diphtheria: Nigeria Battles Ongoing Outbreak Daud Olatunji  The Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare (FMOH&SW) has expressed  concerns  about the escalating diphtheria outbreak currently plaguing several states in Nigeria.  The government stated that a nationwide diphtheria immunity survey revealed that only 42% of children under 15 years old are fully protected from diphtheria. The  government says since the confirmation of the re-emergence of diphtheria in Nigeria in December 2022, it  has been vigorously responding to outbreaks across different states with the aid of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and…

By Daud Olatunji The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has raised concerns over the soaring debt levels incurred by the administration of  governor Dapo Abiodun. According to a report published by PLATFORM TIMES on Monday, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics reveals that Ogun State’s total debt has surged to 379 billion naira within four years of his assumption of office.  PLATFORM TIMES had previously reported exclusively that the state was the third-highest indebted state in Nigeria, closely trailing Lagos and Delta states. The PDP, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary in the state, Asiwaju…

Daud Olatunji The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has raised concerns about threats to his life in the wake of the ongoing impeachment process of Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.  In a troubling development, mysterious objects were discovered at the entrance to his official lodge, intensifying fears for his safety. Oladiji revealed that these threats began when the impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor commenced, leaving him deeply unsettled.  He urgently appealed to the state’s security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the ominous actions. Addressing journalists in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Oladiji shared his…

In a recent statement, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has refuted claims of negotiations with bandits for the release of kidnapped varsity students.  He strongly criticized Zamfara State Governor Dr. Dauda Lawal for accusing the federal government of playing politics with the rescue efforts. Idris emphasized that no federal government officials have engaged in negotiations with the bandits responsible for the abduction of Federal University Gusau students.  Instead, he urged Governor Lawal and the public to appreciate the security operatives’ relentless efforts to secure the students’ release. The minister clarified that federal government institutions are legally…