Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The serene town of IgboGila in Ogun State has been engulfed in a tumultuous struggle for the throne of the Olu of IgboGila following the passing of HRH Oba Ebenezer Osungbade Olanloye.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that what initially seemed like a customary transition has spiraled into a bitter feud, implicating prominent figures and tarnishing the community’s tranquility. Residents, speaking on the condition of anonymity, shed light on alleged manipulations by the Olanloye and Akinlolu of Kaatola Royal Family, allegedly in cahoots with the Oshin Family, the late Kabiyesi’s immediate kin. PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the move was reportedly to…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has revealed the staggering $25 billion annual expenditure on petrol importation. The Vice President  called for transformative reforms in the nation’s energy sector.  Addressing attendees at the Vanguard Economic Discourse in Lagos, Shettima emphasized the imperative of revitalizing Nigeria’s dormant refineries and reducing reliance on foreign imports. He said despite possessing three state-owned refineries, Nigeria has long struggled with operational inefficiencies and neglect, resulting in continued dependence on imported petroleum products.  During his address, Shettima  said  the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to implement policies aimed at mitigating these challenges and enhancing the welfare…

The Labour Party finds itself embroiled in a heated controversy as accusations fly between party officials and Peter Obi’s campaign spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko.  The Julius Abure leadership of the party has leveled serious allegations against Tanko, accusing him of colluding with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to seize control of the party. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, on Friday, Tanko was accused of attempting to manipulate the party’s leadership for personal gain.  The statement pointed out Tanko’s history within the National Conscience Party, where he allegedly used his position as…

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday, released a report, estimating that nearly 13 million lives were claimed by the COVID-19 pandemic within just two years since its emergence.  The study, which analyzed global mortality trends, underscored the profound impact of the virus, which swiftly ascended to become the leading cause of death in the Americas, while ranking as the third highest cause of mortality worldwide in 2020, subsequently climbing to second place in 2021.  According to WHO. Between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy plummeted by 1.8 years, effectively regressing to levels last seen in 2012.  Similarly, healthy life…

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat is facing a major scandal following allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement by its Director-General, A B Okauru.  The accusations were detailed in a petition submitted to the Forum’s Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara State, by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, the NGF Director of Media and Public Affairs. In the petition dated May 17, Bello-Barkindo outlined numerous instances of alleged fraudulent activities and financial impropriety under Okauru’s leadership.  He called for a forensic audit of the NGF’s financial records spanning the last 15 years, emphasizing the need to expose the depth of the alleged corruption.…

In a sweeping move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the employment of over 200 officials, adding to the  list of ongoing retrenchments within the institution.  This latest round of layoffs follows the earlier dismissal of 117 staff members between March 15 and April 11, 2024.  The recent terminations affect a broad spectrum of positions including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, principal managers, senior managers, and lower-ranking staff. Sources within the bank confirmed the sackings on Friday, highlighting that the affected individuals include older directors who had previously escaped retrenchment.  A  source said  “It is true and confirmed.”…

A magistrate court sitting in Ilaro, sentenced two cable thieves ; Hussain Waziri, 36, and Mustapha Aliyu, 33 to one year imprisonment. The convicts were arraigned on Tuesday,  before Magistrate M.T. Otayemi Osikoya with  two counts of  conspiracy to steal and the theft of armoured cables from Dangote Cement Company. The convicts pleaded  guilty to both charges. The court sentenced them to one year imprisonment on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently. Operatives of  the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Ogun State Command  had apprehended two notorious cable thieves targeting critical infrastructure at the Dangote Cement Factory…

Love, they say, makes the world go round. But what happens when love doesn’t quite spin in sync? One-sided love, a heartache familiar to many, paints a picture of affection unreturned, desires unmet, and emotions left dangling in the air like a broken promise. Picture this: you’re head over heels for someone who barely gives you a second glance. Your heart beats a little faster when they’re near, but theirs remains unmoved. Welcome to the world of one-sided love, where the path to happiness is littered with obstacles like love bombing and gaslighting. Love Bombing: Love bombing is a manipulative…

The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the fund provided to augment the shortfall in the Basic Travelling Allowance (BTA) for the state pilgrims schedule to perform 2024 Hajj. The Council in a statement by its Secretary-General, Kamaldeen Akintunde, described the Governor’s action as a gesture that will enhance unhindered Hajj conduct and smooth performance of the rites by the pilgrims, noting that it will equally ease the affairs of the pilgrims while in the Holy land. The Council described the Governor as a faith minded personality who exhibited the Islamic principles of tolerance, caring,…

A remarkable event unfolded in the heart of Abeokuta as Captain Idowu Isreal Kehinde, the Acting Commandant of the Royal Shepherd (R/S) Abeokuta Area Divisional Command, exchanged vows with his beloved bride, Kehinde Serah, in a ceremony adorned with paramilitary precision and spiritual fervor. Gathered at the majestic Christ Apostolic Church Essien Regional Headquarters in Isale Ake, Abeokuta, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, were ministers, families, friends, and well-wishers, all witnesses to this unique matrimonial affair. The holy matrimony, conducted under the auspices of the R/S of Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas, marked a significant milestone as the first-ever…