Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji  In a commitment to alleviating the ongoing economic hardships, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State assured both the state’s residents and the nation at large of the government’s steadfast dedication to implementing policies and programs aimed at cushioning the effects of the current economic situation. Speaking during a Special Jumat Service marking the 63rd National Day Celebration at the Central Mosque in Kobiti, Abeokuta, the governor, represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, stressed the importance of patience during challenging times.  He emphasized that the federal and state governments were actively working to enhance the quality of…

Fuji music star, Alhaji (Dr.) Sefiu Alao Adekunle, Baba Oko, has described the King of Fuji music, Alhaji Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Anifowose Marshal, M.O.N., better known as K1, as a man of a special breed. Agbara Orin as Sefiu Alao is also widely known said this, in respect of the new and lofty Chieftaincy Title that was recently bestowed on K1 from his hometown of Ijebu-Ode as the Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu by the Awujale of Ijebu Land, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba Agbotewole II. According to a press statement released by Sefiu Alao through his Media…

Chairman of Road Transport Employer Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, Titilayo Akibu popularly called Efele, has accepted to be one of the faces of IAS Unique Homes & Properties Ltd. The RTEAN boss in the state disclosed his acceptance  when he paid a host to the management team of IAS Unique Homes & Properties Ltd led  by Ayobani Adelani in his office in Abeokuta. Speaking on the choice of Efele as one of the faces, the Chairman of the company,  Adelani said the RTEAN  boss in the state was carefully chosen following his status in the society. The…

Daud Olatunji In a significant development, the Plateau Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has firmly upheld the election victory of Caleb Mutfwang, solidifying his position as the Governor of Plateau State.  This decision comes as a dismissal of the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Mutfwang, who hails from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The tribunal’s ruling, which reinforces the validity of the PDP’s congress in the state, has underscored that the issues surrounding nomination and sponsorship of a candidate fall squarely within the realm of pre-election matters. NAN’s reports highlight that the APC and its candidate, Nentawe…

Aminat Gusanu In the early hours of Friday, bandits attacked Sabon Gida village in Zamfara State and kidnapped several students from the Federal University Gusau while they were in their hostels. According to some sources in Sabon-Gida, “The gunmen invaded the community around 3 am and started shooting sporadically. “They entered the town around 3 am and started shooting indiscriminately. We have yet to confirm the number of students kidnapped because the bandits entered three hostels and kidnapped all the students there. It is difficult to ascertain their numbers now. “They were seriously engaged with the army troops but the…

Daud Olatunji The Lagos State Police Command has broken it’s silence over the Lekki Toll Gate incident, saying, it’s men did not fire a single live ammunition. The police said the commqnd  adopted crowd management best practices in engaging the unruly crowd, claiming that  no life was lost neither was there any injury.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  command  issued  an official statement regarding the crowd dispersal at Lekki Toll Gate that occurred on September 21, 2023. The statement read that in accordance with prior arrangements, an agreement was established with the organizers of the candlelight procession, stipulating that the…

Fawaz Adebisi Dr. Hakeem Adekola, the outgoing Registrar of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has lamented the excessive regulation of Federal Universities in the country. Dr. Adekola made this revelation on Wednesday during a farewell program organized for him by the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) as an outgoing registrar in FUNAAB. As someone who has worked in private, public, state, and federal universities, he stressed that Federal Universities are overregulated, making the job more challenging for managements. He noted, “There are too many laws regulating federal universities. If there’s any discussion that can be held…

Mrs Promise Aloba, the mother of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), has urged the Federal Government and Nigerians in general to help uncover the truth behind her son’s untimely demise. She made the call when Sen. Elisha Abbo, Chairman, House Committee on Entertainment Economy, and Nollywood actresses, Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo, paid the family a condolence visit in Lagos on Thursday. Aloba, who spoke in Yoruba Language, alleged that Naira Marley, the owner of the Marlian Record label, is connected to her son’s death. She also called for assistance in investigating the matter further. The News Agency…

The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Enugu has officially affirmed the victory of Peter Mbah from the Peoples Democratic Party as the duly elected governor of Enugu state. In a decisive ruling, the three-man tribunal, led by Justice Kudirat Akano, dismissed allegations of over-voting and BVAS bypass, declaring that Mbah was legitimately elected with the majority of lawful and valid votes. Additionally, the tribunal dismissed the NYSC certificate forgery case brought forward by the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the Labour Party against Mbah.  The tribunal found no evidence to support the claim that a forged certificate had been submitted…

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has revealed that Nigeria’s annual 2.5 million metric tonnes of plastic waste could be transformed into a source of wealth and employment through sustainable management. Speaking at the pre-29th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES29) webinar titled ‘Waste-to-Wealth: The Plastics Value Chain,’ Mrs. Ozofu Ogiemudia, Chair of the Technical Sub-Committee, highlighted the potential of plastics to create various consumer-friendly products, including food packaging, disposable bottles, and more, thanks to their versatility, affordability, and convenience. Ogiemudia emphasized Nigeria’s significant plastic consumption in Africa, noting that the country imported an estimated 20 million tonnes of primary plastics and…