Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In the recent governorship election in Bayelsa State, Udengs Eradiri, the candidate representing the Labour Party, has voiced his dismay over the widespread vote-buying practices that marred the electoral process throughout the state.  Eradiri, who experienced defeat in his own polling unit to Governor Duoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), lamented not only the election system but also the electorate’s priorities, expressing his belief that people had failed to grasp the importance of voting for their future. Eradiri firmly pointed out that the issue at hand extended beyond the political actors and the Independent National…

Daud Olatunji Vigilant security operatives successfully thwarted an audacious attempt by political thugs to kidnap Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and make off with crucial election materials.l in Imo State. The incident took place at a Registration Area Centre in Amaimo, situated in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. Eyewitnesses at the scene recounted the unfolding events as the thugs tried to forcibly seize INEC officials. Swift action by the deployed security personnel prevented the abductors from succeeding in their nefarious plans.  According to an anonymous eyewitness, when local voters raised the alarm upon spotting the intruders,…

In a shocking turn of events, twenty students of the University of Calabar (Unical) found themselves in the emergency room of the university’s teaching hospital after a stampede broke out in an overcrowded exam hall. The incident occurred on Saturday when students were scheduled to take their General Studies and Communication Skills (GSS) examination, which had been postponed from the previous day. The GSS examination was a critical milestone for 100 level students hailing from various faculties within the university.  However, the well-intentioned decision to conduct the exam in batches inadvertently led to a chaotic situation. With limited available spaces,…

Imo State Election Plunged Into Chaos As  Gunmen Seize Cash from Vote Buyers Despite EFCC Warnings Daud Olatunji  In a startling turn of events during the Imo State governorship election, unknown gunmen wreaked havoc by seizing a staggering N1.5 million in cash from vote buyers operating at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral.  This daring act occurred despite prior warnings from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the crackdown on such illicit activities. Eyewitnesses revealed that around a dozen armed individuals stormed the four polling stations within the cathedral, creating chaos by firing sporadically into the air, instilling…

DR.GBENGA ADEOYE. The world is full of men that appears like great men but actually most of those men that appear like great men are men with skeleton in their cupboard. When I see many big men in our society; I shake my head when I remember I have someone who is a father and mentor with high integrity, honesty, Contentment and simple lifestyle…That is Who Dr.Soleye is…a Clean man. Dr.Onaolapo Soleye do not have too many replica in Egbaland, Ogun State and Nigeria when it comes to honesty and integrity. He served as a Commissioner in the old…

Daud Olatunji In a bid to strengthen its cyber security capabilities, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has joined forces with the People’s Republic of China Ministry of Public Security in a two-week seminar on Combating Cybercrime.  This collaborative initiative, which took place from October 29th to November 11th, 2023, saw 15 NPF contingents gaining valuable insights into the prevention and detection of cybercrimes. The seminar, an outcome of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun’s earlier visit to China, was organized by the Third Institute of the Ministry of Public Security, PR China, and co-organized by the Shanghai Institute…

Daud Olatunji In a thought-provoking address at the CANEX Live Theatre closing ceremony of the 3rd Intra-African Trade Fair, IATF 2023, in Cairo, Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka voiced his concerns about the impact of technology on literacy in Nigerian society. The event, convened by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union and AfCFTA, served as the backdrop for Soyinka’s compelling remarks. Soyinka emphasized the need to address what he termed the “Internet culture,” a double-edged sword in the realm of literacy. While acknowledging the positive influence of technology, such as its role in movements like…

Daud Olatunji The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, recently detailed his harrowing ordeal in Imo State, shedding light on a disturbing incident that has stirred controversy and raised concerns over workers’ rights and the safety of labor leaders.  Ajaero recounted how he was dragged on the floor and subjected to a vicious beating, a situation that has triggered outrage among the Nigerian labor unions. The incident unfolded in Imo State as the NLC enforced an industrial action, part of its nationwide protest.  Ajaero has accused the police authorities and the state government of orchestrating the attack,…

Daud Olatunji  In a daring operation, the Nigerian Navy Beecroft patrol team intercepted 500 jerrycans filled with 25,000 liters of stolen petroleum in the Badagry area of Lagos State.  This significant seizure, executed around 2:30 AM on Friday, underscores the Navy’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s waters. According to an official statement released on Friday, the perpetrators attempted to evade capture by jumping into the water upon detecting the Navy’s patrol team. However, due to legal constraints, the Navy refrained from using force while the suspects swam away. The Navy is determined to identify the masterminds behind this illegal…

Daud Olatunji In a dramatic turn of events at the Twon Brass jetty in the Brass local government area of Bayelsa State, tensions flared as election materials were being offloaded by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in preparation for the upcoming governorship election.  The clash ensued as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a heated disagreement over the secure storage of the election materials for Saturday’s polls. The situation took a distressing turn when the Brass Local Government Area PDP Chairman, Bara Daniel, reportedly sustained a head injury…