Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A tragic incident unfolded in the quiet town of Obantoko, located in the heart of Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State.  On Tuesday, a middle-aged electrician met a grim end as he was electrocuted while attempting to rectify an electrical fault for a neighbour.  The victim, identified as Elijah Adenekan, hailed from the Unity Estate in the Aregbe area of Obantoko, Odeda local government area. The unfortunate sequence of events transpired when Mr. Adenekan decided to address a nagging electrical problem by enlisting the help of a skilled electrician.  As the electrician diligently worked on the task, an unexpected…

The Nigerian Senate has called for stringent actions against Customs officers who misuse firearms at the nation’s borders and advocated for a reduction in the number of checkpoints at border communities to facilitate the unhindered flow of goods.  This decision was reached during a Senate plenary session and marks the latest development in an ongoing effort to address the alleged misuse of firearms by Customs personnel. The Senate’s decision comes four months after an ad hoc committee was established to investigate and make recommendations regarding the reported misuse of firearms by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers.  Presenting the committee’s report…

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable culinary feat, Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has officially been dethroned from her title as the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon.  This momentous announcement was made by the Guinness World Records (GWR) on Tuesday, as it introduced Alan Fisher from Ireland as the new record-holder, taking the culinary world by storm. Alan Fisher, who is both an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, has accomplished a remarkable double win.  The GWR stated, “Alan Fisher (Ireland), an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan,…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events, two siblings, Abraham Adeola (18) and Segun Adeola (25), found themselves in front of the Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court, Ado Ekiti District, after being accused of stealing chicken valued at N45,000.  The Ekiti State Police Command arraigned the brothers for their alleged involvement in the poultry pilfering incident that unfolded in the Oke Bola area of Ado Ekiti on November 4. The case, brought before the court by the police prosecutor, Celeb Leramo, details that the defendants are charged with conspiring to commit felony, namely, stealing.  Leramo stated that the brothers committed…

The Nigerian Technology Ignited Investment Conference & Exhibition, hosted by the Nigerian Global Economic Summit, marked a pivotal moment in bridging Nigeria’s technology sector and diverse economic domains.  The event showcased the essential role of technology in propelling Nigeria towards economic prosperity, as industry leaders and experts provided insights and strategies for growth. London, 27th October 2023 – The Nigerian Technology Ignited Investment Conference & Exhibition, hosted by the Nigerian Global Economic Summit, marked a pivotal moment in bridging Nigeria’s technology sector and diverse economic domains.  The event showcased the essential role of technology in propelling Nigeria towards economic prosperity,…

Daud Olatunji The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N1.80 trillion to the three tiers of government.  According to the National  Bureau of Statistics, the allocation was derived from the revenue generated in July 2023, serving as a crucial lifeline for the nation’s public services and projects. According to the recent report by the NBS, the  N1.80 trillion disbursement was broken down into various components, including: N1.15 trillion from the Statutory Account. N56.31 billion as Exchange Rate Differential. N283.91 billion sourced from Exchange Gain. N13.37 billion contributed by the Electronic Money Transfer Levy. N298.79 billion generated from…

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable financial resurgence, six of Nigeria’s leading banks have defied economic challenges to achieve a staggering 214% increase in their collective profits, totaling N2.06tn in the third quarter of 2023. According to a report, the  astounding growth was compared to N656.15bn recorded during the same period in 2022, illustrating the robust performance of these financial institutions despite the economic headwinds they faced. The six banks driving this financial revolution are Access Holdings Plc, Zenith Bank International, United Bank for Africa, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, FBN Holdings, and Stanbic IBTC Holdings.  Notably, each of these banks…

In a dramatic turn of events, an abducted resident doctor attached to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Dr. Orockarrah Orock, has  managed to escape from his captors after they fell into a deep slumber due to the consumption of marijuana.  The incident occurred on Saturday night, November 4, 2023, within the hospital premises while Dr. Orock was on call duty. The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State Chapter, Dr. Celestine Ugwoke, confirmed this astonishing development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, November 6. According to Dr. Ugwoke, Dr. Orock’s escape…

In a move that has ignited fresh debates in Nigerian politics, the Labour Party’s flagbearer, Peter Obi, has proposed a five-year single tenure for the presidential office, with a unique 30-year rotational system, aiming to enhance the country’s governance structure. Obi unveiled his visionary proposal during a press conference in Abuja, a fortnight after the Supreme Court confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory on February 25, 2023, under the All Progressives Congress (APC).  This bold proposition sets him apart from his contemporaries in the political arena, notably former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that it is 90 per cent ready for this weekend governorship election in Kogi. Kogi INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Gabriel Longpet, gave the assurance in Lokoja on Monday. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on telephone in Lokoja on Monday. Longpet also disclosed that the commission has recruited over 15,000 adhoc staff to help it in the smooth conduct of the polls. “We have 3,508 polling units and each of these units will be manned by four adhoc staff aside from the security personnel that will…