Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Ogun State government has described the late Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa, former Special Adviser on Vocational and Technical Education,as a pillar of the state’s educational landscape. The government paid tribute to the family of late former Special Adviser, emphasising Odemuyiwa’s  pivotal role in the state.  Speaking during a condolence visit to the deceased’s residence in Isara Remo, the state Governor, Dapo  Abiodun fondly recalled Odemuyiwa’s profound impact and described him as an irreplaceable asset to his administration.  Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss, stating that Odemuyiwa’s contributions extended far beyond his immediate family, resonating with colleagues, friends, and the…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure on Wednesday morning allegedly escaped an assassination attempt on him at his Abuja residence. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the incident occured  when a mysterious fire engulfed Abure’s home while he  and his family were asleep. His residence reportedly  gutted by a mysterious fire which started a few minutes after 1am while Abure and the members of his family were asleep. According to a statement by Mr. Obiora Ifoh, the Labour Party National Publicity Secretary, the incident occurred shortly after 1 am, leaving the family in a perilous situation. Accounts…

The detained President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has told a Federal High Court, Abuja that he had no criminal record. Bodejo, who was arrested on the alleged raising up of an armed militia in detriment of the nation’s unity, told Justice Inyang Ekwo in a motion for bail filed by his lawyer, Ahmed Raji, SAN. In the motion with charge number: FHC/ABJ/CR/141/2024 date and filed March 28, he sought an order admitting him to bail on liberal terms pending the hearing and determination of the case against him. Bodejo, who was arrested on Jan. 23 in Malia, Nasarawa…

The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives arrested an armed robbery suspect while two others were still at large. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Kaduna. Hassan said, on April 1, Police operatives at Narayi Division at about 0200hrs received  a distress call from a good samaritan of Bilyaminu street in Narayi area in Chikkun Local Government Area of the state. “That some miscreants, numbering three suspects, alleged to be armed robbers with lethal objects, invaded an apartment belonging to Alhaji Muhammad and carted…

Jelili Gbadamosi The Federal Government, acting through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has given the green light to a staggering 340% surge in electricity tariffs for customers falling under the Band A classification.  This decision was officially announced by NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, during a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday. Under the approved adjustment, Band A customers, who currently pay N66 per kilowatt-hour, will now be required to pay N225 per kilowatt-hour.  Band A customers are distinguished by their access to a generous 20 hours of electricity supply daily, making up 15% of the…

By Chief (Dr.) Fassy Adetokunboh Yusuf THE world’s longest reigning paramount monarch, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona was 64 years on the throne yesterday. A patriot and nationalist of the highest order, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was officially crowned on April 2, 1960, six months before the country’s attainment of independence. His coronation including the presentation of the staff of office was performed by the Governor of Western Region, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, and witnessed by an unprecedented crowd including Nigeria’s Leader of Opposition, Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo and Ijebu notables. A monarch like no other, he…

Daud Olatunji Amidst mounting financial strains within Nigeria’s electricity sector, the Presidency has articulated a compelling case for the necessity of increasing electricity tariffs, with a focus on alleviating the burden of subsidies.  The Federal Government has unveiled plans to eliminate electricity subsidies for 15 percent of consumers, a move projected to yield substantial annual savings of approximately N1.1 trillion,   The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in an interview with Bloomberg. Onanuga emphasized the imperative nature of the proposed tariff adjustment, attributing it to the exorbitant costs associated with sustaining the current subsidy framework.  He…

Daud Olatunji The People Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has launched scathing criticism against Governor Dapo Abiodun, accusing his administration of neglecting its duties and allowing the state to deteriorate into a haven of crime. In a statement released by the state Publicity Secretary, Akinloye Bankole, titled “Ogun Becoming Haven of Crimes As Abiodun Resumes Voyage of Slumber,” the PDP highlighted a surge in criminal activities, particularly violent cult killings, since the governor’s reelection was affirmed by the Supreme Court on January 19, 2024. The opposition party lamented the sorry state of road infrastructure across the state, alleging that…

The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has called upon the governors of the six South-West  states to establish O’odua Airlines. The  concerned states are : Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti and Osun  states . The group said the airline must be dedicated to both local and international routes, citing its high potential for success. In a statement released on Tuesday, the AYDM, through its General Secretary, Mr. Popoola Ajayi, emphasized the viability of the initiative, stating that it would complement existing private endeavors, leading to reduced air travel costs, job creation, and advancements in tourism and agriculture within the…

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the safe return of the 28 girls who were abducted while gathering firewood at Kasai village in Batsari Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The girls were taken captive on the outskirts of their village on Monday in what has become a recurring threat in several LGAs across Katsina state, including Batsari, where bandit attacks have become increasingly common. According to a statement released on Tuesday by Abubakar Aliyu, the police spokesperson in the state, the girls were freed at approximately 10:40 pm on the same day they were abducted. “On the…