Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through Ekiti, the Chief Medical Director of Ekiti State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti, Dr. Olubiyi Olaolu Abidemi, is facing serious allegations of assaulting his pregnant wife.  The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, 14th September 2023, at their residence on St. David Hospital Compound in Ifaki-Ekiti. The dispute ignited when Dr. Abidemi allegedly demanded that his wife care for his pregnant mistress, a staff member.  However, tensions escalated as his wife refused to comply with his request, leading to a violent altercation. Witnesses claim that Dr.  Abidemi threatened his wife’s life and…

Daud Olatunji Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank, has reported a staggering 58.9% surge in gross revenue, totaling N940.3 billion for the first half of 2023, setting new standards in the financial industry. In a testament to its robust performance, the company achieved a remarkable 71.4% increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT), reaching N167.6 billion, and a 52.6% boost in Profit After Tax (PAT), amounting to N135.4 billion in H1’23. These impressive financial results were disclosed in its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period concluding on June 30, 2023, submitted to the Nigerian Exchange…

Daud Olatunji The Pan Yoruba Socio-political group, Afenifere has expressed  its support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023 election,  Peter Obi to  appeal the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC) judgment that affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s election.  The court  had dismissed his petition  and that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Atiku Abubakar, challenging Tinubu’s declaration as the winner of the February exercise. Afenifere expressed support for the former Anambra State governor’s move, days after he filed an appeal at the Supreme Court. In a communique after a meeting held at its leader Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s Ogun…

Daud Olatunji In a startling turn of events, Wale Adedayo, the ousted Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, finds himself confined within the formidable walls of Ibara Correctional Facility for a harrowing 48-hour period. His predicament stems from the  accusations leveled against him by the police. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Adedayo, besieged by adversity, will endure two long days of confinement within the facility, (from Tuesday to Thursday) facing not one but two severe charges. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the public holiday declared by the Federal Government on Wednesday, extended the hours to 48. Magistrate A.K Araba, in a…

By Daud Olatunji President Bola Tinubu is facing significant criticism from a coalition of 259 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), who have called on him to reverse his nomination of Dr. Yemi Cardoso as the new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor. The CSOs are also urging Tinubu to withdraw his nomination of the four new deputy governors of the CBN. In a joint petition under the aegis of the Coalition for Transparency and Economic Reforms (COTER), these organizations have accused the nominations and the hasty assumption of duty by the appointees of being illegal, contrary to the CBN Act, and…

…Accuses Gov Of Power Abuse Daud Olatunji  The Civil Society Coalition in Defence of Democracy has called for urgent action to address alleged abuses of power, political persecution, and human rights violations by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.  The coalition highlights cases of political persecution against  the former Chairman of  Ijebu East Local Government Area, Mr. Wale Adedayo. The coalition described  the actions  of the state government as detrimental to democracy and public peace, calling on the Ogun State House of Assembly to intervene. They emphasize the need for transparency and justice in cases such as the destruction of…

Aminat Gusanu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly announced a nationwide strike scheduled to commence on the 3rd of October. This decision was communicated through a communique following virtual meetings of their respective national executive councils held on the 26th of September 2023.  In the statement, both organizations expressed their commitment to the ideals of an independent Nigeria and their determination to take control of the nation’s destiny. The communique stated, “We will initiate an indefinite and complete shutdown of the nation, commencing from the early hours of Tuesday, the 3rd of October…

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State government has explained why the former chairman of the Ijebu-East local government area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo, must be prosecuted. The government in a petition signed by the Secretary to Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi alleged that Adedayo has orchestrated a sinister campaign of falsehood, fabricated reports against the government. He added that the action has endangered lives, and obstructed the exercise of executive functions within the state. PLATFORM TIMES gathered the petition which was formally presented on May 23, 2023, paints a deeply troubling portrait of Adedayo’s purported activities. Among the allegations…

Daud Olatunji  In a significant legal development, the former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo, who accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of diverting funds, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta. Adedayo had previously accused Governor Abiodun of diverting federal allocations meant for all 20 LGs in the state, prompting an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  Subsequently, he faced suspension by seven councillors in the LG and was held and questioned by the Department of State Security (DSS), Ogun Command. The former chairman was impeached on September 14 by a majority of councillors…

Daud Olatunji In a series of brazen attacks between January 2022 and September this year, vandals wreaked havoc on Nigeria’s critical power infrastructure, destroying a staggering total of 108 transmission towers.  The shocking data, obtained from the Transmission Company of Nigeria, paints a grim picture of deliberate sabotage. The vandals left no stone unturned, crippling vital 132kV double circuit power transmission lines and 330kV double circuit lines.  They even engaged in soil excavation that posed a dire threat to transmission towers, earning the stern condemnation of the Federal Government. The rampage of destruction spanned across key regions, including Abuja, Lagos,…