Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Delta High Court in Effurun on Monday ordered a foremost blogger, Linda Ikeji, N30 million as general damage to the Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa for libelous publication. The NBM and three others slammed a N1 billion lawsuit against Ikeji, for defamation and libel. The lawsuit had the Registered Trustees of NBM of Africa, Ese Kakor, Felix Kupa and Mayor Onyebueke as the claimants. Delivering judgment, Justice Roli Daibo-Harriman, also awarded N300,000 being cost of litigations against the Nigerian blogger. The court also ordered Ikeji to place a publication in her blog and national dailies retracting the libelous…

A Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting in Abuja, on Monday, restrained Multi-Choice Nigeria Limited from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services scheduled to begin on May 1. The three-member tribunal, presided over by Saratu Shafii, gave the interim order following an ex-parte motion moved by Ejiro Awaritoma, counsel for the applicant, Festus Onifade. The tribunal, in a ruling, restrained Multi-Choice from going ahead with the impending price increase schedule to take effect from May 1, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed before it. “The 1st defendant is hereby restrained from…

Segun Sowunmi Upon reflection on the trajectory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his journey to the presidency, I find my mind wondering if my Yoruba Uncle is still the same person that I have always known and admired. You might need to think through this to understand me. The Yorubas already carry misconceptions about betrayal, that we don’t keep our end of the bargain. That we use and dump people. That we are cunning around the power play. Except Olusegun Obasanjo who as both in and outside power as military and civilian head of state kept his side of…

President Bola Tinubu has clinched a landmark $600 million deal with Danish shipping giant A.P Moller-Maersk, aiming to bolster Nigeria’s port infrastructure and facilitate larger container shipping services.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the deal was to help in expanding port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, revealed the investment decision during discussions with President Tinubu at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ”We have seen a significant opportunity for Nigeria to cater for larger container ships.…

Daud Olatunji The longstanding rift between Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and former Governor Ibikunle Amosun reached a boiling point at a public function in Ijebuland, igniting a dramatic showdown witnessed by attendees. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  clash, which unfolded during the installation ceremony of Asiwaju Sulaiman Adegunwa and his wife Hajia Fatima, left no doubt about the strained relationship between the political heavyweights. During the event, Governor Abiodun’s arrival stirred controversy as he bypassed former Governor Amosun and Gbenga Daniel to greet other dignitaries, sparking immediate tension.  Sources revealed to PLATFORM TIMES that Governor Abiodun, feeling slighted by…

Daud Olatunji The political arena in Ogun State has witnessed a dramatic twist as the Chief Whip of the Ogun State House of Assembly,  Bakare Omolola Olanrewaju, suspended her Personal Assistant, Mr. Abdulganiu Jamiu, indefinitely.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  decision was prompted by Abdulganiu’s involvement in a banner regarding the Senator representing Ogun West , Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, without proper authorization. PLATFORM TIMES reports that Yayi has been desperately scrambling for the seat of governor in the next election year after Dapo Abiodun. In a formal announcement, Hon. Bakare Omolola Olanrewaju clarified that she had not…

Dr. Chris Omotosho, Head of Department of Theatre Arts at the Federal College of Education,Osiele, Abeokuta, has been elected as the pioneer President of the South West Authors Forum (SWAF).  A statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of ANA in the state,.Dare Folarin sated that the announcement came following a three-day Conference of the SWAF held at the ASUSS Secretariat in Abeokuta over the weekend. Alongside Dr. Omotosho, a cohort of distinguished individuals comprising the SWAF executive board were elected by delegates.  Dr. Sola Balogun clinched the position of Vice President, Ms. Brenda Nwafor secured the role of General…

In a recent development, authorities in Ekiti State have confirmed the apprehension of twin brothers, Olasoji Kehinde and Olasoji Taiwo, on charges of burglary.  According to the Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, the twins were caught red-handed attempting to break into a shop located on Mathew Street, Odo-Ado, Ado-EKITI. Following their arrest, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime.  They admitted to burgling three shops at Fayemi Market, Agric Olope, Ado-Ekiti, where they made away with a significant amount of goods, including two bags of rice, two bags of beans, and other items valued…

Enoch Oyedibu & Jelili Gbadamosi In a bid to revolutionise  Ogun State’s digital landscape, the Ogun Tech Community (OTC), in partnership with EduTAMS Foundation, is actively seeking innovative tech enthusiasts for funding.  This initiative, unveiled during the community’s inaugural roundtable discussion themed “Innovation & Excellence,” aims to propel the region towards technological advancement on both local and national scales. President of OTC, Adekunle Durosinmi, expressed optimism about the potential impact of this endeavor, emphasising  the need for groundbreaking ideas to shape the state’s digital future.  He underscored the importance of collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking in driving positive change within the…

In a bid to address the escalating agitation for the creation of a Yoruba nation, the Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has called upon President Bola Tinubu to spearhead peace talks with the agitators.  Speaking during his birthday ceremony attended by 146 traditional rulers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the monarch stressed the urgency of engaging in dialogue to foster lasting peace in the region. Oba Akintunde  stressed  the importance of tempering justice with mercy, cautioning that harsh actions could exacerbate tensions.  His words “On the Yoruba nation agitators, I want the president to Imbibe the rule of engagement where…