Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a fresh demonstration of its commitment to local capacity building and sustainable community engagement, Dangote Cement Plc., Ibese Plant, has conducted its 2025 annual capacity development training for leaders and representatives of its host communities in Ogun State. Themed “Engagement and Advocacy Skills: Critical Tools for Community Representatives,” the training was held at the company’s Ibese Plant and drew participants from Yewa North and Ewekoro Local Government Areas. Over 50 community stakeholders including youth and women leaders, as well as government officials, took part in the workshop aimed at equipping them with effective communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Declaring…

In a bid to ignite early interest in advertising and marketing among young Nigerians, Dentsu Nigeria has launched a career mentorship programme targeting students in public secondary schools. The initiative, held under the global One Day for Change (ODfC) campaign, took place at Army Children Secondary School, Ikeja, Lagos. ODfC is an annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) event by Dentsu’s global network, aimed at uniting teams to contribute meaningfully to their local communities.. This year’s campaign focused on four global themes: “How We Live with Nature,” “How We Use Things,” “How We Eat,” and “How We Support Each Other.” Dentsu…

For the first time in 15 years, the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2023 exceeded its annual revenue target, raking in an actual income of N12.48 trillion against a projected N11.05 trillion—a rare fiscal milestone reflecting a notable shift in national revenue performance. This was revealed by BudgIT via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, referencing data from the Budget Office of the Federation. While official full-year figures for 2024 are yet to be published, available mid-year data show that the Federal Government earned N8.47 trillion between January and June 2024. If the trend continues, this year could potentially witness…

Strong political undercurrents are currently rocking the Taraba State Government, as the State House of Assembly has initiated discreet moves to impeach the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, over his prolonged absence from office due to illness. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Alkali has been unable to discharge his constitutional duties for the past nine months, raising serious concerns among lawmakers and top government officials about a leadership vacuum at such a strategic level. Credible sources within the Assembly confirmed on Tuesday that legislators are rallying support for the current Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Hamman Adama, as the likely replacement for the…

In a dramatic twist with far-reaching political implications, the Adamawa State Government has revoked the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa held by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in what appears to be a calculated political blow to the influential politician. The Waziri title, regarded as the second highest traditional office in the Adamawa Emirate after the Lamido, was withdrawn through an official circular dated June 20, 2025. The document, signed by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, cited non-indigeneship as the basis for Atiku’s disqualification. The circular stated, “All Kingmakers and…

No fewer than 44 security operatives were feared killed in a fresh wave of bloodshed allegedly orchestrated by notorious bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji, in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The gruesome attack, which took place in a remote area near Shinkafi, claimed the lives of 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers, according to a post by a security analyst who goes by the name Bakatsine on X (formerly Twitter). The ambush reportedly occurred as the operatives were responding to intelligence on the movement of armed bandits in the area. Turji’s fighters, heavily armed…

A civic group, De-Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has filed a legal action at the Lagos State High Court against the Lagos State Government, seeking to halt what it calls the unconstitutional conduct of elections into 57 local council areas by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The suit, filed in the Lagos Judicial Division, lists the Lagos State Government, Attorney General of Lagos State, Lagos State House of Assembly, and LASIEC as the 1st to 4th defendants respectively. In its originating summons, the group is urging the court to interpret and enforce constitutional provisions that limit the number of recognized…

Daud Olatunji  Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, on Tuesday witnessed a momentous revival as Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, announced a ₦2 billion intervention fund during the institution’s 15th Combined Convocation Ceremony — its first in nearly a decade. The governor, who also doubles as the Visitor to the institution, further stunned the crowd when he declared a ₦2.5 million cash reward each for nine best graduating students from the 2016 to 2024 academic sessions, bringing the total student reward to ₦22.5 million. The ceremony, held at the school’s Ojere campus, marked a significant turning point for MAPOLY, with over…

A major financial scandal has hit the Social Democratic Party (SDP), resulting in the suspension of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, along with the party’s National Auditor, Nnadi Clarkson, and National Youth Leader, Chukwuma Uchechukwu. The suspensions, announced on Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, stemmed from allegations of financial misconduct, including diversion of party funds, unauthorised transactions, and attempts at personal enrichment. According to Aiyenigba, the affected party leaders were implicated in a string of irregular financial activities executed without the knowledge or approval of the National Working Committee (NWC). “They engaged in questionable transactions and…

A renowned communications expert and media strategist, Mr. Idris Kolawole Katib, has been promoted to the position of Principal Assistant Registrar (Public Relations) at Crescent University, Abeokuta. His elevation was confirmed in a letter of promotion dated May 13, 2025, and signed by the university’s Registrar, Barrister Zakariya Ademola Ajibola. The letter stated that the decision was reached during the meeting of the university’s Appointments and Promotions Committee for Non-Academic Staff held on February 20, 2025. “I am pleased to inform you that the Appointments and Promotions Committee… approved your promotion to Principal Assistant Registrar,” the letter reads in part.…