Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a momentous announcement, the Appointment and Promotion Committee (A&PC) of Obafemi Awolowo University declared on February 27, 2024, the elevation of Dauda Taofik Oyedele to the distinguished position of Professor of Biometrics, effective since October 1st, 2021.  This career apex not only signifies a remarkable achievement for Professor Dauda but also resonates as a call to advance knowledge and contribute further to the realms of Biometrics and data science. Professor Dauda’s academic trajectory, extending from agricultural (Forestry) to natural Science (Statistics), has been instrumental in enhancing his prowess in Biometrics, fueled by a profound understanding of field…

Daud Olatunji Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Daisi Elemide has thrown his weight behind the Federal Government on border closure. The Speaker emphasized the necessity of such measures to record economic development. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the Federal Government has closed the borders especially in Ogun  State . Highlighting examples of developed nations like India and Singapore, Elemide pointed out that these countries have prospered by closing their borders.  He expressed concerns about smuggling, citing instances where restrictions were circumvented, leading to challenges such as imported rice entering through ports instead of closed borders. Elemide drew attention…

Daud Olatunji In a comprehensive investigation conducted by PLATFORM TIMES, it has been revealed that four Southwestern Nigerian states – Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, and Oyo – have  collectively spent a staggering N22,006,444,387.41 to fund their respective state assemblies in the year 2023. Leading the pack is Ogun state, allocating over N9 billion, followed closely by Ondo with N5.3 billion.  Oyo and Ekiti states spent N4,866,740,697.74 and N2,669,365,444.15, respectively, on their state assemblies. PLATFORM TIMES obtained the data from openstatesfund portal contains the financial records of all the states in the country between 2018 and 2024. The detailed breakdown of the…

The Oluwo Ijeja Traditional Council of Chiefs in Egbaland, Ogun State, Chief Mukaila Atanda Akinwande has declared the dismissal of four chiefs for taking the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo  and the council to court . Speaking at a press conference held on Sunday, in Abeokuta, the Secretary of the council, Chief Sodipo Olawale Mathew said  the decision was made during a meeting at the council and later ratified by the entire house. He said the dismissed chiefs include Oluremi Babalola, former Baala of Ijeja; Mr. Adisa Oliyide, former Onlado Ijeja; Mr. Oyedele Aremu Bamgboye, former…

The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, asserted on Sunday that the southwest geo-political zone has no grounds for protesting against the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government. Speaking in his country home, Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Umahi highlighted the federal government’s resolution of incessant farmers/herders clashes in the southwest, which had adversely affected food production. Umahi emphasized that the administration has undertaken numerous projects in the region, contending that the southwest lacks moral justification to join protests against the President regarding the prevailing hardship in the country. Former Ebonyi State Governor Umahi attributed the high cost of…

In a significant move to ease the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan for the residents of Zamfara State, former Governor and current Senator of Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, has announced the distribution of 358 trucks filled with assorted grains. This generous initiative aims to support the people of Zamfara State by providing essential foodstuffs such as Rice, Millet, Sugar, and Maize, regardless of their political affiliations. The distribution plan, outlined in a statement by Muhammad Ibrahim Birnin Magaji, the Chairman of the Publicity Committee, is designed to alleviate the hardships faced by impoverished families and…

In a staggering revelation, maritime lawyer Barrister Osuala Nwagbara disclosed that investors, known as concessionaires, are hemorrhaging over N100 billion annually due to inadequate power supply crippling the nation’s ports. The relentless struggle to keep operations running has pushed these investors into a financial abyss. The alarming situation, exacerbated by erratic power supply, has led to soaring costs of diesel for the concessionaires, with each terminal operator in Lagos consuming up to 800 liters daily. The estimated annual diesel expense for these operators alone is an astronomical N50 billion. This dire scenario extends to ports in Onne, Calabar, Warri, and…

Two riot policemen were reportedly beaten to death while two others sustained injuries after being attacked by an enraged mob in a harrowing incident in Ikpeshi, Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo state. The violent episode unfolded following a collision involving a Toyota Hilux vehicle associated with the convoy of former Edo House of Assembly member Emmanuel Agbaje. The vehicle struck a motorcycle, resulting in the tragic demise of the rider, a woman, and her child. Sources report that Ikpeshi youths, incensed by the incident, besieged the office of the Edo State Security Vigilance Network. Tragically, the mob overpowered and…

In an event marked by unity and respect across religious and political lines, former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo led a high-profile delegation, including the ex-Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alh. Chief Sarafa Tunji Isola, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi to celebrate the 90th birthday of Egbaland’s Chief Imam, Sheikh Alh. Muhammed Sa’ad Bamgbola. The celebratory visit, which took place in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, underscored the Chief Imam’s remarkable life as a beacon of religious tolerance and harmony in Nigeria. Obasanjo, in a heartfelt tribute, lauded Sheikh Bamgbola for his inspirational leadership…

A 12-year old Junior Secondary School (JSS-2) student, (name withheld), who was allegedly used to steal two bags of rice by suspected kidnappers has been found. His father, Pastor Joshua Ogbonna told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that suspected kidnappers allegedly took his son and used him to steal two bags of rice valued at N180,000 from a food stuff seller. He said that on Friday, March 1, at about 9.00 a.m., his son was asked to buy moi-moi (bean-pudding) for family breakfast and did not return home. According to him, the boy went to…