Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji The Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) on Tuesday,  lauded  Angel Ajayi, broadcaster at Family 88.5FM, for his remarkable achievement in the record-breaking 30-day News-A-Thon, marking a historic milestone in Nigerian broadcasting. FIBAN, led by National Vice President 1, Dr. Helen Okon, made a special visit to Ajayi at his work station in Abeokuta, where he has tirelessly conducted a marathon of news casting for an impressive 30 consecutive days.  Commencing on November 1, Ajayi’s marathon is set to culminate in the next few days, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Okon, speaking on behalf…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising revelation, Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has candidly disclosed that his strained relationship with Governor Godwin Obaseki began the day he extended congratulations to Adams Oshiomhole for his senatorial victory in the 2023 elections. Shaibu, who has been navigating the complex dynamics of Edo State politics, acknowledged the lingering tensions from the 2020 governorship election but emphasized his enduring respect for Oshiomhole, referring to him as a father figure.  Despite being in different political parties, Shaibu expressed the cordiality of their relationship and his intention to apologize to Oshiomhole for the heated…

Daud Olatunji  Governor of Ogun State,Dapo Abiodun has  unveiled a generous reward scheme, applauding academic brilliance and championing a unique work-study programme.  The highlight of his announcement was the commendable gesture of awarding two  million Naira to each of the three best graduating students of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun state. The governor displayed the show of love  on Tuesday at the convocation of 13th, 14th & 15th ceremony  of 2020/2021, 2021/2022, held at School Auditorium, Ijagun, Ogun State. The recipients of this prestigious honour are Sunday Oluwafemi, boasting an exceptional GPA of 4.89 in 2020/2021; Obadina…

Daud Olatunji The  Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday, embarked on a crucial official visit to Adamawa State,following a recent attack on the State Police Command . The Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.  Adejobi said the  visit, prompted by the tragic death of Police Inspector Jacob Daniel, resulted in significant discussions with key stakeholders to enhance collaborative efforts in ensuring the safety and well-being of Adamawa State residents. He added that IGP Egbetokun engaged in pivotal meetings with His Excellency, the Governor of Adamawa State,…

Daud Olatunji A Chief Magistrate Court, situated in Isabo, Abeokuta, has sentenced Mufutau Dosunmu, an acclaimed Oba, to six months in prison for falsely presenting himself as the Osolo of Ado-Odo in the Ado-Odo/Ota local government of Ogun State. The convict faced multiple charges related to alleged impersonation and disturbance of peace within the Ado-Odo Magisterial district. He was accused of parading himself as an Oba, donning regalia and a beaded crown, despite lacking the rightful title, thereby violating Section 23(2)(c) of the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State. The charges also encompassed Dosunmu’s actions between January and April…

… N1 Trillion Revenue Generated  …434bn IGR,  N196.2bn FG’s Allocation received   …Personnel Cost Gulped N287bn Daud Olatunji  In a comprehensive investigation spanning from 2018 to 2022, PLATFORM TIMES has unveiled that the combined administrations of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun and current Governor Dapo Abiodun in Ogun State collectively spent a staggering sum of N1,064,630,874,797.41. The financial journey began with Amosun’s active involvement in expenditures during 2018 and part of 2019. Subsequently, Governor Abiodun’s administration took center stage from May 29, 2019, continuing through 2022 as detailed in the reviewed financial statements. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the state’s expenditure landscape witnessed…

By Israel Adeleke Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisialagbo, a businesswoman based in Ibadan, is set to embark on a groundbreaking challenge to cook traditional herbs, known as Agbo, continuously for 300 hours, with the aim of breaking a Guinness World Record. The announcement was made on Eniola’s Facebook page, where she shared her passion for herbal products and her dedication to the ‘Agbo-A-Thon’ challenge, for which she has secured approval from the Guinness World Record team. Agbo, a popular traditional herbal drink in Nigeria, is renowned for its various health benefits.  Eniola, who specializes in selling fertility packages crafted…

Daud Olatunji In a recent revelation, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) disclosed that a staggering N8.79 trillion was disbursed to the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and the 774 local government councils in 2020 and 2021 as Federation Account allocations. The Fiscal Allocation and Disbursements Audit (FASD) report, released last week, delineated the allocation composition, encompassing gross statutory allocations, value-added tax, and the 13 percent derivation for mineral-producing states. Unveiling the geographical distribution of allocations, NEITI highlighted the South-South region leading the pack with N2.59 trillion, constituting 29.53 percent of the total revenue shared among the federating…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising turn of events at the Assemblies of God Church in Ehere, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia state, Reverend Eze Ogba made a controversial decision to cancel the wedding ceremony of Mr. Isreal Kennedy and Miss Rose.  The upheaval arose when a pregnancy test, mandated by the church, confirmed the bride’s pregnancy. The couple, along with their families, had gathered at the church for the ceremony, scheduled after the church service. The revelation of the bride’s pregnancy led to the abrupt cancellation of the wedding, sparking confusion and distress among the attendees. Despite pleas from the families…

The UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2, very similar to what has been circulating in pigs, has been detected, the UK Health Security Agency said on Monday. Routine surveillance in general practitioner surgeries picked up the case after the person suffered a mild illness. The UKHSA said it is now carrying out contact tracing to prevent further spread of the virus. It is not known at this stage how transmissible the strain is or if there could be other cases in the UK. It is also too early to say if the strain could have pandemic potential.…