Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Tension escalated in Ibese, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, as scores of residents stormed the streets in a peaceful protest against what they called a “coordinated and politically protected” attempt to forcefully reassign their ancestral land to neighbouring Ilaro. Bearing placards with inscriptions such as “Stop False Territorial Claims,” “Ibese United Against Encroachment,” “Ilaro Should Respect Boundaries,” and “Frontier FM Cannot Rewrite History,” the protesters marched through major routes, insisting they would resist any attempt to “erase Ibese from the map.” Speaking during the protest, Fadairo Adedotun, one of the community’s leading voices, accused powerful actors of…

The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations is set to break new ground as it hosts the maiden edition of its end-of-year celebration, “Owanbe Nite Season 1,” a cultural-themed convergence designed to blend professionalism with the state’s rich heritage. The event, scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Event Towers, Kuto, Abeokuta, will parade the vibrancy of Adire fabrics, district-based cultural showcases, traditional drummers, dancers and a lineup of award presentations. In a statement on Monday, the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mrs. Adijat Olaleye, said the Owanbe Nite was conceived not merely as a social…

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a cleaner and safer environment for residents, following recent concerns over indiscriminate waste disposal and industrial pollution. Dr. Ola Oresanya, the State Commissioner for Environment, spoke on Monday during a live interview on Zents 90.9 FM’s Voice of the Patriots, stressing that his ministry is leaving no stone unturned in the fight against environmental hazards. He cited the recent closure of several battery recycling factories in Ogijo as an example of proactive measures taken by the government. “The factories were sealed by our ministry in collaboration with the National Environmental…

Northern governors and traditional rulers on Monday declared unequivocal support for the immediate establishment of state police, insisting that Nigeria’s centralised policing architecture has become “grossly inadequate” for a nation battling escalating insecurity and a population of more than 200 million people. Their position was contained in a communiqué issued after a high-level security meeting in Kaduna attended by the governors of the 19 northern states, top traditional rulers, and security stakeholders. The meeting, hosted by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, and chaired by Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, focused on the intensifying security crises—banditry, mass kidnappings, farmer-herder clashes,…

Six Lagos-based real-estate marketers were abducted on Friday in Oyebola village, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, during an inspection visit to a parcel of land meant for a new marketing campaign. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident on Sunday night, describing the attack as a “disturbing escalation” of criminal activities targeting businesses and unsuspecting visitors in rural communities. Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, said the victims were part of a team brought from Lagos to assess the land ahead of a sales rollout before they were ambushed by gunmen. “They brought some marketers from Lagos to…

Residents of Bakale village in Kilgori District, Yabo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have been issued a fresh N20 million levy by a terror gang that threatened to “kill and abduct” villagers if they fail to comply, PLATFORM TIMES can report. In an audio recording obtained by our reporter, the bandit kingpin was heard instructing the village head to immediately reconvene his subjects and deliver the ultimatum. “Did you meet with them? Did they agree to obey your command?” the gunman demanded during a tense back-and-forth with the traditional ruler. After the monarch confirmed he had already briefed residents…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has formally dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, citing what he described as “the unending leadership turmoil crippling the party at the national level.” Adeleke announced his resignation late Monday via a statement shared on his verified Instagram page, confirming that his exit letter was submitted on November 4, 2025, to PDP leaders in Sagba Abogunde, Ward 2, Ede North Local Government Area. The governor said the decision became unavoidable as the party’s internal conflicts continued to worsen without signs of resolution. “Due to the ongoing crisis within the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party…

In a sudden development, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect, citing health reasons, the Presidency confirmed on Monday. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said the minister formally tendered his resignation in a letter dated December 1. “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Alhaji Badaru Abubakar for his service to the nation,” the statement read. The 63-year-old former Jigawa State governor, who served two terms from 2015 to 2023, was appointed as Nigeria’s Defence Minister on August 21, 2023, by…

The Nigerian government has granted asylum and special protection to Fernando Costa, the main opposition presidential candidate in Guinea-Bissau, following reports of imminent threats to his life amid a political crisis in the West African nation. Costa, who challenged incumbent President Umaro Embalo in the November 23, 2025, presidential election, was placed under protection at the Nigerian Embassy in Bissau after the military seized power just hours before election results were to be announced, suspended the polls, and imposed a nationwide curfew. In a letter to the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Alieu…

The Chief Promoter of the Alternative Movement, Segun Showunmi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to pursue a political solution in the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu was convicted on seven terrorism-related charges after the court found that his broadcasts advocating for Biafra incited violence and contributed to killings in parts of the country. Following the ruling, the Department of State Services (DSS) transferred him to the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Sokoto. Speaking on Monday at the “Guest…