Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A recent study has revealed that a large number of women on death row in Nigeria continue to suffer deep psychological, social, and systemic injustices, with many describing their experiences as shaped by gender bias within the justice system. The report found that a significant number of the female inmates expressed confusion during investigations and trials, claiming that their cases were negatively influenced by a male-dominated legal structure. Many said they lacked fair representation or understanding of the legal proceedings that sealed their fate. Beyond the courtroom, the stigma of incarceration has left lasting scars. Many of the women reported…

The Head of Community for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Project Management Institute (PMI), Adeola Akande, has hailed the Dangote Refinery as a shining example of visionary leadership, excellence in execution, and Nigeria’s growing capability in project management. Akande, who led a PMI delegation to the refinery, described the multi-billion-dollar facility as a testament to Nigeria’s potential to deliver world-class infrastructure through effective project management practices.  “The Dangote Refinery represents the best of Nigeria’s capacity to deliver world-class infrastructure and demonstrates how effective project management can transform not just organizations but entire economies,” she said. She also commended the Dangote Group…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has attributed his emergence as the 44th Olubadan to divine intervention rather than financial influence, declaring that no amount of money could have secured the throne for him. The monarch stated this on Tuesday while hosting the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Leenknegt, at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Ladoja, who succeeded the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, said his ascension was a fulfilment of divine purpose and not a product of manipulation or wealth. He said, “My ascension to the throne of Ibadanland is…

Recently, there have been fictitious stories circulating in the media about Chief Razaq Okoya CON and Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya MON, and their company RAO Investment Property Company Ltd. These reports are entirely untrue and malicious fabrications, clearly designed to create confusion regarding an open case, intimidate and damage the reputation of the Okoyas. The truth is that these are two completely separate issues which have been twisted together to create a sensational and misleading story for dubious and fraudulent reasons. 1. The property in question, a 16 unit 3 bedroom flats fully belongs to Chief Razaq Okoya CON registered…

The Federal Government has announced a major policy shift in admission requirements into Nigerian tertiary institutions, declaring that mathematics is no longer compulsory for students in the arts and humanities streams. According to the revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, released by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) on Tuesday, arts and humanities students will now be admitted into universities and polytechnics without the need for a credit pass in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by WAEC and NECO. The statement, signed by Folasade Boriowo, the ministry’s spokesperson, noted that the reform…

…  Seeks Transparency, Accountability From  Abiodun’s Administration Aishah  Waliyullah A legal practitioner, Abdulbasit Shuaib, has invoked the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, to demand detailed records of all road construction projects executed in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, between May 2019 and September 2025. In the acknowledged copy of a formal letter addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun, obtained by PLATFORM TIMES, dated October 14, 2025, and titled “Request for Detailed Records of Road Construction Projects in Abeokuta from 2019 to 2025,”  the lawyer urged the Ogun State Government to make available comprehensive data on all ongoing,…

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised alarm that Nigeria must create at least 27 million new formal jobs within the next five years to avert a looming unemployment and underemployment crisis that could push the combined rate to 30 per cent. This was contained in the group’s latest Jobs and Productivity Report, unveiled on Monday at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#31) in Abuja. The report described the coming five years as “a make-or-break period” for stabilising the country’s fragile labour market, warning that the working-age population is projected to surge to 168 million by 2030. “The country…

Nigeria’s biggest banks are facing mounting financial pressure as their contributions to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) levy soared to N442 billion in the first half of 2025 — a sharp 34 percent increase from N330 billion in the same period last year. The rising regulatory cost, coming amid higher funding expenses, weak loan growth, and a sharp drop in revaluation gains, has weighed heavily on the sector’s profitability. Data compiled from the financial statements of eight major banks — Zenith Bank, UBA, First Bank HoldCo, GTCO, Stanbic IBTC, FCMB, Wema Bank, and Sterling Financial Holding Company —…

…Warns Of Underdiagnosis, Stigma,  Neglect Among Youths Calls For Stronger Investment, Community Engagement In Mental Health Daud Olatunji  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised fresh concerns over the growing mental health crisis among young people, revealing that between 10 and 20 per cent of adolescents globally experience disorders such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis—many of which begin between the ages of 11 and 18. Speaking in Abuja on Monday during the 2025 International Adolescent Health Week, WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr Pavel Ursu, said millions of young people continue to suffer in silence due to low mental health…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday called for the constitutional recognition of traditional rulers, describing them as the “most enduring link” between government and the grassroots. Tinubu, represented by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, made the call at the meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), held in Lagos. The theme of the meeting was “The Traditional Institution: The Imperative of Its Inclusion in Effective and Efficient Governance in Nigeria.” The President said despite lacking constitutional powers, traditional rulers have remained instrumental in sustaining peace, unity, and cultural preservation across the country. “Across Nigeria, our traditional…