Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a resounding celebration of women’s empowerment and leadership, Egbin Power marked the 2025 International Women’s Day with a dynamic event spotlighting the achievements and initiatives driving gender equality within the organization. Held at their Lagos headquarters, the event underscored Egbin Power’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). Acknowledging the pivotal role of women in the workplace, the Board and Management of Egbin Power were commended for their steadfast support of female employees. Various platforms and initiatives were highlighted, showcasing the company’s dedication to providing an enabling environment for women to thrive…

Daud Olatunji Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Funmi Falana SAN, has filed a lawsuit against Oba Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile Ifo, Ogun State, demanding N200 million in damages on behalf of Elder Areola Abraham Love JP. The lawsuit, brought before the High Court of Ogun State in Ota, seeks to enforce the fundamental rights of Elder Love to dignity of his person, freedom of movement, and right to life. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights had solicited help from Falana over the assault  after it took over the case to ensure justice…

Achieving a first-class degree requires hard work, commitment, discipline, dedication, and strategic planning. In an interview, Akpala Godwin, a Microbiology graduate from FUNAAB with a CGPA of 4.69, shares his academic journey with KOREDE BADMUS. May we meet you? My name is Akpala Godwin, a recent graduate in Microbiology from FUNAAB, with a CGPA of 4.69. What inspired you to study microbiology at FUNAAB, and why did you aim for a first-class degree? I actually attended Yaba Tech, a polytechnic, where I completed my program with a distinction, achieving a CGPA of 3.5/4.0. After that, I planned to further my…

Bode George, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly condemned the Lagos State House of Assembly’s decision to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker. Obasa, who faced serious allegations of financial misconduct leading to his initial removal, was reinstated amidst criticism from George, who labeled the move as a “disregard for due process.” In an exclusive interview with The Tribune, George accused the Assembly of operating more like a “private enterprise” than a democratic institution. He raised significant concerns about the lack of transparency in Obasa’s reinstatement, questioning why the allegations against him were not properly addressed…

Two minors sustained gunshot wounds following a violent clash between secondary school students and local youths in the Suleja area of Niger State. The altercation, which reportedly began over a dispute involving girlfriends, escalated into a full-blown confrontation, leading to the arrest of six suspects. The incident, which occurred on Friday, involved students of Annur Islamic Model School, Chaichainiya, and youths from the Zuma Bread area in Suleja Local Government Area. Witnesses said the fight erupted when more than 20 youths, led by an SSS 3 student, Umar Idris, stormed the area armed with dangerous weapons. Amid the chaos, gunshots…

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has renewed calls for polytechnics in Nigeria to award bachelor’s degrees, saying the move will eliminate the long-standing discrimination against Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in the country. The Executive Secretary of NBTE, Idris Bugaje, stated that the perception of university degrees as superior to HNDs has stunted the career growth of polytechnic graduates for years. A bill seeking to empower polytechnics to confer bachelor’s degrees passed the second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday, marking a crucial step towards ending the divide between university and polytechnic education. In an interview…

Abdurrahman Ahmad, national missioner of Ansar-ud-Deen Society (ADS), has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to leverage Islamic financial principles to address economic challenges. He stated this at the 30th annual Ramadan lecture and special prayer for the nation on Saturday in Abuja. The theme of the event is: “Ramadan: Sustaining Islamic Tenets in the Face of Current Economic Realities.” Mr Ahmad said leveraging Islamic principles to address the current nation’s economic challenges could be achieved through synergy between governments and faith-based organisations. “If we are to say the current economic realities, things are hard. There is hunger, inflation, insecurity,…

In a shocking act of betrayal, an altar servant of a Catholic Church in Adamawa State has been accused of masterminding the abduction of two priests and demanding a ransom of N10 million before they were eventually rescued. The two clerics, identified as Rev. Fathers Matthew David Dusami and Abraham Samman, were kidnapped on February 22 from their residence at a convent in Gweda Mallam, Numan Local Government Area. Their ordeal took a dramatic turn when security operatives traced their location to the house of Taledo Demiel, a trusted church worker who allegedly orchestrated the crime. Security sources revealed that…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has taken a decisive step to curb noise pollution in public spaces by banning loud preaching in markets and imposing a fine of N500,000 on offenders. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the move, which has sparked mixed reactions across the state, is part of the governor’s broader effort to restore order and ensure a more business-friendly environment. In a viral video that surfaced online on Saturday, Soludo was seen confronting a street preacher at a popular market, believed to be Onitsha’s Ochanja Market, ordering him to halt his activities immediately. “This is a marketplace, not…

A group of opposition senators has pledged to challenge the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as they visited her residence on Friday to show solidarity and explore possible resolutions. The delegation, led by former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, assured Akpoti-Uduaghan of their commitment to addressing what they described as an unjust political decision. Dickson, notably a member of the Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee—the same committee that recommended her suspension—stated that he was absent during the plenary session where the decision was made due to engagements on tax reform bills. “As humans,…