Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a spectacular display of unity, tradition, and commitment to the institution of marriage, Kano State, Nigeria, played host to a monumental mass wedding ceremony that brought together 1,800 couples from various walks of life.  The event, organized and sponsored by the Kano State Government, aimed to celebrate love, promote cultural traditions, and strengthen social cohesion. These 1,800 couples, which included widows, divorcees, and spinsters carefully selected from the 44 local government areas of the state, were joined by a total of 3,600 men and women in marital bliss.  The mass wedding ceremony took place at the grand…

Impeachment proceedings against Ondo State Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa have been temporarily halted by the Ondo State House of Assembly.  This decision comes in response to the refusal of Chief Judge Olusegun Odusola to set up a panel for the impeachment exercise, citing a Federal High Court order. The Ondo State House of Assembly, which had initially insisted on proceeding with the impeachment process, decided to comply with the court order at its sitting in Akure on Thursday.  Olatunji Oshati, the spokesperson of the assembly, explained that this decision was not about wielding power but about fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.…

Wisdom Silas Members of a quasi-security outfit in Bauchi have allegedly beaten a suspect, Yohanna Abubakar, 35, to death during interrogation for allegedly stealing a manhood. The suspect, Abubakar, was arrested alongside Bitrus Iliya, 27, and Joshua Yahana, 30, by the security men. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the suspects were accused of spiritually stealing a male organ from one Usman Sale, 28, of Sabon Garin Nabardo. Speaking with journalists, the suspects, Bitrus and Joshua, confessed to committing the alleged offense. The Bauchi State Police Command disclosed the murder of the suspect in Bauchi yesterday. Providing insights into the incident, the…

Fawaz Adebisi In a way to celebrate her 120 years anniversary, the Owu Baptist Church, at Totoro Abeokuta, Ogun State has given donations to orphans as well as hospitals in Abeokuta.  Chairs, bedsheets were donated to hospitals as foodstuffs, including bags of rice and packs of indomie, were given to orphans at Stella Obasanjo Children Home. The celebration, which is a six-day event, kick started on Friday at the Owu Baptist Church, Totoro Abeokuta, Ogun State with a press conference. The press conference, anchored by the chairman of the 120 years anniversary committee, Engr Nathaniel Oyedele, the Host; Clergy Rev…

Israel Adeleke An online video recently emerged, capturing a passionate verbal altercation between two yet-to-be-identified lawyers at a Customary Court in Obukpa, Nsukka, Enugu State. The video footage depicts a highly charged exchange of words, with both lawyers engaged in heated arguments, pointing fingers, and shouting at one another. The intensity of the dispute escalated when one of the lawyers grabbed a chair and advanced towards the other, who promptly responded in kind. Amidst the commotion, one of the lawyers was overheard saying, “Look at this mad man,” while the other retorted, “Look at you. You have bleached yourself like…

Daud Olatunji Customers of five major banks in Nigeria are raising concerns over N324 billion in funds that appear to be trapped or missing as of June 2023.  The affected banks include United Bank for Africa (UBA), Fidelity Bank, Access Holdings, Zenith Bank Plc, and Guaranty Trust Holding Company. As per reports, the number of customer complaints directed at these banks has surged by a staggering 117% year-on-year, reaching a total of 6,865,217 by June 2023, compared to 3,156,704 complaints during the same period in 2022. The financial claims stemming from these complaints have also seen a substantial increase, totaling…

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable showcase of academic prowess, a private school in Ogun state has  emerged victorious in a groundbreaking inter-state educational competition organized by  Erudyte Global Edutainment Limited . In a remarkable display of educational enthusiasm, over 600 schools from Ogun, Lagos, and Oyo states came together for a highly anticipated competition, attracting a staggering 2,150 students.  The event showcased the academic prowess and competitive spirit of the region as these young scholars vied for top honors.  The competition promises to be a testament to the rich talent pool in the participating states.  The event,  marked the organization’s…

Daud Olatunji Hundreds of residents in the Ajegunle/Araromi community in Makun, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun state found themselves in a state of shock and anger as their homes were demolished by officials of the state government.  The demolition took place on Thursday, and the residents were caught by surprise as bulldozers, accompanied by armed policemen, descended upon their community, reducing their homes to rubble. The residents, in a state of shock and dismay, expressed their outrage against the state government for not providing any prior notice or compensation before taking such drastic actions.  They alleged that the government…

Aminat Gusanu  The education landscape in Kano State has taken a grim turn as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) unveils a startling statistic . According to the UNICEF, almost one million children are currently out of school in the state. UNICEF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Christian Munduate, delivered this alarming revelation during a press conference held on Thursday. Ms. Munduate underscored the urgency of the situation, emphasizing that a staggering 989,234 children are devoid of educational opportunities, a predicament that spans both genders.  She urged Nigeria to redouble its efforts to combat this critical issue and called for…

Daud Olatunji In a harrowing and tragic turn of events, Oluwasola Oladunjoye, a weight lifter and one of the victims of the #EndSARS movement, has made shocking allegations against Korede Hospital in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state.  Oladunjoye claims that the hospital’s actions led to the untimely demise of his pregnant wife, Islamiat, following complications arising from a Cesarean Section (CS) surgery performed by a medical team. Oladunjoye’s accusations point to a disturbing sequence of events that began with a dispute over medical charges.  The hospital initially quoted a price of N300,000 for the CS procedure, for which he…