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A Real Estate entrepreneur, Ambassador (Dr) Babtunde Adeyemo has been appointed patron and leader of the Abeokuta unit of the Al-Huda Al-Mukhtariyah International Prayer Mission, an arm of the Muhammad Rasulullah Islamic Centre (MRIC) Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Reports have it that the group boasts of over 250,000 members cutting across social media platforms where they jointly hold prayer sessions worldwide. This was announced on Sunday, May 26, by the National Missioner of the group, His Eminence Sheikh Ahmad Ibrahim Bukhari Al-Mukhtar, shortly after the group’s inaugural prayer hosted by Adeyemo at The Podium within Pelican Valley Estate Laderin,…

Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has opened up about the immense personal strain his father, the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, experienced due to his numerous wives and concubines.  Speaking on the ‘Bahd & Boujee’ podcast, Seun disclosed that the weight of managing such a vast and complex household contributed significantly to Fela’s stress levels. Seun Kuti detailed that while Fela’s marriage to 27 wives on the same day is widely known, fewer people are aware of the additional 100 concubines who also resided at his Kalakuta Republic commune.  This revelation sheds light on the extraordinary personal life of the Afrobeat pioneer,…

Daud Olatunji Despite the dire state of primary schools in Nigeria, a significant amount of funds from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) went unclaimed by several states, including Ogun and Abia, between 2020 and 2023.  Data obtained by  PLATFORM TIMES from the UBEC reveals that during this period, a total of N54.90 billion in UBEC matching grants were not accessed, exacerbating the challenges faced by the country’s basic education sector. The unclaimed funds accumulated as follows: 2020: N1.43 billion; 2021: N2.84 billion ; 2022: N14.45 billion  and 2023: N36.17 billion These grants are intended to support the enhancement of…

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has  criticized the policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly focusing on the implementation of the fuel subsidy removal and the unification of the exchange rate.  Obasanjo, spoke  through a statement by his  spokesman Kehinde Akinyemi at the Paul Aje Colloquium (tPAC) in Abuja, stated that while these decisions were necessary, their execution was flawed, resulting in economic hardship for Nigerians. Obasanjo emphasized the importance of production and productivity as the way forward for Nigeria’s economic progress, highlighting the need for belief and trust in government leadership.  He criticized the closure of the gap between…

In a shocking tale of betrayal and misuse of trust, a Nigerian man living in the United States has publicly voiced his anguish after discovering that the substantial funds he sent home for a construction project were misappropriated by his uncle. PLATFORM TIMES reports that instead of overseeing the building of a house, the uncle allegedly squandered the money on a lavish lifestyle and married  a second wife. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  US-based man had sent money to his uncle, believing that the funds were being used to construct a home in Nigeria. It was gathered that the man …

De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a prominent group representing Lagos State indigenes, has called on the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to pause the planned relocation of residents from the Adeniji-Adele Housing Scheme on Lagos Island.  The group insists that adequate arrangements must be made before any displacement occurs, citing concerns over past experiences where similar government policies led to the displacement of indigenes without proper rehousing. In a strongly-worded letter titled “The Relocation and Reconstruction of Lagos Island Community,” dated May 20, 2024, and signed by the Foundation’s President, Prince Adelani Adeniji-Adele, and Secretary General, Mr. Yomi Tokosi, the group outlined…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has made a powerful call to end the practice of children begging in the streets, asserting that true education cannot be achieved under such conditions.  Speaking at the inauguration of the Zamfara State Almajiri Integrated Qur’anic Education Center in Gummi on Sunday, the Sultan stressed the importance of providing a conducive learning environment for children. “I am not a politician, but I’m here because of the importance I attach to this programme  for the community at large,” the Sultan remarked.  He highlighted that while Qur’anic schools are essential for imparting religious…

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has officially dispelled rumours concerning the death of its esteemed leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo.  The clarification came from the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Jare Ajayi, in a statement issued on Sunday from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Late on Saturday evening, social media platforms were awash with false reports claiming the demise of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a stalwart Awoist and a dedicated patriot.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  rumours caused widespread anxiety among Afenifere members and admirers of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, whom Adebanjo has long revered and followed.…

Three persons  have been killed, including one who was beheaded in a violent escalation between rival cult groups in the Ijoko area of Ogun State. The ongoing conflict involves suspected members of the Aye and Eiye confraternities. The clash reportedly began last Friday with the murder of Adisa, a suspected leader of the Aye group.  According to sources, Adisa was not only killed but also had his hand severed by his assailants. In retaliation, members of the Aye confraternity launched a reprisal attack the following day, resulting in the deaths of two Eiye members.  Eyewitnesses reported that one of the…

Daud Olatunji  Provost and Medical Director of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr. Paul Agboola, has refuted some   media reports  (NOT PLATFORM TIMES)  that patients bit staff and stated protests  last week.  Addressing newsmen on the development, Agboola clarified that contrary to some reports, neither  hospital staff  nor were three nurses were  bitten and  attacked. PLATFORM TIMES reports  that there were protests at both  the main hospital  and  Lantoro annex of the hospital where some  nurses and doctors  were  assaulted by the patients. While clarifying the issue, Agboola said  the incident, which occurred in one ward out of the hospital’s…