Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A  daughter, Simbiat Moshood, has accused her father, Alhaji Mashood, of repeatedly engaging in sexual intercourse with her.  Moshood alleges threats of jail or death if she were to disclose the abuse. Speaking before  the Upper Area Court in Bode Saadu, Kwara State,Moshood stated, “The act has become my father’s habit, I am his only daughter and that is why my mother has refused to return home after they divorced.”  Additionally, she mentioned that her father’s second wife once caught them in the act and accused her of involvement in ritualistic activities. Barrister Toyin Onaolapo, representing the accused, requested bail…

The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has sounded the alarm over the declining living conditions faced by students at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State, Nigeria.  Despite a recent hike in fees by the university administration, students continue to grapple with worsening learning and living environments, as highlighted in a statement issued by the ERC. According to the ERC spokesperson, Comrade Akin Paul, the hope for improved conditions following the fee increase has been shattered.  The group lamented the dire state of infrastructure within the university, citing issues such as erratic electricity supply, inadequate water provision, and deteriorating…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has issued a stern warning to lawyer Oladotun Hassan of Juryman Associate Chambers, demanding a public apology and withdrawal of false allegations regarding certificate forgery. The governor, through his counsel Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), challenged Hassan’s accusations and threatened legal action if demands weren’t met within seven days. The dispute arose from a petition filed by Hassan to the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission, alleging certificate forgery by Governor Aiyedatiwa. However, the governor vehemently denied these claims and demanded accountability from Hassan for circulating what he described as baseless and damaging…

The wife of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in Nigeria on money laundering charges,Mrs. Yuki Gambaryan,  has called upon both the United States and Nigerian governments to intervene and secure her husband’s release.  Gambaryan maintains his innocence amidst the allegations brought forth by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ordeal began when the Federal High Court in Abuja remanded Tigran Gambaryan to the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his bail application, after pleading not guilty to the charges.  His colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, also implicated, managed to evade custody. Expressing disbelief and anguish, Yuki Gambaryan highlighted…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared the national convention reinstating the national chairman of the party,  Julius Abure and his National Working Committee (NWC) null and void.  Following this action, a transition committee was  set to take charge of the party’s affairs for the next three months. Key stakeholders including representatives from the NLC Political Commission, former NLC President Abdulwahed Omar, and LP Board of Trustees Chairman Sylvester Ejiofor convened to address the pressing issues within the party.  The resolution included plans for a forensic audit of the Labour Party, in response to concerns raised by presidential candidate Peter…

Wema Bank Plc has revealed its robust financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, showcasing an impressive 196 per cent surge in profit before tax from ₦14.75 billion in 2022 to ₦43.59 billion.  The bank’s deposit growth also skyrocketed by 60 per cent to ₦1,860.57 billion, a significant leap from ₦1,165.93 billion reported in the previous fiscal year.  Additionally, Wema Bank’s return on Equity (ROAE) stands at an impressive 39.28 per cent, with non-performing loans (NPL) at 4.31 per cent. A pivotal highlight of the report is the announcement of a N40 billion first tranche of capital…

 Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday remanded the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, for alleged abuse of office. Oshodi remanded Emefiele in EFCC custody while his co-defendant, Henry Isioma-Omoile, was remanded in Ikoyi Custodial Centre where he is currently held pending the determination of their bail application on April 11. The defendants’ counsel, Mr A. Labi-Lawal, had in his two bail applications urged the court to grant the defendants bail on self-recognition and on liberal terms pending the determination on the case. Labi-Lawal, in his 31 affidavits, said the…

Daud Olatunji The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed a remarkable progress in its investigation of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the erstwhile chief executive officer of the now suspended National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. PLATFORM TIMES reports that following their suspension by President Bola Tinubu over alleged financial malfeasance three months ago, the EFCC was tasked with probing both embattled officials and anyone implicated in the case.  Executive Chairman of EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, shared these revelations in the March edition of the commission’s monthly e-magazine, EFCCAlert.  Olukoyede…

Foremost real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo has congratulated  a seasoned administrator and senior civil servant, Mr. Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya, on his appointment as the new Head of Service of Ogun State by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Ambassador Adeyemo, who is the Chef Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a top – notch Nigerian real estate firm behind the Pelican Valley Estate Laderin Abeokuta; where unusual home happens, Pelican Valley’s Brief Estate, Pelican Ecostay Apartments – the emerging Smart City, and Pelican Greenish Acre Farm Estate  –  all three located at Masa – Kobape corridor of…

The  Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar,has declared that the 1445AH Ramadan fasting will conclude after 30 days on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, while  Wednesday, April 10th, being declared as the first day of Shawwal and Eid-el-Fitr celebration The Sultan in a press statement issued on Monday night, announced that the new moon of Shawwal 1445AH was not sighted on Monday night, April 8th, 2024. The statement, released by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee,…