Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji  In a significant turn of events, the Lamidi Apapa-led Labour Party has chosen Uwadiae Asemota Anderson, a seasoned lawyer and Managing Partner of Neplus Ultra, as its gubernatorial candidate for Edo state.  The decision was made during the party primaries held at the Golden Tulip Hotel Etete, GRA Benin City, Edo state. Anderson secured a resounding affirmation with 188 votes, showcasing strong support within the party.  The primaries were conducted by Chief Electoral Officer, Comrade Roland Daramola, and the Secretary of the electoral committee, Bishop Favour Reuben. However, a twist occurred as another candidate, Olumide Akpata, emerged…

Fawaz Adebisi The German government, with strong support from the parliament, has officially granted permission for citizens to smoke cannabis. The new legislation specifies a daily possession limit of 25 grams for individuals in public places and 50 grams in private places. The decision, following a robust debate in the Bundestag, on Friday, saw 407 votes in favor and 226 against. While proponents argue that the law protects cannabis users and disrupts illegal markets, critics like Simone Borchardt express concerns about potential health risks for young people. However, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, while supporting this emphasized the need to address…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has  expressed deep concern over the prolonged neglect and poor funding of public universities by the federal and state governments. Prof. Nanmwa Voncir, the Acting Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Bauchi Zone, said this on Friday,  in a press conference held in Jos.  Voncir highlighted the alarming challenges faced by public universities in fulfilling their core functions of research, teaching, and community service.  He  condemned the government’s failure to honour a renegotiated agreement with the union spanning the past fifteen years. Emphasising the unacceptability of the situation, Voncir warned that without resolution of these issues,…

In a distressing turn of events, the Nigerian Army finds itself entangled in a dire situation as corpses decompose in Army mortuaries due to widespread blackouts caused by the staggering N42bn electricity debt.  The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has sounded the alarm, appealing for immediate action to salvage the deteriorating conditions in various Army barracks and cantonments. Lt. General Lagbaja, during a visit to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, in Abuja, revealed the grim consequences of the power outage, stating that the decay of corpses in Army mortuaries has sparked protests from the owners. …

Daud Olatunji In a shocking revelation, over 1,000 students in Ogun State might have fallen victims to a fraudulent scholarship scheme named “Renewed Hope Scholarship,” orchestrated by a group under the guise of National Image Tuition-Free Scholarship University/Polytechnic. PLATFORM TIMES exclusively gathered that the scheme, which promised tuition-free education, demanded each student to deposit N6,500 into a Polaris Bank account. PLATFORM TIMES reliably gathered that the scheme had commenced in some parts of Ogun State, and over 200 candidates from about five local government areas, including Imeko; Ipokia; Ijebu-North, and Abeokuta-South, have become victims after paying an illegal N6,500. Investigation…

In a commendable display of camaraderie and shared commitment to humanitarian causes, Alhadj S A Adepoju, the newly appointed Ogun State Controller of Corrections, on Thursday, received a courtesy visit from the National Coordinator of the Islamic Humanitarian Society of Nigeria (IHS), Hmn Abdulrasheed Okenla. During the visit, Alhadj S A Adepoju expressed his gratitude for the impactful roles played by the Islamic Humanitarian Society in Ogun State.  He acknowledged that since assuming office, he had received information about the group’s dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of the less fortunate, particularly those in custody. Addressing the…

Chrisland University’s College of Law has made history as it hosted its first-ever Inaugural Law Dinner, an event aptly titled “Pathway to a Successful Legal Career.”  Distinguished figures from diverse corners of the legal profession in Nigeria graced the occasion at the College of Law Large Lecture Theatre, marking a significant milestone for the institution. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as students, adorned in academic regalia, processed into the venue, setting the stage for an evening of insightful discourse and reflection. The Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, a constitutional lawyer and the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Osun State, took…

Daud Olatunji  The Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho has declared the eight years of former President Muhammad Buhari’s administration as a “disaster and agony” for the Yoruba race.  Igboho’s highly anticipated return, after three years in exile, says he came  on the heels of the passing of his mother Speaking in a 2:08 video clip shared on social media on Thursday, Igboho said Buhari should be blamed the the woes in the country. While addressing his loyalists ,Igboho said he was   in Ipapo, Oyo State, and   minced no words, condemning Buhari’s leadership. He said sm  “The…

In a proactive move against the surge of internet fraud, the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 48 students from Kwara State University (KWASU) and two residents of Malete in Kwara State. The arrest, prompted by credible intelligence on the escalating ‘yahoo-yahoo’ activities, underscores EFCC’s commitment to curbing corruption within the state, particularly on university campuses. Conducting discreet investigations and surveillance, EFCC operatives successfully tracked down and arrested the suspects in various hideouts on Wednesday.  The apprehended individuals, including Idris Yekini, Ayantola Segun, Adeshina Taheeb, and others, were found to be engaged in alleged…

In a recent announcement by the Federation Allocation Accounts Committee (FAAC), the total revenue to the government in January 2024 reached N2.07 trillion.  Out of this, N1.15 trillion was disbursed to the Federal Government, states, and local government areas to address the financial needs of subnational governments. According to a press release from the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, the amount shared in January 2024 was slightly less than the N1.44 trillion distributed in the same month of the previous year. The breakdown of the N1.45 trillion total…