Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared that his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid is not a betrayal of the Peoples Democratic Party, but a deliberate choice rooted in sincerity. Eno, who made the statement during a rally in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area on Thursday, stressed that he remains a loyal member of the PDP despite backing a candidate from the All Progressives Congress. “Me, I don’t know how to speak from two sides of the mouth,” he said. “I’m supporting Baba Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. When the time comes, I will…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he wanted Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State removed from office, but praised President Bola Tinubu for opting to declare a state of emergency instead. Wike spoke during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, where he said Nigerians should be thankful to Tinubu for saving Rivers from deeper political crisis. “As a politician, I am not happy about the state of emergency in Rivers State. I wanted the outright removal of Governor Fubara. The president, by declaring a state of emergency, saved Fubara,” Wike said. He added, “Every morning,…

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in-charge of Zone 2 Command, Adegoke Fayoade, has assured residents of Lagos and Ogun States of adequate security during Easter celebrations. Fayoade gave the assurance in a statement signed by the zonal public relations officer, CSP Umma Ayuba, on Friday in Lagos. The AIG charged the commissioners of police in-charge of the states to beef up security in their states. “Ensure watertight security and deployment of Tactical Units around Shagamu Interchange, OPIC Long-Bridge, Badagry Expressway, worship centers, shopping malls, tourist centers, market places, commercial centers, social gatherings, residential areas, highways, motor parks and…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described efforts by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to form a coalition against President Bola Tinubu as selfish. Wike stated this during a media chat on Friday, accusing the duo and others championing the coalition of pursuing personal ambitions rather than national interest. “Those who are looking for a coalition are doing so for selfish interests — the likes of Atiku and other people. Which coalition, and with whom?” he queried. The former Rivers State governor questioned why Atiku was focused on forming a…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and united despite the country’s current challenges, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace, security, and economic stability across the nation. In his Easter message to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, the President extended warm greetings as the faithful commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ—a period he described as one that embodies “sacrifice, redemption, love, and hope.” “As President of our blessed nation, I draw inspiration from this timeless message of hope and renewal,” Tinubu stated, adding that his pledge to deliver a “Renewed Hope”…

The Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government area of Ogun State, Hon. Olanrewaju Oyegbola-Sodipo, has commenced the construction of a 300-unit housing project in Obasa, Sabo area of the council in a bold move toward affordable housing delivery. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the initiative, part of the Abeokuta New Town Development Project, is aimed at bridging the housing deficit and providing decent accommodation for low- and middle-income earners. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Oyegbola-Sodipo said the project would open up the city center for infrastructure expansion and new investments. He added that the estate, which will feature one, two, and three-bedroom…

Over 70 per cent of Nigerians believe the government and the nation’s wealthy elites are deliberately misleading and exploiting citizens, a new report by the Edelman Trust Barometer has revealed. Launched in Lagos on Wednesday, the 2025 edition of the global trust survey paints a stark portrait of public perception in Nigeria, where persistent economic hardship, insecurity, and governance failures continue to erode institutional credibility. Tagged “Trust and Crisis of Grievance,” the report marks 25 years of tracking global sentiment across four key institutions—government, business, NGOs, and media. For Nigeria, the findings are sobering. “Seven in 10 Nigerians hold grievances…

The National Judicial Council has launched a probe into 18 judges in the Imo State judiciary over allegations of age falsification, in a development raising fresh concerns about integrity and transparency within Nigeria’s judicial system. The NJC, in a statement on Thursday by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, confirmed that the allegations were being treated with utmost seriousness and were currently under review. “Allegations of this nature require detailed investigation before any action can be taken,” Ogedengbe stated. “The NJC is investigating the allegations and may take a decision by the end of the month. For now, we…

The police said operatives are working with local vigilantes and hunters to rescue the kidnapped victims and apprehend the attackers. The Edo Police Command has confirmed the killing of one Friday Pius and the abduction of his pregnant wife and her sister by suspected kidnappers in Edo. The incident happened in the Uluoke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, said police operatives have been deployed to the area. According to him, the operatives are working with local vigilantes and hunters to rescue the kidnapped victims and apprehend the attackers. “The…

The Federal Government has announced plans to clear N2tn out of the N4tn debt owed to electricity generation companies (Gencos) by the end of 2025, in a bid to stave off a potential nationwide blackout. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known on Thursday during the sixth edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja. He revealed that the payment would be made through a combination of cash disbursements and promissory notes. This intervention follows a recent warning by the Gencos, operating under the Association of Power Generation Companies, threatening to shut down operations over the growing…