Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a bid to address the escalating agitation for the creation of a Yoruba nation, the Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has called upon President Bola Tinubu to spearhead peace talks with the agitators.  Speaking during his birthday ceremony attended by 146 traditional rulers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the monarch stressed the urgency of engaging in dialogue to foster lasting peace in the region. Oba Akintunde  stressed  the importance of tempering justice with mercy, cautioning that harsh actions could exacerbate tensions.  His words “On the Yoruba nation agitators, I want the president to Imbibe the rule of engagement where…

Daud Olatunji In the wake of the tragic gas explosion incident that occurred in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Gasco Marine, the company involved in the incident, has pledged unwavering support for the families of the victims. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, April 27, 2024, resulted in the demise of an employee who was serving as a motor mate accompanying the driver of one of Gasco Marine’s gas delivery vehicles.  According to the Federal Road Safety Corps ,only one person died while four others sustained injury . The company in a statement obtained by  PLATFORM TIMES added…

Ayomide Awe A Non-Governemtal Organisation, the Adebiyi  Abeeb Foundation has taken free medical treatment to six rural villages in Ogun State whose residents are  facing a dire healthcare situation, with lives lost due to the lack of accessible medical facilities. The six villages are ; Joga- Orile, Iboro, Sunwa, Iju, Ibeshe  and Imashai in Yewa North of the state benefited Tom the free medical outreach for the residents.   The founder of the NGO, Adebiyi Habeeb  while speaking during the exercise, lamented  on the alarming health conditions prevalent in these villages during the outreach event held last Saturday. He  stressed…

At least 40 children have tragically lost their lives due to a suspected measles outbreak in Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the outbreak, which has ravaged the Mubi North and Gombi local government areas, has left communities reeling in grief. Sources within the state’s Primary Healthcare Development Agency revealed that 23 deaths occurred in Mubi, while 19 were reported in Gombi. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a source disclosed, “So far, there are over 200 infected children; out of which 23 victims have been recorded in Mubi and 19 in Gombi.” Disturbingly, there’s also a suspected polio…

The Nigeria Customs Service has reached out to the family of Susan Odulaja, one of the victims of the tragic stampede that occurred during a rice sale in Lagos on February 23, 2024. Led by the Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs/Zonal Coordinator, Hammi Swomen, a delegation visited the Odulaja family in Lagos to convey condolences and assure them of ongoing assistance in their time of need. Mr. Odulaja, Susan’s father, expressed gratitude for the support received, stating, “I thank God and the Nigeria Customs Service for their support.  “Any support that they give us, I will ensure that I use it…

Daud Olatunji In a landmark ruling, two suspected drug kingpins, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, have been sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in an extensive cocaine trafficking operation spanning continents. The convictions came after relentless pursuit by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which has been steadfast in its mission to curb drug-related crimes. Femi Babafemi, spokesperson for the anti-drug agency, detailed the intricate web of criminal activity that led to the apprehension and subsequent sentencing of the perpetrators. For Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian, the journey to a lifetime behind bars began with his arrest at…

Daud Olatunji Stakeholders from various sectors gathered for a dynamic two-day South-West Zonal Legislative Interactive Session on “Legislation and Participation of Young People in Elections; The Emerging Trends.”  The event, held from Thursday, April 25th, to Friday in  Ibadan, Oyo State, was spported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Kimpact Development Initiative (KID), and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The summit saw notable attendees including the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Sharafadeen Alli, and the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Adebayo Balogun.  Also present were Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, representing Ogun…

Islamic scholars from across Nigeria convened in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State  to pay homage to the late Prof. M.O.A Abdul, lauding his pivotal role as a pioneer in Arabic and Islamic studies within the country.  The occasion, marked by a public book presentation organized by the Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS) at the Tai Solarin University of Education, celebrated the enduring influence of Prof. Abdul’s contributions. During the event, Prof. Dawud Noibi, a distinguished figure in Arabic and Islamic studies, delivered a profound keynote speech urging Muslims to actively engage in community development and humanitarian…

 Titilayo Adebeshin, a mother of three from Ogun State, is in need of N1.4m to end the battle with stage four anorectal cancer,  appealing for financial support to access life-saving treatment. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Adebeshin’s ordeal began with alarming weight loss and rectal bleeding, symptoms initially mistaken for piles.  Despite undergoing various treatments, her condition deteriorated, leading to a grim diagnosis of stage four anorectal cancer in October 2023. Struggling to contain her anguish, Adebeshin recounts the agonizing journey of relentless pain and escalating medical costs.  Enduring 16 injections daily to manage her suffering, the financial strain has left…

No fewer than 12 residents of Okuama in Delta State have reportedly died of snakebites, hunger, and starvation during their harrowing 45-day ordeal in the forests.  The residents fled their homes shortly after the military invaded their community in retaliation of the killings of 13 of its personnel . PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the residents spent 45 days in the forest where they were hiding from the soldiers brutality . Narrating their experience in the forest, a community leader (name withheld) said 12 of them have died of snakebites, hunger and starvation . It was further gathered that despite the…