Author: Platform Times Newspaper

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to broaden its focus by offering interest-free loans to Nigerian students pursuing skill development programs.  This decision follows a briefing from Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Executive Secretary of NELFUND, regarding the upcoming launch later this month. The President emphasized the importance of accommodating those not inclined towards traditional university education, highlighting the significance of skill acquisition alongside academic qualifications.  Tinubu stated, “It is not exclusive; it caters to all our young people. This is for those who wish to contribute through skilled hands, not just aspiring doctors, lawyers, and accountants.”…

Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Danjuma Ali-Keffi (rtd), has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the air crash that tragically took the life of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru. Ali-Keffi claims the crash is linked to terror sponsors. In an interview, Ali-Keffi asserted that the late General Attahiru played a crucial role in countering insurgency in Northern Nigeria, implementing strategies to dismantle terrorism financing networks and neutralizing key figures. He pointed to peculiar circumstances surrounding the crash, including changes in travel plans, aircraft, and landing locations, raising…

In a chilling incident, the Ogun State Police Command  has reported the arrest of a 30-year-old woman, Oluwabunmi Ajayi, for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby. According to SP Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer, the heinous act was thwarted by a vigilant citizen, Olusola Sonaya, of the RSS River Sagamu, who spotted Ajayi dropping the child into the river on Sunday evening at approximately 5:30pm. “The person who saw her dropping the child into the river raced to the river and rescued the baby from drowning,” stated Odutola.  The baby, identified as Imole Anifowose, was promptly rushed to…

In a heartfelt response to a compelling human-interest story, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, the Wife of the Ogun State Governor, visited 24-year-old Bilikis Salami, whose challenging journey was brought to light by Punch Newspapers on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Bilikis, grappling with the amputation of her arm due to sickle cell anemia, garnered the attention of Mrs. Abiodun, prompting swift action.  Displaying a deep sense of empathy, Mrs. Abiodun promptly located Bilikis’s family home in Irolu town, Ikenne local government area of Ogun State. During her visit, Mrs. Abiodun not only generously donated food and essential items to Bilikis and her…

Daud Olatunji In a show of unity and support, the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State, led by President Sheikh Sikirulahi Babalola, have extended warm congratulations to Governor Dapo Abiodun following his recent legal victory at the Supreme Court. The religious leaders, including prominent figures such as Sheikh Tajudeen Adewunmi, the Secretary of the League, expressed their joy and conveyed their prayers for continued success for the Governor. In a statement released by Sheikh Sikirulahi Babalola, the League commended Governor Abiodun for his resilience and leadership amidst legal challenges, emphasizing the significance of the divine favor that has…

… MAPOLY may Help If – PRO DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor, PLATFORM TIMES, discovered Agbadu village, a community that traces its roots back approximately 200 years arguably.  The village has been dependent on a  polluted stream water, leading to adverse health effects.  Situated near Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Agbadu village can be accessed through its gate. In the shadows of progress, nestled behind the gates of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic,Abeokuta,Ogun State lies Agbadu village, a community grappling with a 200-year history of survival against all odds. The once vibrant village under Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State, now haunted by the remnants…

By Daud Olatunji Students at Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic (AAP) in Ogun State are gearing up for a peaceful protest in response to the management’s decision to abruptly raise fees for clearance, certificates, convocation, and various other services. The revelation, disclosed in a bulletin from the bursary department on January 15, 2024, has shocked final year students, who find the new charges significantly higher than previous years. According to the notice, ND graduates face a total payment of N75,500, while HND graduates are required to pay N85,000 for clearance, statement of result, certificate, I.T letter, alumni, convocation, and mobilisation fees.  Additional…

Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has said that  Buhari’s government opted for legal proceedings instead of eliminating Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Adesina, in his newly launched book ‘Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023),’ asserts that extraditing Kanu back to Nigeria in June 2021 was a favor to provide him an opportunity to present his case in court. Addressing a delegation known as ‘Highly-Respected Igbo Greats,’ Buhari explained his approach, stating, “In the past six years, I have developed a system…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that the nation experienced a concerning surge in Lassa fever cases throughout 2023. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the development results in a total of 9,155 suspected cases, 1,270 confirmed cases, and a tragic toll of 227 deaths. The Director-General of NCDC,Dr. Adetifa Ifedayo, conveyed this alarming information in a statement released on Thursday. The recorded cases spanned across 28 states and 124 local government areas (LGAs). Dr. Ifedayo emphasized, “Cumulatively, there were 9,155 suspected cases, 1,270 confirmed cases, and 227 deaths, with a Cases Fatality Rate (CFR) of 17.9…

In a remarkable feat, Collins Whitworth, a 400-level civil engineering student at Bayero University Kano, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most faces painted by an individual in 24 hours. Commencing his artistic journey at the new Bayero University Campus on Saturday at 5:00 pm, Whitworth successfully painted a staggering 791 faces by the end of the 24-hour marathon on Sunday. He now awaits official confirmation from the Guinness World Record authorities. The event drew significant support from both fellow students and residents of Kano, who gathered in large numbers to cheer Whitworth on as he pursued…