Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Muslim Congress (TMC) in Ogun State has embarked on a mission to prioritize community health and well-being.  To kick off the festivities, the organization launched a free medical caravan in Ogere, situated within the Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State. A dedicated team of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory experts from prestigious institutions like the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu and the Accurate Medical Diagnosis Centre in Abeokuta, came together to offer complimentary consultations, medical tests, and essential medications to more than…

Daud Olatunji   In response to allegations circulating on social media branding him as “anti-Islam,” Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has strongly refuted these claims.  He has called the accusations mischievous and baseless, emphasizing his commitment to being a father to all within the university. The allegations emerged following protests by members of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) FUNAAB Branch against the university’s dress code regulations, particularly regarding the Niqob.  In a statement released through the Head of Directorate of Public Relations, Mr. Kola Adepoju, Prof. Kehinde clarified that…

Ogun Customs Seize 122 truck loads of rice, gets new comptroller  Daud Olatunji The Nigeria Customs Service,Ogun Area 1, on Monday, said it has seized 122 truckloads of foreign parboiled rice of 50kg in some parts of the state in the last 17 months. The NCS also said it intercepted 1,245 rounds of live Ammunition, 394 sacks and 2,678 wraps of Cannabis Sativa and 655,400 litres of petrol within the last 17 months. The outgoing Comptroller, Bamidele Makinde said this on Monday at a press conference shortly before he handed over the command to the former deputy Comptroller of the…

Daud Olatunji In a scathing revelation, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described  his acclaimed wife, Ms. Taiwo Obasanjo as nothing more than an audacious impostor. Taiwo  had, in a statement, begged all Yoruba worldwide to forgive her estranged  husband over his statement at Iseyin, Oyo State, during Friday’s inauguration of projects executed by the State Governor, Seyi Makinde. In a statement on Sunday titled “Oyo Kings: A Plea for Forgiveness,” Taiwo begged for forgiveness for her estranged husband. She  had pleaded with the affected traditional rulers not to “avenge on any of us the misdeeds of Daddy Obasanjo.” The statement…

The Lagos State Police Command has inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, a Nigerian singer known as Mohbad. His father father was present during the inauguration on Monday Speaking during the inauguration, Lagos State Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa said, “Do not forget, we have unique access with INTERPOL. Everybody linked to it (the death of Mohbad) will be identified and they will be brought to establish their level of involvement.” MohBad, a former signed of Marlian Records owned by Azeez Faashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, died on Tuesday at the age of…

In a significant ruling, the National/State House of Assembly election tribunal has solidified Mudassir Zawachiki’s position as the representative of Kumbotso Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly under the banner of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The three-man tribunal, presided over by Justice L. B. Owolabi, delivered a unanimous verdict on Monday, dismissing the petition filed by Sagir Abdulkadir-Panshekara of the All Progressives Congress (APC).  Abdulkadir-Panshekara had contested the outcome of the March 18, 2023 election, alleging various irregularities. In their judgment, the tribunal found the petitioner’s case to be lacking in merit and insufficient in proving…

In a developing crisis at the Central Bank of Nigeria, former Acting Governor Folashodun Shonubi and his deputies have refused to vacate their offices despite President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of a new governor.  These actions have raised concerns about document retrieval and possible cover-ups within the bank. Despite a recent diagnosis of COVID-19, Shonubi surprised many by returning to his office on Monday, allegedly looting documents along with his deputies. CBN sources claim that the former officials are attempting to conceal their tracks. In another twist, influential businessmen and government officials are planning to meet with President Tinubu in New…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the appointments made by President Bola Tinubu, particularly in key financial positions, asserting that their earlier campaign for a Muslim-Muslim ticket has now become a source of frustration. In a statement, the group issued an apology to fellow supporters of the Muslim-Muslim ticket, particularly Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for feeling abandoned.  They expressed concern that their advocacy for a Muslim-Muslim ticket has seemingly resulted in a government that leans towards a Christian majority. MURIC, represented by its national coordinator, Professor Ishaq Akintola, took responsibility for their efforts to promote the Muslim-Muslim…

Aminat Gusanu In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, found himself locked out of his office on Monday morning at the Dennis Osadebey Avenue seat of power in Benin City, Edo State.  The incident has sparked controversy as it follows a directive to relocate his office, a decision that the deputy governor claims he was not officially informed about. Upon arriving at his office, Shaibu was confronted with a chained and heavily padlocked entrance.  Despite waiting for an hour and making frantic phone calls to Governor Andrew Obaseki, he was unable to…

… Hope Shattered Due to Prolonged Result Delay … Campus Insecurity Alert: Herders’ Cows Roaming Freely, Endanger Students In the heart of Abeokuta, Ogun State, within Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), a young lady, Favour Ashaolu battled not just for knowledge but for survival. Ashaolu is just one of many students battling the unforgiving challenges of Nigeria’s public education system. MAPOLY, like many Nigerian public schools, lacked essential facilities. FAWAZ ADEBISI writes on how MAPOLY students struggle, as they face health, physical and psychological hazards on campus. As an asthma patient, Favour shared her harrowing experience of almost suffocating during…