Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A startling case has emerged in Plateau State, as the Plateau State Police Command has officially confirmed the arrest of Dr. Noah Kekere, a medical practitioner in Jos, the state capital.  Dr. Kekere stands accused of alleged organ harvesting, a chilling accusation that has sent shockwaves through the community. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Alabo Alfred, the arrest of Dr. Kekere followed a complaint lodged by the victim’s husband.  The husband, identified as Alhaji Kamal, has accused the doctor of harvesting one of his wife’s kidneys, subjecting her to chronic pain over the last five…

Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings have experienced a significant surge in the first half of 2023, propelling the foreign trade surplus to an impressive N2.22 trillion.  This remarkable feat comes as Nigeria actively explores new avenues to bolster its foreign exchange reserves. Recent data released by the National Bureau of Statistics paints a compelling picture of this economic achievement.  The data reveals that Nigeria’s total import expenditure amounted to N11.29 trillion, while total exports reached a substantial N13.50 trillion.  Consequently, the nation earned a substantial N2.22 trillion in foreign exchange during this period. In contrast, foreign trade in the first six…

Leaders from the insurance industry are set to embark on a journey of innovation and inclusion as they convene at this year’s Dive In Festival.  The festival, renowned for championing diversity and equity within the insurance sector, will take place globally in September, with the central theme for 2023 being ‘Unlocking innovation: The power of inclusion.’ In Nigeria, the festival, themed ‘Driving innovation in insurance,’ will galvanize professionals across the commercial and operational realms of the insurance industry.  The goal is to inspire transformative change, nurturing a culture of greater inclusivity and innovation. Notably, this year’s festival introduces a pioneering…

In a groundbreaking revelation, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, warns that the staggering N120 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt owed by banks to telecommunication firms is jeopardizing the nation’s financial inclusion drive.  The Nigerian financial landscape faces a looming crisis as the NCC’s Prof. Umar Danbatta sounds the alarm, declaring that the burgeoning N120 billion USSD debt owed by banks to telecommunication companies is severely impeding the progress of financial inclusion in the country. Speaking at the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria’s Telecom Executives and Regulators Forum in Lagos,…

In compliance with the directive of the Corps Marshal for a thorough crackdown on rickety vehicles, a Toyota Camry was apprehended on the Abeokuta – Sagamu Expressway on Monday, September 4, 2023, for operating with only three tyres. Signed Chief Route Commander Florence Okpe FRSC Public Education Officer for Sector Commander FRSC Ogun Sector Command said the  vehicle, identified by registration number FFF 522 TK, was intercepted by a diligent patrol team from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Sector Command, Abeokuta, during the course of their routine duties.  She said the driver, Mr. Adeyinka, has since been charged…

” Daud Olatunji The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Controversial Arise Television Presenter, Mr Rufai Oseni and notable Media Professional, Pastor Ayo Arowojolu and 20 others are to be conferred with honorary doctorate degrees at the forthcoming Leadership Empowerment International Conference(LEIC) on September 23, 2023. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the honorary award is being conferred by a South-African-based Immanuel Institute of Theology in conjunction with Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative Inc based in Nigeria. Addressing journalists on Thursday,in Abeokuta, the International Coordinator of Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative incorporated, Prof. Olusesi Obateye disclosed that the honour was bestowed on the…

Governor  of Ondo State,Rotimi Akeredolu has made a triumphant return to Nigeria after a three-month medical sojourn in Germany.  The joyful homecoming was confirmed through a picture shared by the governor’s wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, on her social media account on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Captioning the picture, the Ondo First Lady wrote, “Homebound,” signifying the end of the governor’s extended medical leave abroad. Governor Akeredolu had initially written to the Ondo State Assembly on June 5, 2023, informing them of his intention to embark on a medical leave abroad.  Subsequently, he sought an extension of his medical leave, as per…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a sharp retort to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments on the petroleum refinery in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, asserting that Obasanjo’s lack of engineering expertise disqualifies him from making such statements. Obasanjo had expressed skepticism about the efficiency of the nation’s refineries as long as they remained under government ownership in an interview with TheCable.  He had remarked, “Someone told me Tinubu said refineries would work by December. I told the person the refineries would not work. This is based on the information I received from Shell when I was president.” In response,…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday, inaugurated multi-billion Naira projects at the Dennis OsadebayUniversity, Anwai-Asaba, as part of activities to mark his first 100 days in office. The Governor, who also commissioned 29 networks of roads with 31.45 lines of drains around Madonna College road in Asaba and Okpanam areas of Oshimili South and Oshimili North Local Government Council areas of the state, The governor blamed the abandonment of projects across the country on the failure or refusal of political leaders to continue with projects started by their predecessors. The projects inaugurated at the…

By Lanre Ogundipe The prestige of the cultural and traditional institution in Yorùbáland is one of the reasons why Yoruba traditional systems and values have attracted so much attention and admiration over the years. The institution commands nothing short of reverence.  The legendary feats of Yorùbá Obas in times past have impacted oral history, with in-depth documentation of historical accomplishments; situated in the larger-than-life image of Yoruba kings, and the narrative surrounding royalty in Yorubaland.  These Obas didn’t rule their domain as mere mortals, but like gods and custodians of the mythical.  They wear dual crown: First as a King…