Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Israel Adeleke A team of seven operatives from the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were attacked and held hostage by students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry, Idi-shin Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement posted on the EFCC X handle (formerly twitter) on Wednesday. He said, the operatives were on a routine verification exercise of a surety: Azeez Kazeem Oluwakemi, who stood for a suspected internet fraudster, Alakinde Khalid Kolawole, who was in…

Wisdom Silas A man identified simply as Akazue has allegedly deceived his driver, Chimobi Nwoko, into donating one of his kidneys to his younger brother, Osinachi, without fulfilling promises of compensation for the donation. PLATFORMTIMES gathered that Mr. Akazue had promised to give his driver $20 million, a house, and a driving job in the US, but after the kidney transplant, he has failed to fulfill the bargained compensation. The driver was said to have been operated upon on December 22, 2018, at a popular hospital in Lagos State. Speaking with our correspondent on Tuesday, the driver, Chimobi Nwoko, disclosed…

Daud Olatunji  In a bid to bolster agricultural productivity and uplift the lives of rice farmers in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security recently conducted an extensive training and empowerment program in the rice-producing states of Ebonyi and Ogun.  This initiative saw the training and empowerment of 100 rice farmers, equipping them with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the rice production sector. The beneficiaries of this program were provided with essential resources, including high-yielding rice seeds, herbicides, and sprayers, aimed at enhancing and sustaining their rice production efforts. The event, representing the Permanent Secretary,…

Daud Olatunji In a significant ruling, the Lagos State Division of Tax Appeal Tribunal has ordered MTN Nigeria Communications to pay a hefty fine of $72,551,059 for tax defaults spanning a decade from 2007 to 2017.  The verdict, delivered by a distinguished five-man panel led by Professor A. B. Hamed, has sent shockwaves through the telecommunications industry. This judgment comes following an appeal, numbered TAT/LZ/VAT/075, initiated by MTN Nigeria in response to the Federal Inland Revenue Services’ (FIRS) demand for the outstanding tax.  The case revolves around a report issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation…

Daud Olatunji In a nightmarish ordeal that has sent shockwaves through the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, four female students became victims of a horrifying sexual assault, reportedly perpetrated by individuals suspected to be armed robbers.  The grim incident unfolded on a chilling Monday night, plunging the tranquil university community into chaos and fear. The gravity of the situation prompted a swift response from the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who took to her Instagram handle, @noimot.oyedele, to confirm the harrowing incident.  She did not stop at mere confirmation; instead, she embarked on a mission…

Daud Olatunji In a significant stride towards empowering the youth and fostering socio-economic development, the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has garnered praise for the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Youth Affairs, marking a pivotal moment after 47 years since the inception of Ogun State. The commendation comes from Ap. Dr. Tola Adenekan, the founding Coordinator and Patron of the Commonwealth Youth Organisation of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter.  Dr. Adenekan lauded Governor Abiodun’s visionary decision, expressed through a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital. Dr. Adenekan emphasized that the separation of the Ministry of Youth from that of…

Daud Olatunji The highly anticipated Second Edition of the “Your Image Awards and Annual Lecture,” a prestigious event in the world of Public Relations, is all set to grace Abeokuta on November 1, 2023.  This annual event, organized by PR Primus Limited in collaboration with the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), promises to be a stellar occasion for PR enthusiasts and professionals alike. Taking place at the elegant Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Kuto, Abeokuta, this year’s edition is expected to draw a distinguished crowd.  Dr. Ike Neliaku, the President and Chairman of…

Fawaz Adebisi The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has come under fire for disbursing outdated and vandalized equipment to a health center that has been abandoned for 16 years in Olomore community, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The equipment, which was part of a federal government project awarded in 2007, was delivered to the health center on Monday by a contractor, Mathan Nigeria Limited. Seeing the equipment, the chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Prince Samson Ayorinde, expressed shock and disappointment at its state as well as the building, which he said were not fit…

Fawaz Adebisi Following the report by PLATFORMTIMES on the plight of the residents of Olomore community in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, who have been living without a functional health center for 16 years, the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, has finally disbursed equipment to the abandoned hospital. The equipment, which was part of a federal government project awarded in 2007, was delivered by a contractor, Mathan Nigeria Limited on Monday. However, the equipment and the building were found to be obsolete and vandalized, sparking outrage among the community members and the local government officials.…

Israel Adeleke The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for September 2023, which shows that the inflation rate in Nigeria increased to 26.72% from 25.80% in August 2023. The organization that released the data on its website stated that it is the summary of the CPI and Inflation Report for September 2023. According to the report, the inflation rate in September 2023 was 0.92 percentage points higher than the rate recorded in August 2023, indicating a faster rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in the economy.…