Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Uthman Ogunfolaji & Pelumi  Aderounmu As momentum gradually builds ahead of the 2027 general elections, a growing number of residents in Ogun State have voiced deepening disillusionment with the political process, warning that distrust, economic hardship, and unmet expectations may dampen voter turnout. A PLATFORM TIMES survey across key segments of the electorate revealed a widening gap between party loyalists and an increasingly sceptical population that questions the value of participating in elections. Many respondents cited rising living costs, unemployment, and what they described as a pattern of broken campaign promises as reasons for their waning confidence. A trader, Mrs.…

Zainab Abioye Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday said he met with the United States Consul General in Lagos, Rick Swart, to discuss Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi disclosed this in a statement shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that the meeting focused on deepening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United States, with particular emphasis on credible and transparent elections. According to him, both parties examined strategies to ensure future elections in Nigeria are conducted without interference, while creating an enabling environment for all political parties, especially opposition groups,…

Residents of Igbayiyemi Community in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State have celebrated their first Community Development Association anniversary, highlighting major strides in land recovery, security, and basic infrastructure within one year. The event, held on May 2, 2026, at Soyoye, along the Sokoto-Badagry Expressway in Adio-Ajegunle, attracted traditional leaders, government officials, and health professionals, who commended the community’s rapid development under its current leadership. Chairman of the Igbayiyemi CDA, Mr. Lawal Kehinde Taoheed, described the anniversary as a significant milestone, attributing the achievements recorded to collective effort and unity among residents. “This anniversary is a reflection of…

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights has condemned the alleged detention of 62 Nigerians in Uganda, describing the action as a grave violation of international law and diplomatic norms. In a statement signed by its National President, Yinka Folarin, the group said the circumstances surrounding the detention were “heinous, barbaric and unjust,” alleging that the affected Nigerians had been denied access to legal representation, communication and due process. The organisation noted that such treatment contravenes key international instruments, including the United Nations-backed Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well…

By Maryam Ogunremi  I woke up this morning feeling so alive and refreshed. I have not felt this way in days. My mind has been troubled, but I believe a good night’s rest would put it to rest. I did not enjoy that luxury because the weather had been quite hot. Sleeping on my bed had become a taboo. It is a serious taboo because the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has chosen to hold on to their supply for weeks. The story of my life and many other individuals in this area, except for those with the luxury…

… Legal Battle Threatens Party Legitimacy … Internal Rifts Deepen Across States … Leadership Tussle Spreads To Kano, South-West Daud Olatunji Barely 24 hours after their high-profile defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, former presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have been engulfed in a wave of crises threatening the stability and credibility of their new political platform. Investigations by PLATFORM TIMES reveal that the party is already battling a combination of legal disputes, internal wrangling and trust deficits across key regions, casting doubts on its preparedness as a formidable opposition force ahead of the…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday played video recordings in which a retired naval officer and a serving police inspector allegedly admitted having prior knowledge of a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The recordings, presented by the prosecution, formed part of proceedings in the ongoing trial of six defendants accused of involvement in the alleged coup. In the footage played before the court, a retired Navy Captain, Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, and a police inspector, Ahmed Ibrahim, were heard making statements to investigators regarding their awareness of the alleged plot. Inspector Ibrahim, who was attached…

Troops of the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the Office of the National Security Adviser, have intercepted a suspected ammunition courier and recovered 250 rounds of live ammunition along the Abaji–Kwali Road in the Federal Capital Territory. Security sources told PLATFORM TIMES that the operation was carried out on Sunday evening following actionable intelligence on the movement of illegal arms within the area. It was gathered that troops of the 176 Guards Battalion, working with the ONSA team, swiftly mounted a snap checkpoint at about 7:09 p.m., leading to the interception of a vehicle…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Tolulope Philips, has reaffirmed his ambition to contest the party’s ticket for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Philips, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta on Monday, dismissed speculations suggesting he had withdrawn from the race, insisting that he remains fully committed to the contest. The aspirant disclosed that he had already purchased the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms, stressing that he was prepared to participate in the forthcoming primary election. “I have already purchased the APC expression of interest and nomination form for this…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly endorsed former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources familiar with the development said the decision followed a closed-door meeting held on Monday in Port Harcourt with key political stakeholders, where strategic alignments ahead of the next general election were reviewed. George, a former commissioner and long-time political ally within Wike’s camp, is expected to formally emerge as the APC governorship hopeful as political…