Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, saying the country will overcome its current challenges and attain greatness. The monarch made this known in Lagos on Wednesday through the Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, at the presentation of a book titled “Gani Fawehinmi and the Nigerian Press”, authored by Basirat Fawehinmi-Biobaku. According to a statement issued on Friday by Prince Bashir Adefaka on behalf of the Sultan’s Media Team, the event celebrated the life and legacy of the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi. Represented by Bambado II, the Sultan described…

The Oyo State Government on Friday confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, with one fatality recorded in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Ibadan, the state capital, noting that affected patients are currently receiving treatment. She said the infected persons had been admitted at the state’s Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo and the isolation unit of the University College Hospital. Ajetunmobi added that the government had activated its emergency response mechanisms and adopted a multi-sectoral approach in line with guidelines issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. “The…

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive upward review of allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, in a move aimed at boosting morale and improving service delivery across the public sector. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, stating that the reforms were endorsed by the Federal Executive Council. She explained that the review covers workers under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure and the Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure, ensuring that both junior and senior officers benefit from the adjustments. According to…

A media personality, Beady Nnanna, has accused a Lagos-based private hospital of medical negligence, alleging that her 44-year-old sister, Blessing Okolie, died after a doctor left a pair of scissors in her stomach during fibroid surgery. Nnanna claimed that the incident occurred at a private facility in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State, where the deceased underwent a myomectomy on March 28, 2026. Speaking withThe Punch and extracted by  PLATFORM TIMES, the bereaved sister said the surgery initially appeared successful but complications soon emerged, which she alleged were ignored by the attending doctors. According to her, “My sister started complaining…

At least five persons, including a traditional ruler, his wife and son, were on Thursday night killed by suspected gunmen in Olegabulu community, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the assailants, who reportedly struck at about 8pm, stormed the residence of the monarch and opened fire, killing him alongside two members of his household. . A community source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to security concerns, said the attackers arrived on two motorcycles and initially interacted freely with residents in the local dialect, raising no suspicion. “The men greeted people in our language…

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s continued borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy, warning that the gains of recent economic reforms may be undermined by weak fiscal discipline. Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, spoke in an interview aired by News Central TV on Friday, where he acknowledged that the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market were necessary steps but faulted their timing and implementation. According to him, while the reforms were inevitable, the absence of complementary fiscal measures and…

The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government, formally commencing proceedings in a case that has drawn national attention. The sitting, held at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, began under tight security, with the accused officers conveyed to the venue at about 8:53 a.m. Journalists were barred from the courtroom as proceedings were conducted behind closed doors, while several civil lawyers were sighted at the venue, indicating that the accused persons had legal representation. The trial marks the culmination of months of internal investigations by the military…

The directive byPresudent  Bola Ahmed Tinubu abolishing automatic tickets for incumbents in the All Progressives Congress (APC) is beginning to alter political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with emerging indications that the policy may be reshaping the contest in Ondo North Senatorial District. The President had declared that no sitting officeholder would be guaranteed the party’s ticket, a move widely seen as an attempt to deepen internal democracy and compel aspirants to seek fresh mandates from party members. Findings show that the development is already creating a more competitive atmosphere in Ondo North, where a new political dynamic…

The Ogun State chapter of the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters’ Association of Nigeria has congratulated Sweet 107.1 FM on its 10th anniversary, describing the milestone as a reflection of resilience, innovation and sustained commitment to quality broadcasting. In a statement signed by the state Chairman, Olalekan Shoyinka, and released by the Publicity Secretary, Olusoji Akindiya, the association commended the proprietor, Olugbenga Obadara, Executive Director, Eddy Aina, and the station’s management and staff for what it called a decade of impactful service. FIBAN described the station as Nigeria’s pioneer leadership and entrepreneurship-focused radio platform, noting that its establishment marked a turning…

A group under the aegis of Concerned Nigerian Citizens has petitioned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), raising alarm over alleged procedural irregularities and questionable administrative arrangements ahead of the Osun State governorship election. In the petition dated and received at INEC headquarters in Abuja, the group accused the electoral body of deploying what it described as “controversial procedural arrangements” that could allegedly favour certain political parties and undermine the credibility of the poll. The petitioners claimed that some of the operational decisions being taken by electoral authorities “raise serious concerns about neutrality, fairness and transparency,” warning…