Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, offered to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party to pave the way for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Makinde made the claim on Tuesday during a media interaction in Ibadan, where he spoke extensively on the lingering crisis within the PDP and his strained relationship with the former Rivers State governor. According to Makinde, the alleged offer was made by Wike during a meeting attended by President Tinubu and other political actors, a revelation he said left him shocked. “I was in…

A media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Mr Lere Olayinka, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, withdrew support for President Bola Tinubu after his ministerial nominee was rejected. Olayinka made the claim on Tuesday while reacting to Makinde’s recent declaration that he would not support Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The Oyo State governor had, during a media interaction with selected journalists in Ibadan, accused Wike of working to destabilise the Peoples Democratic Party in favour of Tinubu’s second-term ambition. Makinde also hinted that he might contest against the President in the next…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has concluded arrangements to arraign the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Yakubu Adamu, over an alleged N4.6bn money laundering scheme linked to a failed motorcycle supply contract. Adamu will be docked alongside a company, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on six counts of money laundering. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/694/2025, was filed by the EFCC’s Legal and Prosecution Department on December 19, 2025, and signed by Samuel Chime, according to court documents sighted by PLATFORM TIMES. The defendants were expected to take…

The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, Hon. (Dr) Kenny Bello, has distributed bags of rice and other food items to about 5,000 households across Ijebu East, Ijebu North and Ogun Waterside local government areas of Ogun State as part of his Yuletide outreach. The distribution, which was flagged off on Monday at Bello’s residence in Ijebu-Imusin, was targeted at low-income families, widows, youths, the elderly as well as community and religious groups in the federal constituency. Speaking at the event, Bello said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the impact of the prevailing economic hardship and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected a request by the Peoples Democratic Party to recognise the National Working Committee led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kabir Turaki, citing subsisting court cases and conflicting judicial pronouncements. INEC, in a letter dated December 22 and addressed to Akintayo Balogun & Co, lawyers to the PDP faction backed by Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, said it could not take any administrative action that would pre-empt the outcome of ongoing legal battles over the party’s leadership. The commission stressed that the matter remains sub judice, adding…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students, stakeholders and the general public that its operations will continue without disruption as it temporarily switches to a skeletal remote work arrangement following a fumigation and sanitation exercise at its office. The Fund said the exercise, which commenced on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, will run until the end of the year as part of efforts to maintain a safe, healthy and compliant working environment for staff and visitors. NELFUND explained that only minimal staff required for essential on-site duties have been approved to report physically during the period, stressing that the…

The De Renaissance Patriots Foundation (DRPF), a Lagos indigenes group, has kicked against a proposal by the Lagos State Government to transfer the issuance of indigene certificates from traditional institutions and local governments to a state ministry. The group said the move would amount to an erosion of ancestral rights and could lead to political manipulation, monetisation of indigene status and the gradual displacement of original Lagosians. DRPF disclosed this in a position paper presented after its leadership attended a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the state government on plans to digitalise and centralise the issuance of indigene certificates. According to…

A non-governmental organisation, the Ebubechukwu Eziokwe Foundation (EEF), has distributed educational materials to over 1,200 pupils across public primary schools in Umuchu Local Government Area of Anambra State as part of its 6th Annual Christmas Book Drive. The intervention, which took place on Thursday, was aimed at promoting educational inclusion and improving access to basic learning tools for children in rural communities. Beneficiaries received complete learning kits comprising six exercise books, pens and other essential writing materials. The distribution covered Community Primary School, Ibughubu; Mbarafor Primary School; Primary School, Umuchu; Holy Name Primary School; Central Primary School; and another Community…

The ancient city of Abeokuta came alive on Monday, December 22, 2025, as His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Mutiu Alani Adedimeji Oyede Lawal Sijuade Adukonu I, Oloola of Ilara Land, conferred a prestigious traditional title on popular Fresh FM presenter, Moses Fakeye, fondly known as Ajede. Fakeye was crowned the “Afi Ede Seso of Broadcasters” during a grand 3-in-1 celebration that combined his birthday, the graduation of Ajede Crew students, and the unveiling of a new studio project. The event, held beside Deeper Life Church, Leme/Sam Ewange area of Abeokuta, drew dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers from across the state. In…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled a nationwide hotline to enable Nigerians report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre. The refinery said the move was part of efforts to enforce transparency, protect consumers and ensure that the benefits of its recent price reduction reach Nigerians across the country. In a statement on Monday, Dangote Refinery announced that the dedicated hotline, 0800 123 5264, is now active nationwide and can be used by motorists to promptly report violations at any of the over 2,000 MRS filling…