Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and his wife, Dolapo, are celebrating 35 years of marital bliss. Osinbajo, in a heartfelt message shared on social media on Saturday, praised his wife for her unwavering love, devotion, and selflessness, describing her as a gift from God. Marking the special occasion, Osinbajo reflected on their enduring partnership, highlighting Dolapo’s sacrifices and commitment to their family and community. He said, “Every year of these 35 years, you’ve proven that true love is not a myth or a fanciful phrase—through your sacrifices for me and our children, your generosity with your…

The Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, has decried the November 16, 2024, local government elections in Ogun State, alleging voter intimidation and widespread malpractice orchestrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a live interview on Eagle 102.5 FM’s current affairs program, Frontline, Adeleye accused the APC of deploying undemocratic tactics to retain its grip on power in the state. According to him, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had sought to use the polls to demonstrate the dwindling popularity of Governor  Dapo Abiodun and the APC. “Our goal was simple—to show…

By Korede Oladepo In the heart of Ogun State, a tale of ambition, determination, and political strife unfolds, centering on a young man whose dreams have been overshadowed by the heavy hand of political persecution. Asaolu Gaffar, a promising graduate from Babcock University and University of Bradford UK, stands at the crossroads of his future, trapped in a situation fueled by political animosity and the machinations of power. Asaolu’s journey began like many others, filled with aspirations and the desire to effect change. With a degree in hand, he emerged as a beacon of hope for the youth of Ogun…

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has disclosed that the country has saved $20 billion through the removal of petrol subsidy and the introduction of market-based foreign exchange pricing. Edun made the announcement in Abuja during an event marking the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, Head of Civil Service of the Federation. He highlighted the significant economic burden these subsidies placed on the nation prior to their removal. “An amount of five percent of GDP is what those two subsidies were costing when there was a subsidy on PMS [Premium Motor…

CSP Ngozi Braide had led her team from the command to arrest a suspected internet fraudster, Patrick Akpoguma, in Lagos, who offered a large sum of money to avoid arrest. Kennedy Ubeku, a Korea-based Nigerian businessman, has commended Adegoke Fayoade, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 2 command, Lagos, for rejecting a N174 million bribe from a suspect. Mr Ubeku made the remark in an interview in Lagos on Sunday and said that the act was an inspiration for others to emulate. CSP Ngozi Braide had led her team from the command to arrest a suspected internet fraudster,…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. The suspect, who allegedly sought to save his failing phone and accessories business, was apprehended on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, upon arrival from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed in a statement on Sunday that the arrest followed months of intelligence gathering and surveillance on Osuoha. He disclosed that the suspect, who operates businesses in Lagos and Gabon, had…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has exposed and ordered the arrest of six civil servants for allegedly diverting critical documents belonging to the state’s Ministry of Health. The suspects are accused of attempting to sell materials intended for primary health care centres and general hospitals across the state. In a video posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday, the governor detailed how he intercepted the suspects. Nwifuru narrated that while on his way to inspect some projects, he instinctively directed his convoy to reverse into the health ministry’s premises, where he discovered a vehicle being loaded with official documents.…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to launch a comprehensive investigation into the alleged mismanagement of ₦57 billion in public funds within the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The organization made the appeal on Sunday in a statement signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The call follows revelations from the 2021 audited report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, which highlighted significant financial irregularities in the ministry. According to SERAP, the alleged missing funds include over ₦54.6 billion meant for paying stipends to Batch C1 N-Power volunteers…

The socioeconomic fortune of Ogun State, particularly the Abeokuta and its environs, is set to witness a burst as about a two dozens of diaspora investors in the Pelican Valley Estate products have concluded plans to start growing their wealth with commencement of construction work on their property next year. A United Kingdom – based IT guru and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avenue Impact, Funso Akinwunmi, disclosed this at the weekend shortly after taking delivery of the bulk title documents of land pertaining to their investments in the Pelican Valley, recieved on behalf of his members in the…

Ayomide Awe The Ogun State Youth Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Oyejide Sunkanmi, popularly known as Suco, has called for the immediate release of Asaolu Gafar, a member of the party’s youth wing, detained by the Ogun State Police Command. PLATFORM TIMES reports that Gafar was reportedly detained last week after voluntarily responding to a police invitation. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta, Oyejide described Gafar’s detention as unconstitutional and an affront to the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. The PDP youth leader decried the growing trend of detaining citizens without proper investigation, alleging…