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The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has emphasized the importance of accurate and factual journalism, urging journalists to uphold integrity in their reporting to foster an informed and orderly society. Engr. Salako-Oyedele delivered this charge during the 9th Annual Ramadan Lecture organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Information Chapel. Held at the premises of the Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy in Abeokuta, the lecture theme was “Islamic Response to Global Economic Crisis.” Addressing journalists as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, she cautioned against disseminating information that could exacerbate tensions, particularly during challenging…

Daud Olatunji The Apena of Egbaland, High Chief Suarau Alani Bankole, offered guidance to the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, urging him not to perceive the Governor as his superior.  Instead, Chief Bankole emphasized that the Speaker’s true allegiance lies with his fellow legislators. This advice was made  during a courtesy visit by the Speaker and Assembly members to the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, where Chief Bankole commended the Assembly for a peaceful leadership transition and underscored the importance of unity among its members. Chief Bankole stressed, “Let me congratulate…

Daud Olatunji Ibadan, the  capital of Oyo State, finds itself cloaked in palpable unease following unverified reports suggesting the passing of the 84-year-old Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Amidst whispers and uncertain murmurs, various quarters of Ibadan experienced an unusual hush as local chiefs and Mogajis scrambled to ascertain the veracity of the circulating rumors. Sources, speaking  with PLATFORM TIMES under anonymity, hinted at the possible demise of the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who awaited confirmation as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland pending approval from the state governor, Seyi Makinde. Some Ibadan indigines were seen flooding the social media…

In a tragic turn of events, the aftermath of last week’s killing of 16 soldiers and officers in Okuama Community, Delta State, has spilled over into neighbouring Bayelsa State.  Angry troops of the Nigerian Army descended on Igbomotoru community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, leaving destruction and death in their wake. Reports indicate that soldiers, arriving in five gunboats, launched a relentless assault on the community, targeting houses suspected to harbor a militant leader believed to be involved in the previous week’s attack on the military personnel.  Eyewitnesses recount harrowing scenes as troops opened fire on residents at the…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has taken legal action against Christopher Otabor, the medical director of Alliance Hospital in Abuja, and three others, over accusations of involvement in organ harvesting. Otabor, Emmanuel Olorunlaye, Chikaodili Ugochukwu, and Aremu Abayomi were arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Zuba on Monday, facing charges related to trafficking in persons and illegal organ removal. According to the prosecution counsel, Hassan Tahir, Olorunlaye allegedly recruited two 17-year-old boys and a 25-year-old man, Aminu Yahuza, for kidney removal procedures at Alliance Hospital in February 2023.  PLATFORM TIMES…

A Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered Binance Holdings Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with the comprehensive data or information of all persons from Nigeria trading on its platform. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim order after ruling on the ex-parte motion moved by the EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho. “The applicant’s application dated and filed 29th February 2024, is hereby granted as prayed. “That an order of this honourable court is hereby made directing the operators of Binance to provide the commission with comprehensive data/information relating to all persons from Nigeria trading on its platform,”…

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed his initial reluctance to construct a road in Okpoko community, Ogbaru Local Government Area, due to the political affiliation of the House of Representatives member representing the area, Noble Igwe. During the inauguration of 12 km of roads in Okpoko, Soludo admitted that he had dismissed complaints about the poor state of Nwokedi Street because Igwe was in the opposition party at the time. “I rejected the advice to develop Nwokedi Street because the House member representing the area was formerly in the opposition.  “As of the time he brought the poor…

The Federal Government has disbursed N12.7 billion for the installation of meters  in the army barracks nationwide. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  allocation is part of the larger N40 billion mass metering project aimed at improving billing accuracy and ensuring efficient collection processes. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this announcement during the commencement of the metering exercise at the headquarters of the 9th brigade of the Nigerian army, located in Ikeja Military Cantonment, Lagos State.  Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Adelabu emphasized that the implementation of meters in army formations will provide crucial insights into monthly consumption patterns,…

A  Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has condemned five individuals to death by hanging for the murder of Umezuruike Alex,the commander of the local vigilante group known as OSPAC in Omudioga community, Emohua Local Government Area of the  State.  The court, presided over by Justice Sika Aprioku, convicted individuals, namely Okechukwu Orji, hailing from Atali community in Obio-Akpor, Igwe Promise, Iheanyi Igwe, and Morrison Igwe from Omudioga in Emohua LGA, alongside Goodness Monday from Akwa Ibom State. They were found guilty on multiple charges including conspiracy, cultism, murder, and illegal possession of firearms. Remarkably, the sixth defendant in…

The Federal Government of Nigeria is in advanced discussions with the World Bank to secure loans totaling over $1 billion aimed at addressing critical issues affecting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and enhancing agricultural development in the nation. The proposed loans, outlined in World Bank documents titled ‘Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project’ and ‘Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project – Scale Up,’ are earmarked to tackle challenges faced by IDPs and their host communities, as well as to bolster rural infrastructure and agricultural marketing efforts across Nigeria. According to the documents, the loan request includes $500 million…