Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has presided over plenary with four other members at the chamber. The plenary was conducted after the doors to the chamber were forced open by security personnel. As at 3.pm, the plenary commenced and was still on-going till about 3.30 pm. Meanwhile, over 26 other members of the assembly were around but refused to enter the chamber in apparent loyalty and support to the substantive Speaker, Mojisola Meranda. Obasa had earlier, reportedly, announced his return as Speaker, arguing that while impeachment is a constitutional and democratic process,…

Daud Olatunji The Labour Party has confirmed ongoing discussions with 36 lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly who are reportedly considering defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the crisis that erupted over the forceful return of ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the lawmakers, who have reaffirmed their loyalty to Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, are said to be aggrieved by Obasa’s controversial re-entry into the Assembly complex, allegedly backed by thugs and armed security personnel. According to reports, the legislators’ decision to explore defection was fueled by concerns over the manner in which…

Renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Ibraheem Dende Egungbohun (IBD), has called upon government authorities to prioritize vocational and technical education to better equip Nigerian youths for global industrial challenges. Speaking to journalists following his recognition with the Fellowship Award from Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Alhaji Egungbohun emphasized the critical role of technical education in addressing youth unemployment and fostering self-reliance. “Vocational and technical education provides essential entrepreneurial skills that empower youths to stand on their own feet,” Alhaji Egungbohun stated, stressing the necessity for government incentives to make these educational pathways more attractive to young Nigerians.…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that engineering work on Nigeria’s first locally-made helicopter is nearing completion, with plans for its maiden test flight set to take place soon. The Project Manager of NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, disclosed this during a Focus Group Engagement held on Tuesday. The event, attended by inventors, manufacturers, and key industry stakeholders, aimed to promote local manufacturing and innovation. Aduagba explained that the agency was leveraging scientific and engineering expertise to develop the helicopter alongside Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). He noted that while…

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Friday, February 28, 2025, will mark the commencement of the search for the new Moon of Ramadan 1446AH. In a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Muslims are called upon to actively search for the new moon on Friday evening. Any sightings should be reported promptly to local District or Village Heads, who will relay the information to Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III and the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. This process is crucial for…

Chairman, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, says organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing cells in Nigerian cities and recruiting youths into serious organised cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that Olukoyede said this while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the institute’s Director of Studies, Hyginus Ngele, led the team to the commission. Olukoyede expressed surprise at how bandits and insurgents were able to…

Feyi Ogunbiyi Two nursing mothers and eight other inmates at the Ibara Correctional Center, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have regained their freedom following the intervention of the Olu of Itori, Oba Abdul Fatai Akamo, who paid their fines as part of events marking his 21st anniversary on the throne. The released inmates, comprising three women—including two nursing mothers—and seven men, had been unable to meet their bail conditions after being charged with various offenses. The visibly relieved women carried their infants on their backs as they walked out of the facility into a new chapter of their lives. Oba Akamo, in…

Daud Olatunji The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative (ASR Africa) has laid the foundation for a state-of-the-art medical laboratory complex worth N500 million at Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, in a significant boost to medical education at the private institution. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on the university’s main campus along Lafenwa-Ayetoro Road, was presided over by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ASR Africa, Dr. Udoh Ubong, who confirmed that the facility—comprising three fully equipped laboratories—would be completed within the next six months, barring unforeseen circumstances. Ubong emphasized that Crescent University was selected as a beneficiary of the initiative…

Ayomide Awe Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has demonstrated his commitment to academic excellence by awarding a total of N6m to the best graduating students of the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa. Governor Abiodun made this announcement during the 6th Combined Convocation Ceremony of OGITECH, where he emphasized the importance of rewarding exceptional academic performance. The monetary reward, which includes N2 million  each for the three overall best students, reflects the governor’s dedication to fostering educational development across Ogun State. Represented by his Deputy, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Governor Abiodun commended OGITECH for its pivotal role in nurturing a…

In a swift response to credible threats, security agents successfully averted a potential attack on the palace of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, located in Nasarawa. Early Wednesday morning, combined security forces were deployed to block access to the palace following intelligence reports of an imminent assault. The security measures were prompted by a viral video circulating on Tuesday night, which alleged plans by unidentified youths to storm the Nasarawa emir’s palace and forcibly remove Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from his residence. The video also called on supporters of the emir to gather in defense of…