Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced Mamman Nasir Ali, son of a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ahmadu Ali, to 14 years imprisonment for his involvement in a N2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada handed down the sentence on Tuesday, convicting Ali alongside a Sierra Leonean national, Christian Taylor, and their company, Nasaman Oil Services Limited, on an amended 57-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, and forgery. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted the case, which dates back to 2012 when the trio were…

… Says N20.1bn Recovered The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a disturbing collaboration between bank employees and cybercriminals that led to the hacking of six major financial institutions in Nigeria. The Commission said it has so far recovered a total of N20.1 billion in stolen funds linked to the attacks. Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, made the revelation during an interview with TVC on Sunday, disclosing that internal sabotage by bank staff was instrumental in the success of the cyberattacks. According to him, insiders within the banks granted hackers access to sensitive banking portals, which were…

The President Bola Tinubu-led administration tends to be more focused on politics than governance. In my humble view, I think from what is obvious, the present administration only has “starting but lacks finishing”, and nobody judges you by what you start but by what you finish. The Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy was delivered on 11th day of July, 2024 in favor of the 774 local government councils. However, nothing has been done to enforce the said judgment till date. This is quite unfortunate and highly ridiculous of the entire judicial system in Nigeria. Security of lives…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on children in the state to shun all forms of bullying and speak up when confronted with such acts, emphasizing the need for a supportive and safe environment that nurtures future leaders. Speaking through his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, at the 2025 Children’s Day celebration held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the governor charged children to report bullying to teachers, parents, guardians or trusted adults. The event, themed “Stand up, Speak up: Building a Bully-Free Generation,” was organised by the Office of the First Lady in collaboration with the Ministry of…

 Balqees Adeniji The Senator  representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator  Shuaib Afolabi Salis has raised the alarm over the growing trend of cybercrime among Nigerian youths, blaming a societal shift toward instant gratification and a weakening educational culture. The Senator  made the remarks on Tuesday during the day 2 of workshop on  capacity-building and empowerment session for Baales and community leaders across Ogun Central Senatorial District, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The session, which coincided with Children’s Day celebrations, was part of a two-day engagement with traditional rulers, following a similar meeting with Obas on Monday.…

The President of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem (SAN, FCArb), has extended warm greetings to children across the nation and the world, urging them to uphold the values of Islam as they celebrate this year’s Children’s Day. In a message commemorating the annual event, Kazeem called on children to be obedient and respectful to their parents and elders, in line with Islamic teachings. “As you celebrate this special day, we want to remind you of the importance of being good children to your parents, as Allah has commanded,” he said. Citing the Quran, he stressed the…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former gubernatorial aspirant in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has called on Nigerian children to embrace their identity, remain focused, and see themselves as custodians of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In a stirring message to commemorate Children’s Day, Showunmi urged young Nigerians to rise above distractions and commit to values that build character and strengthen the fabric of society. “I see the early signs that the future will be bright,” he said. “Children of Nigeria, the African race looks up to you to tell our amazing story — of struggle, of…

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has announced that its 15th Combined Convocation Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The event will celebrate graduates from the 2015/2016 to the 2023/2024 academic sessions, awarding National and Higher National Diplomas to deserving students. A statement from Head, Public Relations & Protocol of the institution,Yemi Ajibola state that Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), will deliver the convocation lecture titled “Diaspora Perspective and the Influence of STEM in the Globalized World of Today.” According to the statement, the  lecture is scheduled to hold…

The controversial Commercial Motorcycle Riders Identification Scheme (COMORIS) has been declared illegal, as the Ogun State Police Command directs its officers not to detain any commercial motorcyclist nor allow the custody of bikes allegedly hijacked by the so-called COMORIS boys. This directive follows rising public outcry and reports of widespread harassment and extortion by these touts, who have been terrorizing road users in Abeokuta, particularly around Baptist Primary School Junction, Ijaye. Rights and Freedom Advocates (RIFA), a civil rights group, commended patriotic Nigerians—especially senior citizens in Ogun State—who reported the atrocities committed by the COMORIS boys. RIFA’s intervention helped bring…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed the resignation of Hon. Abdulkabir Akinlade from the party, branding the former deputy governorship candidate a “drowned mercenary” whose exit amounts to no loss for the party. In a  statement issued on Monday,  by Otunba Arc. Kayode Adebayo, the party’s Publicity Secretary, the PDP described Akinlade’s departure as the formalisation of a long-standing “unholy romance” with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The statement condemned Akinlade for what it called “sustained acts of sabotage” against the PDP since joining in 2022, accusing him of covertly supporting the…