Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A member of the House of Representatives, Kabiru Mai Palace, has renovated no fewer than 80 cemeteries in Zamfara State as part of his constituency projects, drawing mixed reactions over priorities in a region plagued by insecurity and poverty. Mai Palace, who represents the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency and chairs the House Committee on Sports, unveiled the cemetery renovation project on Tuesday in what he described as a commitment to dignity in death and religious values. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the lawmaker said the intervention marked his second-year anniversary in the National Assembly, and was inspired by the poor state…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licenses of a ValueJet pilot and co-pilot for violating aviation safety procedures at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NCAA said the crew embarked on takeoff procedures from the designated bay without obtaining mandatory pre-departure clearance, a move described by the authority as “reckless and dangerous.” According to Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the domestic wing of the Abuja airport. “Preliminary findings indicate that Captain Oluranti Ogoyi initiated departure…

The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to introduce tax rebates and address pending salary structure issues in order to curb the continued exodus of doctors from the state’s public health system. The association made the appeal on Tuesday during a press conference in Abeokuta, as part of activities marking its 2025 Annual General Meeting themed ‘Leveraging on Technology to Drive Medical Practice in the Era of Dwindling Medical Personnel.’ Speaking at the event, the state chairman of the NMA, Dr Luqman Ogunjimi, commended the state government for aligning remuneration of…

…Declares APC Has No Electoral Future In Remoland The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Dapo Abiodun ahead of the August 16 bye-election in the state. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, the party described the reports as “concocted falsehood” and part of a desperate propaganda campaign by the APC to mislead voters and distract the PDP from its campaign activities. Publicity Secretary of the Ogun PDP, Otunba Arc Kayode Adebayo, said the party’s earlier remarks in support…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning to political parties in Nigeria, cautioning them against engaging in premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC said it was illegal for any political party to embark on open campaigning or distribute promotional materials before the official schedule is released, noting that such activities contravene provisions of the Electoral Act 2022. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, said the commission had observed subtle campaigns and the circulation of posters across the country, actions he described as clear…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a businessman, Johnson Uchenna, and his wife, Rosemary Uchenna, to a combined 22-and-a-half years in prison for drug trafficking, following a series of raids that uncovered over 400 kilograms of cannabis at their residence and storage facility in Ojo, Lagos. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disclosed on Tuesday that the couple was arrested on June 13 by operatives of the Department of State Services and handed over to the agency alongside 277.5kg of cannabis, popularly known as skunk. Further investigation and a follow-up raid on July 1 led NDLEA operatives…

Veteran broadcaster and Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has announced her resignation from TVC Communications, marking the end of a 12-year career at the media house. Afolabi-Brown, best known as the anchor of the popular daytime show Your View, is stepping down to pursue a personal passion project she has nurtured over time. Her resignation was confirmed in a statement issued by Edward Akintara, Manager of PR, Corporate Communications and Marketing at TVC, on Monday. According to the statement, her final day at the station will be Thursday, August 29, 2025. “We celebrate her for the incredible impact…

As campaigns heat up ahead of the Remo Federal Constituency bye-election in Ogun State, prominent Egba chief and grassroots politician, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has restated his loyalty to the masses and urged support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Bola Oluwole. Amuzu, fondly known as TA, gave the charge during a strategic meeting with community leaders and youth groups in Sagamu, where he delivered a blunt critique of the economic hardship, insecurity, and political insensitivity facing Nigerians. “Our first commitment is always to the suffering masses,” he declared. “We must never lose sight of those who look up…

A Canada-based Nigerian hotelier, Mr. Oluwafemi Ayeyemi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s poor infrastructure, describing it as a major threat to foreign investment and economic development. Ayeyemi, who is currently constructing a N4 billion hotel facility in the Ijeja community of Obada-Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, said that the nation’s insecurity, multiple taxation, poor road networks, and unreliable manpower are forcing many Nigerians in the diaspora and other foreign investors to look elsewhere. Speaking on Monday during a project inspection tour of his state-of-the-art hospitality venture, Feliza Hotel and Suites, the entrepreneur lamented that many of…

A prominent political figure and convener of the United Premier Movement, Hon. (Chief) Olalekan A. Shoyinka (popularly known as Ayinla Egba), has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to rewarding Nigeria’s sports champions, urging the administration to sustain and expand the “Renewed Hope” reward policy across all sectors. Reacting to the recent victory of Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, who clinched their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, Shoyinka said the President’s swift congratulatory message and pledge to host the team signals a new era of national pride and purposeful leadership. Shoyinka drew parallels between the Super Falcons’ 10th WAFCON…