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Alleged hacking: Response to Daud Olatunji’s incitement against the Ogun State Government
Alleged hacking: Response to Daud Olatunji’s incitement against the Ogun State Government
The attention of the Ogun State Government has been alerted to the claims made by a blogger, one Daud Olatunji, alleging that his website (https://www.platformtimes.com.ng) has been hacked by the Ogun State Government and that his visitors are being redirected to the government website. Additionally, he suggests that state officials are monitoring him, raising concerns for his safety.
Because of the criminal nature of these allegations, which have been apparently made with intent to cause public disturbance, create disaffection between the civil populace and the Ogun State Government and subvert the hard-won democratic climate in Ogun State, the State Government will address them in line with the measures provided by law. However, it is important to note that the Ogun State Government has no involvement in hacking any website.
Even if a website was deliberately set up to antagonize the Ogun State Government and
poses a threat to the governance process, what this Administration will do will be to make its findings known to the security agencies. Hacking is a criminal offence and the Ogun State Government will not be involved in it, is not interested in how it is done, and will prosecute anyone/organization proved to have been engaged in it to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Indeed, but for intellectual hollowness, just how could a website which is virtually unknown to us and to the people of Ogun State be the means of driving traffic to the website of the Ogun State Government? Is it that the Ogun State Government has no wherewithal to operate its own website?
What kind of traffic is the author of that libellous, inciting publication talking about and for what purpose? Are the activities of the Ogun State Government no longer published by all the reputable media outlets in the country, whether print, electronic or online? What conceivable gain could the Government of Ogun State have hoped to gain from diverting non-existent traffic from a blogger? How many Ogun State residents are aware of this website and what is its earning profile on Google ad sense?
Since Daud Olatunji has made his inciting claim, he will have ample time to prove his allegations in the court of law. In the meantime, we invite the public to note that based on the information made available to us, the said Daud Olatunji is a serial blackmailer whose black record in media houses in the country led to the termination of his appointment in extremely scandalous circumstances. Olatunji has a questionable character and is seeking attention to revive his failing website.
Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that Ogun State has been peaceful and free of any political or media intimidation since Governor Dapo Abiodun took office in 2019. Our administration values the media and receives extensive coverage daily.
Therefore, we urge the public to disregard Daud Olatunji as he is a needless distraction during our period of progressive governance in the Gateway State.
E-signed
Lekan Adeniran
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ogun State
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Amazing Grace: Yorùbà Worlds” wins Programmer’s Award for Best Feature Documentary in the United States
Amazing Grace: Yorùbà Worlds” wins Programmer’s Award for Best Feature Documentary in the United States
The U.S. premiere of the documentary film Amazing Grace: YorubaWorlds, featuring Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka, and directed by Haitian-American filmmaker Raynald Leconte, won the Programmers Award for Best Feature Documentary at the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles, California.
The sold-out premiere at Culver Theater 3 was attended by director Raynald Leconte and editor Nicolas Sicurella. Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka and producers Tunde Kelani and Rotimi Alakija were unable to attend. Prominent members of the Yorùbá community present included Ojise Isedale (Olubunmi Olukanni), who served as host and Master of Ceremonies, Fatimoh Mohammed, Wale Jimoh, Mr & Mrs. Ayeloj, and Mr & Mrs Lekan Salam representing Ọmọ Yorùbá of Southern California.
Please follow the progress of this remarkable film on Instagram
Speaking after the screening, Òjíṣẹ́ Ìṣẹ̀dálẹ̀ expressed his delight at the film receiving the Programmer’s Award for Best Feature Documentary in the United States, noting that the recognition also honors Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka, whose U.S. visa was controversially revoked last year by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria.
In addition to Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka, the groundbreaking documentary features global cultural icons including Ooni of Ìfẹ́ Ọba Ẹnitan Ojaja II, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, Brazil’s Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes, Seun Kuti, Brymo, Falana, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, the Araba of Ife, Molara Wood, Iya Agba Cece of Brazil, and the legendary Fela Kut
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Political Earthquake in Abuja: Gwagwalada Chairman-Elect Defects from PDP to APC Days After Victory
Political Earthquake in Abuja: Gwagwalada Chairman-Elect Defects from PDP to APC Days After Victory
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG
“Mohammed Kasim’s Swift Party Switch After FCT Council Polls Sparks Outrage, Raises Questions About Electoral Mandate and Political Loyalty.”
In a dramatic post-election twist that is reverberating through Nigeria’s capital, Mr. Mohammed Kasim; the newly elected chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has reportedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) just days after being declared winner of the February 21 area council elections.
Kasim’s evolution from opposition victor to APC affiliate compounds political tensions in the FCT. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) results had shown him securing the Gwagwalada chairmanship with 22,165 votes, defeating the APC’s Yahaya Shehu’s 17,788 votes in a keenly contested poll.
Yet sources close to political circles in Abuja suggest Kasim’s defection was pre-negotiated with key stakeholders in the corridor of power, triggering controversy within PDP ranks and raising questions over democratic integrity at the grassroots.
Political analysts contend this move reinforces APC’s dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections while highlighting institutional fragilities within the opposition. As Dr. Aisha Bello, a governance expert at the Centre for Democratic Studies, observes, “Defections at the local level underscore the erosion of ideological coherence in Nigerian politics and signal a drift towards patronage-driven alignments rather than programme-based political competition.”
The PDP has reportedly threatened legal action to contest the legitimacy of the defection on grounds that it undermines the electoral will of Gwagwalada constituents, insisting that allegiance shifts so soon after a mandate breach electoral norms. For residents and observers, Kasim’s decision is more than political theatre: it is a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturation and the resilience of opposition structures under pressure.
Daniel Olushola Falola Releases latest video “Ayipada”
Falola Olusola Daniel, the mastermind behind Mary Jay Crew, a prominent Nigerian gospel musician, has released a new and powerful video titled ‘Ayipada’. A trailblazing gospel musician offered a prayer video with great sincerity on behalf of Nigeria and its government.
“Ayipada” is a commendable song by Falola Daniel Olushola, distinguished as a hit song that encapsulates Nigeria’s circumstances and serves as a prayer for the nation’s comprehensive liberation.
The Ayipada video stands out for its exceptional sound and imagery, while its lyrics, which are rich in prayers for less privileged Nigerians, provide peace to the people.
The song’s theme of hope and divine dependence transcends ordinary music, positioning it as a melodic prayer. Through its blend of spiritual essence and modern rhythms, ‘Ayipada’ signifies a new era in an individual’s life journey.
“Ayipada” defies categorization as an ordinary song, gaining immense popularity on YouTube and social media platforms, and has emerged as a beacon of hope, energizing the spirit and bringing solace to the hopeless.
Undoubtedly, Falola Daniel Olushola is making significant strides and gaining momentum in the gospel entertainment industry. With a keen eye for excellence and a deep passion for music, Falola Daniel Olushola consistently delivers outstanding performances as a gospel musician.
For Ayipada’s latest video updates, follow him on YouTube @foladanielolushola, and explore his content on his Facebook page and Instagram, where you can also subscribe and download his videos.
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