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Fawaz Adebisi Pandemonium broke out at the premises of the  Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal in Isabo, Abeokuta, when some thugs invaded the premises and unleashed terror  on perceived political enemies in the state . The tribunal on Monday, commenced the hearing of a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, against Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC). PLATFORM TIMES  reporter who was at the scene, observed that,  political thugs, armed with canes, beat  PDP members, while police and other security agents, present at the premises were looking  without taking any action. It…

“We use up to 75 rims or more, yet, we don’t get water. We have tried many means to get water, and we’ve dug wells that didn’t reach water too. Anyone that wants to dig a borehole in this community must have at least N2.7m, because he needs to dig deep,” this is a statement of lamentation from the Baale of Afaja Community, Sunday Oladipupo. Welcome to a community in Ogun state, called Afaja, where water and healthcare are not available, but death and sickness are cheap. FAWAZ ADEBISI writes on how pregnant women, old and young ones struggle to…

Unlike his counterparts in many parts of the country, Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has refused to make any appointment eight days after he was sworn in for second term in office . Abiodun was declared winner of March 18, governorship election in the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission,after defeating other co-contestants including the People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu. PLATFORM TIMES reports that  governors of Oyo states and Kwara, Seyi Makinde and  AbdulRahmah AbdulRazaq and many others have made new appointments after they were sworn in. Abiodun was sworn in on May 29 to renew his…

No fewer than 21 heavily pregnant teenagers have been rescued from a baby factory in Abia State . Two babies (a boy and a girl) were also rescued from the baby factory. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that soldiers attached to the14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia State on Sunday. A 34-year-old Chef identified as Katherine Ngwanma was arrested in the operation while the owner of the facility who apparently got wind of the invasion escaped arrest. The baby factory said to be operated by one Mrs. Nma Achumba is located near Umunkpeyi in Isiala Ngwa South local government area…

It was dramatic when a victim spotted two suspected motorcycle thieves who stole his motorcycle at filling station in Delta. The victim reportedly screamed which alerted the people that eventually led to their arrest . Confirming the incident, the Delta State Police Command said they have been arrested who were members of a syndicate that specialized in stealing motorcycles in the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 4, 2023, said four motorcycles were recovered from the suspects. According to the PPRO, the suspects, identified as Chibuike Ochula and Izuchi…

Suspected gunmen have attacked Uburu, the hometown of the immediate past governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi and Okposi community, both in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state . PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Passer-by was shot while vehicles were burnt during the attacks which occured on Friday, The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the attack on the two communities in the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Onome Onovewakpoyeya, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, in Abakaliki. Onovwakpoyeya said the police had commenced an investigation to unravel those behind the attacks. “The command is aware of…

.,..Allegation, False -Deputy Gov. Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been accused of assaulting his wife, Oluwaseun. The Society for Women Empowerment raised the allegation against the deputy governor . The national coordinator of the group,Damilola Charles, described it as “disturbing” lamenting that Aiyedatiwa was able to cover it up . Charles asked ,first lady of Ondo,Betty Akeredolu,to intervene in the matter and represent the interest of the Nigerian woman. “It is unacceptable that a deputy governor would physically assault his wife and inflict grievous bodily injuries on her,” the coordinator said in a statement. “Those who occupy…

No fewer than 82 Islamic State of West African Province fighters and their families have reportedly drowned in a river in the north-east axis of Damasak in Borno state while running away from massive troop incursion . PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occured in Bulama Modori, Kaneram, Dogomolu and Jokka communities. According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the terrorists and their families from the Lake Chad area reportedly drowned while trying to escape massive troop incursion between Friday and Saturday in an attempt to cross over to the Niger Republic. The report said…

The alleged sponsored attack by political thugs of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) on members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, (PDP) at the ongoing Governorship election petition tribunal, sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has been condemned in its entirety, with a call on the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to direct investigations into the security lapses and fish out the perpetrators of such dastardly act.

A former lawmaker from Kaduna State, Shehu Sani has leaked the information on the planned appointment of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu by President Bola Tinubu as the National Security Adviser, NSA. Sani, in a post via his verified Twitter handle, commended the appointment. PLATFORM TIMES could not confirm the information from the presidency . Commenting on the acclaimed appointment, said that Ribadu would be faced with the challenge of addressing the nation’s security issues. He wrote, “The appointment of Nuhu Ribadu as the new NSA is commendable. “I was quiet aware of the…