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Nine months after some gunmen attacked the convoy of the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, along the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State, Edo Police officers arrested a suspect over the attack. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that a member of the seven-man gang responsible for the attack on the convoy of Apostle Suleman on October 21, 2022, when six people, including three police officers, were gruesomely murdered. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,confirmed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Adejobi said the suspect was apprehended following intensive investigation into the fatal attack on the…

Faridat Ogundairo A retired Professor of Data and Information Science at the University of Ibadan, Ademola Adegbite has expressed concerns about the potential for terrorists and kidnappers to manipulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their nefarious purposes. Adegbite, while speaking in an interview with a popular newspaper emphasized that AI and ICT present risks and significant dangers to humanity. He pointed out that any technology, including AI, can be used for both good and bad purposes, making it difficult to predict its impact on society. The professor, raised alarm about the uncertainties surrounding the control of AI once it spirals out…

Fawaz Adebisi Residents of Delta state have celebrated the release order of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, by a Federal High Court, in Abuja. Many indigenes of Asaba, Emefiele’s home town, celebrated the verdict, as they hailed the court for proving to be the last hope of the common man. However, one of the residents, Ogidi Emmanuel, said the DSS have been always tyrannical when making decisions. According to him, the illegal detention of the suspended CBN governor without proof of the crime he committed was unjust and against the rule of…

Peace Adedigba The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the Nigerian playwright, novelist and poet, Professor Woke Soyinka on his 89th birthday anniversary. Abiodun, on his Twitter handle, on Thursday, praised Prof Soyinka, adding that he was able to serve as a catalyst for social change as well as shaping our collective consciousness. In his words, his (Prof Soyinka) contributions to the world of literature have enriched cultural heritage and left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. He wrote, “dear Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka, on behalf of the people of Ogun state, I felicitate with you on…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged Judges in the country to be guided by the doctrine of fair hearing, equity, and good conscience in the discharge of their duties. The Governor urges Judges to guarantee justice for all by maintaining a high level of personal probity, devoid of greed, and ensuring that the guilty are punished according to the provisions of the law. The Governor gave the charge at the swearing-in of Justice Catherine Ojugbana-Orishedere as President, Customary Court of Appeal, and seven other Judges of the State Judiciary on Thursday in Asaba. Those…

Adejoke Adebiyi President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action to address the pressing issue of food security in Nigeria by declaring a state of emergency. Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake on Thursday,during a briefing with State House correspondents, announced the President’s directive which  include food and water availability and affordability. He described them as essential that  concerns within the purview of the National Security Council. Acknowledging the rising cost of food and its impact on citizens’ wallets, President Tinubu called for immediate measures to alleviate the effects of subsidy removal and directed the prompt release of fertilizers and grains to…

In a bid to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, a Non-Governmental Organization, U-Save Foundation, has launched a Fellowship Program aimed at creating healthier communities. The program is aimed at equipping 20 fellows with the skills and knowledge to become positive influencers in their communities, particularly in the areas of WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) and climate change. The Country Director of U-Save Foundation, Uju Anwukah, disclosed during the event at Woddi Tropic Galleria in Central Area, Abuja that the fellows would be impacted with personal growth and societal transformation ideas. Anwukah expressed hope that U-Save will…

Fawaz Adebisi The Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, has said that the governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun, would begin to disburse palliative to people in order to subdue the pressure of fuel subsidy removal. Talabi revealed this in a statement on Wednesday, when he received a delegation of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. In his words, the state government would soon announce details of its palliative measures. He explained that the palliative committee , which was set up by the government, has submitted its report, adding that “what is left…

The Senate on Thursday, confirmed President Bola nomination of Service Chiefs appointed by president Bola Tinubu almost. The president had sacked the former service Chiefs appointed by immediate-past president, Muhammadu Buhari . The Chief of Defence staff nominee Major General Christopher Musa and the three other officers nominated as Service Chiefs had appeared before the Senate for screening, which was held behind closed doors. They brief the Senate on their career progression and pledged to meet national expectation of ensuring security and defending the Nations territorial integrity when confirmed. The service chiefs confirmed are Maj. Gen. C.G Musa (Chief of…

The remaining 90 pilgrims airlifted from Ogun State to Saudi Arabia for this year Hajj rites have departed the kingdom for Nigeria . The Chairman, Ad-hoc Committee of the 2023 Ogun Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board,Dr. Tajudeen Asaye disclosed this to PLATFORM TIMES on Wednesday. Asaye who led the committee that took 1237 pilgrims for the spiritual exercise, said the remaining 90 Ogun pilgrims were the officials who had to stay behind to ensure everything was set . Asaye said “we give thanks to Allah for the gift of life and successful performance of the Hajj rites 2023. “I, Dr, Asaye…