Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A 52-year-old Ondo State woman, Titilayo Funke Akindele, allegedly died inside the Edo State High Court after officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly ignored pleas to release her for urgent medical attention, her son, Samuel Akindele, has alleged. Samuel, who spoke in an emotional interview, said his mother’s death followed weeks of alleged detention, failed bail negotiations, and what he described as a disregard for her deteriorating health condition. According to him, the incident has left the family devastated and seeking justice, while raising fresh concerns about the treatment of suspects in custody. Samuel narrated that…

The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, David Mark, has vowed to take the party’s internal crisis beyond Nigeria’s borders, announcing plans to engage foreign governments, international organisations, and global human rights bodies over what it described as threats to democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The faction said the move became necessary in response to what it called increasing attacks on its members, attempts to undermine its leadership, and efforts to restrict opposition participation in the country’s political space. The National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in…

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto Diocese has dismissed a viral social media claim alleging that the residence of the Bishop of Matthew Kukah, the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, and a multi-million-naira Catholic pastoral centre were attacked and set ablaze in Sokoto. The diocese described the claim as false, misleading, and the handiwork of individuals bent on causing panic and unrest. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Communications for the diocese, Pascal Salifu, the Church clarified that all its facilities remain intact, safe, and fully operational. “The Bishop’s residence, the Cathedral, and the Catholic Pastoral Centre in…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come under fire following his controversial remark suggesting he felt like shooting Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, during a live media interaction. However, his Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed the comment as mere exaggeration, insisting that the minister never intended any harm. Wike had sparked outrage on Friday during a media chat when he reacted to Okinbaloye’s comment on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where the journalist warned of Nigeria drifting towards a one-party state amid the crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a moment…

Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has revealed that gunmen responsible for the recent deadly attack in Jos disguised themselves as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to gain access to the community before unleashing violence. The attack, which occurred in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, reportedly claimed no fewer than 28 lives, leaving several others injured and throwing residents into mourning. Mutfwang disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television, explaining that the assailants exploited residents’ familiarity with NDLEA operations to execute the attack with minimal resistance. According to him, the attackers…

Leading opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, have commenced fresh political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid uncertainty rocking the African Democratic Congress. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the trio, alongside other opposition stakeholders, are weighing alternative political platforms, notably the Action Peoples Party and the New Democratic Congress, as contingency options should the crisis within the ADC persist. The development follows the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to suspend recognition of all factions of the ADC leadership, in compliance with a Court…

Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has admitted that the Federal Government’s whistleblower policy collapsed due to the absence of legal backing, expressing regret over her failure to institutionalise the initiative while in office. Adeosun, who served between 2015 and 2018, spoke on Saturday in Lagos while delivering a keynote address at the second edition of the Citadel School of Government Dialogue Series. The whistleblower policy, introduced in December 2016 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was designed to strengthen the fight against corruption by encouraging citizens to report financial misconduct. Reflecting on the policy, the former minister…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday inaugurated a N73 billion Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ complex in Iperu, Ogun State, describing the project as a major step towards strengthening trade facilitation and national revenue generation. The facility, situated in Ikenne Local  Government Area, comprises 142 buildings and is expected to provide world-class operational infrastructure for the Nigeria Customs Service. Tinubu said the project, when fully completed, would serve both institutional needs and the broader public interest by enhancing customs operations and boosting efficiency. Speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, noted that the project…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, raising fresh concerns over disruptions in healthcare services across the country. The decision followed the Federal Government’s move to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, an agreement previously reached with the doctors after a prolonged industrial action in 2025. The association’s Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement issued after an extraordinary virtual meeting of the National Executive Council held on Saturday. He said the strike would commence at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Ibrahim described the government’s decision as “unfortunate,”…

The Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State has recorded a significant breakthrough in traffic management following the success of its “No Traffic Gridlock” operation in Ifo, which led to the arrest of traffic offenders and the removal of obstructions along the busy Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway. The operation, spearheaded by the Divisional Police Officer of Ifo Division, CSP Kamorudeen Olabisi, was aimed at restoring sanity and ensuring the free flow of traffic in the area, long plagued by congestion and illegal road activities. Findings revealed that the exercise resulted in the clearance of impediments that had hitherto disrupted vehicular movement, easing…