Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Grace Adeleke Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attempted attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military base in Borno State, killing several insurgents after fierce fighting that claimed the life of a soldier. The military said the attack occurred at the Forward Operating Base in Logomani, Ngala Local Government Area, where the terrorists attempted to overrun the position. The Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Mohammed Goni, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the insurgents initially breached part of the base’s defensive perimeter before troops regrouped and launched a successful…

Suliat Lawal The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday imposed a N140 million cost on the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara for filing what it described as a frivolous suit over the party’s leadership crisis. The court also ordered the plaintiffs’ counsel, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), to personally pay N10 million for instituting the action, warning against the growing trend of filing meritless cases on matters relating to the internal affairs of political parties. Justice Salim Ibrahim, who delivered the judgment, held that the monetary sanctions were in line…

Ayomide Awe Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State, arresting six suspects and recovering suspected illegally refined petroleum products as well as vehicles allegedly used for the illicit operation. The operation, carried out by troops of the 65 Battalion of the 81 Division on July 16, followed what the Army described as credible intelligence on the activities of suspected economic saboteurs operating in the area. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to him,…

The African Democratic Congress has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse his economic policies or resign from office, accusing his administration of worsening poverty and hardship across the country. The opposition party said the latest figures indicating that about 139 million Nigerians, representing roughly 60 per cent of the population, live below the national poverty line, showed that the Federal Government’s economic reforms had failed to improve citizens’ living conditions. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the administration’s celebrated gains in revenue generation, foreign reserves and other macroeconomic indicators…

The National Emergency Management Agency has urged residents of flood-prone communities across Nigeria to immediately relocate to safer and higher locations, warning that ignoring early flood alerts could lead to avoidable deaths and massive destruction of property. The Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, gave the warning in a statement issued on Saturday as heavy rainfall continues across several parts of the country, raising fears of severe flooding during the peak of the rainy season. Umar advised vulnerable communities to activate flood preparedness measures and strictly comply with advisories issued by relevant government agencies. She said, “The current period of heightened…

PR Primus Limited, a public relations consultancy and promoter of the Your Image PR programme on Ogun State Television, has appointed three prominent academics and professionals into its administrative team as part of efforts to strengthen public relations scholarship and professional practice in Nigeria. The newly appointed administrators are Prof. Dele Odunlami, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye; legal practitioner and public relations expert, Barrister Karibi George; and Dr. Joshua Suleiman of Babcock University. The appointments were announced by the Managing Director of PR Primus Limited and Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public…

Daud Olatunji A former presidential candidate and pioneer Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Shitu Mohammed Kabir, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, saying continuity in governance would enhance national stability, infrastructure development and security. Kabir, a recipient of the national honours of Member of the Order of the Niger and Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, made the endorsement in a statement on Saturday. He said re-electing Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election would provide the country with the stability required to consolidate ongoing reforms and accelerate development. The former presidential candidate…

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, popularly known as IBD Dende, has been conferred with honorary citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States, in recognition of his contributions to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, economic development and community service. The honour was bestowed on the Ogun State-born entrepreneur during an official legislative session of the Georgia State Senate on July 14, 2026, through Georgia Senate District 28 led by Senator Dr. Donzella James. The recognition followed a Special Commendation issued on December 1, 2025, which acknowledged Egungbohun’s leadership, humanitarian service and contributions to communities in Nigeria and beyond. According to…

The Proprietor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prince Ma’ruf Adesegun Ajibola (SAN), has been inducted as a pioneer member of the Abeokuta Polo Club during the club’s first anniversary celebration. Ajibola was decorated alongside nine other new members by the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, at the anniversary and induction ceremony held at the Park Inn by Radisson, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Speaking at the event, the Founder and President of the Abeokuta Polo Club, Dr Sheriff Adams Abdulrahman, said the club had, within one year of its establishment, made…