Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Tensions flared in the Nasarawa community, just outside the Kaduna metropolis, as youth groups threatened to set fire to the home of a Muslim man accused of serving dog meat delicacies to guests during his child’s naming ceremony. To avert a crisis, security personnel were swiftly deployed to the area. The security forces acted promptly, dispersing the agitated youths and preventing any harm to the man’s residence and the adjacent Islamic school.  Nasarawa’s Councillor, Adam Muhammad, reported that the community had regained its calm due to the presence of security personnel, who were tasked with maintaining law and order. The…

Daud Olatunji Former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday, commanded  Oyo monarchs to stand up  during the inauguration of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources in Iseyin. As a guest of Governor Seyi Makinde, Obasanjo was also tasked with commissioning the newly rebuilt Oyo-Iseyin Road.  However, it was during the ceremony that his no-nonsense demeanor came to the forefront. Standing at the podium, Obasanjo couldn’t help but notice that the kings did not rise when he was introduced.  Unwilling to tolerate what he perceived as disrespect, he sternly reprimanded the monarchs, insisting that…

Daud Olatunji President  Bola Tinubu has selected a  former chairman of Citibank Nigeria and  former Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to take over as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele.  This appointment is initially for a term of five years, pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. In addition to Dr. Cardoso’s appointment, President Tinubu has also approved the nomination of four new Deputy Governors for the CBN: Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Mr. Philip Ikeazor, and Dr. Bala…

By Onomiguren Agbamu The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Friday, dismissed the interlocutory appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) Gubernatorial candidate, Chief Kenneth Gbagi against the ruling of the Governorship election tribunal sitting in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Gbagi had attempted to tender a gazette after parties had closed their case and the tribunal adjourned for judgment. The application was dismissed by the tribunal, who deemed it an abuse of Court process. Not satisfied with the tribunal’s decision, Chief Gbagi appealed to the Court of Appeal. In its judgment, the Court of Appeal said the tribunal exercised…

The inaugural Ogun State Employment Conference is set to pave the way for meaningful job opportunities among the state’s young population while effectively bridging the gap between global employment trends and local realities. Dr. Olu. Ola. Aikulola, the Chairman of the Local Planning Committee for the Ogun State Employment Conference and also the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, made this significant announcement in a press statement released in Abeokuta. Aikulola described  the  two-day conference as a collaborative effort between the Ogun State Government and the German Government, facilitated by the German Agency for International…

Wisdom Silas Christopher Awole, a former police officer, shocked many when he revealed that he left behind his hard-earned master’s degree certificates in Journalism to join the Nigeria Police Force. In a candid interview, Awole shared his remarkable journey. Awole’s educational path led him through prestigious institutions like the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, Times Journalism Institute, and the University of Lagos, where he obtained a Master’s degree.  However, his life took an unexpected turn when he joined the Nigeria Police Force on February 1, 1983. He candidly explained that his decision to join the police was born out of necessity.…

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed the victory of Governor Peter Mbah in the last Enugu State governorship election.  This decision came after the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Uche Nnaji, had filed an appeal challenging the election results. Peter Mbah, who represented the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election, emerged victorious with an overwhelming 160,895 votes, while Uche Nnaji of the APC secured only 14,575 votes, placing fourth in the race.  Nnaji and his party raised concerns about the eligibility of Mbah and other candidates, alleging violations of asset declaration…

Fawaz Adebisi The Customs Officers Wives Association, COWA, has pledged to support wives of fallen heroes, who died in service, adding that it aims to equip 1,200 members to be financially stable by 2024. The COWA made this known in a press briefing, on Friday, during it’s courtesy visit to Ogun Area Command, Nigeria Customs, Idi Iroko, Ogun State. During the briefing, the COWA president, Kikelomo Adeniyi outlined several initiatives aimed at supporting the families of fallen officers and enhancing the lives of the association’s members. Adeniyi stressed that not only the wives would benefit but their children, who would…

Aminat Gusanu In Anambra, a heart-wrenching accident unfolded on Friday as a truck’s container toppled onto a bus, leading to the loss of five lives and leaving four individuals injured. Anambra, Nigeria – A dreadful incident shook the state of Anambra on Friday when a truck’s container fell onto a bus, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives and causing injuries to four others. The incident occurred at Odumodu junction near Nteje along the bustling Awka-Onitsha expressway in Anambra State, creating a scene of devastation. The accident, which took place around 7:30 am, involved two vehicles: a Mistibushi L300…

In a remarkable display of law enforcement effectiveness, the Nigeria Police Force has reported the apprehension of 288 armed robbery suspects, the rescue of 71 kidnapped victims, and the recovery of 89 stolen vehicles in the past five weeks.  Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, highlighted these significant achievements during a meeting with top police officials. In addition to the arrests and rescues, the police disclosed that they also arrested 187 kidnapping suspects, 198 homicide suspects, 59 individuals for illegal firearm possession, 168 suspects involved in sexual offenses, 265 suspected cultists, and 1,891 other suspects for various crimes. Moreover, a…