Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn the invitation earlier extended to the 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, in connection with the violent incident that marred the Sallah celebration in Kano State on March 30, 2025. The Force had initially summoned the monarch to provide his account of events that led to the breakdown of law and order during the celebration. However, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, directed the withdrawal of the invitation. According to Adejobi, the decision followed counsel from…

40 persons were killed and about 1000 displaced in last week’s attack on Hurti, Manguna District of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Mr Maren Aradong, the Village Head of Hurti, said this when Mr Samuel Jatau, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), led other government officials on an assessment visit to the community on Sunday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on April 2, gunmen attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other communities of the locality. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang had described the recent attacks and killings in some parts of the state as a…

A public affairs analyst and Nigerian in the diaspora, Abanikanda Olumoro, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider the nomination of Otunba Femi Pedro as an ambassadorial nominee representing Lagos State, describing the decision as unjust and unfair to the indigenes of the state. In a statement titled “President Tinubu, Please Femi Pedro Cannot Represent Lagos State as Ambassador,” Olumoro, based in the United Kingdom, claimed that Pedro, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos, is not an indigene of the state and should not be appointed to represent it in any official capacity at the federal level. The federal government…

Legendary Nigerian musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi, widely known as Commander Ebenezer Obey, has expressed deep gratitude to God for keeping him alive despite facing numerous health challenges throughout his life. Speaking at his 83rd birthday celebration on Thursday, April 3, Obey recounted the numerous times he had been falsely reported dead, a painful reminder of his health battles. “I can never forget the health challenges I faced at various points in my life, which led to numerous surgeries. I thank God for granting me victory over those trials. I have been rumoured dead more than 12 times,…

The Federal Government has issued a directive mandating all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of Nigerian tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites by May 31, 2025, in a bid to promote transparency and good governance. The Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu-Tunji Alausa, emphasized that the move is designed to enhance accountability within the country’s higher education system. According to a statement from the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the institutions are required to disclose detailed information regarding their budgetary allocations, research grants, and student population. The Ministry’s directive mandates that institutions publish…

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed strong optimism that he will be granted bail by the end of April 2025, after spending four years in detention. Kanu made this statement during a visit by the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja, where he is being held. According to a statement issued by Ezenekwe, Kanu appeared upbeat and in good health during the meeting, surprising many given the difficult circumstances of his detention. Ezenekwe described Kanu as “healthier…

Nigerian media personality and actress Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Lolo 1, has bravely opened up about her painful experience of being sexually assaulted by a male colleague in the broadcasting industry. Speaking during an episode of the Say My Piece podcast, which she co-hosts, Lolo revealed that the assault left her with lasting emotional scars. However, she admitted she was not ready to share all the details of the incident, fearing criticism for not speaking out sooner. “I hardly ever say this, and I am not even ready to tell the full story. The stories of sexual assault. When…

Two Chinese nationals and a Nigerian police officer were shot dead on Friday evening in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, following an ambush by unknown gunmen, the Abia State Police Command has confirmed. The incident occurred as the victims were en route to a company site located at Agukwu-Amaya in the Ndundu community when the convoy came under heavy attack. Those killed in the assault were identified as Mr. Quan and Mr. Cai, both Chinese expatriates, and Inspector Audu Saidu, one of the escort officers. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the state police spokesperson,…

The Nigeria Police Force has invited the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for questioning over a violent incident that claimed the life of a vigilante during the recent Eid-el-Fitr celebration in the state. Sanusi, who led the Eid prayer at the Kofar Mata Eid ground on Sunday, has been asked to appear at the Force Intelligence Department (FID) headquarters in Abuja on April 8. The invitation follows the killing of Surajo Rabiu, a vigilante from the Sabon Titi Jaba area, who was reportedly stabbed during a clash involving members of Sanusi’s entourage. The incident occurred shortly after the Eid…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Olatunji Alausa, has proposed the extension of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme from one year to two years, as part of wider reforms to enhance national development through education. Alausa made the call on Friday during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to his office in Abuja. The minister also advocated for a robust review of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to equip corps members with more practical and employable skills. According to a statement shared on the NYSC’s official Facebook page, Alausa said…