Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Terrorists unleashed terror on Kungurki village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing an elderly man and abducting 13 residents, including a two-month-old baby and his mother. The attack, which occurred under the cover of darkness, was confirmed on Sunday by Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert in the Lake Chad Basin, through a post on his X account. Makama revealed that the assailants stormed the village, firing sporadically to spread panic among the residents. “They moved swiftly, rounding up their victims and retreating into the nearby forest,” he stated. An eyewitness described the scene as…

Unknown gunmen have attacked Umuchima village in Isiala Ngwa North LGA of Abia State, killing a male indigene who was allegedly involved in providing information to the Army about their activities in the area. The Nigerian Army had on Tuesday, announced that the troops of Joint Task Force, South East Operation, codenamed Operation Udo Ka destroyed a camp in Umuchima. Following the killing of the alleged informant, some natives of the affected village fled their homes in fear and relocated to nearby villages, promising to return as soon as the dust settled. The fleeing villagers who picked a few of…

The ancient town of Iba, nestled in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, is set to come alive as the Eburu of Ibaland, Oba Prof. Adekunle Adeogun Oyedeji II, prepares to host the fifth edition of the Oriki Yoruba Cultural Festival. Scheduled to hold from December 12 to 14, 2024, the festival celebrates Yoruba heritage under the auspices of the Eburu Adekunle Yoruba Cultural Renaissance. Since its inception in 2020, the Oriki Yoruba Cultural Festival has become a cornerstone for promoting the Yoruba race’s history, traditions, and values. Oba Adeogun, a revered academic and cultural custodian, has consistently…

Daud Olatunji At 85, Dr. Bolaji Titilola Onafowokan is not only Nigeria’s oldest PhD graduate but also an inspiring testament to the transformative power of education. Graduating with a Doctorate in Educational Media and Technology from the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Dr. Onafowokan’s story defies conventional beliefs about aging, health, and the limits of human potential. In a conversation with PLATFORM TIMES Editor, Daud Olatunji, Dr. Onafowokan, who received a cash gift of N2.5 million from the Ogun State government at the university’s 16th convocation, revealed how learning literally saved his life. “Learning Healed Me” Sharing…

The Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two of its officers for allegedly stealing phones during a raid at a hotel in Gowon Estate. Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, the agency’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, identifying the dismissed officers as Fatai Yusuf, 42, and Hammed Garuba, 38. Gbadeyan said the integrity of the operation was compromised after the duo’s misconduct was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV). “Both individuals, serving as paramilitary officers within the agency, were subjected to a meticulous investigation by the agency’s disciplinary committee,” he said. “Upon confirmation of their guilt, they were summarily dismissed from service…

An herbalist, Ismail Usman, is fighting for his life after a failed attempt to test a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm by shooting himself in the stomach. The bizarre incident occurred on November 23, 2024, at Kuchibuyi Village in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Usman, reportedly confident in the protective power of the charm he had concocted, used a locally fabricated shotgun to shoot himself. However, the charm failed to deliver the promised protection, leaving him with severe injuries. The spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday. She revealed that the…

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of Fatai Hamzat, who allegedly hanged himself  on Saturday in the Ijeun Tuntun area of Abeokuta. PLATFORM TIMES reports that Hamzat was found hanging from a rope tied to a ceiling fan in his apartment on Oremeji Street. Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident . She said the deceased was discovered by a neighbor around 7 a.m. on Friday. According to Odutola, a neighbour noticed Hamzat’s motorcycle parked in the compound and, upon checking on him, found the door locked from the inside. “After repeated knocking with no…

World-renowned Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed the extent of his global influence, citing his ability to directly contact 14 presidents. The Afrobeats star made this revelation during his speech at the ‘Elevate Africa’ programme. According to the music icon, his career has significantly expanded opportunities for his family, beyond the substantial wealth and business empire of his father, Adedeji Adeleke. “Music has opened so many doors for my family,” Davido said. “Yes o, forget the money. I have 14 presidents’ phone numbers. I can call them directly.” Davido further noted that his international acclaim has…

Gen. Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of State, has revealed that he pleaded with the late Gen. Sani Abacha to spare former President Olusegun Obasanjo from execution over the alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organised by the Plateau Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Gen. Sani Abacha and convicted of being part of planned coup to overthrow his government. Obasanjo, in spite of pleading innocent to the coup, was sentenced to death. He spent three years…

In this interview, the Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Ogun state in the National Population Commission and a former lawmaker that represented Ijebu North East State Constituency in the Ogun State Assembly between 2019 and 2023, Otunba Fashuwa Abayomi, popularly known as Yomi-FAJ recently bagged PhD in Geography with special focus on Climate Change and River basins management from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, shares insights into his academic journey, the challenges of combating climate change, and the implications for Nigeria’s development. He spoke with DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor, PLATFORM TIMES at the 16th convocation ceremony held by TASUED,…