Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ogun State have apprehended a 70-year-old man, Fidelis Egede, along with three other individuals for allegedly cultivating cannabis on six hectares of land.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  suspects were arrested on Tuesday, August 13, during a raid on the illicit farm located in Alaka village. In a statement released on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, disclosed the identities of the other suspects as Samuel Sylvanus, 31, Jato Samson, 33, and Francis Blessing, 28.  The NDLEA operatives reportedly stormed the plantation following intelligence reports, leading to…

Daud Olatunji A fresh controversy has erupted involving former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun and renowned political economist Pat Utomi, following accusations that Amosun violated contract terms, leading to the controversial seizure of jets from Nigeria’s presidential fleet. Pat Utomi, in a statement on Sunday, accused Amosun of actions that not only led to the seizure of three presidential jets by a French court but also allegedly caused an Ogun indigene to commit suicide.  The dispute centers on a 2007 agreement between the Ogun State government and Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, a Chinese company, to establish a free trade zone…

Emmanuel Oludare The Kwara State Police Command has arrested Prophet Adeniyi Adebayo, also known as Prophet Ogunse, and his son, Promise Ogunse, in connection with the murder of a female graduate from the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa. Although the victim’s identity has yet to be disclosed, sources reveal that she was recently invited by Promise, the first son of Prophet Ogunse, to a hotel in Ilorin.  The deceased’s body was later discovered at a dumpsite, sparking an investigation that led to the arrest of both father and son. A source close to the investigation shared that the…

The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its troops had neutralised a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. This was made known in a post on the Nigerian army’s official X Handle, saying the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno. It said the successful operation was in addition to the surrender of numerous terrorists and their families to the troops as a result of sustained pressure against their enclaves Army said the troops also apprehended several criminal suspects and recovered arms and ammunition. “Following…

Emmanuel Oludare Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, said that leadership should be a tool for the societial transformation, not a means of making money. The elder statesman spoke in Abeokuta as Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference (LEIC) where 25 distinguished Nigerians were conferred with honorary Doctorate in Leadership by a South Africa-based Immanuel Theology Institute International in affiliation with Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative Inc.  Obasanjo said  that leadership should be impactful. He said that a leader must be focused on serving others, dedicated to providing helpful and supportive assistance.  “Leadership must not be self…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has constituted four probe panels to investigate 27 high court judges in the country over alleged judicial misconduct. This is contained in a statement issued by the NJC Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye on Friday in Abuja. Oye said that the remaining 18 petitions were discountenanced for lacking in merit, abandoned or being subjudice. The council at its 106th meeting presided over by the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, considered the report of its Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee on 22 petitions written against 27 Judicial Officers of the Federal and State…

A Delta State High Court sitting in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, has sentenced two men, Mr. Bright Ossai and Mr. Izagwu Obodo, to die by hanging after being found guilty of armed robbery and murder, respectively. In a case that gripped the community, Mr. Bright Ossai was convicted of robbing one Mr. Hycent Abandy of his Denstar motorcycle while armed with a gun at Owessi Street, Kwale.  According to court proceedings, Ossai was apprehended at the scene after Mr. Abandy raised an alarm that drew the attention of nearby residents.  The police, responding swiftly to the scene, rescued…

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared the sum of N1.358 trillion among the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for the month of July. This is contained in a communique issued after FAAC meeting for August on Friday in Abuja. According to the communique, the N1.358 trillion total distributable fund comprised statutory revenue of N161.593 billion. It also comprised Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N582.307 billion and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N18.818 billion. Also included in the total distributable revenue was Exchange Difference revenue of N581.710 billion and Solid Mineral revenue of…

Daud Olatunji In a turn of events concerning the ongoing dispute over the seizure of Nigeria’s presidential jets, the Chinese firm Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited has expressed its readiness to engage in negotiations with the Nigerian government to resolve the matter amicably.  The dispute arose from a revoked export processing zone management contract between Zhongshan and the Ogun State government, dating back to 2016. On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Zhongshan issued a statement reaffirming its confidence in the legal process that had previously ruled in its favor.  The company emphasised its rights under international law, highlighting that an…

Emmanuel Oludare The Trade Leaders Council of Nigeria has appointed former Ogun State House of Representatives member, Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan, as the Patron of the Association. This was announced in a statement issued by the Council after a meeting of its Central Working Committee.  The statement, signed by the President, Prince Femi Egbodofo, and the Secretary General, Mr. Fijabi Saheed Abiola, highlighted that Hon. Amusan was chosen due to his significant contributions to national development and his active efforts to enhance the standard of living for the members of the Association. “We are pleased and delighted to inform you…