Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of Magaji Yellow, a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of his brother, Gausu Umar Sadam, six years ago.  The arrest was made following a directive from the State Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo Garba, who ordered a special squad to apprehend the fugitive. Magaji Yellow, a resident of Kunya village in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State, had been on the run since August 10, 2018, after conspiring with Rabiu Sarki Lots and Nasiru Adamu Namade to kill his brother.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  motive behind the…

By: Joshua Fagbemi Conversations about the living conditions of Nigerians have intensified since the removal of the fuel subsidy. The economic hardship that followed is exacerbated by the consistent devaluation of the naira, inflation, increasing taxes and tariffs, and food insecurity, all of which submerge millions of Nigerians into extreme and multidimensional poverty. Recent calls for an increase in the minimum wage have portrayed it as a panacea to the pervasive economic hardship in the country. After months of industrial actions and long-hours meetings, Labour conceded to N70,000, a 133 percent increase from the current N30,000 approved in April 2019. …

  President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms by his government. He said his campaign was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution. The President, who received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House on Thursday, said his victory at the polls was purely by divine intervention, careful planning and diligence in getting support from Nigerians. ”I have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal fortune. At some point,…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has sounded a note of caution regarding the upcoming nationwide protests in Nigeria, scheduled to take place from August 1 to 10.  The security agency claims to have identified the sponsors behind the protests and warns that the event could be hijacked by criminal elements, potentially leading to widespread chaos and violence. In a statement released by Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, the agency highlighted concerns over the political motives behind the planned protests.  According to the DSS, the protests appear to be a strategy to destabilize the government and possibly instigate a…

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen who misuse funds allocated from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC).  Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), announced the government’s position on Thursday at the 17th-anniversary annual lecture event of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) in Abuja. Fagbemi  stressed  that LGA chairmen are not protected by the same immunity that governors enjoy and, as such, are liable to face legal consequences if found misappropriating public funds.  The minister highlighted that the absence of immunity for LGA officials…

The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has apprehended Alhaji Nasir Lawal, the Special Adviser on Infrastructure to Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State, along with several state government officials and traders.  They are accused of diverting rice palliatives intended for vulnerable residents of the state. The DSS’s operation led to the impoundment of 2,000 bags of rice at the Central Market in Katsina.  The consignment was allegedly linked to Alhaji Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development.  An additional 800 bags were also seized, with authorities currently interrogating other officials to trace their origin. The action…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi state, says eight school children were rescued unhurt after a 40-feet articulated container fell on two vehicles on Thursday in Lokoja. Samuel Oyedeji, the FRSC sector commander in the state, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja on Thursday. Mr Oyedeji said that the incident happened at Lokongoma market in the Lokoja metropolis around 5.30 p.m. The two smashed vehicles were: Toyota Corolla car with registration number Kogi LMA 190 AA with no occupant, and a Nissan car with registration number Abuja RSH – 241FH with eight school children. He said that the…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his birth was delayed due to alleged supernatural influences, describing how his mother endured a challenging 12-month pregnancy.  The former leader made this disclosure during a drama presentation titled “Aremu omo Asabi,” held in memory of his late mother, Mrs. Bernice Obasanjo, 66 years after her passing.  The event took place at the main auditorium of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to a statement released by his Media Assistant, Mr. Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo recounted how he was told that witches and wizards were responsible for the…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it has invested over $1.5 billion from 2020 to date to safeguard the nation’s oil installations and mitigate crude oil theft.  This was revealed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, during a public hearing by the House of Representatives on crude oil theft.  Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Maurice Nandi, Akume expressed concern over the significant financial losses caused by oil theft. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Akume referenced a report by the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), which estimated that over…

The Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), representing governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), has acknowledged the economic difficulties facing Nigerians and appealed for restraint as the government works to address the issues. Speaking after a closed-door meeting on Wednesday night, PGF Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, urged Nigerian youths to refrain from participating in planned protests, assuring them that the administration’s reforms would ultimately benefit the country. Governor Uzodimma highlighted the challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu’s government, noting that the economic policies and reforms being implemented were encountering “teething problems.”  However, he expressed confidence in the government’s…