Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has accused the senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, of allegedly diverting funds meant for a government project to a different initiative. Amosun, in a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, raised concerns over a library project facilitated by Adeola in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He claimed that the project board erected at the library site bore the inscription ‘Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State,’ a project originally initiated and self-funded by Amosun. The former governor argued that the labeling of the library project…

Gov Pledges Compensation To Victims Families Daud Olatunji Residents of Uromi and surrounding communities in Edo State have fled their homes over fears of reprisals and arrests by security forces following the lynching of 16 travelers by a mob last Thursday. This occurred as families of the victims staged a protest during the visit of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to Toranke in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State. In Edo State, the affected areas, including Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction, have been largely deserted, with many residents seeking refuge in neighboring towns. Farmers have also…

The Nigeria Police Force says it has rescued 21 kidnapped victims, arrested six suspects involved in violent crimes, and recovered a total of N4.8 million in ransom money, alongside firearms and ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said the operations spanned multiple states, including Taraba and Kano. According to Adejobi, police operatives from the State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, intercepted a kidnapping operation along the Takum/Mararaba road in Taraba State on Saturday. A fierce gun battle ensued, leading to the rescue of 20 kidnapped victims. Two of…

Tragedy struck the quiet village of Matuak Giwa in Kaduna State as a lightning strike claimed the life of a young herder and twelve of his cattle. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the incident occurred during a sudden downpour on Monday, leaving the community reeling in shock and grief. According to Simon Ayuba, the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, the herder had sought refuge under a tree with his cattle when the lightning struck, instantly killing both him and the twelve cows. “The herder, along with his twelve cows, died on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left…

Azeezat Abdul-Rauf Former Senator Shehu Sani has officially announced his bid to return to the Senate in the upcoming 2027 elections, aiming specifically for the Kaduna Central senatorial district. This declaration was made during his Eid-el-Fitr address at his Kaduna residence on Sunday. Sani, who previously served in the Senate from 2015 to 2019, outlined his political aspirations amidst a backdrop of strategic considerations. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions are right and the equations are favourable, I will offer myself to contest specifically for the…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered massive fraud in a hospital project, revealing that full payments were made multiple times without any construction taking place. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, disclosed this at a recent event, stating that certain government officials ensured that the project was paid for five times without a single hospital being built. “There was a case of a hospital which was paid for 100 per cent, five times. Yet, there was nothing to show for it. That tells you how bad the problem of corruption has become. We cannot continue…

Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has accused the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of large-scale misappropriation of public funds and assets. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, Nwaeke described the alleged theft as “mind-boggling” and pledged to provide security agencies with evidence when called upon. “I cannot also give all my evidence to the media, some are sensitive. I will give details to the proper authorities when required of me,” Nwaeke stated. The former HoS, who recently resigned from his position, further alleged that the state received its highest-ever allocation in the past two years but…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday joined Muslim faithful at the National Eid Prayer Ground along Airport Road in Abuja to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The President arrived at the prayer ground before 9 am and was received by top government officials, religious leaders, and dignitaries who gathered in large numbers for the solemn occasion. Among those present were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Eid-el-Fitr, one of Islam’s most significant festivals, signifies the conclusion of Ramadan and is traditionally marked…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he once threatened to sack the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, if his policies did not favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Tinubu made this disclosure on Sunday when Wike led a delegation of FCT residents to the Presidential Villa for an Eid-el-Fitr homage. The president praised Wike’s efforts in revitalising abandoned projects and improving healthcare facilities in the FCT. He described the minister’s achievements as a testament to Nigeria’s diversity, noting that Wike, a southerner, has effectively governed the nation’s capital, located in the North-Central region. Recounting…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the cash scarcity caused by the naira redesign policy nearly forced him to abandon his 2023 presidential ambition. Speaking on Saturday during a special Iftar at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu recounted how he doubted his candidacy after an encounter with a close relative during the election campaign. “Those close to me know that the odds were against me. During the campaigns, one of them came to my living room around 3:30 am and said he needed just N50,000 to buy foodstuff for our uncle,” Tinubu said. “He told me, ‘The currency is…