Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old resident, Hamisu Abdullahi, for allegedly shouting “no water, no light” during the visit of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to Suleja. It was  gathered that the incident occurred last Friday at the palace of the Emir of Suleja shortly after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, where the governor had paid a traditional Sallah homage. Abdullahi, an electrician and father of four, was reportedly apprehended by security operatives after raising the alarm over lack of basic amenities while the governor’s convoy was at the palace. Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer in the…

Independent petroleum depot owners have reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to N1,270 per litre, undercutting the gantry price offered by the Dangote Refinery, findings by PLATFORM TIMES have shown. The downward review marks a drop from the previous range of N1,285 to N1,290 per litre, as operators intensify price competition in the downstream oil sector. Major depot operators, including AA Rano, Sahara, Soroman, Bovas and Alkanes, were confirmed to have effected the new pricing on Wednesday. The new ex-depot rate is N5 lower than the N1,275 per litre gantry price currently maintained by the Dangote Refinery,…

As the crescent of Ramadan fades into memory, the true question before us is not how much we accomplished within its sacred days, but how much of it will remain alive within us. Ramadan was never meant to be a seasonal ritual; it is a divine training ground—one that refines the soul, disciplines the tongue, and softens the heart. Allah reminds us in the Qur’an: *“And speak to people good words…”* (Qur’an 2:83). This simple yet profound command reorients our priorities. In a world that celebrates intellectual dominance and winning arguments, revelation calls us to something higher—kindness, compassion, and dignity…

By Charles Segun Adegbite A wave of urgent reform calls is sweeping through Nigeria’s industrial sector following the dramatic shutdown of three hazardous factories in Ogijo, a move that has spotlighted the dire state of workplace safety and the human cost of regulatory neglect. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Employment, ordered the immediate closure of African Refractory and Allied Products Limited (ARAP), African Non-Ferrous Industries Limited, and Metalworld Recycling Limited after damning inspections revealed shocking safety lapses. Behind the factory walls, workers were reportedly exposed daily to toxic substances—particularly used lead-acid batteries—without adequate protection. There were…

A prominent Egba chief, Mustapha Abdulhakeem Akinfiwatolu, has recounted the historic struggle and resilience that led to the emergence of Abeokuta, describing it as a product of courage, unity and long-term sacrifice rooted in the 18th century revolt led by Lisabi Agbongbo Akala. Akinfiwatolu, who is the Akinfiwatolu of Egbaland, said the story of the Egba people remains a defining narrative of resistance against oppression, noting that Lisabi’s uprising against the old Oyo Empire in the 1760s marked a turning point in the quest for self-determination. According to him, the Egba people, who were under the political control and tribute…

Prominent politicians  in Ogun State have dismissed reports alleging that chieftains of the All Progressives Congress had adopted consensus governorship aspirants for South-West states, describing the claim as a “desperate and misleading attempt” to manipulate the political process. The stakeholders said the narrative, which surfaced in a national daily, was aimed at deceiving other aspirants into abandoning their ambitions ahead of the 2027 governorship race. They insisted that any attempt to impose candidates under the guise of consensus would fail, stressing that provisions of the amended Electoral Act clearly spell out the conditions for adopting consensus candidates. The controversial report…

… Trial Suspended As Negotiations Begin … Court Demands Update May 12 Daud Olatunji Cryptocurrency firm, Binance Holdings Limited, has initiated moves to resolve the tax evasion charges filed against it by the Federal Government through an out-of-court settlement, a development that has temporarily stalled proceedings before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The company’s counsel, Sunday Agaji, disclosed on Tuesday that discussions were ongoing between the parties when the matter came up before Justice Emeka Nwite. Counsel to the government and a deputy director in the legal department of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Moses Ideho, confirmed that the…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two nurses following the tragic death of two young sisters at the General Hospital in Zuru, allegedly after they were administered a wrong injection. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the victims, aged six and three, died on March 18 under circumstances suspected to be linked to medical negligence during treatment at the facility. Sources within the hospital disclosed that the incident has sparked outrage in the community, with residents demanding accountability and improved standards in public healthcare delivery. Confirming the development, authorities said the nurses involved are currently in custody while investigations continue to…

Indigenous contractors under the aegis of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria have threatened to disrupt the forthcoming national convention of the All Progressives Congress over alleged unpaid debts totalling N150 billion. The contractors issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government on Tuesday, warning that failure to meet their demand would force them to mobilise and storm the convention venue in Abuja. The association, which resumed protests in the Federal Capital Territory, accused the government of failing to honour previous payment commitments despite engagements held between December 2025 and January 2026. Speaking during the protest, AICAN National President,…

The Police Service Commission has sanctioned scores of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, ordering dismissals, demotions, prosecutions and reprimands in what appears to be one of the most sweeping disciplinary actions in recent years. The decisions, contained in an internal communication dated March 5, 2026, and referenced PSC/1524/IV/1/102, were conveyed through a police wireless message from the Force Headquarters, Abuja, directing immediate implementation across commands and formations nationwide. Among those affected is Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Garba Musa Yusuf, who received a severe reprimand alongside several senior officers, including Deputy Commissioners of Police Oyeleye Adegboyega and Usman Sheikh Adamu,…