Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Morenikeji Adebayo m Gunmen have abducted a Catholic priest, Philip Ekeli, and a seminarian, Peter Andrew, from St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukwa, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident, which occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, was confirmed by police sources on Tuesday. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the attack took place when the church was under siege. The chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Mr. Inaede Gabriel, alerted the authorities about the distressing situation. Security forces, including members of the Rapid Response Squad…

Azeezah Adewunmi Lagos State Government has reiterated its stance against the use of corporal punishment in public schools, emphasizing the adoption of counseling and minor corrective measures as alternatives to flogging. The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting students from physical harm and promoting positive behavioral changes. He emphasized that flogging as a form of punishment for misbehavior remains strictly prohibited. The decision, he explained, aims to prevent potential injuries, fainting, or even fatalities that could result from such physical discipline. “There is a policy here in Lagos and other…

Balqees Adeniji The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Fatima Muhammad, also known as Fatima Modu Chol Chol, before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri, over an alleged N15,250,000 fraud. Muhammad faces a total of eight charges, including obtaining money under false pretenses and criminal misappropriation, with the fraudulent transactions amounting to over N15 million. The charges, according to court documents, stem from an incident that took place on August 5, 2021, in Maiduguri, where she allegedly defrauded one Umar Faruq Kyari of the sum of N4,200,000. The…

The Igbein Council of Traditional Chiefs has moved to permanently terminate the membership of five suspended chiefs after a thorough investigation confirmed their involvement in fraud, extortion, and abuse of office. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the decision follows the conclusion of a police investigation which began in July 2024, after a petition was filed by Mr. Adisa Adeboye, accusing the chiefs of criminal activities. A statement by the council titled “Conversion Of Suspension Of Ogbeni Chiefs To Permanent Termination Of Membership Of Igbein Traditional Council” said the five chiefs, who were initially suspended in June 2024, were Chief Idris Oyetunji…

Morenikeji Adebayo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said that he would unveil the identity of his preferred successor in January 2026. Makinde said this on Monday, at the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture held in Ibadan. Makinde has been governor of Oyo since 2019. The governor, while speaking on his plans for 2027, said he is not a “lame duck” adding that he is aware that some individuals are considering pursuing “other ventures” as his time in office draws to a close. Makinde while racking a joke with a popular socialite, Abbas Oloko, advised him to spare his billboard erected…

Balqees Adeniji Ondo State Police command says it has arrested three suspects accused of attacking members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Ogbese, Ondo State. According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident occurred on Sunday, February 23, when NANS members were attacked while traveling to Abuja for their annual convention in the Akure North Local Government Area in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the State,Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure. She explained that the police received a distress call…

Azeezat Abdul-Raufu A gang of armed robbers reportedly attacked the residents in Madalla,a community in the Suleja local Government Area of Niger state. At least four residents were reportedly injured during the gang robbery on houses and a church in the community. PLATFORM TIMES reports that these attacks lasted for not less than 2 hours. The robbers were said to have burst into the compound of residence and robbed them of their valuables like money, ATM cards and smartphones. It was gathered thatv money was withdrawn from the seized ATM card. It was further gathered that securitymen and some of…

Feyisayo Ogunbiyi The Transmission Company of Nigeria on Tuesday, reported that the increment of the Nation’s power generation hit 5,713.60 megawatts (MW) The TCN in a statement, explained that the recent increment in the Nation’s Power generation surpassed the February 14, which was recorded to be 5,543.20 MW. The TCN confirmed that the highest power generation in the country was in March 1, 2021 which hit 5,801.60MW. TCN says “a new record for the maximum daily energy ever attained in the history of the electricity industry in Nigeria was also set yesterday, with a total of 125,542.06 megawatt-hours (MWh). This…

Emotions ran high at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday as lawmakers and staff wept openly following the resignation of the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, paving the way for the reinstatement of the previously impeached Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. Meranda, who made history as the first female Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, served in the role for just 49 days before stepping down in deference to party supremacy. Her resignation was the climax of a prolonged leadership crisis that had gripped the House since January 13, when Obasa was removed as Speaker. During the plenary…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 38 new cases of Lassa fever and nine deaths within a week, raising concerns over the spread of the viral disease. The latest figures, released in the NCDC’s epidemiological report for week seven, show a decline from the 54 cases recorded the previous week. However, the case fatality rate (CFR) has risen to 19.7%, compared to 17.8% recorded during the same period in 2024. According to the report, the new cases were recorded in Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Cross River, and Kogi states. Since the beginning of the…