Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Family members of 16 military officers detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have launched a desperate appeal to top politicians and government officials, urging that justice be tempered with mercy as the officers await court-martial. Multiple sources confirmed that the officers have been in custody since October 2025 following investigations by the military high command into what was described as a grave breach of national security. A report of the probe, it was learnt, has since been submitted to the President, indicting the suspects and recommending further disciplinary action under military law. Retired senior officers familiar…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has described his emergence as the Oloja of Lagos-elect as a solemn call to service, pledging to uphold the cultural values, unity and progress of the ancient Lagos kingdom. Kosoko, 72, was formally presented as the Oloja-elect on January 24 at the palace of the Elereko of Lagos, ending nearly eight years of vacancy on the revered stool following the death of Chief Adebola Ige in 2017. Speaking with journalists after the presentation, the actor-turned-traditional leader said he was humbled by the confidence reposed in him by the royal family, describing the development as…

A worshipper identified as Najeem has died following a violent altercation at a central mosque in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, sparking tension in the area and prompting police investigation. The incident occurred shortly after the dawn (Fajr) prayer on Friday at the Ummu Haani Adigun Memorial Central Mosque on B.A. Adigun Street, Ayedun Estate, Ogo-Oluwa area. Eyewitnesses said the deceased, a car painter and father of two, had joined other worshippers for prayers when he suddenly stood up during the sermon, reportedly pulled down the microphone stand and attempted to attack the Imam. It was gathered that the cleric…

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has directed all Nigerians  including salaried workers, business owners and employers — to file their annual tax returns on or before March 31, warning that non-compliance violates existing tax laws. Oyedele gave the charge during a webinar organised for human resource managers, payroll officers, chief financial officers and tax managers in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board, stressing that tax compliance remains dangerously low across the country. He said while many employers routinely deduct Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) taxes from workers’ salaries, that does not absolve individuals of…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three men for allegedly using a fake bank credit alert to purchase a luxury Mercedes-Benz GLE valued at ₦75 million in Abuja before fleeing to Kano. Those arrested were identified as Ibrahim Tijjani, Jamilu Auwal and Mohammed Nura Dauda. The suspects were apprehended on January 28, 2026, at Kabuga Quarters in Kano, following intelligence-led investigations by detectives of the command. In a statement on Saturday, the police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the suspects allegedly defrauded a car dealer in Gwarinpa, Abuja, by presenting a fraudulent credit alert sent by one Ibrahim Yahaya,…

By ESV RT. Hon. Remmy Hazzan Modern governance offers a crucial insight: countries thrive not because of charismatic leaders, but due to robust institutions that operate under the rule of law, established procedures, and accountability. In places where institutions are strong, individuals act as responsible stewards, adhering to the rules; conversely, in weak institutions, individuals often overstep their bounds, pushing authority beyond legal limits. Nigeria’s ongoing development issues clearly illustrate that when personal judgment takes precedence over institutional discipline, particularly in areas like land management and urban development, systemic instability is the result. The recent initiative by the Office of…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have uncovered 53 illegal crude oil refining sites, arrested 81 suspected oil thieves and recovered assorted arms and ammunition in a sweeping security operation across the South-South in January. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday during a monthly operational briefing in Abuja, describing the development as a major boost to ongoing efforts to dismantle crude oil theft networks and protect critical national assets. Onoja said troops of Operation Delta Safe foiled the theft of more than 210,300 litres of crude oil, 66,725 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel),…

… Investigators Recover Transaction Trails, Deployment Records …At Least 25 Officers To Face Court-Martial Security agencies investigating the foiled coup against President Bola Tinubu’s administration have uncovered evidence that suspects procured at least 32 vehicles — including Volkswagen Golf cars and SUVs — to facilitate covert operations across strategic locations nationwide. Highly placed security sources tsaid  that military investigators recovered documentary trails linking the purchases to operatives involved in the plot, including receipts, transaction records and logistics deployment plans. The vehicles were allegedly used to move personnel discreetly, gather intelligence and access sensitive locations such as airports and public facilities…

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 15 students over the production and circulation of sex videos, drug-related offences and other acts of misconduct, as the institution reaffirmed a zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline and abuse of social media. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Bode Ayorinde, disclosed this on Friday during the university’s 19th matriculation ceremony for 936 newly admitted students, warning that the misuse of digital platforms and involvement in vices capable of tarnishing the institution’s image would attract the stiffest sanctions. Ayorinde said the university had dismissed several students, particularly females, for…

The Nigeria Police Force has yet to comment on the arrest and continued detention of one of its officers, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, by military intelligence authorities over an alleged plot to overthrow the Federal Government. Ibrahim, said to be from Taraba State, was reportedly arrested in Abuja in October 2025 by operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and has since remained in custody. Security sources told Platform Times that the officer is listed as number 36 among personnel being held in connection with the investigation. Repeated efforts to obtain official clarification from the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin,…