Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A member of a local hunters’ group has been killed in an accidental explosion during a joint patrol with Nigerian troops in Adamawa State. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:15 a.m. on Friday in Gombi Local Government Area when troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactical), alongside local hunters, were conducting a fighting patrol around the Member Farm and Dogon Kuka axis. Sources said the patrol team was returning along the Garkida–Gombi route when the explosion occurred under unclear circumstances. It was learnt that the victim, identified as one of the hunters supporting the military operation, reportedly…

The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral video alleging the presence of armed bandits operating in a forest within the state, clarifying that the footage originated from Kenya and not Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the video—widely circulated on social media—was “misleading and deliberately recycled” to create panic among residents. The command stated that preliminary investigations and fact-checking confirmed that the footage was recorded outside Nigeria. “The Ogun State Police Command wishes to categorically refute a viral video purportedly showing armed men operating within a…

The Nigeria Revenue Service has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that the Federal Government has introduced a new tax on vehicles with large engine capacities. The agency, in a statement issued on Sunday, described the circulating message as “misleading” and clarified that no such policy exists. The viral claim, widely shared on social media, had alleged that a 2–4 per cent surcharge would be imposed on imported vehicles with engine capacities above 2,000cc from July 1, 2026. It also suggested that the purported policy was part of broader fiscal reforms aimed at promoting cleaner transport, with exemptions for…

The Secretary-General of the Ogun State Muslim Council, Asiwaju Kamal’deen Akintunde, on Saturday endorsed the Federal Government’s push for technical and vocational education as well as its policy to curb the proliferation of universities, describing both as critical to building a modern economy. Akintunde spoke in Abeokuta during the 20th Founder’s Day Lecture of Crescent University, where he was honoured with the 2026 Bola Ajibola Community Award for his contributions to youth development, promotion of faith, and inter-faith harmony. The Muslim leader said the government’s emphasis on skills acquisition and technology-driven education aligned with the demands of a 21st-century economy.…

The media office of Senator Olugbenga Onaolapo Obadara on Sunday dismissed claims by former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, over the outcome of a recent All Progressives Congress meeting in Ogun Central, describing his account as “inaccurate and misleading.” Obadara’s camp, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, was reacting to an earlier release by Amosun titled “Setting the Record Straight,” in which the former governor reportedly gave his version of the April 23, 2026 meeting held at the residence of a party chieftain, Chief Olusegun Osoba. Faulting the narrative, Obadara said key facts were either omitted or misrepresented, particularly…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has debunked a viral result slip claiming that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, describing it as fabricated and misleading. The examination body, in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said the result—widely circulated on social media—did not emanate from its system and should be disregarded. The fake result, shared by a social media user identified as @Onsogbu on X, alleged that one Okon Winniefred Sampson recorded near-perfect scores across four subjects, sparking widespread reactions online. Reacting, JAMB said it…

… Faults ‘misleading’ Ogun APC meeting reports …Vows to shun predetermined primaries Daud Olatunji Former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed media reports suggesting he pressured aspirants to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial race, describing such claims as “misrepresentation” of proceedings at a recent meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun Central. Amosun, in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, clarified that the meeting, held on April 23, 2026, at the residence of elder statesman, Olusegun Osoba, was convened at his instance following speculations surrounding his possible candidacy. According to him, contrary to reports…

The Federal Government on Friday assured Nigerians that ongoing economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange adjustments, and fiscal restructuring, are designed to deliver long-term national benefits despite current economic pressures. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance in Lagos while receiving the “Image Maker Award 2026”, urging Nigerians to remain patient as government policies begin to take full effect. Idris said the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to transparent communication and consistent engagement with citizens on policy direction, noting that effective information management is critical to sustaining public trust during…

…Describes Circulating Reports As misleading, False …Insists All Asset Disposal Follows Official Transparent Processes The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has debunked reports alleging that it is selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries, describing the claims as false, misleading, and fraudulent. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the company said it had not authorised any sale, tender, or expression of interest relating to refinery assets or warehouse materials. NNPC stressed that no request for bids or approvals had been issued for the disposal of scrap…

Former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Saturday alleged that Nigerians had lost confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission, accusing the electoral body of no longer acting as an impartial umpire ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mark made the allegation while addressing leaders of opposition political parties at a national summit held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, and hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde. The former Senate President further alleged that the commission had taken sides in the nation’s political process, claiming that the ruling All Progressives Congress was working in…