Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The controversy surrounding the suspected gang renting out apartments under the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos, has taken a new turn as Gbenga Oluwafemi, purportedly the landlord and alleged leader of the operation, refuted claims of collecting exorbitant rent charges from residents. In a video circulated by News Central on Sunday, Oluwafemi, popularly known as “Mopol,” dismissed allegations of receiving N250,000 per annum as rent for the apartments.  He asserted his familiarity with influential figures within Dolphin Estate and denied any involvement in rent collection. Oluwafemi shed light on the history of the establishment, revealing that the blue container…

Tension flared in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State on Monday as police officers reportedly fired shots at protesting women, leaving several injured and requiring hospitalization. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the commotion erupted when women from Oteri-Ughelli community gathered to demonstrate against alleged police extortion and harassment. Despite their peaceful intent, the protesters were met with resistance upon reaching the Ughelli Area Command, where they were allegedly subjected to tear gas and gunfire by officers. Representatives of the protesting women, Harvest Ugbhwiako and Mrs. Vivian Aphiare, accused the police of unlawfully arresting and detaining their children, demanding hefty…

Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday, announced the suspension of three lawmakers over their alleged involvement in a plot to impeach him and other principal officers of the Assembly.  The suspended lawmakers include Donald Okogbe of the PDP representing Akoko-Edo II, an ally of the impeached deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, as well as Addeh Emankhu Isibor of the APC representing Esan North-East I, and Iyamu Bright of the PDP representing Orhionnwon II. The suspension stems from accusations leveled by Speaker Agbebaku, who claimed that the trio orchestrated a scheme to undermine the leadership of the…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a stern warning to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, cautioning them against opposing his administration.  Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of political and traditional leaders from Bayelsa State at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara asserted his authority, declaring that the legislators’ existence is contingent upon his recognition. Governor Fubara expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the state lawmakers, criticizing their stance towards his administration.  He emphasized his pivotal role in recognizing their legitimacy, citing the Peace Accord initiated by President Bola Tinubu as the basis…

Former Nigerian Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country simultaneously. Atiku raised  questions about the leadership vacuum and the nation’s direction. President Tinubu’s recent travels have sparked controversy, with his departure to France last Thursday following a trip to Saudi Arabia.  While the purpose of his visit to France was not officially disclosed by the Presidency, sources said  that it was for medical reasons, adding to the speculation surrounding his health. Meanwhile, Vice President Shettima departed for Dallas, USA, to represent President Tinubu at the 2024…

Over 200 pupils attending the LEA Nuruddeen Nursery and Primary School Karu, located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have been observed sitting on the floor during their class hours due to a severe shortage of chairs.  This dire situation has drawn widespread condemnation, with a civic technology platform, sharing photographs of the pupils, describing the scenario as a “shame”. The photos circulated, captured the stark reality of the students, sitting on bare floors in their classrooms, attempting to engage in their studies without the basic necessity of chairs. In a social media post, dismay was expressed  over the situation,…

Three men, identified as Bidemi Babalola, Oluwaseun Akinwale, and Sola Oyebanji, have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in armed robbery by an Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti. The judgment was delivered by Justice Lekan Ogunmoye on Monday, following their arraignment on Jan. 30, 2020, on charges including conspiracy, armed robbery, possession of firearms, receiving stolen properties, and membership of a secret cult. The trial revealed that the condemned men, along with two other suspects, were accused of committing the offences on Oct. 3, 2018, at Oke Oniyo Street, Ado-Ekiti.  The prosecution, led by counsel Dolapo…

Deborah Hundenu Oyo State Police command has dragged a 35-year-old man,Samuel Oyetayo, before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly forging  the state  Government’s hackney permit and ticket Oyetayo, whose address was not provided, is standing trial on a count charge bothering on forgery of the Oyo Government taxi license. Oyetayo pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Inspector Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 1, around Dugbe, Ibadan. According to the inspector, the defendant, on the said date and place, forged the Oyo Government hackney permit and ticket without the…

Febe Falodun Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has voiced his outrage over the reported repatriation of Osun indigenes from Lagos State, prompting a challenge to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos to address the issue swiftly. PLATFORM TIMES reports that  residents of Osun state said luxury buses were sighted over the weekend, dropping off numerous youths in Ilesa in the State, allegedly after being rounded up by Lagos government authorities. In a statement released by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed,  Governor Adeleke has personally reached out to Governor Sanwo-Olu to address the issue and put an end to the…

Daud Olatunji Nine prominent Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria have collectively earmarked a staggering sum of N383.42 billion to settle potential legal claims arising from ongoing disputes with their customers, according to their annual financial reports filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. Among the financial institutions involved are Access Holdings, FCMB, Sterling Financial Holding, Fidelity Bank, Wema Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Guaranty Trust Holding Company, Zenith Bank Plc, and United Bank for Africa Plc. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  banks  cited various legal disputes stemming from their regular business operations, including claims, lawsuits, and other proceedings related to alleged errors,…