Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), is said to have concluded plans to launch an online radio broadcast station titled “Radio Raeed”. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that it  aimed at targeting more people in the North East to join its ranks. This move, announced by security analyst Zagazola Makama, underscores the group’s adaptive strategies in leveraging diverse media platforms to bolster its influence. It was learnt that the radio  was planned to operate  from KANGARWA and  will broadcast in Hausa, Arabic, and Kanuri, amplifying ISWAP’s messaging and weekly propaganda summaries.  Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama that the Radio Service which will…

Residents of Gundutse community in Kura Local Government area of Kano State are reeling under the weight of a mysterious illness that has claimed the lives of at least 30 people over the past month.  The state government’s response has been criticised as inadequate, leaving the community to fend for themselves in the face of an escalating health crisis. Malam Isa Jibrin, representing the village head, expressed dismay at the government’s lack of intervention, noting that the community has been left to grapple with the unknown illness without any support.  With over 20 individuals succumbing to the illness, mostly children…

Hundreds of fleeing villagers of Bini community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara stormed Government House, Gusau, on Sunday seeking the government’s protection against bandits. The villagers, mainly women and children said they fled their village following the withdrawal of military security personnel from the area. A male among them, Malam Umar Salisu, confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that they had to flee from the community following the withdrawal of military personnel from the area. “Before now, there were military personnel attached to our village. Some of them were killed by bandits while some were withdrawn…

The House of Representative Committee on Public Petitions has demanded that the CEO of Alliance Hospital, Dr. Christopher Otabor, along with three others should  face charges of alleged organ harvesting before a court of law.  The Assembly threw its weight behind the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons on the case of organ harvesting against the hospital. PLATFORM TIMES reports that this decision comes after months of investigation and legal proceedings following a petition filed by Dr. Otabor challenging his detention by NAPTIP. A statement issued by Communication Officer, NAPTIP, Adekoye Vincent stated that the case,…

The Kwara State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged sale of poisonous meat at Mandate Market in Ilorin, the state capital, following reports of 33 cows dying from poisoning.  The government’s swift action came after the Kwara Monitoring Group raised concerns over the incident, urging immediate intervention to prevent the distribution of the toxic meat to unsuspecting consumers. A joint statement from the Commissioners for Health and Agriculture, Dr. Amina El-Imam and Toyosi Thomas Adebayo respectively, confirmed that government officials and experts have already arrived at the Mandate Market to seize the suspected poisoned meat.  The team includes…

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has ignited a controversial debate by contrasting the achievements of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, with those  of the Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government Area in Lagos State.  In an interview on the ‘Mic On Podcast’ programme hosted by Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye, Omokri asserted the superior administration of the Lagos LG chair over Obi, despite the latter’s tenure as governor from June 2007 to March 2014. Omokri  stated, “The Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government Area in Lagos State has more achievements in governance than Peter Obi.”  He specifically cited the construction of three…

The Federal Government says it has  negotiated a fresh  $2.2 billion single-digit interest loan from the World Bank. The Minister of Finance,  Wale Edun, made the announcement during a press briefing at the conclusion of Nigeria’s participation in the World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring meeting in Washington DC. Edun stated  that the loan package, which is akin to a grant with its favourable terms of a 10-20 years moratorium and approximately 1% interest, marks a crucial step towards economic revitalization. He added that  the African Development Bank is providing further budget support through low-interest funding.  Edun outlined various initiatives to…

Fawaz Adebisi In a thought-provoking address at the Annual Departmental Lecture of Fountain University, Osogbo, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, the immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner  in the United Kingdom, has emphasised  the critical importance of citizen participation in local government administration. Isola, delving into the theme “Local Government Administration: Panacea for Development in Nigeria,” highlighted the formidable challenges obstructing the growth trajectory of local government councils nationwide. Among the litany of obstacles outlined by the seasoned diplomat were financial constraints, corruption and mismanagement, inadequate manpower, lack of autonomy, intergovernmental conflicts, inadequate planning, poor policy implementation, and low citizen participation. Financial…

A jovial celebration in the Halleluyah Quarter of Ibafo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State has  turned into a scene of horror as a disagreement at a birthday party led to the fatal stabbing of a man identified only as Abubakar.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the tragic incident unfolded on Friday night during the festivities organized by Nafiu Yusuf to mark his daughter’s first birthday. Eyewitnesses recounted the chilling altercation that escalated into violence, resulting in the untimely death of Abubakar.  According to reports, tension had been simmering between Abubakar and another attendee, identified as Anuoluwapo, culminating in…

Fawaz Adebisi IN SHORT: The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, has been trailing the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, over an alleged over  80bn fraud. This was following an order given by a High Court in Abuja after the ex-governor refused to show up in court. Having declared him wanted, the EFCC laid siege to Bello’s residence in Abuja to effect the court’s order, but, he reportedly fled. However, amidst this saga, pictures, purportedly said to be  that of Bello, surfaced online, showing  how he was trying to jump over his fence to flee from EFCC. The…