Author: Platform Times Newspaper

President Bola Tinubu has  reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to cease all ransom payments, emphasizing that kidnappers “will receive not a dime.”  This declaration, featured in an opinion piece authored by the president and published in the latest edition of Newsweek magazine, underscores a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s approach to combating the scourge of abductions. The president’s firm stance comes amid renewed public outcry and solemn remembrance of the 276 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on April 14, 2014, in Borno State.  Regrettably, about 91 of these girls remain in captivity, underscoring the persistent threat posed by kidnappings…

The Abia State Police has  announced the apprehension of the suspected killer of a final-year undergraduate student from Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU).  Police spokesperson Maureen Chinaka revealed this development in an official statement released on Thursday. The victim, Emmanuel Uche, had gone missing in March following cult-related clashes within students’ residential quarters in the area.  A  viral video later surfaced, capturing the brutal murder of the victim by a group of suspected cultists outside the university premises.  The footage depicted Uche’s desperate attempt to escape as he crawled through an untarred road, only to be fatally shot by one…

The Osun State High Court in Osogbo on Thursday, sentenced  34-year-old businessman Kola Adeyemi and 36-year-old battery charger Wasiu Afolayan to death by hanging.  The sentence was pronounced in connection with their involvement in an armed robbery and murder case that shocked the local community. The prosecution, led by Bewaji Adeniji from the Ministry of Justice, presented a case against the two defendants.  The charges included four counts of conspiracy, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of arms, all of which are punishable under section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R.11, Laws of Federation of Nigeria,…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo has presented branded Workers Day Souvenir to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun state Council. Receiving the items, the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Bunmi Adigun appreciated the kind gesture, saying that the souvenir will further stand members of the union out at the workers day parade. Adigun appreciated the laudable achievements of the Pelican Boss in ameliorating the sufferings of widows in the society, while calling for inclusion of NUJ veterans who have retired from the profession without anything to fall back to. “We appreciate…

Nigerian real estate entrepreneur, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, has said that safe and secured Ogun State is a collective responsibility, and urged residents to give the Nigeria Police and Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) necessary support to succeed in making life, property and businesses safe in the state. Adeyemo also urged residents to raise the awareness level about happenings in their various immediate communities and neighbourhoods, saying being vigilance and taking necessary steps to alert the police or PCRC of any security threat will go a long way to preventing crimes, save life and property from criminals. He spoke…

Daud Olatunji Clients seeking passport services at the Ogun state National Immigration Service (NIS) office have voiced their frustrations over the prolonged and alleged corrupt process they must endure to obtain their travel documents. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that  applicants face a waiting period of up to three months before their passport applications are processed, with allegations of a N10,000 bribe required to expedite the process. According to sources within the state immigration office, the situation has deteriorated since the appointment of the new Passport Control Officer (PCO), Kazeem Shodipe.  Several employees, speaking anonymously, accused Shodipe of mismanagement, embezzlement of funds,…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a stern warning against attempts by terrorists and their sympathizers to blackmail the military following its recent successes in combating insurgency.  This caution comes amidst the backdrop of ongoing agitation for the Yoruba Nation, which the DHQ has described as laughable. In a press briefing held in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, emphasized the gravity of bearing firearms against a constituted government, labeling it a serious offense punishable by severe military action.  He said, “The agitation of IPOB in the South East has proven to be…

Daud Olatunji The Al-Hayat Relief Foundation is set to host its 7th National General Meeting (NGM) at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Auditorium in Abeokuta, Ogun State.  A  statement issued by Chairman Local Organizing Committee & Vice President, Al-Hayat Relief Foundation, Abeokuta Zone, Abdus-Semiu Adesina, read that the event is scheduled to take place on the 21st of April, 2024, starting at 10 am. Adesina  explained that the  NGM will feature distinguished guests and speakers, including Professor Abdur-Razaq AbdMajeed Alaro, a renowned professor of Islamic Law from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.  He explained that Prof. Alaro will delve…

Fawaz Adebisi The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has told the Federal Government and National Assembly that a sum of N3.2trn needs to be provided to subsidize electricity in the country. The NERC chairman, Sanusi Garba, on Thursday, made this statement in Abuja at a stakeholders meeting convened by the House of Representatives Committee on Power. According to the Garba, the increment of electricity tariff for some users is necessary, except if the government can provide a sum of N3.2trn to subsidize power supply. In his words, the recent review in tariff, distribution companies were only obligated to pay 10…

The 13th Gateway International Trade Fair is set to commence at the M.K.O Abiola Trade Fair Complex in Laderin, Abeokuta, starting from Friday, April 19, 2024, and will continue until Monday, April 29, 2024. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, the fair, organized by the Ogun State Government in collaboration with the Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA), will provide a platform for both local and international exhibitors to showcase a wide array of products. This year’s edition, themed “Achieving Economic Prosperity Through Business Connection, Trade,…