Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The excitement is building as Ogun State kicks off the sale of raffle tickets for the highly anticipated 13th Gateway International Trade Fair.  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Oluyemisi Somorin-Dawodu, announced that ticket sales have officially commenced. Each raffle ticket, priced at an affordable N500, presents participants with the chance to win exciting prizes, including the grand prize of a two-bedroom bungalow.  The trade fair is scheduled to take place from April 19 to April 29 in the vibrant city of Abeokuta. “Raffle tickets for the Gateway International Trade Fair are…

Daud Olatunji Renowned cleric, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has defended the Muslim community against stereotypes, criticized economic inflation, and called for prayer amidst Nigeria’s challenges. Adeboye displayed this gesture while deliverinh  a sermon at the monthly Holy Ghost service in Mowe, Ogun State.  In his address, Adeboye addressed misconceptions surrounding Muslims, stating, “The fact that the leaders of Boko Haram are Muslims or claimed to be Muslims does not mean every Muslim is a terrorist.”  He challenged prejudices and highlighted the diversity within religious groups, urging people to avoid generalizations.…

 In a groundbreaking development, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), is poised to introduce an advanced national identity card embedded with payment functionality . The government added that it would have  an array of social service features aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusion for all Nigerians. The announcement, made by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, heralds the launch of an innovative card designed in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS), powered by the AfriGO National domestic card scheme. The forthcoming National ID…

A  former Nigerian Navy officer identified as Mohammed Tunde has been apprehended by the police in Lagos for purportedly offering his services to physically assault individuals on behalf of paying clients. Mohammed Tunde, who was dismissed from the Nigerian Navy 24 years ago, resurfaced in the spotlight after being contracted to administer violence against a hotel staff member by a disgruntled customer. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos police, the suspect was apprehended in the act while assaulting the hotel staff alongside his accomplices. “The suspect was apprehended while he and his boys were beating a hotel staff,”…

Two minors have been arrested in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state over assault and attempt to rape another minor. Two of the suspects are aged 15 and the other 13, State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Dr Elijah Willie, told newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki. He added that the command was on the heels of third suspect currently on the run. “They will be transferred to relevant juvenile authorities for necessary rehabilitation. “There have been increasing cases of minors engaged in such acts and it reflects the moral decadence in the society. “I urge relevant…

A somber mood envelops the Nigerian Army as news emerges of the tragic loss of a Lieutenant Colonel and six soldiers in a ruthless ambush by Boko Haram terrorists along the Biu-Buni Yadi road in Borno State. This devastating incident comes just a week after the solemn burial of military personnel who were slain during a peace mission in Delta State, as they were laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. According to reports gathered by Daily Trust, the Boko Haram insurgents executed the ambush at Kamuya, a village near Buratai, the hometown of former Chief of…

The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the death of 14-year-old girl, Shallon Ebitare in a hotel room in Yenagoa, accompanied by her 17-year-old boyfriend, Lucky Okubo. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the unfortunate event occured  on Wednesday when Shallon and Lucky checked into a hotel room in Yenagoa.  Tragically, Shallon reportedly collapsed and passed away in the bathroom of the hotel.  PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that despite immediate efforts to seek medical attention, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yenagoa. Findings however showed  that Shallon and Lucky had been in a romantic relationship for…

Daud Olatunji Kidnappers have reportedly released a motorcyclist and a passenger abducted four days ago in Imeko, Ogun State, after collecting a ransom of N2.5 million and a new motorcycle. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  victims, Nurat Oladele and her Okada rider, Dauda Isiaka, were abducted by gunmen while coming from Ijio, Iwere Ile, an Oyo community which shares a boundary with the State on Monday, April 1. The State Police Command had said that it has launched a manhunt for the abductors of the two victims. An eyewitness reported  the incident to the Divisional Police Officer at Imeko in…

In a stark revelation, the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s staggering daily loss of $15 billion due to oil under-production.  This loss, equivalent to at least 500,000 barrels per day, paints a dire picture of the country’s economic hemorrhage, exceeding even the national budget. Speaking in Lagos, PETAN Chairman, Mr. Wole Ogunsanya, highlighted the grave consequences of Nigeria’s failure to reach its oil production capacity.  He emphasized the urgent need for in-country retention of values and beneficiation throughout the oil and gas industry. Ogunsanya underscored the importance of government policy initiatives and collaboration…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is gearing up to arraign the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Ikeja State High Court in Lagos on Monday. Emefiele faces charges of abuse of office over the alleged allocation of billions of United States dollars. Accompanied by his co-defendant, Henry Isioma Omole, Emefiele will face a 26-count charge before Justice Rahman Oshodi. The charges, marked ID/23787c/2024 and filed by Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), allege that Emefiele abused his office between 2022 and 2023 by arbitrarily allocating foreign exchange totaling $2,136,391,737.33 without proper bidding procedures, to the detriment…