Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Badarawa/Malali Ward executive committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna North LGA of Kaduna State has suspended the State’s APC Woman Leader, Hajiya Maryam Suleiman, also known as ‘Mai Rusau’.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the action follows her  criticism of the state governor, Senator Uba Sani. Hajiya Maryam Suleiman, a staunch supporter of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, took to social media to express her disapproval of Governor Uba Sani’s revelation about the debt inherited from El-Rufai’s administration.  Governor Sani had disclosed a staggering debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and N115 billion in contractual liabilities, attributing…

The Police Command in Lagos State, says it has arrested a suspected fake soldier, who had been declared wanted by the military. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 p.m. in Ijegun area of Lagos. Hundeyin said  the suspect was arrested during a routine visibility patrol by the  Ijegun Police Division along Fagbile Estate, Ijegun, in Sherin Oshun. Read Also:‘How sickle cell disorder contributes to high rates of broken marriages. He said the patrol team arrested the man…

In the early hours of Sunday, policemen attached to the Lagos Rapid Response Squad thwarted an audacious attempt to hijack their patrol bike in Ikeja. A 19-year-old suspect, identified as Akinjobi Wahab, was apprehended while four of his accomplices managed to flee the scene. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the officers were conducting a patrol in plain clothes when they encountered the machete-wielding suspect attempting to seize their patrol bike. “Rapid Response Squad operatives, patrolling incognito on a motorcycle, arrested the robbery suspect, Akinjobi Wahab, aged 19, in the act of trying to snatch their motorcycle,”…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the northwest zone has issued a stern warning to the opposition party in Zamfara state, demanding evidence or an apology regarding allegations that the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Bello Matawalle, provided palliatives to bandits. Failure to comply could lead to prosecution, according to the APC. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, the Zonal Publicity Secretary of the APC, Musa Mailafiya Mada, stressed the importance of constructive criticism within the bounds of freedom of speech.  Mada accused the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) opposition government in Zamfara of persistently slandering Matawalle, who is…

In his Easter message on Sunday, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, expressed concerns over the Nigerian government’s approach to combating terrorism and banditry.  Kukah warned against the recruitment of vigilantes, hunters, and untrained individuals, emphasizing that such a strategy could undermine the professionalism and ethics of the Nigerian Army. Kukah called for a transparent and comprehensive method of recruitment to foster patriotism and combat the entrenched issues of feudalism and prebendalism.  He stressed the importance of clarity regarding national goals and accountability. The bishop criticized the recurring rhetoric of “rejigging the security architecture,” questioning the militarization of…

Armed bandits have  intercepted and looted a luxury bus en route to Easter celebrations in the southeast region . The incident, which unfolded along the Ijebu Ode-Ore-Benin City expressway, saw a 59-seater bus operated by Ifesinachi Transport Ltd engulfed in flames, leaving passengers traumatized and stranded. According to reports, the horrifying ordeal occurred in the early hours of Saturday at the Ogun State end of the road, as unsuspecting passengers fell prey to the assailants’ ambush. In a distressing video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by influencer Chude Nnamdi, survivors recounted the harrowing experience. “Ifesinachi Motors, we…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)  says it has made significant strides in curbing drug trafficking,saying,  it recently apprehended two suspects involved in illicit drug activities in Oniwaya, Yaba, and Agege areas of Lagos State. Identified as Monday Okeke and Chigozie Emeka, the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, March 26, according to a statement by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA Director of Media and  Advocacy. Babafemi said during the operation, authorities seized a substantial amount of illicit substances from the suspects, including 842,560 pills of opioids, particularly tramadol, along with 15 litres of codeine syrup and 596 grams of Molly.…

A senior aide to the President, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi of exacerbating ethnic and religious tensions to further his political agenda. He said the action marks a concerning departure from previous election campaigns in Nigeria.  Onanuga made these remarks during an interview on the live podcast ‘Mic On’ hosted by Seun Okinbaloye. According to Onanuga, Obi’s campaign tactics introduced a dangerous precedent in Nigerian politics by stoking ethnic and religious sentiments.  He highlighted the detrimental impact of such divisive strategies on the electoral process and national unity, emphasizing the need for responsible…

 Daud Olatunji Operatives from the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended an Islamic cleric, Oluwafemi Idris, along with two other individuals, Oluawo and Babatunde Kayode, for allegedly being in possession of human body parts. According to police reports, the suspects were found in possession of three human heads, along with other body parts, which they purportedly intended to use for ritualistic purposes.  The arrests came following information received from a reliable source, prompting law enforcement to take action. Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, shed light on the operation, stating that a search conducted at…

A member of the House of Representatives representing Abeokuta South, Hon. Afolabi Moruf Afuape, has commenced the distribution of food palliatives.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the initiative, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to support the constituents. Expressing gratitude to attendees including the Council of Baales, the Community Development Council (CDC), Student Representatives, People With Disabilities (PWD), and the Ogun Progressives Movement (OPM), Hon. Afuape reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing the welfare of the people.  He emphasized the importance of equitable distribution of the provided rice, beans, and additional garri, stressing that these provisions…