Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Segun Olatunji On June 13, 2024 when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a proclamation announcing the commencement of the legislative activities of the 10th Senate, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, fondly called Mr. LA by his supporters and admirers, officially assumed office as the Senator representing the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District of Kaduna State. But long before that day, Adamu now popularly referred to as Senator LA, had hit the ground running. The moment his victory was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his shocking defeat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Muhammad…

Jelili Gbadamosi In a bid to revitalize the broadcasting landscape in Ogun State, the Association of Nigerian  Broadcasters Ogun State Chapter convened on Tuesday to elect 12 new executives tasked with representing the association both at the state  level.  The event, which took place at the association’s Secretariat opposite Amolaso junction in Kuto, Abeokuta, saw a fervent call for unity and commitment among broadcasters across the state. With 27 members accredited for the election process, 26 votes were cast, culminating in the appointment of the new executives.  Notably, one vote was declared void, highlighting the keenly contested nature of the…

The Nigerian Army has apprehended a soldier for allegedly stealing ammunition in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria.  Corporal Francis Bako was detained with 602 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition in his possession, a haul that raises concerns about the internal security protocols within the military. PLATFORM TIMES reports that Bako’s arrest was made possible by the combined efforts of the troops from Operation Hadin Kai and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Maiduguri.  This joint operation underscores the ongoing collaboration between military forces and local security outfits to combat insurgency and criminal activities in the region. According to military sources…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has voiced his concerns about the administration’s performance.  Bugaje who spoke on Tuesday,  described the government as a “tragedy” for Nigerians, accusing it of failing to address any of the nation’s problems and instead exacerbating them.  He criticized the administration for “groping in the dark” and lamented the lack of effective metrics to evaluate governance and hold leaders accountable for their achievements. Despite the criticisms, Buhari’s endorsement seeks to bolster the current administration’s efforts and encourage a united front in tackling the country’s issues.   Tinubu’s government continues to navigate its…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s administration.  This appeal comes as Tinubu marks the completion of his first year in office, a period marked by significant socio-economic challenges. The statement from Buhari through his former aide, Garba Shehu, emphasized the importance of national unity and collective goodwill in navigating the country’s difficulties.  “Former President Muhammadu Buhari extends his best wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the completion of his first year in office,” the statement read.  “He appealed to all citizens to continue to strengthen the thread of national unity and…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for urgent reforms within the Nigerian judiciary, addressing a strongly worded letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.  The group has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing judicial processes under his leadership, specifically highlighting the contentious prosecution of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement released on Tuesday by IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, the organization described the current state of the Nigerian judicial system as dire, necessitating the declaration of a state of emergency.  IPOB claims that the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu has revealed significant flaws and biases…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a major cocaine trafficking syndicate led by a Nigerian couple.  Bolanle  Dauda and his wife, Olayinka  Dauda, were apprehended while attempting to cross the border into Ghana.  The operation, which spanned Lagos and Ogun states, resulted in the recovery of multi-billion-naira worth of cocaine and other illicit substances The couple was arrested on Saturday, May 25, 2024, by NDLEA operatives from a special operation unit, with support from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).  They were caught at Ibiye, along the Lagos-Badagry expressway, as they attempted to deliver a large…

Katsina State Government has  declared that it will not negotiate with terrorists, labeling such efforts as perilous and counterproductive.  Dr. Nasiru Danmusa, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, made this announcement on Monday. He emphasised the urgent need for the Nigerian federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to bolster local security forces with advanced weaponry to combat the escalating threat posed by bandits and other criminal entities in the state. In a candid disclosure following an emergency security meeting chaired by Governor Malam Dikko Radda, Dr. Danmusa revealed that the state government has resolved to maintain…

The organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Tuesday rejected the Federal Government’s latest offer of a ₦60,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers.  This marks the fourth proposal from the government in approximately two weeks since negotiation talks resumed. The negotiations, involving the Tripartite Committee for the negotiation of a new minimum wage, saw the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) side propose a ₦60,000 monthly minimum wage on Tuesday, a slight increase from the ₦57,000 suggested last week.  This is in contrast to the ₦48,000 and ₦54,000 proposed earlier…

Sodiq Mojibola In its concerted efforts to forestall the excesses of drug trafficking in Nigeria, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made significant arrests, including a 48-year-old Paris-bound businessman, Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze, who ingested 111 wraps of cocaine. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the NDLEA, Orjinze excreted the cocaine after days of observation in the agency’s custody following his arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. Orjinze, who claims to be a professional footballer in Europe, was detained on May 21 during the outward clearance of…