Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Plateau State Government has terminated the employment of a commercial driver over drug abuse.  This development comes as the state prepares to introduce locomotive train transport services to enhance public transit options. The dismissed driver, who was discovered under the influence of drugs while transporting passengers from Jos to Abuja in one of the newly acquired Siena buses, was immediately recalled and subsequently sacked.  This swift action followed distress calls from concerned passengers and was confirmed by the state Commissioner for Transport, Gyang Davou. Davou, addressing an induction ceremony for new Special Corps marshals of the Federal Road Safety…

A Nigerian pastor has captivated his congregation and garnered widespread attention by announcing the suspension of offering collections in his church due to the ongoing economic hardship in the country. The announcement, which quickly went viral after being shared on social media on Saturday, featured the pastor addressing his congregation with a heartfelt message.  In the video, the pastor empathized with the financial struggles faced by many Nigerians, stating that the church would temporarily halt the collection of offerings to alleviate some of the pressure on its members. “Stop collecting offers for now because of the situation of the country.…

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action against the escalating insecurity in Nigeria by invoking an Executive Order to establish state and local government police forces.  This appeal was made on Saturday through a statement issued by Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan. In addition to advocating  state and local police, Afenifere emphasized the necessity of installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and deploying modern technology, including drones, in strategic locations to bolster security efforts.  Ajayi highlighted the urgency of these measures in light of the recent surge in…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) of Ogun State has begun moves ahead of the coming elections in the state. The party held a meeting led by the Ogun Central Senatorial Chairman, Hon. Babatunde Mustapha, comprising   chairmen and secretaries from all six local government areas (LGAs) within the central senatorial district. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the meeting we attended by leaders and members drawn from  Abeokuta South LGA, Abeokuta North LGA, Odeda LGA, Obafemi/Owode LGA, Ifo LGA, and Ewekoro LGA. The party  in a statement jointly signed by  its Chairman,Hon. Babatunde Mustapha and the Secretary, Babatunde, O. R ,said…

Junta-run Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have finalised plans to form a confederation after turning their backs on former colonial ruler France to seek closer ties with Russia. Their foreign ministers met Friday in Niger’s capital Niamey to agree on a text establishing the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). “The objective was to finalise the draft text relating to the institutionalisation and operationalisation of the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)”, said Niger Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare as he read the final statement late Friday. He said the text would be adopted…

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced that his administration has reduced banditry in the state by approximately 70 percent over the past year.  This significant achievement, he stated, is due to the robust cooperation between local security outfits and conventional security agencies operating throughout the state. Governor Radda made these remarks during a working visit to Yola, where he spoke with journalists on Saturday.  He emphasized the need for state police to be included in the broader strategy to combat insecurity across Nigeria.  “It is high time to have state police included in the fight against insecurity in…

How I Fell In Love With Oyedepo’s Daughter – Adeboye’s Son Daud Olatunji  Pastor Leke Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently opened up about a youthful crush he had on Love Oyedepo, the daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel.  This revelation came during a 47-minute podcast episode titled “Confession Box,” hosted by Leke Adeboye himself, and uploaded on his YouTube channel on Friday. In a candid conversation with his guest, Isaac Oyedepo, Love’s brother, Leke Adeboye shared the…

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the son of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church, commonly known as Winners Chapel, has  shared his personal struggle with pornography.  His revelation was made during a recent episode of the podcast “Confession Box,” hosted by Pastor Luke Adeboye, son of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. During the podcast, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo described his experiences, saying, “My confessions are good ones that will help people.”  He recounted the beginning of his battle with pornography, which started during a trip abroad. Pastor Oyedepo told Pastor Adeboye during…

Sport is something that is very important in every human life, society and nation. It is important in every human life because it’s a known fact that exercising the body and keeping fit, is key to a healthy living and healthy living makes a healthy life. Meanwhile, it’s important in every society and nation because healthy lives make a healthy society and in turn a healthy nation. Besides the health benefits of sport, sport foster unity in the society and that’s why anytime the Super Eagles of Nigeria is playing, nobody will remember tribe or religion, all people…

The Ogun State police command has confirmed another carjacking and abduction on Thursday in Sagamu.  The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the incident was reported by one William Kolawole, a resident of the area. Odutola said Kolawole filed a report at the Sagamu Divisional Police Station around 8:00 pm detailing the traumatic event.  She added that the complainant said around 19:45 hrs, his wife, Nimota Busari, along with their two children, was returning home from her shop in the Ibepa Area, driving an unregistered navy blue 2010 Toyota Corolla. Odutola said, “As she approached their gate,…