Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji Soldiers have reportedly opened fire on suspected hoodlums who  seized control of trailers loaded with essential food supplies in the Suleja Area of Niger State. The incident unfolded on Thursday,  as numerous trailers en route from Abuja to Kaduna found themselves obstructed by hoodlums who set ablaze tires on the road, creating chaos and halting the convoy.  According to eyewitness Alhassan Abdullahi, the perpetrators targeted various food items, with a particular focus on rice. Abdullahi recounted the brazen act, stating that even as soldiers arrived at the scene and fired warning shots into the air, the hoodlums refused…

In a recent development, the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) and the Osun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Services System (OSEMSAS) have extended their commendation to the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital in Osogbo for its exceptional emergency services. Hon. Disu Waidi, the Chairman of OSEMSAS, expressed appreciation during a joint visit with NEMSAS to the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Peter Babatunde Olaitan. He praised the hospital for its swift response in providing emergency care to those in need. Highlighting the significance of the hospital’s contributions, Hon. Disu stated, “The agency appreciates the healthcare provision, especially in the…

 In a powerful address at the Rotunda of the Manitoba Legislative Building, 13-year-old Olufisayo Bakenne, a Nigerian-Canadian youth leader, passionately advocated for the eradication of racism and discrimination against the Black community.  Bakenne, alongside other speakers, urged world leaders to uphold Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizing the equal rights and freedoms of all individuals without any form of distinction. The event, organized by the NDP government, marked the celebration of Black History Month and witnessed participation from prominent Black leaders in the Province, including Minister of Economic Development Jamie Moses, Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara, and…

The Labour Party has cleared the air over the arrest of the factional national chairman, Julious Abure, saying, the party leader was arrested in connection with alleged  attempted murder on the life of the party’s National Leader, Comrade Eragbe Anselim.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that Abure was arrested on Wednesday by police following the petition written by the party leadership over the attack of the National Youth leader a few weeks ago. Dr. Abayomi Arabanbi, the National Publicity Secretary, addressed the media to shed light on the arrest and the serious charges against Abure. Arabambi revealed that the party had been…

Daud Olatunji The media team of the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has spent a humongous N2,270,995,081.79 between 2020 and 2023, as revealed by PLATFORM TIMES’s investigation. Abiodun assumed office on May 29, 2019, succeeding Senator Ibikunle Amosun. PLATFORM TIMES acquired the financial records compiled on the state’s portal, openstates.ng. This expenditure excluded four other units of the Ministry of Information and Strategy, namely Ogun State Television, Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, Ogun State Printing Corporation, and Ogun State Signage and Advertising Agency. PLATFORM TIMES’s checks exposed that, under the guise of the Ministry of Information and Strategy in 2020, the…

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has advised Nigerians not to hastily judge the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.  Gowon shared this sentiment during a meeting with State House correspondents after his discussions with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Gowon emphasized that it was premature to deliver a final verdict on the Tinubu-led government. He urged Nigerians to give the president time, acknowledging the challenges faced by the administration.  Reflecting on his own experiences, Gowon noted that criticism is inevitable for leaders, but understanding the complexities beneath the surface is crucial. During their talks, the…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has  denied any ban on bread production within the state.  The clarification comes amid concerns raised by the Bakers Association, which ordered a halt to bread production due to the government’s restriction on motorcycle deliveries to bandit enclaves. In a statement released on Wednesday, Governor Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, highlighted that the government’s decision specifically aimed at disrupting the supply chain to bandits across the state, not restricting bread production itself. “The Zamfara State Government would like to clarify the news that has been circulating, claiming that bakers have been banned from producing…

In a decisive move against illicit activities within its metropolis, the Lagos State Government has successfully apprehended 11 individuals posing as enforcement personnel and extorting money from motorists.  The arrests took place along Ibeju-Lekki Junction and the Dangote Refinery area in Akodo. The perpetrators, claiming to operate under the guise of Local Government, were identified as Ajakori Lukman, Maroof Kewusola, Shakiru Aguda, Oseni Taiwo, Sunday Lukky, Olamilekan Alade, Ibrahim Akeem, Amoranbini Tanmola, Omotayo Fatai, Olanrawaju Shehu, and Aliu Ibrahim. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, denounced the false claims of working for the Local Government by the fake enforcement…

In an emergency press conference following a zonal meeting of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Kano, coordinator Abdulqadir Muhammad called on the Nigeria University Commission (NUC) to address the increasing proliferation of universities in the country.  Emphasizing the urgent need for a review of the NUC Act, Muhammad stressed the importance of preventing the establishment of universities without sufficient funding provisions. Additionally, ASUU urged President Bola Ahmad Tinubu to implement the terms of the agreement signed with the union, citing it as the key to ending recurring strike actions.  The union specifically highlighted the necessity of renegotiating…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a nationwide crackdown on individuals involved in currency racketeering as part of efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s foreign exchange market and counter speculative activities amidst the ongoing decline of the naira against the dollar. Sources within the EFCC reveal that the commission is intensifying its efforts to identify and prosecute those engaged in currency-related illegal activities, including foreign exchange speculation and fraudulent practices.  The objective is to ensure fair and transparent operations in the foreign exchange market and protect Nigeria’s economy from potential destabilization. In Kano, EFCC operatives reportedly raided Bureau…