Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In the aftermath of a recent assault in Plateau State resulting in the tragic loss of 195 lives, the Nigeria Police Force has taken decisive action by creating a Special Operation Squad to address the escalating insecurity in the region. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, made the announcement during a condolence visit to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Government House in Jos.  Expressing concern over the recent attacks, Egbetokun outlined the strategic deployment of additional tactical and intelligence units to support the existing security measures. “This special operation will mark the initiation of our special intervention squad,…

In a tragic incident in Anambra State, two policemen fell victim to assailants clad in military camouflage.  The officers were fatally shot near Uga roundabout in Aguata Local Government Area during a kidnap mission by the suspects on Thursday night. The Police Command, in a statement released on Friday, revealed that the policemen, part of a motorcade team, encountered the gunmen while attempting to clear a traffic gridlock. The assailants opened fire, killing two officers on the spot before making a swift escape. Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state, confirmed that the attackers wore military…

The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party has distanced itself from purported guidelines and a timetable for the Edo governorship primaries led  by the Lamidi Apapa faction. In a press release, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Sam Uroupa, clarified that Abayomi Arabambi is not a member or official of the Labour Party, rendering his statements invalid. The disclaimer follows a viral video showing Anslem Eragbe, the purported National Youth Leader of the Apapa faction, and associates being violently beaten by irate party supporters in Benin, Edo State.  The Apapa faction agents had reportedly arrived to prepare for the governorship…

The Sam Anisulowo Foundation (SAF) has taken a significant step towards making a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable members of the Ado community.  In a recent philanthropic initiative, SAF generously donated essential food items to 1,000 widows, aged individuals, and those less privileged. The distribution event unfolded at the SAF office in Adamolekun Estate, Ado Ekiti, bringing together beneficiaries who gathered to receive the foundation’s thoughtful contributions.  Beyond addressing immediate nutritional needs, the initiative fostered a sense of community and solidarity among recipients. The assortment of food items distributed, including rice, beans, cooking oil, and other…

 Daud Olatunji In a heartening turn of events, a compassionate individual has stepped forward to address the dire state of the Soyoye-Rounder road in the Abeokuta-North local government area of Ogun State, just over two months after PLATFORM TIMES highlighted the road’s lamentable condition. Once a bustling thoroughfare, the Soyoye-Rounder road had transformed into a symbol of despair, causing agony for hundreds of residents who grappled with its crumbling surface daily.  This vital artery, linking users to essential services and livelihoods, had become a perilous journey marked by confusion, frustration, and excruciating pains. The road’s deplorable state left countless Ogun…

The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, said that the corporation lost over 150,000 rail clips due to constant vandalism along railway tracks across the country between 2022 and 2023. Okhiria disclosed the end-of-the-year media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. He said that over 50,000 clips each had been vandalised between Lagos – Ibadan, Warri- Itakpe and Abuja -Kaduna standard gauge tracks between 2022 and 2023. Okhiria said that the corporation had engaged in constant sensitisation to communities where the vandalism took place to make them realise the implication of the act to the growth of rail…

In a significant crackdown, the Kano State Police Command announced on Thursday that it successfully dismantled a child trafficking syndicate involved in selling children from the state for staggering amounts ranging between N400,000 and N500,000 in Lagos, Anambra, and other southern states. The operation led to the rescue of seven children, aged between three and eight, from the nine-man syndicate.  Shockingly, investigations revealed that these children had been stolen as infants, and prior to being sold, their names were systematically changed to conceal their identities. Police Commissioner Mohammed Gumel disclosed these developments as he paraded the suspects at the Bompai…

In a notable turnaround, investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited reaped substantial gains totaling N402 billion by the close of Thursday’s trading session, marking a recovery from the N139 billion loss incurred in the preceding session. Bullish sentiments, particularly in key stocks such as MTN Nigeria (+4.58%), Dangote Cement (+2.20%), Zenith Bank (+0.53%), and PZ (+1.35%), fueled this positive trend. The All-Share Index surged by 0.99% to reach 74,502.58 points, pushing the year-to-date gain to an impressive 45.37%. Concurrently, market capitalization increased by 0.99% to settle at N40.769 trillion, establishing record highs for both the ASI and market cap. The…

Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has dismissed a report making the round on the alleged ban of alcoholic drinks in the state. Bago said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. He said such a directive was neither issued by him nor his aides, adding that the public should disregard the report emanating from social media and blogs. According to him, my attention has been drawn to a report making the rounds of some blogs claiming that the Niger State Government, has prohibited the sale of alcohol. Read Also:Investigation: Contractor denies getting N60m contract Refugee Commission purportedly awarded…

In a significant legal development, Muhab Engineering Nigeria Limited is executing the ruling of the Bauchi High Court, led by Justice Mu’azu Abubakar, by seizing assets belonging to the Bauchi State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) in an effort to recover a debt amounting to N62,545,051.19. The debt, comprised of principal and interest, stems from a 2011 legal action initiated by Muhab Engineering against BSUPDB.  The dispute arose due to the board’s failure to pay the engineering company 50% retention money for a contract awarded in 2009 for the Doya Outfall Drainage Channel in Bauchi Metropolis. Muhab Engineering has…