Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has sounded the alarm over a  staggering surge in Lassa fever cases, with 832 confirmed cases and 152 deaths recorded in just four months.  According to the latest Lassa fever situation report released by the NCDC, the outbreak has spread across 27 states, affecting 126 Local Government Areas from January to April 14, 2024. Lassa fever, caused by the Lassa virus, a member of the arenavirus family, poses a significant public health threat in West Africa.  The virus is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated…

Daud Olatunji Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing feud between rival cult groups, the Eiye and Aye confraternities, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State  capital . PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  violence erupted on Sunday, as members of the opposing factions unleashed a wave of terror, resulting in bloodshed across different areas of Abeokuta.  Reports indicate that the latest casualties were targeted in retaliation for the death of one  Olumide Ifeoluwa, a suspected  member of the Aye confraternity, who was gunned down by suspected Eiye cultists just three weeks prior. The first victim, believed to be affiliated…

United Nations-Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC), has appointed the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigeria’s foremost real estate firm, Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, as International Peace Advocate. Adeyemo disclosed this to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday, April 22, saying the ceremony leading to the formal presentation of the certificate of appointment by the UN – POLAC will be performed on Friday, April 26, at the Airport Hotel Lagos. The real estate entrepreneur said the appointment formed part of the events the UN – POLAC will use to join other…

A video circulating on social media has sparked controversy after it captured N200 notes featuring a couple’s personalized photo and names. The notes, labeled as the ‘Wedding Republic of Nigeria’ rather than the official ‘Central Bank of Nigeria,’ are imprinted with the date 26-03-2023 and the names Emwinghare and Adazee. The Central Bank of Nigeria has strict regulations against tampering with the country’s currency. Such alterations are deemed as “mutilation” under the law and are subject to punishment. Naira Mutilation: Instead of spraying naira notes, couples Prints their notes to be sprayed at the wedding in exchange of Naira. pic.twitter.com/9VEjxqKNhs…

A 49-year-old woman, Victoria Idowu, reportedly hanged herself on a ceiling fan in her residence in the Magboro area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Sunday.  The grim discovery was made by her son upon his return from a church service, prompting him to raise the alarm.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that police authorities were swiftly informed of the tragic incident.  Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the distressing news, emphasizing that no suicide note was found at the scene. Law enforcement officers from the Ibafo Division were dispatched to investigate further.  Odutola expressed the…

Fawaz Adebisi  In 2023, almost 92 million Nigerians did not have access to grid electricity, this constitutes 43% of Nigeria’s population. Globally, this makes Nigeria the country with the largest energy access deficit in the world.  Lack of electricity is one major problem Nigeria is battling with, and this affects, mostly, people living in rural and underserved parts of the country. However, although it’s the government’s responsibility, some individuals in the nation strive to find solutions to their problems, a typical example is the people of Ifelodun Joint Community Development Association, which comprises 18 communities, in Ifo Local Government, Ogun…

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable display of financial growth and organizational prowess, the Al-Hayat Relief Foundation has catapulted its net worth from N1.5 billion in 2015 to an impressive N4 billion today.  At the recent 7th National General Meeting held in Abeokuta, the foundation unveiled its latest financial report, showcasing a staggering 66.30% increase in net assets, with figures climbing from N440,259 in 2021 to a formidable N732,026,186 in 2023. Ibrahim Onafemi, the national treasurer of the foundation, presented the financial report, revealing the substantial rise in total income from N79,916,091 to N104,228,184, net surplus from N20,822,110 to N13,598,061, and…

Daud Olatunji Unknown gunmen have killed a professor of law at Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun State, Professor  Yinka Olomojobi, and abducted two others in Iperu area of the state.  Olomojobi, a professor of Law at Babcock, was reportedly shot dead on Friday for allegedly refusing to be taken away by the professor.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that while he was shot dead, two residents were kidnapped and taken to an unknown destination.  Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Omolola Odutola, said one person has been arrested in connection with the incident.  Odutola said, “A two-week-old security…

Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), is said to have concluded plans to launch an online radio broadcast station titled “Radio Raeed”. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that it  aimed at targeting more people in the North East to join its ranks. This move, announced by security analyst Zagazola Makama, underscores the group’s adaptive strategies in leveraging diverse media platforms to bolster its influence. It was learnt that the radio  was planned to operate  from KANGARWA and  will broadcast in Hausa, Arabic, and Kanuri, amplifying ISWAP’s messaging and weekly propaganda summaries.  Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama that the Radio Service which will…

Residents of Gundutse community in Kura Local Government area of Kano State are reeling under the weight of a mysterious illness that has claimed the lives of at least 30 people over the past month.  The state government’s response has been criticised as inadequate, leaving the community to fend for themselves in the face of an escalating health crisis. Malam Isa Jibrin, representing the village head, expressed dismay at the government’s lack of intervention, noting that the community has been left to grapple with the unknown illness without any support.  With over 20 individuals succumbing to the illness, mostly children…