Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In response to a viral video depicting a broken metal brace on the canopy walkway at the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), the Lagos State Government has undertaken a series of high-level visits to ensure the safety and enhancement of the popular ecotourism destination. A statement signed by Director General,Nigerian Conservation Foundation,Dr. Joseph Onoja stated that over the past two weeks, various delegations from key arms and agencies of the Lagos State Government have conducted thorough inspections of the 78-hectare forest reserve and wetland at the heart of the Lekki Peninsula.  The visits aimed to assess the facilities and…

Awe Ayomide &Oluwatoyin Akinola The Police Community Relations Committee,Abeokuta Metro, on Thursday, officially inducted Ayobami Adelani Akanji, Chairman of IAS Unique Homes and Properties, along with six others, as patrons and special advisers to the committee. The body unveiled IAS Chairman at  a ceremony held at the PCRC project located at Zone 2 Police Station in Oke-ilewo, Abeokuta. During the event, PCRC Chairman Pastor Oluwole expressed gratitude to those in attendance, emphasizing the importance of fostering a positive relationship between citizens and the police.  He stated, “Police officers are friends to the citizens, and in most cases, they might make…

In a successful operation, troops from the 93 Battalion under the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army apprehended a suspected female kidnapper, Janet Igohia, aged 31, as she attempted to collect a ransom of N1.5 million for an abducted victim in Taraba. The arrest took place following information received on January 25, 2024, about the activities of extremist groups and insurgents around Chanchanji and Sai communities.  The troops strategically positioned themselves in the suspected area, leading to the arrest of Igohia at approximately 10:00 am after she picked up the ransom. According to Acting Assistant Director Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, Igohia…

In a bid to instill profound respect for national symbols, fortify allegiance to the country, and uphold Nigeria’s core values, President Bola Tinubu has mandated the obligatory recital of the National Pledge following the National Anthem during all official and public engagements. Addressing attendees at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu, as conveyed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, underscored the vital need to uphold national values and adhere to established norms to preserve the essence and identity of Nigeria. During his statement, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of the…

In a recent strategic security meeting in Abuja, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun announced that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully received and traced 172 kidnapping cases within the past seven weeks.  The meeting, attended by senior police officers of deputy commissioner rank and above, aimed to address the rising insecurity in the country. IGP Egbetokun highlighted substantial progress since the previous meeting in December 2023.  Notably, the launch of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has yielded positive results in combating various crimes, including kidnapping.  The collective dedication, resilience, and tenacity of…

In a groundbreaking move, Napoleon Real Estate Solutions Limited has announced the signing of two prominent figures as their inaugural Brand Ambassadors. The renowned On Air Sports personality, Abdulbaki Olaniyi Balogun, widely known as the Golden Son of Sports, and the leading Fuji artiste, Olaleke Iyanda Toriola, also recognized as Olubori 1, have been unveiled as   the company’s ambassadors  for an initial one-year term, with the option for renewal. The Managing Director, Mr. Olalekan Alexander Shoyinka, popularly referred to as Ayinla Egba, who also serves as a presenter at Splash FM Abeokuta, has revealed this significant development during the…

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, the representative of Ondo South, has made a bold assertion that the passing of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has significantly strengthened his bid to become the next governor of Ondo State. Senator Ibrahim said this while speaking with newsmen  in Akure on Thursday, dispelling any notions that Akeredolu’s death might impede his political ambitions.  On the contrary, he confidently stated that it presents an opportunity to increase his chances of success in both the primary and governorship elections. He said “maybe the death of Aketi has enhanced my chances because Aketi is a human being; he can…

In a heart-wrenching incident on Wednesday evening, a 43-year-old Nigerian sales representative, Mikail Osundiji, employed by a multinational manufacturing company, lost his life while engrossed in the semi-final showdown between Nigeria and South Africa in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Osundiji, a father of two from Osun State, reportedly suffered a fatal shock when the central referee disallowed Nigeria’s second goal against South Africa, scored by striker Victor Osimhen.  Witnesses at the Federal Housing Estate (FHE) football viewing center in Olomoore, Abeokuta, revealed that Osundiji, who showed no signs of illness earlier, suddenly gasped heavily, bowed his head, and collapsed on the…

In a significant move, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has endorsed the creation of a Permanent Joint Commission between Nigeria and Benin Republic.  The nod came during a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, where the Nigeria Advocacy Group for the Establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission presented their case. Led by Ambassador Oguntuase Kayode, Chairman of the group’s Governing Board, the delegation discussed the importance of revitalizing the existing Nigeria-Benin Joint Commission, which had slowed down in 2014.  Minister Tuggar acknowledged its organic resurgence, highlighting the bilateral efforts between the two nations. “This initiative involving the private…

In a significant legal development, the Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo has mandated the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Adedamola, to apprehend Henry Edet Unung, a father of three, and remand him in the Uyo Correctional Centre for a month.  This stern action comes in response to Unung’s persistent failure to fulfill his parental responsibilities towards his own children. The court, presided over by Justice Ntong Ntong, issued this order while delivering a ruling on a case brought before it by the respondent’s wife and mother of the three children.  Justice Ntong emphasized that the court had previously directed…