Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Oyo State High Court in Awe, Oyo State, has dismissed a case brought by the Oyo kingmakers (Oyo Mesi) against Governor Seyi Makinde, the state Attorney General, and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters regarding the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo due to an administrative defect. The case arose following the passing of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who ruled for 52 years.  The claimants, including prominent figures such as Chief Yusuf Layinka and Chief Gbadebo Mufutau, sought an injunction to prevent Governor Makinde from interfering with their choice for the vacant…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a substantial sum of N1.123 trillion to  federal, state, and local governments for March 2024.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that this allocation, derived from a gross total of N1.867 trillion, underscores the critical distribution of funds aimed at bolstering various government tiers. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance,Mohammed Manga,in a statement emphasised  the FAAC’s role in examining and approving the distribution of financial resources to the states and the Federal Government. Chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, the FAAC meeting highlighted the…

Jonathan Marcus, a former driver to the late Adebola Ezekiel, 80, and his wife Abiodun Ezekiel, 79, has been apprehended for the alleged  gruesome murder of the elderly couple in their Apo residence.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  couple was found with their throats slit in a pool of blood earlier this month, sparking a swift and discreet investigation by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. According to FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, Marcus was tracked down to his hideout in Obajana, Kogi State, where he was arrested. He added that  Marcus has confessed to the heinous crime,…

 A 48-year-old traditional ruler of Sansani chiefdom in Taraba State, Alhaji Abdulmutalib Jankada, has been brutally shot dead in his palace.  The Taraba State Police Command confirmed the tragic assassination, igniting shockwaves throughout the region. According to DSP Kwache Bajabu Gambo, spokesperson for the Command, the assailants struck at approximately 10 p.m. on Thursday, launching a brazen attack on the revered monarch within the confines of his own palace.  The Command swiftly launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, vowing to bring them to justice. The assailants, reportedly arriving on motorcycles under the cloak of darkness, infiltrated the palace premises undetected…

A recent report by the International Monetary Fund has shaken up the economic landscape of Africa, revealing Nigeria’s descent from the throne of the continent’s largest economy to a modest fourth position.  This downward shift marks a significant setback for the nation, attributed largely to the economic policies spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu. In 2022, Nigeria proudly held the title of Africa’s largest economy. Fast forward to the present, and the country finds itself overshadowed by Egypt, South Africa, and Algeria.  Egypt’s ascent to the top spot in 2023, coupled with South Africa’s resurgence, has relegated Nigeria to the sidelines.…

President Bola Tinubu has  reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to cease all ransom payments, emphasizing that kidnappers “will receive not a dime.”  This declaration, featured in an opinion piece authored by the president and published in the latest edition of Newsweek magazine, underscores a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s approach to combating the scourge of abductions. The president’s firm stance comes amid renewed public outcry and solemn remembrance of the 276 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on April 14, 2014, in Borno State.  Regrettably, about 91 of these girls remain in captivity, underscoring the persistent threat posed by kidnappings…

The Abia State Police has  announced the apprehension of the suspected killer of a final-year undergraduate student from Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU).  Police spokesperson Maureen Chinaka revealed this development in an official statement released on Thursday. The victim, Emmanuel Uche, had gone missing in March following cult-related clashes within students’ residential quarters in the area.  A  viral video later surfaced, capturing the brutal murder of the victim by a group of suspected cultists outside the university premises.  The footage depicted Uche’s desperate attempt to escape as he crawled through an untarred road, only to be fatally shot by one…

The Osun State High Court in Osogbo on Thursday, sentenced  34-year-old businessman Kola Adeyemi and 36-year-old battery charger Wasiu Afolayan to death by hanging.  The sentence was pronounced in connection with their involvement in an armed robbery and murder case that shocked the local community. The prosecution, led by Bewaji Adeniji from the Ministry of Justice, presented a case against the two defendants.  The charges included four counts of conspiracy, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of arms, all of which are punishable under section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R.11, Laws of Federation of Nigeria,…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo has presented branded Workers Day Souvenir to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun state Council. Receiving the items, the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Bunmi Adigun appreciated the kind gesture, saying that the souvenir will further stand members of the union out at the workers day parade. Adigun appreciated the laudable achievements of the Pelican Boss in ameliorating the sufferings of widows in the society, while calling for inclusion of NUJ veterans who have retired from the profession without anything to fall back to. “We appreciate…

Nigerian real estate entrepreneur, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, has said that safe and secured Ogun State is a collective responsibility, and urged residents to give the Nigeria Police and Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) necessary support to succeed in making life, property and businesses safe in the state. Adeyemo also urged residents to raise the awareness level about happenings in their various immediate communities and neighbourhoods, saying being vigilance and taking necessary steps to alert the police or PCRC of any security threat will go a long way to preventing crimes, save life and property from criminals. He spoke…