Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Febe Falodun Oyo State police command on Monday, paraded 21 persons  suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators, including a woman and two elderly men. The suspects were apprehended for forcefully invading the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday  They were arrested by a joint operation of security forces at the government Secretariat while attempting to seize control of the State House of Assembly, waving Yoruba Nation flags. During a press briefing, CP Adebola Hamzat, the State Commissioner of Police, confirmed the arrest of these 21 individuals and issued a strong warning to others with criminal intentions to vacate the state. …

Matthew Oladokun, the husband of abducted businesswoman Risikat Oladokun, has expressed frustration over the failure of the police to secure his wife’s release, even after paying a ransom of N5 million to her kidnappers. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Risikat Oladokun was abducted by armed gunmen at her residence in Awa Ijebu, Ijebu North local government area of Ogun state, on Tuesday, March 12, aftet she returned from work. According to Matthew, the police have seemingly abandoned efforts to find his wife, while the abductors continue to demand additional ransom despite receiving the initial N5 million payment. Speaking to our correspondent…

As the global community marks the 10th anniversary of the abduction of Chibok Girls in Borno state in 2014, Amnesty International on Sunday said it will document crimes and violations committed by Boko Haram and the Nigerian military against girls since the start of the conflict in North East Nigeria in 2013. The organisation said the report will also detail their unique reintegration needs and aspirations to rebuild their lives. The Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, in a statement said over 1,700 children have been abducted by gunmen since 2014 from 17 mass school abductions recorded in six…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially verified the data released by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), indicating a consecutive decline in Nigeria’s oil production for the second month in a row. According to NUPRC reports, crude drilling operations in March saw a notable decrease, with production dropping from 1.42 million barrels per day (bpd) in January to 1.23 million bpd in March, marking a significant loss of approximately 2.8 million barrels over the month. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, acknowledged the declining trend, attributing it to issues on the Trans…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has elucidated the hurdles it faces in prosecuting old cases of naira abuse, attributing it to the establishment date of its Special Task Force against Naira Abuse and Dollarization of the Economy on February 7, 2024. In a statement issued on Sunday night by EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission clarified its position in the wake of the recent sentencing of controversial figure Idris Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky, for Naira mutilation. Bobrisky, who received a six-month prison sentence on Friday, April 12, 2024, for the mutilation of naira…

In a shocking turn of events, a resident of Kajola Village near Apomu in Osun State, Lukman Adejoju, has been accused of committing matricide, allegedly murdering his mother, Aminat, in a dispute over the proceeds from the sale of palm oil. Eyewitnesses recounted the tragic incident, revealing that Lukman and his mother had hired a laborer to assist them in selling kegs of palm oil.  However, tensions escalated when it came time to divide the profits, with the deceased insisting that the money be paid to her directly. This reportedly enraged Lukman, leading to a violent altercation. According to Rasaki,…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has hailed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its proactive step towards recapitalizing banks as a measure to bolster economic resilience within the country.  Speaking at the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair’s NDIC Special Day, Managing Director Mr. Bello Hassan praised the CBN’s commitment to ensuring the stability of the Nigerian banking sector amidst global economic shifts. Hassan emphasized the necessity of collaboration between NDIC and the apex bank to ensure a smooth transition while prioritizing the protection of depositors’ interests.  He highlighted the CBN’s recent move to revise and raise minimum capital…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, alongside the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and Inaolaji Humane Foundation (IHF), extend hearty congratulations to Daud Olatunji, a member of the journalism community, on the arrival of his long-awaited triplets. In a statement released by the NUJ, Ogun State Council, Secretary Comrade Bunmi Adigun hailed the birth as a testament to unwavering faith and patience.  Adigun emphasized that such blessings come to those who trust in a higher power and persevere through trials. The statement read partly, “ The Council wishes the children and their mother good health…

A damning report released by the Murtala Muhammed Foundation has revealed that a decade after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls. According to the report, among the 21 girls released, 34 children were born in captivity, underscoring the horrors of sexual violence and coerced marriages endured by the victims.  Tragically, 48 parents of the abducted victims have passed away since the girls were kidnapped, amplifying the psychological trauma experienced by survivors and their families. The Chief Executive Officer of the MMF, Dr. Aisha Muhammad-Oyebode, outlined ten key recommendations aimed at addressing the underlying drivers of conflict and violence against women and…

A  staunch political associate of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Aisha Galadima, has been apprehended by the Department of State Services (DSS).  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Galadima’s arrest stems from her outspoken criticism of Governor Uba Sani on social media platforms, particularly a Facebook post that drew the ire of authorities. According to reports, DSS operatives descended on Galadima’s residence in Tudun Wada on Sunday afternoon, where she was taken into custody.  Galadima’s vocal dissent against Governor Sani’s policies, prominently displayed on her Facebook page, is believed to have prompted her arrest. The timing of Galadima’s arrest comes…