Author: Platform Times Newspaper

No fewer than 44 security operatives were feared killed in a fresh wave of bloodshed allegedly orchestrated by notorious bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji, in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The gruesome attack, which took place in a remote area near Shinkafi, claimed the lives of 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers, according to a post by a security analyst who goes by the name Bakatsine on X (formerly Twitter). The ambush reportedly occurred as the operatives were responding to intelligence on the movement of armed bandits in the area. Turji’s fighters, heavily armed…

A civic group, De-Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has filed a legal action at the Lagos State High Court against the Lagos State Government, seeking to halt what it calls the unconstitutional conduct of elections into 57 local council areas by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The suit, filed in the Lagos Judicial Division, lists the Lagos State Government, Attorney General of Lagos State, Lagos State House of Assembly, and LASIEC as the 1st to 4th defendants respectively. In its originating summons, the group is urging the court to interpret and enforce constitutional provisions that limit the number of recognized…

Daud Olatunji  Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, on Tuesday witnessed a momentous revival as Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, announced a ₦2 billion intervention fund during the institution’s 15th Combined Convocation Ceremony — its first in nearly a decade. The governor, who also doubles as the Visitor to the institution, further stunned the crowd when he declared a ₦2.5 million cash reward each for nine best graduating students from the 2016 to 2024 academic sessions, bringing the total student reward to ₦22.5 million. The ceremony, held at the school’s Ojere campus, marked a significant turning point for MAPOLY, with over…

A major financial scandal has hit the Social Democratic Party (SDP), resulting in the suspension of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, along with the party’s National Auditor, Nnadi Clarkson, and National Youth Leader, Chukwuma Uchechukwu. The suspensions, announced on Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, stemmed from allegations of financial misconduct, including diversion of party funds, unauthorised transactions, and attempts at personal enrichment. According to Aiyenigba, the affected party leaders were implicated in a string of irregular financial activities executed without the knowledge or approval of the National Working Committee (NWC). “They engaged in questionable transactions and…

A renowned communications expert and media strategist, Mr. Idris Kolawole Katib, has been promoted to the position of Principal Assistant Registrar (Public Relations) at Crescent University, Abeokuta. His elevation was confirmed in a letter of promotion dated May 13, 2025, and signed by the university’s Registrar, Barrister Zakariya Ademola Ajibola. The letter stated that the decision was reached during the meeting of the university’s Appointments and Promotions Committee for Non-Academic Staff held on February 20, 2025. “I am pleased to inform you that the Appointments and Promotions Committee… approved your promotion to Principal Assistant Registrar,” the letter reads in part.…

Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Monday lauded the Board and Management of the company for their resilience and commitment to value creation, after approving a dividend payout of N502.6 billion at the company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. The dividend, which translates to N30 per share, was declared despite Nigeria’s volatile macroeconomic environment, foreign exchange fluctuations, and ongoing expansion efforts. In addition to the hefty shareholder payout, Dangote Cement significantly ramped up its corporate social responsibility (CSR) investment by 469.8 per cent, spending N13.2 billion across various sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.…

A  final-year student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Arobo Precious, has been found dead in a bush near his residence, in what police have described as a suspected case of suicide. The 27-year-old, a Higher National Diploma II student, was discovered hanging from a tree with a rope around his neck, days after he reportedly shared a distressing video on social media hinting at emotional turmoil. The tragic discovery was made on June 18, 2025, and later confirmed by the Ondo State Police Command. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olayinka Alayande, the incident was reported…

The Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID).has arrested and detained the founder and lead pastor of Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada, Abuja,Amos Isah, for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl (name withheld). PLATFORM TIMES reports that the cleric was arrested and detained last week. The cleric with charismatic sermons and claims of divine power, had his church, located behind Noble Noel Academy, opposite the Gwagwalada Market in Abuja. PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the cleric abused his spiritual influence to exploit a minor. Sources within the FCID confirm that the victim, a 14-year-old girl, was allegedly sexually assaulted by…

Daud Olatunji A leaked memo has revealed that the Department of State Services (DSS) alerted military authorities to imminent attacks on several communities in Benue and Nasarawa states nearly a month before gunmen killed over 200 people in coordinated raids. The confidential document, dated May 13 and seen by TheCable, was addressed to Moses Gara, the commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), a joint military task force operating in the Middle Belt region. Despite the intelligence, the deadly attacks still occurred on June 13, with the Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State suffering…

 Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has openly expressed deep regret for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s rise to power, describing the President as “evil” and calling for his removal. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime programme on Monday, El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), admitted that his role in Tinubu’s emergence as President contributed to the current political and economic hardship Nigerians are experiencing. “I just feel like I contributed to this country’s problems by bringing the evil Tinubu into power. I should do the last lap by removing him,”…