Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A Mattini Air private jet, carrying Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and a total of 12 passengers, crash-landed at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.  The incident occurred around 11 am on Friday, as the CL-60 jet was arriving from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.  The aircraft, registered as N580KR, missed the runway and landed in a nearby bush. This marks the second private jet incident in Ibadan within two months, following a previous crash involving a plane with registration number 5N-AMM, transporting the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and his entourage. Firefighters and rescue teams…

A divorce-seeking public servant, Mr Aku Bakari has told a customary court in Abuja that his wife, Mary, no longer has time to take care of the family because of her pre-occupation with church activities. “My wife no longer has time for me and our children, she is always going to church. Sometimes she goes to church on Friday and sleeps there until Sunday evening,” Bakari told a Customary Court in Nyanya. Bakari added that his wife was too involved in church activities and as such, has abandoned her duties as a wife and mother. “She does not want to…

In a shocking revelation, traffickers allegedly collaborated with Gombe Local Government officials to sell a one-year-old baby for N400,000. The incident led to the arrest of several individuals, including Mrs. Tina Raphael, a 60-year-old woman from Anambra State. Mrs. Raphael, when interviewed by Saturday PUNCH, claimed she adopted the baby from a suspected trafficker named Khadijah for the desired fee, citing her wish to have a girl child. She emphasized that she only provided the money for legal documentation, denying any involvement in the purchase of the child. Similarly, Ukamaka Ugo, another resident of Gombe, asserted her innocence, stating…

Daud Olatunji Panic gripped Araromi Ilogbo Secondary School in Oko Afo, Lagos, as students staged a protest following the alleged death of their fellow student, David Babadipo, reportedly due to being flogged by a teacher named Oluwale. The incident unfolded on Thursday when 16-year-old David, who had been unwell for several days, was purportedly subjected to corporal punishment by the teacher. Subsequently, he was rushed to a hospital but tragically confirmed dead. A circulated video depicted chaotic scenes within and around the school premises as students reacted to the news. Voices in the background claimed that David was flogged by…

… Confirms PLATFORM TIMES Exclusive Reports In a compelling press conference at his quarters in Abeokuta, embattled Speaker Olakunle Oluomo sheds light on the orchestrated impeachment by 18 lawmakers, revealing the tumultuous events that unfolded on Tuesday. Oluomo said that  despite numerous calls from media houses,  he  refrained himslef from addressing the situation until Friday, believing that government and party leaders would intervene.  Expressing gratitude to the state  Governor, Dapo Abiodun for his fair intervention, he shares insights into the alleged impeachment mentioned in the government’s press release. Oluomo narrates the challenges faced since assuming office in June, with some…

…17 Arms, 604 Ammunition Recovered by Police – Force PRO Daud Olatunji   In a resounding triumph against crime, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,on Friday, disclosed   that the recently launched Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has achieved remarkable success.  The IGP in a statement issued  by the force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi  said over the past two weeks, the IGP-SIS operations had  resulted in the arrest of 139 suspects, the safe rescue of 154 kidnapped victims, and the recovery of 17 arms along with 604 pieces of ammunition. Egbetokun added…

A solemn atmosphere enveloped the Chapel of Reconciliation in Abeokuta on Friday as the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria in Ogun State  congregated to lay to rest the  revered General Overseer, Apostle Abiodun Ademuyiwa. Apostle Ademuyiwa, the founder and lead Lecturer of the Leadership Training Institute, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2023.  The church and family, however, chose to wait until Friday, the 26th, to pay their final respects. During the service, Apostle (Dr) John Oladejo, delivering a eulogy, expressed condolences to the grieving family and commended Apostle Ademuyiwa for living a fulfilled life.  The sermon, titled “The…

By Daud Olatunji In a shocking incident, gunmen targeted the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by abducting its chairman, Philip Aivoji, along with nine other party members.  The incident took place at the Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Thursday evening. Sources reveal that Aivoji and his party colleagues were returning from the PDP’s Stakeholders’ Zonal Caucus Meeting held in Ibadan, convened by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.  The armed assailants intercepted their convoy, forcibly taking them into the nearby bush. Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, confirmed the disturbing incident on Friday.  Alamutu…

By Daud Olatunji The embattled Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, broke his silence three days after being impeached by 18 lawmakers, asserting that he remains the Speaker and challenging the impeachment procedure.  Addressing a press conference at his quarters on Friday, Oluomo described the impeachment as dramatic and revealed that he chose to leave the premises for the governor’s office when it commenced. Impeached on Tuesday and replaced by Oludaisi Elemide, a lawmaker representing Odeda constituency, Oluomo accused aggrieved lawmakers of terrorizing him since the beginning of his second term. “I remain Speaker of the…

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State chapter, has enthusiastically congratulated Governor Dapo Abiodun on his triumphant victory at the Supreme Court, affirming his success in the March 2023 Governorship Election.  The union, in a joint statement signed by Chairman Waidi Oloyede and Secretary Dr. Bolá Lawal, expressed deep felicitations and urged the governor to continue with commendable projects across the Gateway State. The Supreme Court’s final verdict, delivered by a five-member Panel of Justices, resoundingly validated Governor Abiodun’s win, dismissing earlier challenges from the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate at both the Ogun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Court of…