Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has killed 70 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the action is part of the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity 2, aimed at eradicating terrorism from the region. The chief spokesperson of the MNJTF,Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi disclosed this on Monday . The MNJTF, through intensified aerial operations, has obliterated terrorist camps located on islets across the Cameroonian and Nigerian territories of Lake Chad.  These airstrikes have not only eliminated a significant number of terrorists but also forced others to retreat into Chad. The destruction extended to…

 Lucky Okodeh, the former caretaker chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, has filed a two- billion naira billion  lawsuit against the Nigerian Army. Okodeh is challenging the military for wrongly including his photograph on a wanted list following the killing of 17 soldiers in Delta State. The suit, lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja, names the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Chief of Army Staff (CAS) as the first and second respondents respectively.  Represented by renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, Okodeh is seeking N2 billion in damages for the alleged…

A  flood disaster has severely impacted over 4,000 Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) machines at the  Independent National Electoral Commission offices.  The  INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, disclosed this during the opening of a two-day induction retreat for Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Lagos State on Monday. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  BVAS machines, critical for the smooth conduct of elections, were submerged in floodwaters.  Prof. Yakubu, however, provided some relief by announcing that INEC had managed to recover more than 3,500 of the affected machines. “Despite the successful recovery of a significant number of BVAS machines, we remain concerned…

Daud Olatunji An Ikeja High Court in Lagos has ordered the immediate release of Kazeen Adeshina, who spent 15 years in a correctional facility without charge or trial.  Justice Oyindamola Ogala presided over  a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Adeshina’s counsel, Mr. Ben Okeke.  The suit, marked No: D/16997MFHR/24,  highlighted the gross injustice faced by Adeshina.  In her judgement, Justice Ogala declared that Adeshina’s prolonged detention without trial was both illegal and unjustifiable, constituting a severe violation of his fundamental human rights. “The arrest and continued detention of Adeshina in the custody of the Medium Correctional Centre, Kirikiri,…

The Ogun State Government has issued a stern warning to operators engaging in  mining and dredging   activities without proper authorization. The state has vowed to implement stringent legal actions and severe sanctions against violators. The Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, have the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting with miners and dredgers held in  Abeokuta.  Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olu. Ola. Aikulola, Sofela emphasised the critical importance of responsible mining and dredging due to their significant revenue and employment generation potentials globally. The Commissioner lamented the adverse effects of irresponsible mining and dredging on…

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the official umbrella body for all Muslims in the South West, has strongly condemned the alleged plot to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar.  MUSWEN described Sultan Abubakar, who serves as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the national leader of all Muslims in Nigeria, as a  pivotal figure in fostering unity across the nation. The group said Sultan Abubakar is revered by Yoruba Muslims, who hold him in the highest esteem for his unparalleled efforts in bridging cultural divides among Nigeria’s…

Daud Olatunji  Egbin Power, Nigeria’s premier power generation company, has launched a state-of-the-art innovation centre. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the centre is  designed to revolutionise education and equip students with the entrepreneurial, practical, and creative skills needed to excel in the modern world. The “Bright Gyimah Centre for Innovation,” is  located within the Powerfields Group of Schools in Ikorodu, Lagos.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the centre, named in honour of the late Bright Gyimah, a former General Manager at Egbin Power, offers an array of facilities to nurture students’ abilities in Information Technology (IT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), arts, music, culinary…

Jelili Gbadamosi No fewer than 25 passengers were confirmed dead following a trailer accident at the Dangwaro flyover along the Kano-Zaria Road.  The ill-fated trailer was reportedly conveying 90 passengers when it crashed on Monday. Operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the devastating accident, which adds to a grim series of road mishaps in the region.  Just three days earlier, another trailer accident claimed the lives of 15 worshippers in Imawa town, Kura Local Government Area, also along the Kano-Zaria road. Preliminary investigations by the FRSC suggest that the crash was caused by over speeding, resulting in…

Daud Olatunji  De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has issued a stark warning to the Lagos State Government regarding the annual flooding crisis that plagues Lagos Island and other parts of the state, particularly Lekki Phase I. PLATFORM TIMES reports that as the rainy season commences, the familiar sight of flooded streets and homes has returned, raising urgent concerns about the state’s preparedness and response. The foundation in a statement jointly signed  by Prince Adelani Adeniji-Adele and Yomi Tokosi, the President and Secretary General of the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, said persistent Flooding on Lagos Island For years, the Ojo/Anikantamo axis…

Daud Olatunji   The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power,Mokhtar Bounour has said stressed the importance of the synergy among stakeholders and a shared commitment to decisive action as essential for accelerating the transition to cleaner energy and achieving a sustainable environment.  He said this  during the maiden edition of Asharami Square, an initiative by Sahara Group focused on sustainability through impactful media advocacy. Bounour emphasized the urgent need for collaboration among stakeholders in key sectors contributing to global greenhouse emissions, including electricity and heat production, agriculture, forestry and land use, transportation, and industry.  “It is through collective action and…