Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a startling revelation, Olalere Oyewumi, a senator representing Osun West District and the Deputy Minority Senate Leader, has confessed to rigging the 2023 election.  Oyewumi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), admitted to buying votes with the assistance of a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Oyewumi’s confession came to light in a viral video where he detailed his efforts to influence the election outcome.  He narrated how he sent his aide on an errand to buy votes on the eve of the election, using his personal funds.  However, his attempts were thwarted by staunch APC…

Daud Olatunji A Superintendent of Police, Ibrahim Sini,has  revealed that he turned down a N150 million bribe allegedly offered to him by a Lagos-based businessman, Akintoye Akindele, to ensure his peace of mind and uphold his integrity. Akindele, who faced arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja in August 2023, was subsequently remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre.  The charge sheet indicated that the bribe was intended to facilitate Akindele’s escape abroad and to secure a favourable report from the police after their investigation. SP Sini was leading the Inspector General of Police’s team of investigators on this case. …

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has seized about 142 cartons of alcohol intended for delivery to Daura Local Government Area of the state. The state Hisbah Commander, Dr Aminu Usman, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Katsina on Saturday. According to Usman, the alcohol was seized on Monday during a city-wide patrol “to eradicate immoral behaviours and indiscipline”. The Hisbah commander explained that the operation led to the interception of the vehicle carrying the cartons of alcohol along the state’s ring road. “This task was supervised by Malam Nafi’u Ma’azu-Akilu,…

A  29-year-old passenger, Ayemobola Mojadesola, and her mother have reportedly assaulted an airport staff member over a borrowed pen. Sources at the airport disclosed that the incident began as a minor disagreement when the aviation worker requested the return of her pen, which had been borrowed by Mojadesola but could not be found.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  argument quickly escalated, leading to both Mojadesola and her mother attacking the worker, causing injuries to her face, particularly near her eye socket. The airport’s Aviation Security (AVSEC) officers reportedly intervened and arrested the duo, subsequently handing them over to the police. …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced its intention to revoke the driver’s licences of unruly drivers as part of its efforts to reduce road crashes in Nigeria.  The  move was disclosed by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in Abuja while reviewing the outcomes of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations, which took place from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16. In his statement, Mohammed stressed  the critical importance of collective participation and collaboration among all stakeholders in addressing the issue of road safety.  “We have realized more than ever before the increasing need for collective participation…

The Edo State government and the All Progressives Congress in the state have clashed over allegation of N23 billion hotel projects fund. The APC   called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the N23 billion expenditure on the construction of Radisson Hotel by the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. The state chairman of the party, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, made this call while addressing journalists in Benin City. Reacting to the allegations, the Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, Mr. Chris Nehikhare, dismissed the APC’s claims as baseless and sensationalist. During his address, Tenebe highlighted what he described…

Seriake Dickson, a senator representing Bayelsa West District in the National Assembly on Friday described those behind oil theft in the Niger Delta as “big players” who reside outside the region. The Senator, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the allegation at Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta while visiting the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketepe, Agadagba. Dickson said although Ijaw youths were tagged to be behind oil theft, they lacked the capacity and technical know-how to understand how pipelines operate.  “Those big players behind…

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has assured the Ijesa Muslim Community that there are no plans to demolish the Ilesa Central Mosque amid the ongoing dualisation of Ilesa Road.  This clarification comes in response to circulating rumours suggesting the mosque might be affected by the construction project. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke said  the concerns of the Ijesa Muslim leaders have been heard and addressed.  “Governor Adeleke has received the plea of the Ijesa Muslim leaders and has directed that fresh assurance be given that the mosque…

Daud Olatunji Multiple suicide attacks rocked Gwoza town in Borno State on Saturday, leading to the death of  about  30 people and injuring over 100 others.  The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the incidents, which he said  targeted a wedding reception and a burial ceremony. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  attacks, carried out by unidentified female suicide bombers, caused widespread panic as people fled for their lives.  Sources said, “More than 30 people were killed with over 100 sustained various degrees of injuries, even as many of the victims have been evacuated to Maiduguri for medical attention.”…

Daud Olatunji  In a significant move to bolster environmental sustainability, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with Continental Reinsurance, has planted 2,000 trees at the Lekki Conservation Centre.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the initiative aims to combat climate change along the Lekki-Epe corridor,  Speaking at the event,Director-General of NCF,Dr. Joseph Onoja stressed the  importance of the partnership.  Represented by Mr. Uchenna Achunine at the event. Onoja  stated the relevance of June for nature conservation, stressing  the synergy between NCF and Continental Reinsurance. Onoja  praised the collaboration, describing it as a robust and supportive relationship vital for achieving significant environmental…