Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a bid to foster unity and development among the Yoruba people, Otunba Dr. Adebayo Odunowo, a prominent community leader and political figure in the All Progressives Congress Party (APC), hosted members of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, in his country home in Imoru-Ijebu, Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State. During the courtesy visit on Friday, Dr. Odunowo emphasized the importance of unity among Yorubas for rapid development and urged Afenifere to embrace inclusiveness by welcoming other prominent Yoruba individuals into the group.  He highlighted Afenifere’s historical significance as a leading force championing the interests of ethnic…

Daud Olatunji  In a heartfelt press statement issued today, First Heritage Culture and Hospitality Limited extended warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, on the occasion of his 61st Birthday anniversary and 6th Coronation Anniversary. The statement, signed by Omo’ba Abiola Ogundeko, the Chief Executive Officer of the organization, lauded the Akarigbo for his unwavering commitment to peace, security, unity, and overall development in Remoland since ascending the throne in 2017. Highlighting the monarch’s impactful initiatives, the press release specifically commended His Royal Majesty for spearheading various non-governmental projects…

Daud Olatunji In a shocking revelation, legal representatives for Mr. Samuel Soyemi and his family, Chief ‘Kayode Aderemi & Co., has  submitted a petition to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, exposing a distressing case of armed robbery and extortion perpetrated by individuals claiming to be police officers. PLATFORM TIMES obtained a copy of the petition signed by the legal representative, saying,the harrowing incident occurred on October 10th, 2023, when seven armed men stormed the Soyemi residence in Osiele, Abeokuta, Ogun State, seizing valuables worth over N2 million and extorting N1,025,000 from the terrified family. The petition stated that…

Daud Olatunji In response to a series of harrowing attacks by suspected armed robbers, Gateway Polytechnic (ICT), located in Sapaade, Ogun State, has taken the drastic step of temporarily closing its doors for the next two weeks. The decision was prompted by a surge in violence, with armed robbers conducting more than three assaults on student hostels in the past fortnight.  These incidents, marked by instances of rape, injuries, and theft of valuables, culminated in a tragic incident on Saturday.  Hoodlums invaded off-campus hotels in the Larufi area of Ode, resulting in one fatality and the injury of nine…

Daud Olatunji In a daring raid, six suspected hoodlums targeted a poultry farm in Atoyo town, Itele, Ogun State, at approximately 5 pm on Saturday. The assailants abducted three workers, including the owner, leaving the community on edge. While two suspects have been apprehended by the state police command, the fate of the kidnapped victims remains uncertain at the time of this report.  Sources indicate that the criminals initially seized five individuals from the farm, but later released the owner and one other person after taking them to a forest and confiscating their mobile phones. Speaking on the incident, a…

A tumultuous scene unfolded at Edo Specialist Hospital in Benin on Monday, as personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS) clashed with private guards and members of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. The confrontation reportedly stemmed from an alleged unprofessional response by medical staff after a DSS official collapsed during a meeting in their office. The situation escalated, prompting a call to the Oba Market Police Station and the intervention of the Chief Security Officer, Government House, to restore order. Amid the chaos, injuries were sustained by individuals, including private security guards and female personnel of the…

In  the wake of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) initiative’s second Independent Assessment, the Federal Government has disbursed a total of N135.4 billion to states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Dr. Abdulkarim Obaje, National Coordinator of the NG-CARES Programme, announced the fund distribution, praising Nasarawa, Cross River, and Zamfara as top performers. Nasarawa secured N13.6 billion, Cross River N10.9 billion, and Zamfara N10.2 billion in the assessment. Obaje emphasized that these allocations are tied to states’ results in aiding the underprivileged under the NG-CARES initiative.  He commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its…

Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, is urging an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the recent bombing of Tudun Biri Village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army. Following the Nigerian Army’s admission of responsibility for the airstrikes during a Maulud Nabiy celebration, where over 30 residents were feared dead and others injured, the military asserted that the attacks were unintentional, targeting terrorists. In response to this, Amnesty International, through a series of posts on Monday, strongly condemned the airstrikes, alleging that more than 120 civilians lost their lives, and dozens sustained injuries.…

Daud Olatunji In a startling revelation, the Rivers State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force exposed a heinous crime during a press briefing on Monday.  A group of suspects was paraded for their alleged involvement in burying alive the Community Development Committee chairman of Kereken-Boue in the Khana Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were presented to the public during the maiden briefing of the newly appointed Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu.  This event shed light not only on the horrifying incident but also on the broader spectrum of criminal activities in the region. Commissioner…

Daud Olatunji In a bid to stem the annual hemorrhage of approximately $10 billion in revenue due to the importation of welders, the Federal Government unveiled a groundbreaking National Policy on Welding and Welding Related Fields in Abuja on Monday.  Led by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, the initiative aims to bolster job opportunities for Nigerians while fostering wealth creation within the country. The policy, prompted by the chronic neglect and lack of regulation in the welding sector, envisions the establishment of six Centers of Welding Excellence across the nation in collaboration with the Nigerian…