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The Ogun Police Command has confirmed that a police officer, Insp Ajele Oloyede, allegedly shot himself in the Igbesa area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. Ms Odutola said that before the incident at about 1:20 p.m. on Friday, the deceased officer was on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company. “According to preliminary reports, Tolorunloju Stephen, an officer attached to the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, was also on special duty at the company. He had just returned from Ikeja when he entered the security office. “He found Oloyede resting his…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has vehemently denied claims that Governor Siminalayi Fubara sent a letter proposing a new date for the presentation of the 2025 budget. The assembly accused the governor of obstructing the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s ruling and engaging in actions aimed at misleading the public. Speaking on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Enemi George, the spokesperson of the assembly and chairman of the House Committee on Information, refuted claims made by the governor. According to George, no letter had been received from Fubara notifying the assembly of a new date for the 2025 budget presentation.…

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a large cache of illegal goods in Lagos, seizing 13,800 liters of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations along Badagry creeks. The interceptions were carried out between March 7 and March 14 by operatives from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry, with the latest operation launched on March 14 at approximately 2:54 a.m. according to Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry. Omotayo revealed that the operations were part of a sustained effort to curb smuggling activities within the Navy’s Area of Operation in Badagry. Acting on critical intelligence…

Daud Olatunji, (Editor) Senator Afolabi Shuaib Salis, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, is a politician who has refused to embrace tokenism as a means of empowerment. While many in Nigeria’s political landscape equate development with material handouts—often termed “stomach infrastructure”—Senator Salis has deliberately charted a different path, placing education at the heart of his empowerment strategy. In an exclusive interview with PLATFORM TIMES, he shared his vision and achievements in leveraging education as a tool for societal transformation. Beyond Material Giveaways: Why Education? For Senator Salis, education is not just a policy agenda; it is a personal conviction rooted in…

Sakeenah Kareem The highly anticipated Eid Fiesta 3.0 is scheduled to take place on April 5, 2025, at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Kuto, Abeokuta. Eid Fiesta represents Halal entertainment, featuring a mix of vendors, networking opportunities, performances, and exciting experiences. The event, which started in 2023, has now become an annual celebration of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival for families and friends. This year’s edition builds on the success of previous ones. Tickets for Eid Fiesta 3.0 are priced at ₦2,000 for children and ₦4,000 for adults, ensuring accessibility for all. Interested individuals can visit the official website https://www.eidfiesta.com for more…

Abdulbasit Oyeyemi, the best graduating student of the Faculty of Agriculture at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, defied challenges to emerge with a remarkable CGPA of 4.78. In this interview with KOREDE BADMUS, he shares his journey, the sacrifices behind his success, and his vision for transforming agriculture in Nigeria. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement! How does it feel to be the best graduating student in the Faculty of Agriculture at Usmanu Danfodiyo University? I’m deeply grateful for this achievement, and I acknowledge that it’s all by the grace of God (Alhamdulillah). My journey was filled with setbacks and tough times, but…

Senator Shuaib Salisu, representing Ogun Central at the Senate, demonstrated his commitment to education by distributing essential educational materials to more than 1,000 students across secondary schools in Ogun Central. The initiative, aimed at fostering academic excellence, saw students receiving school bags, mathematical sets, exercise books, textbooks, and past question books. Addressing attendees at the empowerment program in Abeokuta, Senator Salisu emphasized the importance of quality education in personal development and nation-building. Reflecting on his own journey, he underscored that true empowerment lies in initiatives that create lasting impacts beyond immediate distribution of goods. “We’re not just handing out materials;…

Daud Olatunji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed grave concerns over the state of traditional rulership in Nigeria, lamenting that criminals, drug addicts, vagabonds, bandits, and kidnappers have infiltrated royal institutions. Obasanjo made this assertion in his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, which was unveiled last week. According to the former president, the rapid proliferation of traditional rulers, many of whom lack the required training and moral standing, has led to the deterioration of the institution. He bemoaned the abandonment of the traditional training and apprenticeship system that once upheld the dignity of royal offices, warning that this…

The United Kingdom’s Home Office has revoked the visas of several Nigerian nurses under investigation for alleged examination malpractice, ordering them to leave the country, Nursing Times has reported. The affected nurses, who are still awaiting the outcomes of their appeals, have reportedly received letters directing them to depart the UK starting next week. The deportation directive follows an ongoing probe by the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) into suspected irregularities at the Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State. The investigation, which began in 2023, was triggered after the NMC detected “anomalous data” in the computer-based test…

A 25-year-old woman, Emmanuella Ogochukwu, has been arrested alongside her younger brother, Ogbuka Tochukwu, 22, for allegedly orchestrating a robbery against her lover, carting away three iPhones and Bitcoin worth N15 million. The Lagos State Police Command apprehended the siblings after the victim, whose name was withheld, reported the incident. Investigations revealed that Ogochukwu allegedly conspired with Tochukwu and other yet-to-be-identified accomplices to carry out the crime. According to a police signal obtained by SaharaReporters, the case was initially reported at the Okota Police Station before being transferred to a specialized unit for further investigation on February 17, 2025. “Upon…