Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a stern declaration, Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto revealed that the ongoing killings on the Plateau extend beyond herder-farmer clashes.  He asserted that the perpetrators harbor an ideological vision for Nigeria and urged the government to thwart their sinister agenda. The bishop vehemently condemned the horrific Christmas eve attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas, denouncing the assailants as “sons of Satan” determined to extinguish joy from the Plateau.  Kukah stressed that the strategic choice of locations and the mysterious identities of the attackers indicate a larger, more sinister plot. Highlighting a clandestine war…

Chairmen representing the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State have taken legal action against the state government’s plans to construct two flyovers in the city. The legal move materialized with the filing of a lawsuit before the Federal High Court, Abuja, under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1733/2023 on December 29, 2023. The chairmen contest the state government’s decision to allocate 70% of their joint account funds for the construction of flyovers at Tal’udu and Danagundi. The plaintiffs, consisting of the 44 Local Government Councils and the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Kano State chapter, are seeking a court…

The Labour Party  has called on the Inspector General of Police  and the Department of State Services (DSS) to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged failed attempted murder and kidnapping of its National Youth Leader, Comr. Eragbe Anslem.  The  party accused  former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata  and factional national chairman, Julius Abure,  of orchestrating the attack in Benin, Edo State. Expressing deep concern over the incident, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi at a  a press conference  condemned what he called  political intolerance and acts of terrorism directed at the…

Daud Olatunji In a monumental stride toward the preservation of Nigeria’s endangered species, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered with the Wilder Institute, a renowned science-based conservation organization, to donate cutting-edge equipment valued at over 8 million naira.  A statement released by the foundation on Saturday said the gesture was  aimed at fortifying government’s  agencies and a tertiary institution, including the Cross River National Park, Cross River Forestry Commission, and the University of Calabar. The statement added that the focal point of this collaboration is to amplify the ongoing research project dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the…

The Chairman of the Asi-Dosunmu Royal Family in Lagos, Alhaji Raufu Ishola-Lemomu, also known as Bobo-Raufu, has passed away at the age of 78. He breathed his last at his Apongbon residence on Lagos Island on Friday, December 29, 2023. Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd), former Minister of Communications and cousin to the late Alhaji Raufu Ishola-Lemomu, expressed his deep sorrow over the loss.  Alhaji Raufu Lemomu, a dedicated custodian of the Asi-Dosunmu family history in Lagos, will be laid to rest today, Saturday, December 30, at the Okesuna Cemetery in Lagos Island at 2:30 pm. “I mourn the passing…

Daud Olatunji In a significant development, the federal government has allocated an impressive sum of over one trillion naira for projects executed across the six states of the South West region between May 29, 2019, and November 30, 2023, as reported by PLATFORM TIMES. According to financial records accessed on the govsspend portal (www.govspend.ng) by PLATFORM TIMES, a total of N1,040,672,981,798.68 was distributed among Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo, and Lagos states. This substantial funding has been predominantly directed towards various sectors, including health, education, infrastructure, and capacity building, with nearly 15,000 projects executed during this period. Lagos State emerged…

In a recent release on Friday, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed a significant spike in the average prices of various food items during November 2023. According to the report, the average price of 1kg of brown beans surged by 6.18% from N790.01 in October 2023. On a year-on-year basis, this staple witnessed a remarkable 44.99% increase, soaring from N578.55 in November 2022 to N838.85 in November 2023. Similarly, the average price of 1kg onion bulb rose by 60.62% year-on-year, jumping from N425.71 in November 2022 to N683.78 in November 2023.  Additionally, the price of 1kg of tomatoes increased…

In a recent assessment conducted by African Financials, Dangote Group has achieved the noteworthy position of the second-best performing company in Sub-Saharan Africa for the year 2023.  The report, which highlights the exceptional performance of various enterprises, including South Africa’s MTN Group, underscores the prominence of these companies within the top 30 across the region, excluding South Africa. The comprehensive study, updated as of November 2023, encompasses the Top 30 companies in Sub-Saharan Africa by market capitalization, excluding South Africa.  The research reflects a positive sentiment towards Africa’s business landscape, noting a robust performance as “Sub-Saharan Africa’s (excluding South Africa’s)…

In a significant stride against crime, the Oyo State Police Command proudly announced the arrest of 207 suspects for various offenses during the period from January to December 2023.  The disclosure was made by the state Commissioner of Police,  Adebola Hamzat, as 38 crime suspects were presented to the public at the command’s headquarters in Ibadan. Commissioner Hamzat highlighted the recovery of 50 stolen vehicles and 46 motorcycles/tricycles, emphasizing the commitment of the police force in tackling criminal activities.  Additionally, a notable achievement was the retrieval of 108 firearms and 721 rounds of ammunition from the apprehended suspects. Representing Commissioner…

In a move aimed at easing the financial burden on travelers during the festive season, the Federal Government has released a list of 20 additional motor parks where commuters can benefit from a 50% discount on transport fares for return trips. The announcement was made by Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, via X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. This initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to subsidize transport costs during the yuletide period. The 50% transportation rebate, initially introduced on Monday, December 25, saw 128 road transport passengers on northern routes receiving a…