Author: Platform Times Newspaper

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…

The South West Zone of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is set to host the 2024 South West Athletics Conference (SWAC), tagged “Abeokuta SWAC 2024”.  Scheduled to take place from July 3rd to 6th, 2024, the conference promises to be the biggest athletics gathering in the South West region of Nigeria. Biodun Alabi, Media Coordinator for the South West Athletics Conference,disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday . Alabi said the event will feature Professor Tunde Makanju as the keynote speaker.  He explained that professor Makanju, a distinguished scholar, will be joined by several lead speakers who will…

Daud Olatunji The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has come under intense scrutiny from Islamic groups following his recent actions against the Grand Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Sheikh Teliat Yunus Ayilara.  The conflict, which has sparked a broader debate on religious freedom and traditional authority, has led prominent Muslim organisations include No Dull Moment In Islam  to demand intervention from Christian leaders to address what they see as an overreach by the monarch. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  controversy began earlier this year when Oba Ghandi Olaoye issued a series of formal queries to Sheikh Teliat Yunus…