Author: Platform Times Newspaper

 The Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to present before the court, Alhaji Abdulwaheed Abdulraheem, a renowned Nigerian businessman and Managing Director of Kaother Abdussalam Hasan Establishment Limited, allegedly held unlawfully by the agency.  The court order, issued by Justice Daniel Osiagor, follows a compelling motion presented by Abdulraheem’s counsel, Mr Adebayo Onifade, citing constitutional provisions and human rights protocols. Onifade emphasized the motion’s foundation in Section 46 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as Order II Rules 1, 2, and 3 of the Fundamental Rights…

Passengers at Maiduguri International Airport, Borno State, find themselves stranded as a Max Air aircraft, plagued by recurring technical faults, remains grounded on its Abuja-Maiduguri route.  Concerns escalate as passengers question the airworthiness of the troubled aircraft and urgently call on aviation authorities to intervene before a potential national catastrophe unfolds. This comes after the same aircraft reportedly experienced a fault on Friday, yet still operated a flight to Abuja at 2 pm.  The situation repeats itself, leaving passengers stranded and raising serious safety apprehensions.  Witnesses revealed the grounded aircraft with stranded passengers at Maiduguri Airport, drawing parallels to the…

In a devastating incident that unfolded on Friday, three revered traditional rulers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State lost their lives in a tragic auto crash.  The fatal collision occurred at Aje Iye and involved a Benz E230 with the plate OLODOGBO and a commercial Scania Truck with registration number 301 XF. Eyewitnesses recounted the grim scene, revealing that two monarchs succumbed instantly, while a third passed away hours later at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, where desperate attempts were made to save him. The affected monarchs, namely the Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula, and Alayetoro…

Daud Olatunji In a disturbing turn of events, suspected armed robbers have launched a renewed attack on students of Gateway Polytechnic (ICT), Sapaade, Ogun State, leaving one dead and nine others injured.  This incident occurs just a week after students protested against alleged robbery and rape targeting female students, raising concerns over the security situation in the area. The assailants targeted students residing in off-campus hotels located at Ode, Ipara, and Isara, all neighboring communities to Sapaade.  The fresh attack follows the closure of the institution for three days in response to last week’s protests, aimed at restoring order. Despite…

In a significant collaboration, Wema Bank has joined forces with the federal government to kickstart the FGN/ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme for MSMEs, designed to train two million youths and one million owners of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).  Launched in September 2023, the program officially commenced on November 27, attracting widespread interest from business owners, professionals, and jobseekers keen on enhancing their digital skills for greater employability and business management proficiency. The FGN/ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme aims to equip participants with a diverse array of digital skills, including software engineering, product management, business analysis, cloud computing, product design, and…

In a humanitarian crisis of escalating proportions, more than 20,000 refugees have fled the Republic of Cameroon, inundating Taraba State, Nigeria, in their quest for asylum.  The refugees, currently situated across five local government areas—Sardauna, Kurmi, Gashaka, Ussa, and Takum—are facing dire circumstances and are urgently seeking assistance from federal and state governments, as well as non-governmental organizations to alleviate their plight. The Taraba State government has pledged to ensure the safety and protection of the refugees while they wait for peace to be restored in their home country.  However, the situation has evolved dramatically since March 2020, when 7,000…

 In a shocking turn of events, Pastor Abiodun Oluwadare, popularly known as ‘Araina’ (thunder of fire), has been apprehended by the Ekiti State Police for the alleged murder of his pregnant wife, Tosin Oluwadare.  The incident, which occurred around 9 pm on November 19, 2023, has sent shockwaves through the community. Sources close to the investigation reveal that the pastor is suspected of strangling his wife to death in what appears to be a ritualistic act.  According to witnesses, the man initially spun a different narrative, claiming that he found his wife lifeless in their home shortly after she refused…

Access Bank has expressed deep concern over the recent data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), revealing a distressing statistic of 1,047 maternal and infant deaths per 100,000 births in Nigeria.  Dare Adetosoye, the Head of South-West II Zonal Operations for Access Bank, emphasized the urgency of concerted efforts to rectify this concerning trend within the healthcare delivery sector. Speaking at the official handover ceremony of a renovated and well-equipped basic health centre in Ago Aduloju Farmstead, Ado Ekiti, Adetosoye highlighted that a significant percentage of these deaths occurred in areas where basic health services were either unavailable or…

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a resident of Umuagu Ibeku, Chimaobi Agah is desperately seeking help after a tricycle operator disappeared with his four children on their way to school. The incident unfolded on Monday, November 27, leaving the father, originally from Amasiri, Ebonyi State, devastated. Agah, who was away in Enugu State for work, entrusted the tricycle driver with the transportation of his four children, aged eight, one, four, and a year and a half. In a gut-wrenching viral video, Agah, visibly distraught, shared the harrowing details of the disappearance.  He explained that his wife, in his absence,…

Afrobeats sensation Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry by proudly asserting his millionaire status and ownership of a staggering 30 residences discreetly scattered across Lagos and Ogun states.  The ‘Zazu’ singer, often at the center of controversy, recently opened up about his substantial wealth during a candid conversation on the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Adesope Olajide. Emphasizing not only his affluence but also his commitment to philanthropy, Portable expressed a belief that his generosity toward the less fortunate contributes significantly to his burgeoning wealth.  The artist, who has built a reputation for his…