Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Lagos State government has shut down seven hotels and a church in the state over noise pollution. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency LASEPA disclosed this on X( formerly Twitter),added that they were also shut for environmental degradation. The establishments shut are: The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Infinity Westabul Hotel and Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge and Event, Hollysee Hotel and Suites, B & S Hotel and Suites. Others are: INN Hotel and Suites, Bellevouge Lodge and Bar, and 924 Hotel and Suites. The sealed properties are located at: Katangua, Ifako Ijaiye, Oko Oba, Agege, Baruwa, Iyana Ipaja, and…

Aminat Gusanu The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, revealed that the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, achieved significant success in its operations across 20 states. The Director of Army Public Relations,stated this in a press conference said a  total of 13 suspected criminals were eliminated, and 88 individuals were apprehended in the course of various raids and patrols conducted by the troops. Among the arrested were 50 suspects, including foreigners, involved in alleged international job racketeering.  The operations, named ‘Exercise Still Waters,’ ‘Enduring Peace,’ and ‘Golden Dawn,’…

Daud Olatunji  Ogun State Governor,  Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled his ambitious plan, the “Light Up Power Project,” at a breakfast meeting with CEOs and industry leaders in Abeokuta.  The initiative is poised to secure uninterrupted 24-hour power supply across the state, a pivotal step towards enhancing manufacturing and streamlining production processes. Governor Abiodun, emphasizing the project’s significance, outlined his administration’s commitment to prioritize power generation during his second term.  He assured stakeholders that the Light Up Project aims to achieve its goals before his tenure concludes in 2027, with a focus on acquiring the Olorunsogo Power Plant in collaboration with…

Daud Olatunji Suspected armed robbers have  shot dead the Director of Finance at the Governor’s office, Oke-Mosan, Ogun State, Taiwo Oyekanmi. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the daring robbery unfolded as Oyekanmi, having withdrawn an undisclosed sum from a Fidelity bank branch in Abeokuta, was ambushed on his way back to the office. Sources report that five hooded gunmen intercepted Oyekanmi’s homemade bullion van while it ascended the overhead bridge at Kuto. PLATFORM TIMES further leatned that without warning, the gunmen opened fire on the accountant, leaving him with fatal injuries. The assailants, reported to have armed with a sledgehammer, forcibly…

Daud Olatunji Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has officially inaugurated the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) Alumni Lecture Hall, a 2000-seater facility. The inauguration was part of the activities  marking the 13th, 14th, and 15th convocation ceremonies held on the university campus. Expressing his joy and satisfaction during the commissioning, Governor Abiodun commended the TASUED Alumni for their monumental contribution to their alma mater.  He praised the association’s virtues, dedication, and commitment as critical stakeholders, despite their relative youth as an association and the university itself. Governor Abiodun urged Alumni associations of other universities to follow the example…

Daud Olatunji,Abeokuta In a significant triumph against illicit activities, the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun Area 1 command, revealed on Wednesday, that it has  successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 975 rounds of live ammunition into Ogun State through its border.  The Acting Controller, Ahmadu Shuaibu, announced this accomplishment during a press conference held at the Idi-Iroko headquarters of the service, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to combat arms and ammunition smuggling. Shuaibu highlighted the intelligence and diligence required to counteract such operations, stating, “Arms and ammunition smuggling is a high intelligence operation as it often attempts to evade the…

 Daud Olatunji  In a groundbreaking revelation, Nigerian retail investors are set to channel an impressive $94 billion towards climate change financing by 2030, according to the latest Sustainable Banking Report 2023 by Standard Chartered. The report unveiled that an astounding 95% of investors in Nigeria express a keen interest in climate investing, with 91% aspiring to escalate capital flows toward climate initiatives. Surpassing other markets surveyed, investors in Nigeria prioritize improving returns and making a positive impact. Based on a survey of 1,800 respondents across 10 growth markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, the research identifies a global…

Daud Olatunji  In a remarkable feat at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Subair Enitan, a determined student, embarked on a handwashing marathon with the goal of setting a new Guinness World Record.  Contrary to recent reports, Enitan has vehemently denied allegations that she ended up in the hospital, asserting her well-being in a video shared through the official X handle for the marathon. Enitan, visibly in good spirits, expressed gratitude to her school, supporters, and sponsors while addressing the rumors surrounding her health. She stated, “First of all, I’m sure you can see I’m very much okay. So to the people…

Daud Olatunji Amid a wave of public discontent surrounding the pronouncements and decisions of various lower and appellate court justices, the National Judicial Commission (NJC) has embarked on a comprehensive self-audit of the judiciary, signaling a commitment to transparency and accountability. A member of the Court of Appeal,Justice Moore Adumein  has found himself at the center of the disciplinary storm, stemming from a contentious order issued in the Kano State governorship appeal. The controversy, however, transcends the judgment itself, as the NJC targets Justice Adumein for failing to detect and rectify a typographical error embedded in the contentious ruling. Insiders…

The Anambra Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Chief Jeff Nweke, the Managing Director of Blue Shield Securities, a private security company in Awka who was at the centre of the controversy of mobilising completely naked ladies to protest at the police command. The Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Monday. NAN reports that the police had accused Nweke of sponsoring nude protest in Awka against the police with a view to evading criminal charges against him. The command also accused him of illegal possession of forearms,…