Author: Platform Times Newspaper

 Jelili Gbadamosi  The National Coalition of Apostles, Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals (NCABAC) has advised Nigerians  over  the planned nationwide protest slated for August 1st. The  coalition’s founder, cardinal, Olusegun  Robert, advised the people to exercise caution over the protest and  prayed for the government and the people over the challenges facing the country . The Cardinal also  prayed for the state executive led by Bishop Dr. Gideon Bamidele Akintunde  as Chairman and  Chaplain  Apostle Dr.  F B Aladeselu as Deputy Chairman during the Ogun State Breakfast Meeting at the Government House in Abeokuta. He also  prayed for the government, the…

…Allegation Not True, We’ve Reduced Congestion with New Initiatives – Prison PRO … Over N15,000 Debt, Man Served for 12 Years Daud Olatunji Welcome to Ogun State correctional centres, where pregnant women, whose crimes range from debt to fighting, serve jail terms with their infants in a congested environment. In a grim corner of Ogun State, Nigeria, behind the heavy iron bars of a prison, lies a world far removed from the hopes and dreams of freedom. Beatrice Adeosun, once a vibrant woman with a promising future, shares her story—a narrative of resilience amid despair, and a stark portrayal of…

The Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, has sounded a warning over potential security threats during the planned hardship protests scheduled for August 1st.  Ahmed said according to intelligence reports, insurgent groups are plotting to exploit the demonstrations to carry out heinous activities in the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, CP Ahmed stressed the precarious security situation in Yobe, particularly highlighting recent insurgent activities in Gujba Local Government Area and the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).  The CP expressed concerns over foreign mercenaries’ potential involvement in…

In a bid to foster unity and camaraderie among security agencies, the 2024 edition of the ValueJet/SWAN Security Cup, organized by the Ogun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), is set to feature at least seven participating agencies. The event will see these agencies competing for the prestigious trophy, with the tournament kicking off on Thursday. The defending champions, Police Machine, have been drawn in Group A alongside the Nigeria Customs Service,  Ogun State Fire Service, and debutants Federal Road Safety Corps. Group B comprises last year’s finalists, the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps…

Daud Olatunji Wema Bank has unveiled a groundbreaking payment solution, ALATPay, designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. In a statement released by the bank on Sunday, the back said the platform, launched recently in Lagos, offers a comprehensive and secure end-to-end shopping experience for customers, alongside instant settlement for merchants. The bank added that the new payment gateway aims to provide a fully integrated system for business owners.  It stated that with ALATPay, merchants can display their products and services globally on an online storefront, accept payments through various channels—including debit cards, credit cards, USSD,…

Daud Olatunji The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, has urged the new titleholder, Chief Mrs. Mojisola Oni-Quadri as the new Ibuso-Aje of Egbaland, to leverage her position to enhance the economic prospects of the region.  The event, held at the Ake Palace, drew a distinguished audience of dignitaries from both within the state and beyond. Alake said Chief Mrs. Oni-Quadri, the Chief Executive Officer of Oni Electronics, was honoured with the title following her significant contributions to the local economy.  The monarch said her efforts in promoting Egbaland’s economic growth through her business ventures…

The Vice Chancellor of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has raised alarms over the rising cost of electricity for higher institutions, describing it as a significant threat to the sustainability of quality education in the country.  This concern was voiced during the university’s 22nd convocation ceremony held on Sunday. Prof. Tayo revealed that in May, the university received an electricity bill exceeding N300 million from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Limited.  He stressed that this amount, which they were compelled to pay, does not necessarily reflect the actual consumption by the university.  He noted that despite…

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant arrests, including a woman supplying ammunition to bandits and multiple individuals involved in the trafficking of illicit drugs. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Mr. Femi Babafemi revealed that a 32-year-old woman, Ubaida Aliyu, was apprehended with 573 rounds of 7.60 live ammunition along the Kaduna-Zaria highway.  Aliyu admitted that she was transporting the ammunition to bandits in Sokoto, highlighting the ongoing challenges of security and illegal arms trade in the region. In a separate incident, NDLEA operatives on patrol along the same highway arrested Godwin Udochukwu, 35, in…

The South West zone hunters,have raised serious allegations of victimization against certain police officers in Oyo State.  The hunters, under the banner of the Soludero Hunters Association, have called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the State House of Assembly to intervene and address their grievances. The National President of the Soludero Hunters Association, Oba Nureni Akintola Ajijola Anabi, expressed the frustration and disillusionment felt by his members.  He highlighted the invaluable role hunters have played in complementing police efforts to secure the state, often at great personal risk and with no…

The internal division within the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has taken a new turn as the Reuben Fasoranti-led faction publicly denounces support for a planned national protest, distancing itself from the statements made by Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s camp.  The protest, termed ’10 Days of Rage,’ is scheduled to begin on August 1, with the aim of highlighting the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement released on Sunday, Abagun Kole Omololu, the National Organising Secretary of the Fasoranti faction, criticized the proposed protest, labeling it as “ill-conceived” and suggesting that it deviates from the principles of constructive engagement.  Omololu…