Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yarima, on Sunday evening narrowly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Abuja, days after his widely publicised confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, PLATFORM TIMES reports. Military sources told our correspondent that the officer was trailed by suspected assailants around 6:30 p.m. while driving from the NIPCO Filling Station off the Line Expressway towards Gado Nasco Way. The suspects, described as men dressed entirely in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans without number plates, reportedly stalked his vehicle for several minutes. Sensing danger, Lt. Yarima was said…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the newly elected National Working Committee, describing the outcome of the party’s national convention as a reaffirmation of PDP’s resolve to rebuild and reposition ahead of future elections. The convention, held on November 15 and 16 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, produced Barrister (Dr.) Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as National Chairman, alongside other national officers. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Otunba Kayode Adebayo, the Ogun PDP also celebrated the emergence of its former state secretary, Omo’ba Dr. Sunday Solarin, as the new National Deputy…

Top economic, legislative and academic leaders have warned that Nigeria risks losing its competitive edge unless citizens and businesses urgently adopt digital skills and technology-driven practices. The caution was issued on Sunday, at the 2025 National Convention of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni Association (MAPAMA), held in Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “Entrepreneurship in Action: Building Ethical Enterprises in Uncertain Times.” Chairman of the occasion and Managing Director/CEO of CRC Credit Bureau, Dr. Ahmed Tunde Popoola, described digital adoption as a “non-negotiable lifeline” for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which he noted contribute about 40 per cent…

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a ₦50 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) over what he described as a forged and misleading medical report that claimed he was fit to stand trial. Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), submitted the fresh suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), alleging that the NMA panel failed to examine him as ordered by the Federal High Court. Justice James Omotosho had, on September 26, directed the NMA president to set up…

Aishah Waliyullah & Fawaz Adebisi The Ogun State Government and the Al-Maqbarah Muslim Forum have warned residents, particularly Muslim families, against the continued practice of burying corpses within residential premises, describing it as illegal, unhealthy and contrary to Islamic teachings. The warning was issued on Saturday at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Forum at the Crescent Muslim Professionals Hall, Abeokuta. With the theme “Sunnatic Ethics of Pre and Post Transition for the Deceased,” the workshop drew Islamic scholars, clerics, professors, traditional rulers and representatives of Muslim organisations across the state. ‘Home Burial Is Illegal Under Nigerian Law’ — Commissioner…

A 27-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwuebuka Eweni, has been arrested by police in New Orleans, United States, after allegedly stabbing his father to death and attacking his two sisters during a violent domestic incident on Pebble Street. The deceased, identified by family members as Samuel Eweni, was a respected computer science professor at the Southern University at New Orleans. Relatives told WWL Louisiana that the attack was “sudden and shocking,” noting that although the suspect had a history of mental illness, he had never previously exhibited violent behaviour. According to the account, the two daughters survived the attack. One has since…

.. N2.23 Trillion Paid in Ransoms in One Year … Judicial Pressure Needed To Fix Security Crisis Daud Olatunji   Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has called on Nigerians who have paid ransoms to negotiate the release of kidnapped relatives to take legal action against the Federal Government, insisting they should demand a refund. He accused the state of a “gross dereliction of duty” in protecting its citizens, especially amid a crippling surge in abductions nationwide. Falana made the remarks on Thursday during the opening of the Legal Year at Yakubu Gowon University’s Faculty of Law, Abuja. He argued that…

Firdaus Obiremi A renewed call for Nigerian youths to rethink the meaning of spinsterhood and bachelorhood dominated discussions on Saturday, at the 3rd Annual General Conference of the Lineage of Grace Initiative for Family Foundation (LOGIFF), held at Sweet Sensation Hall, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta. The conference, themed “Changing the Narrative – Re-defining Spinsterhood and Bachelorhood,” also coincided with the 47th birthday celebration of LOGIFF’s founder, Pastor (Mrs.) Mopelola Arowosafe. In her welcome address, Arowosafe said the foundation was committed to building a society where young people are equipped with the values, confidence and skills needed to live meaningful lives rather than…

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.), has declared that his second tenure will bring unprecedented heat on drug barons and trafficking syndicates across the country. President Bola Tinubu on Friday renewed Marwa’s appointment for another five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Addressing NDLEA personnel during a reception held for him at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Sunday, Marwa said the renewed mandate would deepen the agency’s war against narcotics, warning that drug cartels “have seen nothing yet.” According to a statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi…

In a nation where many young people struggle against socio-economic barriers, stories of resilience and academic excellence continue to inspire hope. One such story is that of Oluwadamilare Caleb Fabiyi, a recent graduate of Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Ibadan, who finished with an exceptional 3.86/4.0 CGPA. From growing up in Agugu community in Ibadan to emerging as a leading student, volunteer, and youth leader, Caleb’s journey reflects discipline, vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. In this interview with KOREDE BADMUS, he shares the experiences, motivations, and principles that shaped his academic and leadership journey—offering valuable insights…