Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, seven major oil marketers have received approval from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to distribute refined petroleum products produced by the $20 billion facility.  The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) confirmed that, with this registration, they are poised to commence the distribution of fuel from the refinery once commercial terms are finalized. The approved major marketers include 11 Plc, Conoil Plc, Ardova Plc, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, OVH Energy Marketing Limited, Total Nigeria Plc, and NNPC Retail.  This comes after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced the commencement of production of Automotive…

A somber atmosphere enveloped Sogbesan Street, Oluwo area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, last Wednesday as the lifeless body of a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Medaiyese Emmanuel, was discovered in his apartment. The unfortunate incident came to light when Emmanuel’s concerned mother, unable to reach him on his mobile phone, sought assistance from one of his friends, Olumide. Distressed by the unavailability of Emmanuel, the mother, in collaboration with Olumide and other neighbors, initiated a check on the corps member at his Sogbesan residence. Eyewitness Toyo revealed, “Olumide left his room for the corps member’s apartment to discover…

In a swift operation, So-Safe Corps, the Ogun State-owned security outfit, apprehended a 21-year-old commercial tricyclist, Ridwan Lukman, for allegedly raping a 14-year-old groundnut hawker in the Ota area of the state. Lukman was taken into custody in the early hours of Wednesday by So-Safe officers during a routine patrol in the area.  The suspect was allegedly attempting to force himself on the 14-year-old victim when the security operatives intervened. Upon arrest, Lukman denied the allegations, claiming that he misunderstood the girl’s actions, thinking she was making advances towards him as he patronized her. However, upon further investigation, the victim…

…Abiodun Receives Kudos Over Improved Service In Abeokuta …Expert Warns Against Indiscriminate Borehole Drilling In an exclusive investigation, PLATFORM TIMES delves into the staggering expenditure of N26,8billion  by the Ogun State government between 2020 and 2023 to enhance water supply for residents.  Despite this substantial investment, nearly 90% of the state’s population still lacks access to pipe-borne water, revealing critical challenges in water distribution. DAUD OLATUNJI captures the mood. Between 2020 and 2023, a staggering sum of N26,821,150,711.1591 was allocated for water supply, salary of the workers, capital expemditures and others logistics, showcasing the administration’s determination to address water…

Troops from the 192 Battalion, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, successfully intercepted a suspected transnational drug syndicate along the Balogun border in Ogun State on Sunday. Acting on credible intelligence, the vigilant troops discovered 296 wraps of illicit substances, believed to be Cannabis Sativa, concealed in a Sienna 2001 Model Space Bus with registration number Lagos APP 129 EF. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed the operation in an official statement on Sunday.  The suspects, Adigun Olatunji (54 years) and Michael Atanda (18 years), both residents of Ilara Imeko in Afun Local Government Area of Ogun…

In a decisive move against unauthorized motorcycle operations, the Lagos State Taskforce has seized 344 commercial motorcycles, commonly known as okada, during an intensive week-long raid across various parts of the state. The agency, led by Chairman CSP Shola Jejeloye, expressed a firm commitment to bring the activities of defiant okada operators to a complete halt. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the agency’s Director of Press & Public Affairs, issued a statement on Sunday outlining the objectives of the operation. During the raid, 174 bikes were impounded in the Abule Ado area, 50 in Lagos Island, 50 in Berger/Grammar School, and 70 in…

In a brewing discontent within the Nigeria Police Force, officers are reportedly  considering a protest on Monday. The aggrieved policemen expressed  frustration over the non-payment of the promised N35,000 fuel subsidy palliative announced by President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu’s decision to approve a provisional wage award of N35,000 for treasury-paid federal government workers came on October 1, 2023.  This move was a response to the nationwide outcry following the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Despite the presidential announcement ensuring the palliative’s implementation from October 2023 to March 2024, some police personnel claim to…

Operatives of the NDLEA recovered 300,000 tramadol pills at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Friday. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday… Operatives of the NDLEA recovered 300,000 tramadol pills at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Friday. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the pills were smuggled in from Pakistan. He added that various quantities of tramadol and Indian hemp concealed in soles of sports canvas shoes and headed to Oman were also intercepted at two courier firms in Lagos on Jan. 9. He stated that another consignment of tramadol…

NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday in Abuja that 76.6kg of Indian hemp, 134gm of tramadol, 93gm of Rophynol and 50 litres of skuchies were recovered from the factory. He added that in Ondo State, NDLEA arrested four drugs suspects in a hotel off Ado-Ekiti Road, Akure, on Jan. 12 with 524.5kg Indian hemp. He stated also that NDLEA nabbed a 26-year-old man at Ala Forest, Akure, and recovered 293.5kg of Indian hemp and a Dane gun from him. NDLEA also arrested a 67-year-old man at Otuo, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo on Jan. 11 with…

Daud Olatunji  Former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has appealed to Nigerians  to steadfastly support President Bola Tinubu’s government, expressing confidence that the administration will bring positive transformation to the country. Speaking on Sunday,  during the 19th annual thanksgiving service at Baptist International Worship Center, Sagamu, Ogun State, themed “Thanking God for total victory, recovery, and restoration,” Daniel acknowledged the existing challenges in the country due to some of the policies introduced by Tinubu’s government.  However, he assured the public that these difficulties would lead to a better future. “I have known Asiwaju (Tinubu)…