Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced that his administration has reduced banditry in the state by approximately 70 percent over the past year.  This significant achievement, he stated, is due to the robust cooperation between local security outfits and conventional security agencies operating throughout the state. Governor Radda made these remarks during a working visit to Yola, where he spoke with journalists on Saturday.  He emphasized the need for state police to be included in the broader strategy to combat insecurity across Nigeria.  “It is high time to have state police included in the fight against insecurity in…

How I Fell In Love With Oyedepo’s Daughter – Adeboye’s Son Daud Olatunji  Pastor Leke Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently opened up about a youthful crush he had on Love Oyedepo, the daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel.  This revelation came during a 47-minute podcast episode titled “Confession Box,” hosted by Leke Adeboye himself, and uploaded on his YouTube channel on Friday. In a candid conversation with his guest, Isaac Oyedepo, Love’s brother, Leke Adeboye shared the…

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the son of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church, commonly known as Winners Chapel, has  shared his personal struggle with pornography.  His revelation was made during a recent episode of the podcast “Confession Box,” hosted by Pastor Luke Adeboye, son of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. During the podcast, Pastor Isaac Oyedepo described his experiences, saying, “My confessions are good ones that will help people.”  He recounted the beginning of his battle with pornography, which started during a trip abroad. Pastor Oyedepo told Pastor Adeboye during…

Sport is something that is very important in every human life, society and nation. It is important in every human life because it’s a known fact that exercising the body and keeping fit, is key to a healthy living and healthy living makes a healthy life. Meanwhile, it’s important in every society and nation because healthy lives make a healthy society and in turn a healthy nation. Besides the health benefits of sport, sport foster unity in the society and that’s why anytime the Super Eagles of Nigeria is playing, nobody will remember tribe or religion, all people…

The Ogun State police command has confirmed another carjacking and abduction on Thursday in Sagamu.  The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the incident was reported by one William Kolawole, a resident of the area. Odutola said Kolawole filed a report at the Sagamu Divisional Police Station around 8:00 pm detailing the traumatic event.  She added that the complainant said around 19:45 hrs, his wife, Nimota Busari, along with their two children, was returning home from her shop in the Ibepa Area, driving an unregistered navy blue 2010 Toyota Corolla. Odutola said, “As she approached their gate,…

… Expert laments rate of unwanted pregnancy, … Govt. Charged Over  hostels Provision Fawaz Adebisi “Living as a couple while being a student is sweet until you start to get jealous. I lived as a couple with my partner in my last relationship; it was fun, but not a day would go by without fighting. We would always argue before a day passed. “My relationship was 60% toxic, which is why I’m afraid of getting married. I’m afraid of getting tired of my partner because I’ve been there already. It was hectic, but in the beginning, it was like heaven,”…

The United States has announced the official unveiling of an Air Transport Agreement with Nigeria, marking a significant advancement in civil aviation relations between the two nations.  The agreement, provisionally applied since 2000, was disclosed by the Public Diplomacy Department of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. Aligned with the U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy, the bilateral agreement emphasizes commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security.  It is expected to liberalize the international civil aviation sector in Africa, expanding economic and commercial ties, and fostering new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers. “This agreement with Nigeria is…

The operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a 400-level student of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), for allegedly raping a 100-level student of the institution The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the student’s arrest on Friday. Nansel disclosed that the student was arrested by police operatives attached to Agwan Lambu Division, close to the university, on May 9 for allegedly committing the act. He said: “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect travelled to the village where he and the victim come from. “The victim’s parents gave the suspect some foodstuffs to give to…

Gunmen have abducted Alhaja Seliat Raji, sister to renowned lawyer Ahmed Raji (SAN), in a violent attack that also claimed the life of her security guard. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at Seliat’s residence in Iseyin. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants arrived on motorcycles and forcibly entered the property. During the abduction, they shot and killed the security guard who attempted to thwart their efforts. The gunmen subsequently fled the scene, taking Alhaja Seliat Raji in her Lexus car. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident on Friday. He said “Investigation is ongoing.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a temporary suspension on the issuance of new licences to three categories of network operators. This move, effective immediately, affects the Interconnect Exchange Licence, Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Licence, and Value Added Service (VAS) Aggregator Licence. Reuben Muoka, spokesperson for the NCC, disclosed the decision in a statement issued on Friday, emphasizing that the suspension is a strategic step to allow the commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the telecommunications sector. Key areas under review include the current level of competition, market saturation, and overall market dynamics. “The public is invited…