Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a dramatic interception at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended a Delhi-bound passenger, Freeman Charles Ogbonna, who was attempting to smuggle 80 wraps of cocaine inside his body.  The shocking revelation came to light during a routine screening at terminal 2 of MMIA. According to Femi Babafemi, the director of Media & Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters Abuja, Ogbonna, initially identified with a Liberian passport under the name Carr Bismark, aroused suspicion during a body scan which detected the presence of illicit drugs in his system. Under…

In what promises to be a significant event, the inauguration of the South West Zonal Command and the decoration of Officers and Honorees of the International Fellowship of Christian Chaplains is set to take place on April 12, 2024, at the NSCDC College of Security Management in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. High-profile guests, including Ogun State security Chiefs Commissioners of Police CP Abiodun Alamutu, Commandant Dr. Soji Ganzallo of the Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So Safe), Commandant Ojelabi Ìdòwú of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Commander Seni Ogunyemi of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), among…

…REC, PDP, Others Call For Attitude Change Daud Olatunji Sheikh Abdul Lateef Ademoye, a revered Islamic cleric in Ogun State, has outlined five critical obstacles hindering good governance and economic prosperity in Nigeria.  The guest lecturer, spoke on the theme, “Nigerians and the Survival of Economic Hardship: The Islamic Perspective,” on Saturday at the 2024 Ramadan Lecture organized by the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) in Ogun State. He highlighted these challenges, shedding light on fundamental issues plaguing the nation’s progress. Firstly, Sheikh Ademoye emphasised the collective disregard for divine guidance.  He lamented that despite numerous…

Daud Olatunji In a remarkable achievement spanning over 14 years on the throne, the Gbegande of Ososa, Oba Adetoye Alatise, has tackled maternal and infant mortality rates. The monarch is significantly improving healthcare outcomes in  Ososa Ijebu, a town nestled within  in the Odogbolu local government area. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that central to this success has been the strategic empowerment and training of traditional birth attendants, a move spearheaded by Gbegande Ososa, a prominent figure in the healthcare sector. Ogun State is one of the states with alarming rates of both maternal and infant mortality in the country.  PLATFORM TIMES…

The excitement is building as Ogun State kicks off the sale of raffle tickets for the highly anticipated 13th Gateway International Trade Fair.  The Special Adviser to the Governor on Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Oluyemisi Somorin-Dawodu, announced that ticket sales have officially commenced. Each raffle ticket, priced at an affordable N500, presents participants with the chance to win exciting prizes, including the grand prize of a two-bedroom bungalow.  The trade fair is scheduled to take place from April 19 to April 29 in the vibrant city of Abeokuta. “Raffle tickets for the Gateway International Trade Fair are…

Daud Olatunji Renowned cleric, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has defended the Muslim community against stereotypes, criticized economic inflation, and called for prayer amidst Nigeria’s challenges. Adeboye displayed this gesture while deliverinh  a sermon at the monthly Holy Ghost service in Mowe, Ogun State.  In his address, Adeboye addressed misconceptions surrounding Muslims, stating, “The fact that the leaders of Boko Haram are Muslims or claimed to be Muslims does not mean every Muslim is a terrorist.”  He challenged prejudices and highlighted the diversity within religious groups, urging people to avoid generalizations.…

 In a groundbreaking development, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), is poised to introduce an advanced national identity card embedded with payment functionality . The government added that it would have  an array of social service features aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusion for all Nigerians. The announcement, made by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, heralds the launch of an innovative card designed in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS), powered by the AfriGO National domestic card scheme. The forthcoming National ID…

A  former Nigerian Navy officer identified as Mohammed Tunde has been apprehended by the police in Lagos for purportedly offering his services to physically assault individuals on behalf of paying clients. Mohammed Tunde, who was dismissed from the Nigerian Navy 24 years ago, resurfaced in the spotlight after being contracted to administer violence against a hotel staff member by a disgruntled customer. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos police, the suspect was apprehended in the act while assaulting the hotel staff alongside his accomplices. “The suspect was apprehended while he and his boys were beating a hotel staff,”…

Two minors have been arrested in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state over assault and attempt to rape another minor. Two of the suspects are aged 15 and the other 13, State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Dr Elijah Willie, told newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki. He added that the command was on the heels of third suspect currently on the run. “They will be transferred to relevant juvenile authorities for necessary rehabilitation. “There have been increasing cases of minors engaged in such acts and it reflects the moral decadence in the society. “I urge relevant…

A somber mood envelops the Nigerian Army as news emerges of the tragic loss of a Lieutenant Colonel and six soldiers in a ruthless ambush by Boko Haram terrorists along the Biu-Buni Yadi road in Borno State. This devastating incident comes just a week after the solemn burial of military personnel who were slain during a peace mission in Delta State, as they were laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. According to reports gathered by Daily Trust, the Boko Haram insurgents executed the ambush at Kamuya, a village near Buratai, the hometown of former Chief of…