Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a tragic incident that unfolded in Aduma ward, Mkpani, Cross River, a dispute over a wrap of marijuana turned deadly on Christmas Eve.  A man simply identified as Mkpor, having purchased the illicit substance from his friend, Tunde, allegedly hacked him to death with a machete.  The incident took place in Yakkur Local Government Area, situated about 120 kilometers from Calabar. According to reports, the disagreement arose when Mkpor refused to pay Tunde for the purchased marijuana, leading to a heated verbal exchange.  The conflict escalated when Mkpor, a known troublemaker at Tunde’s marijuana-selling “bunk,” smoked a wrap of…

In a startling revelation, the Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has  apprehended officers involved in extorting money from unsuspecting motorists along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.  Adejobi took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night to expose the corrupt activities. Expressing regret over the prevailing corruption within the police force,Adejobi announced that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) responsible for the implicated officers has been instructed to send them to Abuja for disciplinary actions. Adejobi condemned the act of extortion as a form of oppression, emphasizing that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has mandated senior officers to…

 The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, has reiterated a stringent measure that could see houses without toilets confiscated by the government.  The commissioner unveiled this groundbreaking initiative in an interview, shedding light on the ongoing campaign against open defecation and the state’s proactive steps to convert buses to compressed natural gas (CNG) to combat air pollution. Oresanya emphatically stated, “It’s not a matter of forcing people to comply. In line with the laws, we are making it public again; anyone who has a house without a toilet will forfeit it to the government.”  This uncompromising stance aims to…

In a recent development, security operatives successfully apprehended a group of notorious cultists in Ilesa, Osun, following their alleged attack on an Amotekun unit deployed for security duties during the Iwude Ijesa festival. The arrest was carried out by a collaborative effort between Amotekun and the police after residents reported the illicit activities of the suspected cultists in the area. The detained individuals, identified as Kareem Ojo (32), Adedamola Salamo (26), Olatunji Ezekiel (24), Adeyeye Adekunle (33), and Tope Oguntade (35), were not only involved in cult-related activities but were also found to be dealing in illicit drugs. The arrests…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has strongly criticized the Federal Government, citing a “lack of political will” to address the persistent threat of marauding terrorists in the state.  Speaking on the development on a TV programme,Mutfwang expressed dismay over the insurgents’ prolonged occupation of schools in the Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area for the past five years without intervention. Highlighting the alarming escalation of the crisis in Plateau, Governor Mutfwang pointed out that the absence of arrests by security agents has contributed to the continuing violence.  He particularly lamented the “unprovoked” simultaneous attacks on over 15 communities in the Bokkos…

Daud Olatunji A comprehensive investigation led by Special Investigator Jim Obazee has exposed a web of deceit and corruption involving key figures such as former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele, ex-SGF Boss Mustapha, and Titan Trust Bank Chairman Tunde Lemo. The probe, initiated by President Bola Tinubu, has unearthed shocking revelations, raising serious questions about the integrity of these individuals. The report, spanning 234 pages and currently only available to President Tinubu, contradicts vehement denials from Emefiele, Mustapha, and Lemo. It alleges Emefiele’s unauthorised placement of billions in foreign accounts, specifically £543,482,213 in UK banks, without CBN board approval.  Emefiele, recently…

128 travelers making their way from Abuja to destinations in the North enjoyed a 50% discount on their transport fares, as per the Federal Ministry of Transportation’s Situation Room Monitoring Team. The discount initiative was set in motion following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with drivers on inter-state routes diligently implementing the instructed reduction.  A press release signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Olujimi Oyetomi, highlighted the success of the endeavor. The statement emphasized, “As ALBON co-opts NURTW, implementing 50% discount on transport fares at yuletide gets a boost, 128 Nigerians enjoy…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, announced on Monday that the Nigerian Army is set to receive helicopters and other combat enablers in 2024, a move aimed at enhancing national security.  The revelation came during a special luncheon organized for frontline troops in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Addressing the gathering, Lt Gen. Lagbaja commended the courage and resilience of the men and officers of the Nigerian Army, acknowledging their dedication and unwavering faith in the country. Represented by Maj. Gen.  Kevin Aligbe, the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army, Lt Gen. Lagbaja highlighted ongoing welfare projects…

In a vehement response, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has rejected allegations of financial misconduct outlined in the recent report by the Special Investigator on the CBN and Related Entities. Emefiele, currently facing accusations of illegally depositing Nigeria’s funds in foreign banks, expressed his disagreement with the report titled ‘Re: Emefiele, others stole billions, illegally kept Nigeria’s funds in foreign banks’ in a statement released on Sunday. According to the Special Investigator, Jim Obaze, Emefiele lodged £543,482,213 in fixed deposits in UK banks alone without proper authorization.  The report detailed, “The former governor of…

In a significant breakthrough, the Abia State Police Command says it  has  rescued four missing children who were allegedly abducted by a new tenant on December 16.  The police command said it  has  also apprehended eight individuals in connection with the crime, as confirmed by the command’s spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka, in a statement issued in Umuahia. “We are pleased to inform the public that all four missing children, stolen on December 16, 2023, have now been rescued.  “Two of the children were recovered on December 22, 2023, while the remaining two were rescued today, December 24, 2023 (Sunday),” stated the…