Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the terrorism charges against Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Kore.  This decision followed the federal government’s unexpected announcement that it would no longer pursue the case. During the hearing on Wednesday, prosecuting lawyer Mrs. Aderonke Imana informed the court of the government’s decision to withdraw the charges.  Mrs. Imana made an oral application based on Section 108 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, and the constitutional authority of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) under Section 174.  She stated, “The Honourable Attorney-General…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judges of the Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court over the issuance of conflicting interim injunctions regarding the leadership of the Kano Emirate. This rare intervention by the CJN aims to address the legal discord that has intensified uncertainties surrounding the emirate’s governance and ceremonial functions. The conflicting court orders have further complicated the situation in the Kano Emirate, a region historically rich in cultural heritage and political significance.  The legal tussle centers around the leadership of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and his successor,…

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) successfully apprehended three suspects involved in the vandalism and theft of transformer cables.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the arrest took place in Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area, underscoring the Corps’ unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order in the state. The operation, conducted by a patrol team led by Chief Superintendent of Corps Abdulkareem Abdulrazaq, resulted in the arrest of the suspects in the early hours of May 26, 2024.  According to a press statement from the Office of the State Commander, Commander (Dr) Soji Ganzallo, the suspects were…

The Nigerian government at all levels has been urged to prioritise the general well-being of its citizens and implement clear-cut policies aimed at alleviating the widespread suffering.  Chief Toyin Amuzu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta South federal constituency in the 2023 elections, has voiced serious concerns about the state of the nation under the current All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. Chief Amuzu described the past year as the most challenging in Nigeria’s history, marked by rising insecurity, severe poverty, economic hardship, and general despondency.  These issues, he noted, have driven many citizens, especially the…

A top – notch real estate entrepreneur based in Ogun State, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, has congratulated Governor Dapo Abiodun on the first anniversary of his second term in office, which also coincided with his 64th birthday celebration. In a statement made available to The Daily Crucible on Wednesday morning, May 29, to felicitate the Governor on his auspicious double celebrations, Adeyemo identified the Prince’s leadership style that made the prevailing favourable atmosphere of ‘ease of doing business’ possible, his governance of inclusion and even development as factors that have put the state on a steady trajectory of growth and…

Daud Olatunji &  Enoch Oyedibu Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has spent a substantial sum of N530.8 billion on capital projects, including roads, schools, hospitals, among others, out of N1.3 trillion budgeted in five years.  Abiodun, who became the executive governor of the state in 2019, has spent five years in office out of his constitutionally stipulated eight-year term. PLATFORM TIMES’ investigation revealed that despite the significant amount of money budgeted for road construction and other projects between 2019 and 2023, only N530.8 billion was funded for these projects.  An investigative report by PLATFORM TIMES uncovers that despite the…

The Federal Government has revealed the reasons behind the delay in appointing ambassadors, more than a year after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office.  Speaking at the Ministerial Sectoral Briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Abuja, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, cited financial difficulties as the primary cause. Upon assuming office, President Tinubu prioritized economic reforms, particularly the removal of consumption subsidies in favor of production subsidies.  This shift aimed to enhance economic productivity but has faced several challenges, including currency depreciation, inflation, and overall financial instability.  Tuggar, who previously served as the…

Segun Olatunji On June 13, 2024 when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a proclamation announcing the commencement of the legislative activities of the 10th Senate, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, fondly called Mr. LA by his supporters and admirers, officially assumed office as the Senator representing the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District of Kaduna State. But long before that day, Adamu now popularly referred to as Senator LA, had hit the ground running. The moment his victory was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his shocking defeat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Muhammad…

Jelili Gbadamosi In a bid to revitalize the broadcasting landscape in Ogun State, the Association of Nigerian  Broadcasters Ogun State Chapter convened on Tuesday to elect 12 new executives tasked with representing the association both at the state  level.  The event, which took place at the association’s Secretariat opposite Amolaso junction in Kuto, Abeokuta, saw a fervent call for unity and commitment among broadcasters across the state. With 27 members accredited for the election process, 26 votes were cast, culminating in the appointment of the new executives.  Notably, one vote was declared void, highlighting the keenly contested nature of the…

The Nigerian Army has apprehended a soldier for allegedly stealing ammunition in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria.  Corporal Francis Bako was detained with 602 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition in his possession, a haul that raises concerns about the internal security protocols within the military. PLATFORM TIMES reports that Bako’s arrest was made possible by the combined efforts of the troops from Operation Hadin Kai and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Maiduguri.  This joint operation underscores the ongoing collaboration between military forces and local security outfits to combat insurgency and criminal activities in the region. According to military sources…