Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), following the advice of the National Moon-Sighting Committee (NMSC), has urged Muslims to search for the Shawwal crescent immediately after sunset on Monday, 29th Ramadan 1445 A.H., corresponding to April 8, 2024. A statement issued on Sunday by the Secretary-General, NSCIA, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, stated that  according to scientific calculations, the anticipated time for the Shawwal moon conjunction in Nigeria is Monday, April 8, 2024, at 07:21 p.m.  Oloyede in the statement   however said that nevertheless, Islamic tradition dictates…

Renowned Kaduna-based activist, Senator Shehu Sani, and former Deputy Editor-in-chief and Chairman of the Editorial Board of Punch Newspapers,  Bola Bolawole, are slated as guest speakers/discussants to discourse surrounding the perceived lawlessness within the Nigerian Military and the recent detainment of First News Online Editor, Mr. Segun Ọlatunji, PLATFORM TIMES reports that   the online show is aimed to delve into the pressing issues at hand on the esteemed monthly interview platform, Boiling Point Arena, scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2024 Boiling Point Arena, a widely-followed current affairs program, will convene via Zoom and will be broadcast live on radio station…

In a scene reminiscent of a triumphant return, Hamisu Bala, widely known as ‘Wadume’, was met with an overwhelming show of support as he returned to his hometown in Ibbi, Taraba State, following the completion of his jail term for charges including kidnapping.  Wadume’s arrival on Sunday was marked by a massive turnout of residents, eager to welcome back the man who had become both notorious and celebrated in equal measure. Arrested in 2019 by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, Wadume’s release from Kuje Prison in Abuja on Saturday marked the…

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…