Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a significant display of unity, members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum convened at President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos residence on Tuesday, December 26, following their meeting at the Lagos House, Marina. Addressing various national concerns during the visit, Tinubu highlighted the recent resolution of the crisis in Rivers State, stemming from a dispute between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Expressing his gratitude, Tinubu commended Governor Fubara for his statesmanship, stating, “I thank you for your commitment to peace. Your emphasis on peace in your recent broadcast is commendable.  “Effective governance can only thrive in an atmosphere of…

A heart-wrenching incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Akwa Ibom State, where the residence of the late State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Obong Udo Ekpenyong, was ravaged by fire in Ukanafun Local Government Area. The tragic inferno, which occurred on the eve of Christmas celebrations, resulted in the demise of Mrs. Elizabeth Udo Ekpenyong, the wife of the late PDP chairman, and her sister, Miss Ofonime Frank, as confirmed in a statement issued by Mr. Udeme Idiòng, the Secretary of the Transition Committee of the Local Government Area. While the cause of the fire was not disclosed…

In a recent development, the Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Umar Abdullahi, an 18-year-old resident of Yelwa, for the alleged rape of a student at the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi. The incident occurred at Peace Lodge in Gwalleji, the vicinity hosting the Polytechnic, where Abdullahi, accompanied by five others, reportedly invaded rooms.  The Bauchi State Police Command’s spokesperson, Mohammed Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest and revealed that the suspects, armed with machetes and flashlights, targeted houses in different locations. According to the police, the victim had filed a complaint of armed robbery and rape, leading to the successful apprehension of the…

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…