Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a tragic turn of events, the peaceful town of Ado-Odo in Ogun State was rattled on Friday night as 38-year-old businessman Shakiru Olufunmi met a gruesome end, falling victim to an apparent assassination. The chilling incident unfolded after 11 PM in the Oke-Oyinbo area, also known as Olaiya, in Ado-Odo.  According to Prince Sulaimon Adedimeji, the family head for Oke-Waye Ile town, who spoke exclusively to our correspondent, Shakiru Olufunmi was shot at close range on the head as he left a gathering with friends. What makes this tragedy particularly alarming is the audacity of the assailant,…

In a significant announcement during the 31st edition of Iganmode Day celebration in Ota, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, assured the public that the Agbara-Atan-Lusada Road, currently undergoing construction, is slated to be completed within the next nine months. Abiodun emphasized the strategic importance of the road, asserting that its completion is vital to maintaining Ota’s prominent position within the country. Speaking at the event, he stated, “The road that we are constructing, which is the major road in this local government, Agbara-Atan-Lusada road, will be completed in the next nine months by God’s grace.” The governor also highlighted…

In commemoration of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s 81st birthday on December 17, 2023, Retired Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju, former General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Armoured Division Nigeria Army, expressed heartfelt congratulations to the esteemed leader. General Olanrewaju, also a former Minister of Communications and Member of the Provisional Ruling Council (PRC), took the occasion to express gratitude to his “Commander-in-Chief” for the presidential pardon that restored his dignity as a retired Army Major General. In a statement, General Olanrewaju acknowledged President Buhari’s global recognition for his leadership, both in the military and as the democratically elected head of the Nigerian…

In a bid to address growing concerns and tensions among the Igbo community in Lagos State, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, has appealed to Igbos to cooperate with the state government and respect the “owners of the land.”  The monarch made this call during a meeting with the President-General of Ohanaeze, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at his palace yesterday. Recent outcry from some Igbo residents in Lagos highlighted their distress over the demolition of their properties and shops by the state government.  Allegations of ethnic profiling were leveled against the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Oba Akiolu, in addressing these…

In a major victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully secured the forfeiture of a multi-million-naira mansion in Victoria Garden City (VGC) estate, Lekki, Lagos. This luxurious property was exposed as a clandestine laboratory for the production of methamphetamine, operated by the convicted drug baron, Okenwa Chris Nzewi. Okenwa, along with his associate Sunny Okeh Ukah, was apprehended on July 30, 2022, leading to their subsequent arraignment on four counts at the Federal High Court in Lagos under charge number FHC/L/527C/2022.  On July 17, 2023, both individuals pleaded guilty and were sentenced to four…

Daud Olatunji The Peoples Democratic Party  in Ogun State, has issued a damning assessment of the state’s governance, claiming a lack of good leadership and criticizing the incumbent administration’s approach to key issues. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Akinloye Bankole, while acknowledging the governor’s demonstrated qualities of humility, maturity, inclusivity, and purposefulness, expressed deep concern about the overall state of governance in Ogun. The Publicity Secretary of the PDP spoke in an interview with The Punch extracted by PLATFORM TIMES on Sunday . He accused a select group of individuals within the administration of engaging in frivolous activities, stating, “Unfortunately,…

In a poignant testimony at the Islamic Movement in Nigeria’s (Shi’ites) 8th-anniversary commemoration of the Zaria massacre, Hajiya Jummai Karofi, a survivor, shared the harrowing details of losing five children during the tragic incident in 2015.  The event, themed ‘The Site of Memory: An Ardent Resistance of Our Fallen Heroes,’ took place in Abuja this Saturday. Karofi, a mother of nine, revealed the extent of her family’s devastating ordeal. “I lost five in the Zaria massacre—three biological children and two adopted,” she lamented.  “My experience was traumatic. It was terrible. I saw more corpses that I never thought I would…

In a jubilant and spiritually uplifting gathering, Christians from various denominations converged at the Christ Gospel Mission International, Abeokuta District 2, to commemorate the birth of Christ during a Christmas Carol service titled “Born to Save.” The church auditorium on Liadi Opebiyi Street, Sabo, Abeokuta State, echoed with joyous Christian songs, fervent bible study, captivating drama, and soul-stirring worship songs. Christians from different churches showcased their diverse languages in worshipping and celebrating the significance of Christ’s birth. The Music Director of Abeokuta 2, Deaconess Alabi Oluremi, delivered a warm welcome message, urging Christians to embrace the commandments of God, abstain…

Daud Olatunji In the heart of Abeokuta, Ogun State, a routine day took a harrowing turn for Ahmodu Afeez Adewale, a 38-year-old businessman and father of one. On that fateful Friday morning, at the busy Oke-Ilewo area, Adewale’s life hung in the balance as he narrowly escaped death when police stray bullets shattered his car windscreen. The incident unfolded during a routine stop-and-search exercise conducted by men of the police attached to Zone 2. As they attempted to halt a Lexus ES car in front of their station, tensions escalated when the driver allegedly ignored their commands. Adewale, innocently navigating…

A staggering 16,000 families in Lagos State bore the brunt of the 2022 floods, with the repercussions extending to 6,000 farmers who faced substantial losses in seedlings and farm produce, as disclosed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).  The grim statistics were released by Ibrahim Farinloye, the Coordinator of NEMA in Lagos, underscoring the far-reaching consequences of the flooding on the community. In a statement sent to TheNewsZenith on Saturday, Farinloye highlighted the multi-faceted impact of the 2022 floods on various sectors of the economy, prompting NEMA to address the situation through a strategic initiative in collaboration with the…