Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that the N30 billion released by the Federal Government as part of the intervention fund for victims of the January 16, 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan remains untouched more than a year after it was paid into the state’s account. The state made this known in a press statement issued on Thursday, explaining that although President Bola Tinubu approved a total of N50 billion for post-explosion intervention, only N30 billion has so far been released by the Federal Government. According to the statement, the sum was released through the Central Bank of Nigeria on…

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and elements within the Federal Government of orchestrating what he described as a coordinated campaign of political victimisation aimed at destabilising his administration and damaging his reputation. Mohammed made the allegations on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, where he claimed that security agencies and anti-graft institutions were being weaponised against him for political reasons. According to the governor, Wike had openly threatened to “put fire” in Bauchi State, alleging that the minister was influencing petitions, bribing individuals and manipulating institutions to…

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the driver who conveyed former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in the vehicle involved in a road accident that claimed two lives. The command said the driver of the Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle is currently in police custody as part of ongoing investigations into the fatal incident, which occurred on December 29, 2025. Confirming the development in a brief statement on Thursday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest was to aid a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the crash. “The driver of…

The bodies of Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, close friends of British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, who died in a fatal road accident in Ogun State, have been flown abroad for burial. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the two men lost their lives on December 29, 2025, when a Lexus SUV conveying them and Joshua collided with a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, around Makun area of the state. The impact of the crash reportedly killed Ghami and Ayodele on the spot, while Joshua sustained injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment. Sources said the victims had…

Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Senior Pastor of the Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has sparked widespread reactions on social media following a video in which he was seen offering what he described as “anointed mantles” for sale at $5,000 each. In the video, which surfaced online on Thursday, Oritsejafor was shown addressing a congregation and calling out individuals who were willing to purchase the mantles, reportedly limited to 90 persons. He was heard explaining that the mantles were meant to help beneficiaries avoid what he described as “missing God.” The development has…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with immediate effect, raising fresh signals of an imminent defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Mutfwang’s resignation was conveyed in a letter dated December 29, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ampang West Ward in Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The letter, which was acknowledged by the ward leadership the following day, expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve and participate in the democratic process. “I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested four suspected informants linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province during clearance operations in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The arrests were carried out at about 6:30pm on December 30, 2025, in the Garaha and Kakara general areas of the council, following actionable intelligence, security sources said on Thursday. It was gathered that the suspects were apprehended by troops working in collaboration with local hunters after a tip-off from residents. Those arrested were identified as Chollu Alhaji, Malam Bako Abubakar, Naftali Gabriel and Madaiba Joseph. A security analyst, Zagazola Makama,…

The Ogun State Police Command has decorated former Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abimbola Oyeyemi, with the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), recognising his  outstanding service to the Force. The event, which honoured eighteen newly promoted officers, saw family, friends, and colleagues gather to celebrate the achievements of the senior officers. CSP Oyeyemi, now Officer-in-Charge, General Investigation, SCID Eleweran, was among the standout promotees, applauded for his  dedication, discipline, and commitment to public safety. Other officers decorated included CSP Olorundare Bolanle, Divisional Traffic Officer, Agbado, who delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of her colleagues, and CSP…

The General Overseer of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, has urged Nigerians to embrace integrity and shun betrayal, declaring that the nation’s future depends largely on credibility and upright leadership as it approaches 2026. Achudume, who spoke with journalists in Abeokuta, described leadership as a sacred trust that must be exercised in the interest of the people and national development. He lamented what he called Nigeria’s credibility crisis on the global stage, warning that a lack of integrity had continued to erode the country’s international image. According to him, nations are judged by their values and conduct.…

Egbin Power Plc has strengthened social cohesion and youth engagement across its host communities through sustained investment in youth-centred social programmes, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. The power generation company said its Personal Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives were designed to unite neighbouring communities, empower young people and build enduring relationships anchored on shared values and mutual respect. A key pillar of the initiative is Egbin Power’s annual football tournament for host communities, which has grown into a flagship programme for youth development and positive engagement. Now in its fourth edition, the competition has continued to serve…