Author: Platform Times Newspaper

 In a startling revelation, a Nigerian woman is under scrutiny for orchestrating a fabricated wedding and purportedly diverting the funds raised from Asoebi sales to finance a trip to Canada.  The incident came to light when Twitter user @AkiMarlin shared the story, exposing the accused woman’s alleged deception. According to the account, the woman, known as a popular vendor around the IMSU (Imo State University) area, sold Asoebi and hand fans for 50,000 and 10,000 Naira, respectively.  The funds collected were intended to support what was believed to be her wedding. The accused woman organized a bridal shower at a…

In a recent joint operation, the Nigerian Army, alongside the Navy, Air Force, police, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has  uncovered horrifying details at camps allegedly linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).  The operations spanned Umulolo-Umukele-Amousu and Agbobu in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. Acting Deputy Director of 82 Division Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, revealed that the clearance operations resulted in the discovery of burnt corpses of policemen, complete with their rank badges.  Despite facing challenges, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the…

The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the alleged extortion of a motorist by ASP Luka Bashayi from the Ogudu Area Command on Saturday.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that a video circulating on social media captures the officer instructing the driver to pay N10,000 promptly, with the driver responding that he doesn’t have the money.  The officer is also heard mentioning some digits in the video. The viral video, posted on X on Saturday, sparked outrage, with the caption sarcastically praising the officer as a “hardworking Nigeria police officer.” In response, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa …

An unidentified trailer driver reportedly experienced a lone accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway bridge, situated between Berger, Lagos State, and Isheri, Ogun State.  The incident unfolded as the front part of the trailer crashed into the bridge, leaving it hanging precariously off the edge. The mishap, which occurred early on Saturday morning, remains under investigation, and the cause has yet to be determined. Upon visiting the accident scene, it was observed that personnel from the Nigerian Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps were present to ensure the free flow of traffic and safeguard lives and properties. An anonymous…

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, commonly known as So-Safe Corps,has apprehended Ayomide Ibrahim, aged 25, for burglary and theft in the Baba Ode area of Iju, located within the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. The arrest unfolded during a routine patrol on Thursday, conducted by the vigilant officers of the So-Safe Corps.  Ayomide Ibrahim, a suspect with alleged ties to a robbery gang specializing in stealing from worship centers in the region, was taken into custody. In a press statement issued on Saturday by the Office of the State Commander of the Corps, Commander…

In a recent incident caught on video, a Nigerian police officer was seen demanding money from a motorist, insisting that the driver cannot proceed without paying the demanded bribe. The viral video captured the officer warning the motorist to “Do sharp sharp and go now, if not, I will do my job.” The erring policeman goes further, providing his Access Bank account details to the motorist, instructing him to transfer the money before being allowed to drive away. Reacting to the incident, Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the Nigerian Police Force, condemned the officer’s actions, describing them as shameful and against…

A Mattini Air private jet, carrying Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and a total of 12 passengers, crash-landed at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.  The incident occurred around 11 am on Friday, as the CL-60 jet was arriving from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.  The aircraft, registered as N580KR, missed the runway and landed in a nearby bush. This marks the second private jet incident in Ibadan within two months, following a previous crash involving a plane with registration number 5N-AMM, transporting the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and his entourage. Firefighters and rescue teams…

A divorce-seeking public servant, Mr Aku Bakari has told a customary court in Abuja that his wife, Mary, no longer has time to take care of the family because of her pre-occupation with church activities. “My wife no longer has time for me and our children, she is always going to church. Sometimes she goes to church on Friday and sleeps there until Sunday evening,” Bakari told a Customary Court in Nyanya. Bakari added that his wife was too involved in church activities and as such, has abandoned her duties as a wife and mother. “She does not want to…

In a shocking revelation, traffickers allegedly collaborated with Gombe Local Government officials to sell a one-year-old baby for N400,000. The incident led to the arrest of several individuals, including Mrs. Tina Raphael, a 60-year-old woman from Anambra State. Mrs. Raphael, when interviewed by Saturday PUNCH, claimed she adopted the baby from a suspected trafficker named Khadijah for the desired fee, citing her wish to have a girl child. She emphasized that she only provided the money for legal documentation, denying any involvement in the purchase of the child. Similarly, Ukamaka Ugo, another resident of Gombe, asserted her innocence, stating…

Daud Olatunji Panic gripped Araromi Ilogbo Secondary School in Oko Afo, Lagos, as students staged a protest following the alleged death of their fellow student, David Babadipo, reportedly due to being flogged by a teacher named Oluwale. The incident unfolded on Thursday when 16-year-old David, who had been unwell for several days, was purportedly subjected to corporal punishment by the teacher. Subsequently, he was rushed to a hospital but tragically confirmed dead. A circulated video depicted chaotic scenes within and around the school premises as students reacted to the news. Voices in the background claimed that David was flogged by…