Author: Platform Times Newspaper

At least five people have reportedly been killed as members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, clashed with security operatives during a protest in Abuja on Friday. The demonstration, which took place at Banex Junction in Wuse 2, was organized to demand freedom for Palestine. Protesters were seen waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans, including “Freedom for Palestine.” Tensions escalated when some protesters allegedly began throwing stones at security personnel. In response, the security operatives fired shots to disperse the gathering. The exact number of casualties remains unverified, but sources claim multiple injuries and fatalities.…

The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NHRC) has petitioned the National Assembly to investigate alleged medical negligence at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, which it claims has led to preventable deaths. In a statement on Friday, NHRC representative Olubodun Alao cited the case of Lydia Adedipe, a patient who died of ovarian cancer on Wednesday. The group alleged that Adedipe was subjected to substandard medical care, cultural and financial exploitation, and was kept in unsanitary conditions despite paying millions of naira for treatment. “Her death could have been avoided if the right thing was done,” NHRC stated, accusing hospital staff…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked allegations linking former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to an ongoing money laundering investigation involving Aisha Achimugu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group. The anti-graft agency, in a statement issued late Friday by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, clarified that its probe into Achimugu had no ties to Atiku or Sanwo-Olu, dismissing claims suggesting otherwise. “We wish to state unequivocally that the investigations of Achimugu have no correlation of any kind with the two political actors,” the statement read. According to the EFCC,…

A fresh political rift has erupted between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, over a planned mega rally in the state by Wike’s supporters. Governor Diri, on Thursday, ordered security agencies to prevent the event, citing security concerns. He also warned youths, elders, and traditional rulers to be on high alert and directed that no public venue should be used for any gathering without government approval. The rally, which was to be held at Tombia Roundabout, was allegedly being organized by a suspended Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, George Turner. Diri…

The Association of Nigeria Broadcasters (ANBROAD), Ogun State Chapter, has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Ogun State Police Command on security and information management. The association’s leadership, led by its governor, Comrade Gbenga Goke-Fadiran, alongside the National Vice President 1, Comrade Akinyemi Titus Olatoye (Alawiye Federation), and other state executives, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, to discuss ways of enhancing security reportage and public awareness. During the visit, the group commended the police chief for his efforts in tackling criminal hideouts and improving the security of lives and properties across the state. ANBROAD…

The Ogun Muslim Community Society on Thursday organized a spiritually uplifting Ramadan lecture and prayer session in honour of Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan Yayi, who represents Ogun West under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, held at the Green Gold Event Hall in Akute, Ogun State, brought together Muslim faithful to observe the Holy Month of Ramadan with prayers, reflections, and acts of charity. Delivering the keynote sermon, the Grand Chief Imam of Akute, Alhaji Mohammed Baruwa, emphasized the significance of piety and communal love, urging Muslims to embrace kindness and generosity. Imam Baruwa stressed the need for Nigerians…

The House of Representatives has reversed its decision on a proposed bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to strip the Vice President, governors, and their deputies of immunity while qualifying the President’s immunity. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided over plenary on Thursday, announced the House’s decision to rescind its earlier passage of the bill, citing the need for further debate and scrutiny of the amendment. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Qualify the Immunity Conferred on the President, Remove the Immunity Conferred on…

A Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Tunde Rahman, has said that Dr. Doyin Okupe had initiated preparations for Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027 before his demise. Rahman, representing President Tinubu at the Service of Songs in honour of the late Okupe, held at Trinity House, Victoria Island, Lagos, described Okupe’s proactive stance as a testament to his unwavering belief in Tinubu’s policies and vision for Nigeria. He highlighted Okupe’s strategic foresight in assembling a dedicated team and setting up an office geared towards ensuring Tinubu’s success in the forthcoming electoral cycle. “Dr. Doyin Okupe’s passing…

Residents of 10 communities near the Odogbo Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan have raised alarm over their safety after stray bullets from the military shooting range allegedly hit a woman and damaged at least 15 houses. The incident, which occurred during a recent military training exercise, has reignited longstanding fears among residents, who have now called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and order the relocation of the shooting range to a safer location. The affected communities include Omilabu Zones 1, 2, and 3, Omilabu Mainstream, Oluseyi, Idi-Omo, Anilelerin, Dominion Estate, Ajobo, and other adjoining areas. Residents claim…

At least 555 people lost their lives in different petrol tanker explosions across Nigeria between January 2020 and January 2025, data from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has revealed. The FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra State, Joyce Alexander, disclosed this on Thursday during a town hall meeting on Tanker and Trailer Safety Challenges in Nigeria held in Awka. Alexander stated that the crashes, numbering about 80, also left hundreds injured and led to the destruction of buildings, vehicles, and other valuables worth millions of naira. Breaking down the data, she said 18 tanker explosions in 2020 claimed 161 lives,…