Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, has issued a call for unity and fervent prayer among Nigerians to overcome the challenges facing the nation. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Adamu Abdullahi, Minister Gwarzo emphasized the significance of Ramadan as a sacred time for Muslims worldwide to dedicate themselves to the worship of Almighty God. He urged Nigerian Muslims to utilize this period to pray for peace, development, and progress in the country, emphasizing the importance of unity and harmonious relationships among…

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Gender Development Initiative (GENDI) has orchestrated a groundbreaking event, featuring an All-Female Novelty Football Match at Mosheed Abiola Polytechnic.  The event, held from 02:15 pm to 5:00 pm, aimed to champion gender equality through sports engagement while simultaneously raising awareness on critical women’s health issues. The objectives were twofold: to promote gender equality through active participation in sports and to educate attendees on pressing women’s health concerns.  The event successfully married athleticism with advocacy, embodying a holistic approach to women’s well-being. Attendees were not only treated to a thrilling football match but also…

Leaders from various Yoruba groups, including Afenifere, Yoruba Unity Forum (YUF), Yoruba General Assembly, as well as traditional rulers such as the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Oluwo of Iwo, among others, came together to condemn calls for military intervention in Nigeria at Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Southwest Summit. The summit, organized by the Yoruba Patriots’ Movement (YPM) and Southwest Coalition of Civil Societies, saw the participation of prominent figures from different sectors, including politics, academia, and traditional institutions.  Among the attendees were General Alani Akinrinade (Rtd), represented by former Vice–Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof Isaac Adewole; Emeritus…

Daud Olatunji Retired Soldiers under the aegis of the Nigerian War Veterans ,Ogun State chapter, on Thursday, wrote an open letter to  the president, Bola Tinubu over the spate of killings and kidnapping cases in many parts of the country. The war Veterans in the letter jointly signed by the chairman and Secretary of the body, Fatai Shorinmade and Ogundairo Victor respectively and  made available to  journalists  in Abeokuta lauded the directive issued by President Tinubu to the Nigerian military.  The letter read that  the  directive, aimed at smoking out bandits, kidnappers, and other disruptive elements in Nigeria’s forests, has…

Daud Olatunji In a tragic turn of events, a reciprocal gesture by Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, to one of his staunch supporters in Ipokia local government has ignited a deadly clash in the Agosasa community, resulting in the loss of five  lives and extensive destruction of properties worth billions of naira. Investigations by PLATFORM TIMES revealed that the violent outbreak in Agosasa, an agrarian community  last week Sunday stemmed from deep-seated political differences between Abiodun, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) since the 2019 elections.  Akinlade, the favoured candidate of…

The recent Host Community Youths Empowerment (HCYE) programme organized by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and sponsored by Dangote Cement Ibese has garnered widespread praise for its comprehensive support and innovative approach towards empowering youths.  At the grand finale of the intensive two-month training, held at the Transport section of Dangote Cement Ibese on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, key stakeholders lauded the initiative’s impact and the exceptional quality of the start-up packs provided to the 30 graduating participants. Mr. Sulaimon Mogaji, the assigned trainer representing Dangote, expressed his admiration for the resources allocated by the federal government through ITF for…

Top officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as well as cabinet members in the former administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, have been  embroiled in a scandal involving a $6.2 million windfall. The  fund allegedly shared among Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. According to sources close to the matter, the funds were purportedly withdrawn from the CBN vault under the guise of mobilizing international observers for the 2023 general elections.  However, investigations reveal that the money was clandestinely distributed among officials of the State House, Office of the Secretary…

An  Upper Customary Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has  sentenced Nathaniel Danjuma to  two years imprisonment for theft. M Danjuma, along with his accomplice Japhet Habila, faced a three-count charge of criminal trespass, theft, and receiving stolen property. According to Police Prosecutor, Insp. Esther Bishen, the case was brought to light when Caleb Bakam of Ungwan Rimi reported the incident to the station on March 5.  Bakam discovered on the morning of March 1 that the bonnet of his car was open, and several items had been stolen from it.  Among the stolen items were a car battery, wristwatch, head…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has taken action against 11 Muslims for contravening the Ramadan fast by eating during the holy month.  The arrests were conducted as part of the annual Ramadan enforcement operations, which involved inspections of eateries and markets across the city. Lawal Ibrahim, the board’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrests during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday. He disclosed that the arrests occurred on Tuesday, with the majority of individuals apprehended near markets. Among those arrested were 10 men and one woman, who was caught eating from her groundnut-selling stall. Ibrahim emphasized that…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) or private jet owners, cautioning them against engaging in commercial flight operations. Failure to comply will result in severe penalties. According to a statement released by Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at NCAA, private jet owners are prohibited from using their aircraft for commercial purposes, including the carriage of passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward. “In line with Section 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022,” Achimugu stated, “the NCAA will not hesitate…