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Aminat Gusanu In a significant development, the Adamawa State Police Command has taken swift action by apprehending two young men involved in the theft of armored cables within the capital city of Yola. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the suspects were nabbed for allegedly vandalizing a power line and stealing armored cables supplying electricity to a water treatment plant in Boronji, a residential community near the Government House, Yola. A statement from the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, named the suspects as Yohanna Suleiman, 25, and Emmanuel Joseph, 17. The statement said the two were arrested by police…

Fawaz Adebisi Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, representing Ogun West Senatorial Constituency, has garnered widespread acclaim and commendation for his unwavering commitment to advancing education and industrialization.  The senator’s sponsorship of the Bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Geological and Cement Studies in Iselu-Ketu, Yewa North, Ogun State, has received high praise from various quarters. In a letter of appreciation penned by the Ketu Advancement Forum (KAF), acting on behalf of HRM Oba Akintude Akinyemi, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, and the entire Ketu community, Senator Adeola’s visionary leadership is acknowledged with profound gratitude.  The bill recently passed…

In a significant development for education in Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has successfully secured a generous grant of $98 million from the Islamic Development Bank.  This funding is earmarked for the ambitious “Bilingual Education Project” and will be implemented in nine states across the country. The states that will benefit from this educational windfall are Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Osun.  This initiative aims to promote bilingual education in these regions and enhance the overall quality of education for the youth. A recent notice of procurement issued by UBEC…

…Residents Rain Curses On LG Chairman As Sick, Pregnant Victims Suffer  … Desperation on Display: Unions Leaders  Turn Tragedy Into Profit Amid Road Chaos .. Like Soyoye, Like Many Others: Ogun State Residents Endure Unbearable Road Conditions   Daud Olatunji In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the once-bustling Soyoye-Rounder-Lafenwa road in Ogun State has become a symbol of despair and agony for hundreds of residents who traverse its crumbling surface daily.  This road, which connects them to essential services and livelihoods, has been reduced to a perilous journey filled with confusion, frustration, and excruciating pains. The deplorable state of the…

Daud Olatunji The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has taken swift action in response to a shocking incident involving some of the Corps’ officers.  These officers, belonging to the Provost Unit, have been ordered to face arrest and appear before a disciplinary committee for their alleged assault on a middle-aged man.  The victim had been accused of stealing the “manhood” of two individuals in the Sauka area of Abuja. The decision to apprehend these officers came after a viral video, shared on LEADERSHIP’s social media platforms, exposed the NSCDC personnel manhandling…

In a significant move to prioritize environmental well-being, the Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by closing down the renowned Silk Club, a popular nightclub situated in the upscale Ikoyi area of the state.  This action comes as a response to persistent complaints from residents about noise pollution caused by the nightclub. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, officially announced the nightclub’s closure in a post on his social media account, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday night.  Wahab revealed that the swift and necessary action was taken in line with the state’s commitment…

Daud Olatunji In a recent operation in Minna, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) confiscated expired goods estimated at over N5 million.  These products, including teas, chocolate drinks, juices, yoghurt, biscuits, coffee, margarine, milk, bath soaps, gels, body and face creams, packaged powdered beans, and maize, among others, had expired seven years ago. Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf, State Coordinator (Niger 1), SON, expressed concern about the high prevalence of expired, uncertified, unregistered, and substandard products in the market.  She emphasized that many of the seized products had been expired for as long as seven years and were still being sold to…

Fawaz Adebisi In a compelling keynote address at the 2023 World Culture Festival held by the Art of Living Foundation, former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a passionate message on the significance of multiculturalism in our world. Obasanjo, renowned for his insightful perspectives, began by asserting that multiculturalism is not a mere human concept but a divine design. He passionately argued that God, as a God of diversity, created a world that thrives on differences and unique cultures, emphasizing that this diversity should be cherished and preserved. With attendees from an astounding 180 countries, the festival itself served as a…

Daud Olatunji Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has broken his silence from Cotonou, Benin, where he revealed that he is now legally free to return to Nigeria after nearly two years in Benin.  Igboho expressed his readiness to come back to Nigeria and travel worldwide, stating that he has fulfilled all the necessary legal requirements attached to his bail. The activist expressed gratitude to prominent Yoruba figures, politicians, the media, academics, and Yoruba monarchs for their critical support during his stay in Cotonou.  Notable names included President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic, former President…

… Destroys Over 11 Tonnes of Cannabis in Ogun and Edo Forests Daud Olatunji  In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides, culminating in the arrest of a 67-year-old trafficker and the disruption of international drug smuggling attempts.  Furthermore, NDLEA’s relentless efforts led to the eradication of over 11 tonnes of cannabis in the forests of Ogun and Edo states. Chukwuemeka Clement, the 67-year-old trafficker, was apprehended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine.  He confessed to his involvement in the criminal…