Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A father of four, Lukman Soladoye has confessed before a Shari’a court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna that he regularly beat his wife, Kemi Soladoye and their four children to correct them when they did something he considered wrong. He however said he loves his family and wanted the best for them. Soladoye confessed in reaction to the complaint of his wife through her counsel B.A Tanko that she had wanted a divorce due to the incessant assault but later changed her mind and settled with her husband. She prayed the court to caution the defendant to stop physically abusing…

Daud Olatunji Tension is escalating within the Nigeria Police Force as retired officers, who had adhered to the statutory retirement age,have petitioned  the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Presidency, demanding justice and sanctions against their cheating colleagues.  The controversy revolves around some officers who have allegedly falsified their age and service years to prolong their stay in the force, contrary to established regulations. Numerous petitions have flooded the office of the IGP and the Police Service Commission, highlighting the misconduct of officers who exceeded the mandatory retirement age of 60 years or 35 years in service. The situation…

Daud Olatunji In a historic ceremony on Tuesday,November 21, 2023, Ms. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Lagos Office, joined by dignitaries including Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, celebrated the inauguration of a cutting-edge oxygen plant.  This facility promises to revolutionize healthcare for thousands of newborns and pregnant women grappling with pneumonia and hypoxemia disorders in Ogun State. The newly inaugurated oxygen plant holds immense significance, acting as a lifeline in treating respiratory illnesses and supporting critical medical procedures.  Anticipated to reduce pneumonia-related mortality by an impressive 35%, this breakthrough is a beacon of hope for those facing the harsh…

In the heart of Ogun state, the traditional ruler of Gbokoto-Isale, Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Ganiu Olukunle, opens up to  DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor, about their community’s heartbreaking journey, as Nigerian pupils cross borders into Benin Republic due to the haunting absence of a school. Gbokoto-Ketu Isale, a border community sharing its existence with the Benin Republic.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that this enclave, marked by a market that straddles both nations, tells a story of shared struggles and aspirations between Nigeria and its neighbouring country, Benin Re. Despite its communal ties, Gbokoto-Ketu Isale faces a dire shortage…

Daud Olatunji The Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has granted leave to a suit seeking to disqualify the appointment of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the grounds of alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a decision revealed through an order obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday, allowed the case to proceed.  The suit, identified as FHC/ABJ/C5/1155/2023, is between applicant Aare Oladotun Hassan and six respondents, with Minister Tunji-Ojo as the first respondent and the President of Nigeria as the second. The third to sixth respondents include the…

Daud Olatunji A  stark revelation has emerged that over 110 million Nigerian children stand at risk, confronting the harsh realities of rising temperatures, flooding, drought, and severe storms. A press release issued  by  the United Nations Children’s Fund also revealed that an alarming 650,000 children were  displaced between 2016 and 2021 due to floods alone. Nigeria,  ranking  as the second most vulnerable country globally in terms of children’s exposure to climate change, grapples with severe challenges. The statistics were contained in a press release issued to journalists in Lagos  by UNICEF as part of activities  marking  the 2023 World Children’s…

Daud Olatunji Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court has sounded the alarm on Monday, exposing a disturbing trend of charms and fetish objects being left inside his courtroom during the trial of five men accused of the murder of Ifeanyi Etunmuse.  The judge sternly warned against this practice, declaring, “No one should leave charms in my courtroom. It should not be repeated.” The eerie discovery unfolded after the commencement of the trial involving the Lagos State Government’s charges against the five suspects—Atunrase Omolabi, Shittu Olawale, Olaide Opeifa, Olanrewaju Adebiyi (aka Maja), and Jamiu Omosanya (aka Orobo).  The…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku- Abubakar, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is undermining democracy by turning the Nigerian judiciary into a “cash and carry” system. Atiku contends that the APC’s influence has tainted court decisions, leading to controversial outcomes in various election cases across states controlled by opposition parties. Expressing concern over the alleged manipulation of the democratic process, Atiku asserts that the APC, led by President Bola Tinubu, is employing tactics to diminish the influence of opposition parties and solidify its grip on power.  Atiku points to instances in Lagos State…

The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos State has handed down a double life sentence to 65-year-old landlord, Igwe Ambrose, for heinous sexual assault crimes against his tenant’s children.  The shocking incidents unfolded in Shagari Estate, Ipaja, between January and June 2021, leading to Ambrose being found guilty of inserting fingers into the private parts of the two victims, aged seven and 11. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency revealed the distressing details in a statement posted on Monday. Ambrose faced a four-count charge, including sexual assault by penetration and indecent treatment of a child. …

The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has  revealed that the removal of the fuel subsidy has led to a substantial increase in the monthly Federation Revenue, averaging around N1 trillion over the past four months.  This marks a considerable upswing from the previous monthly average of N650 billion, according to Mr. Edun, who made the announcement at a two-day retreat for the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Asaba, Delta State. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Okokon Udo, the Minister emphasized the positive impact of this decision on the revenue shared by…