Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has clarified his stance on the revocation of a plot of land linked to the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation in Abuja. He stated categorically that he is not the owner of the land in question, which was allocated to the Foundation. This clarification came through a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, in response to the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) recent revocation of 763 plots of land, including the one linked to the Foundation. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had ordered the revocation of the plots located in Maitama District, citing non-compliance with…

The Pathfinder Club of Nigeria has awarded scholarships and bursaries to students in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area as part of its 8th annual program aimed at empowering future leaders through education. Speaking at the event, held at a conference room in the local government area, the President of the Pathfinder Club, Hon. Prince Tosin Adeluyi, emphasized the organization’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and character development among young people. “Fifteen years ago, our organization was born out of a shared desire to contribute to the development of Imeko-Afon Local Government. Since then, we have worked tirelessly to make a meaningful…

The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing an unidentified woman allegedly swapping the ATM card of a 58-year-old physically challenged woman and withdrawing a total of N2 million from her account in Nnewi. In a statement on Tuesday, the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the command has commenced a probe into the incident and called on residents of Nnewi and its environs to provide information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect. “Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect disguised herself to assist the victim at the…

No fewer than 35 children lost their lives, and six others were left critically injured following a tragic stampede at a funfair organized in Ibadan, Oyo State.. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the development on Thursday, revealing that eight individuals involved in sponsoring the ill-fated event have been arrested. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Osifeso Adewale, disclosed in a statement that the deceased were minors, while the injured victims are currently undergoing intensive medical care. “So far, 35 minors have been documented dead, while six others are critically injured and on various medical interventions,” Osifeso said. The incident…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Ogun State Command, has dismantled a six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Alaka Village, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s ongoing battle against drug trafficking. Disclosing this during a news conference in Abeokuta on Thursday, the state commandant, Mr. Tijani Rabe, said four suspects had been apprehended in connection with the illicit cultivation. He added that investigations into the case are ongoing. The news conference also served as an opportunity for the agency to present its 2024 performance report, highlighting key achievements in its anti-drug operations. According to Rabe, the command arrested 675 drug…

Tragedy struck at a festive event held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, as a stampede claimed the lives of 35 children, leaving the city in mourning. The horrifying incident occurred on Wednesday during a funfair promoted by Agidigbo FM, a popular Ibadan-based radio station. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the founder and chairman of Agidigbo FM, was rushed to an undisclosed hospital after reportedly collapsing from the shock. Sources revealed that Hamzat, a well-known broadcaster and advocate for social causes, slumped and became unconscious upon learning of the stampede’s devastating toll. Speaking on condition of…

Police Nab Two Suspected Thieves for Drugging Keke Rider, Stealing Tricycle in Kano The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two suspected thieves, Ado Yusuf, 40, and Rabi’u Suleiman, 35, for allegedly drugging a tricycle rider and making away with his vehicle in the Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Kiyawa revealed that two stolen tricycles were recovered during a coordinated intelligence-led raid on criminal hideouts in the area. According to the police, the suspects were unable to provide a…

The Ogun I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a major success in its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting contraband goods worth a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N229.1 million within just seven days. The feat was achieved under the leadership of Deputy Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, who assumed duty as the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command on December 10, 2024. The seizures, announced during a press briefing on Thursday at the command’s Idiroko headquarters, include over 2,000 bags of foreign rice, cannabis, used clothes, imported shoes, and vehicles, among others. These contraband items were intercepted at various…

Daud Olatunji The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), Ogun State Branch, has formally decorated the Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, as a Patron of the society. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  event, held on Tuesday, at the monarch’s palace in Abeokuta was in recognition of his unwavering commitment to fostering peace within the Owu Kingdom and Ogun State at large. The brief but memorable ceremony was presided over by the Chairperson of SPSP Ogun State, Simiat Abaru, with the support of Mr. Bennerd Olusanya, the Director of the Conflict Resolution Department at the Nigeria…

The Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended President Bola  Tinubu for appointing Mr. Olufemi Dokunmu as the Executive Director (Planning and Design) of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), Abeokuta. In a statement jointly signed by the chapter’s Chairman, Mrs. Oluwaseun Boye, and Secretary, Mr. Kunle Olayeni, the professional body described Dokunmu’s appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his expertise, leadership, and commitment to public service. The statement highlighted Dokunmu’s track record as a seasoned public relations expert and event management consultant, noting that he once served as Chairman of Ogun NIPR…