Author: Platform Times Newspaper

An emotionally distressed woman, Mrs. Chigozie Akamnonu, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, over the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Reverend Pastor Eric Akamnonu. The cleric, a native of Ndiakunwata-Uno, Arondizuogu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, was declared missing on Monday, February 24, 2025, after failing to return to his base in Aba, Abia State, following a visit to his hometown. According to Mrs. Akamnonu, her husband had traveled to Arondizuogu on Sunday, February 23, to inspect a piece of land on behalf of his…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded a total of 117 million registrations for the National Identity Number (NIN) as of February 28, 2025, highlighting a significant milestone in Nigeria’s identity management system. According to the latest enrolment statistics from the NIMC dashboard, male registrants account for 66,281,803 (56.5%) of the total figure, while female registrants stand at 51,079,521 (43.5%). Lagos State emerged as the leader in cumulative enrolment, with 12,612,334 registrations. Kano State followed closely with 10,246,055 registrants, reflecting strong participation from the two most populous states in the country. “NIMC’s enrollment figures as of February 28, 2025,…

Daud Olatunji The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that Nigerians secured personal loans totaling N470 billion from banks in the last three months of 2024, reflecting a growing dependence on credit facilities amid economic challenges. The figures were revealed in the Fourth Quarter 2024 Economic Report released by the apex bank. According to the report, consumer credit outstanding rose by 11.06% to N4.72 trillion at the end of December 2024 from N4.25 trillion recorded at the end of September 2024. A significant portion of this growth was attributed to the surge in personal loans, which increased by 21.27%…

In a bold move to celebrate the legacy of former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja, Governor Seyi Makinde has unveiled plans to name the ambitious Ibadan Circular Road Project after the esteemed statesman. This announcement underscores Makinde’s commitment to recognizing and advancing Ladoja’s visionary infrastructure initiatives. The project, spanning 110 kilometers, was initially conceived during Ladoja’s tenure from 2003 to 2007. Governor Makinde, speaking passionately during a site visit with Ladoja, highlighted the project’s transformative potential for Oyo State. The tour focused on the advanced progress of the 32.2-kilometer East Wing, linking the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to Badeku Village along the…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 118 deaths and 645 cases of Lassa fever across 33 states between January and March 2025, with Ogun, Ondo, and six other states among the worst affected. The outbreak has led to a total of 3,465 suspected cases across 91 local government areas, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.3 per cent, according to a statement issued by the NCDC on Sunday. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, revealed that 20 healthcare workers have been infected, highlighting the dangers faced by frontline responders. The affected states…

A former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has accused the senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, of allegedly diverting funds meant for a government project to a different initiative. Amosun, in a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Lanre Akinwale, raised concerns over a library project facilitated by Adeola in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He claimed that the project board erected at the library site bore the inscription ‘Renovation of Ake Pavilion Roofing and other Facilities, Ogun State,’ a project originally initiated and self-funded by Amosun. The former governor argued that the labeling of the library project…

Gov Pledges Compensation To Victims Families Daud Olatunji Residents of Uromi and surrounding communities in Edo State have fled their homes over fears of reprisals and arrests by security forces following the lynching of 16 travelers by a mob last Thursday. This occurred as families of the victims staged a protest during the visit of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to Toranke in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State. In Edo State, the affected areas, including Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction, have been largely deserted, with many residents seeking refuge in neighboring towns. Farmers have also…

The Nigeria Police Force says it has rescued 21 kidnapped victims, arrested six suspects involved in violent crimes, and recovered a total of N4.8 million in ransom money, alongside firearms and ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said the operations spanned multiple states, including Taraba and Kano. According to Adejobi, police operatives from the State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, intercepted a kidnapping operation along the Takum/Mararaba road in Taraba State on Saturday. A fierce gun battle ensued, leading to the rescue of 20 kidnapped victims. Two of…

Tragedy struck the quiet village of Matuak Giwa in Kaduna State as a lightning strike claimed the life of a young herder and twelve of his cattle. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the incident occurred during a sudden downpour on Monday, leaving the community reeling in shock and grief. According to Simon Ayuba, the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, the herder had sought refuge under a tree with his cattle when the lightning struck, instantly killing both him and the twelve cows. “The herder, along with his twelve cows, died on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left…

Azeezat Abdul-Rauf Former Senator Shehu Sani has officially announced his bid to return to the Senate in the upcoming 2027 elections, aiming specifically for the Kaduna Central senatorial district. This declaration was made during his Eid-el-Fitr address at his Kaduna residence on Sunday. Sani, who previously served in the Senate from 2015 to 2019, outlined his political aspirations amidst a backdrop of strategic considerations. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions are right and the equations are favourable, I will offer myself to contest specifically for the…