Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a recent operation, the Enugu State Police Command apprehended Chukwuebuka Igwebuike, a 37-year-old man, for allegedly possessing counterfeit 362,000 naira notes.  The arrest, made on December 19, 2023, at Afor Market, Garki Awkunanaw, Enugu, was executed by vigilant police operatives acting on a tip-off. According to a statement from DSP Daniel Nduker, the command’s spokesman, preliminary investigations revealed that Igwebuike confessed to the crime. The suspect reportedly admitted to utilizing the fake one thousand naira notes to purchase low-cost items and receive change in genuine smaller denominations. “He shall be arraigned in court and prosecuted accordingly once ongoing investigations…

Daud Olatunji In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has extended warm wishes to all Christian faithful and the entire Nigerian populace.  Engr. Kingsley Achife, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IBEDC, expressed the importance of unity and goodwill during this festive period, urging IBEDC customers to collaborate in creating a secure and harmonious environment. Emphasizing their commitment to seamless service,  Achife assured customers that the technical team would be on standby to promptly address any electrical faults. The company’s customer care line (07001239999) will remain active for quick responses to…

 Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, the immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, emphasized the need for media self-regulation instead of government control during the first-year anniversary celebration and project commissioning by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun Council. The event, which centered around the theme “Security and Media: A partnership for national development,” featured a lecture delivered virtually by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi highlighted the dynamic nature of challenges and opportunities in the partnership between security forces and the media. Ambassador Isola, who chaired the occasion, expressed concern about the pollution of both…

In a bid to address the growing concern of cultism in the region, Ogun State Governor,  Dapo Abiodun, has called on the State Directors of Security (SDS) to take a more proactive approach in identifying the root causes of this social menace. During the fourth Quarter of SDS Conference, South West Zone in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun expressed his dismay over the increasing prevalence of cultism, highlighting the alarming involvement of diverse groups, including primary school children, vulcanizers, welders, artisans, and even the educated population. “Why are they killing each other? Is there something they are earning, some kind of reward?…

The Catholic Diocese of Yola, has made a significant impact by sponsoring the registration of 71 youths into various colleges and universities.  Each student received a generous amount of N100,000 to aid in their educational pursuits. Moreover, the initiative extended its support to 150 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from formal camps—St. Theresa, Fofure, and Malkohi. These individuals received essential starter packs for their businesses, fostering self-reliance and sustainability. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, highlighted the comprehensive 14-month training undertaken by the beneficiaries. The training covered psychosocial and spiritual activities, accompanied by monthly stipends to support…

Ibrahim Abdullahi, a man recently convicted and sentenced to one year in prison for stealing N30,000 through fraudulent Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card swapping, has confessed to engaging in the illicit activity to fund his upcoming wedding. The Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought two charges of stealing against Abdullahi, who faced justice at the Bauchi State High Court. The conviction came after a statement released by the EFCC on Friday, revealing that Abdullahi had admitted guilt to both charges. The charges, one of which read, “committed theft of N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira) by…

 In a swift response to the brazen attack on a bus transporting Christmas gifts intended for family heads (Mogajis) in Ibadan, law enforcement authorities have apprehended twelve suspects involved in the heist. The incident unfolded on Thursday in the Oja Oba area of the city, leaving the community shocked and concerned. The targeted bus, under the guidance of Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade from the Onilari compound, was ambushed by hoodlums during its journey from the Beere area to the Olubadan Palace at Oja Oba. The assailants seized the opportunity to strike, jeopardizing the festive spirit and the goodwill intended with the…

A 12-year-old girl has been recovered from the rubble after a one-storey building located at 122, Herbert Macaulay Way, Lagos Bus Stop, Ebute Metta, Lagos, collapsed, leading to a search and rescue operation.  The latest development reveals that a girl was discovered though her condition is suspected to be fatal. Earlier reports indicated the successful rescue of an adult female from the collapsed structure, bringing a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy. However, the situation took a somber turn as the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service provided updates on the ongoing operation. Initially, the Fire Service reported that three…

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) Kamo State,  has trained 50 repentant individuals, formerly associated with the notorious Boko Haram terrorist group. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  initiative marks a significant step toward their rehabilitation and integration into society. Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Muhammed Usaini Gumel  commended the management team of the FFS for their role in training these individuals on fire safety techniques, transforming them into fire service ambassadors. These 50 individuals are part of a larger group of 623 former thugs who received repentance and amnesty after renouncing their involvement in criminal activities and surrendering their…

Daud Olatunji A 14- year- old girl (namewitheld) was allegedly abducted and  gang raped by two suspected cultists identified as Precious a.k.a Pere and Chidebere a.k.a B2K. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occured  on December 20 at about 10am. The victim was reportedly taken  to an apartment in a three-storey building at National street, Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt where they gang raped her. A source said the suspected cultists threatened the teenage girl that she would be killed if she told anybody. PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that the apartment where the teenage girl was gang raped was  being…