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Israel Adeleke Members of the Ogun Nigeria Immigration Service and Civil Defence Applicants Alliance have appealed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, expressing concerns about perceived unfairness in the recent recruitment process conducted nationwide by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). In a letter titled “URGENT APPEAL REGARDING OGUN STATE APPLICANTS RECRUITMENT INTO THE NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE AND CIVIL DEFENCE,” the applicants expressed their concerns over the recruitment process for Nigeria Immigration Service and Civil Defence positions. The letter, penned with respect and concern, highlights alleged irregularities in the final stages of recruitment that have…

A lawyer has been convicted and sentenced to six months in prison by a magistrate court in Abuja for his involvement in a defamatory publication against Dangote Cement Plc. The convicted individual, Augustine Addeh, a member of the law firm Mokidi and Co., was found responsible for placing an advertisement in a newspaper on Friday, November 6, 2015.  In the advertisement, Addeh falsely alleged that Dangote Cement was responsible for the armed invasion of the Okpella Community on October 30, 2015. The damaging advertisement also aimed to obstruct the company’s listing on the London Stock Exchange and…

In a shocking development, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has been suspended by the institution’s management amid allegations of sexual harassment.  The decision, which was announced on Thursday, August 17, 2023, follows a letter from the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe. The suspension comes in the wake of protests from several law students who accused Ndifon of engaging in acts of sexual harassment.  The students had taken to the UNICAL Vice-Chancellor’s office on Monday, August 14, 2023, to voice their concerns regarding the alleged misconduct by…

Adejoke Adebiyi The Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof) Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, has made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to declare Isese Day as a nationwide celebration. He believes that such a move would promote peaceful coexistence and showcase the diverse cultural and traditional heritage of people across the states of the Federation. It has been reported that during a presentation at his palace on the theme “Embracing Traditional Religion for Peaceful Coexistence in the Global Village,” Obalanlege shared that preparations have been finalized for the inaugural Isese Day event scheduled for Sunday, August 20th. Oba Olota…

Adejoke Adebiyi Controversial Nigerian rapper, Naira Marley, also known as Azeez Fashola, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa. In a statement released via the NDLEA’s official Twitter account, Naira Marley, founder of Marlian Music records, expressed his commitment to the fight against drug abuse. It has been reported that photos shared by the agency on Twitter depict Naira Marley alongside Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) and a diverse group of individuals at the National Headquarters. Notably, the music star’s visit sparked debates on social media…

Adejoke Adebiyi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has officially confirmed the heart-wrenching loss of 36 military officers in Niger State. It has been reported that the DHQ provided a comprehensive account of the casualties resulting from the devastating ambush that took place in Niger State. However, the DHQ addressed the unfortunate incident involving an evacuation helicopter that tragically crashed on August 14, 2023. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, shared these distressing details during the biweekly briefing of the Defence Media Operations. In response to inquiries about the cause of the helicopter crash, Major General Buba emphasized…

Aminat Gusanu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), operating under the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), arrested four suspects transporting large quantities of vandalized rail track iron concealed within a load of scrap iron in an articulated DAF truck in Nasarawa state. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the suspects, who had attempted to disguise themselves as scavengers, were apprehended along the Lafia-Akwanga-Abuja expressway in Sabon Pagi, Lafia. This development was disclosed in a communique signed by the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Babawale Afolabi, in Abuja. The agency stated that the four suspects have been…

Peculiar Tonkumoh The scheduled arraignment of the suspended governor of CBN, Godwin Emefiele, which was initially set for Thursday, has been adjourned to the 23rd of August. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the adjournment, originally planned for Thursday, was postponed due to the absence of some of the defendants named in the charges. Emefiele, who was present in court, faces charges alongside Sa’adatu Yaro, a CBN employee, and her company April1616 Investments Limited, on 20 counts related to procurement fraud, conspiracy, and conferring corrupt advantages. On the 25th of July, Emefiele was arraigned on two counts for the…

Aminat Gusanu President of the National Union Road Transport Workers, NURTW Prof. Tajudeen Baruwa, has been released from police custody. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Baruwa warned union members about making destabilizing statements. While clarifying the events that followed his detention alongside former Lagos State chairman of the union, Tajudeen Agbede, on August 11, 2023, the NURTW boss said the police decided to “safeguard” the secretariat in response to plans by certain groups within the union to stage a protest at the national secretariat located in Garki 2, Abuja following his arrest. “We are calling on our members across…

Aminat Gusanu Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced that skit makers Layi Wasabi and Sisi Quadri, along with actress Aunty Ramota, will feature in the four-part sequel series of his Yoruba epic “Anikulapo,” titled “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre.” Kunle unveiled Layi Wasabi and Sisi Quadri in an Instagram post on Tuesday, showcasing a scene shot during production. He tagged their Instagram accounts in the caption. He also revealed Aunty Ramota through a separate Instagram post on Wednesday, featuring her image from a scene during filming. The 48-year-old filmmaker wrote, “Guess who this is?? ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’ is…