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Members of the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) have raised concerns about the immense economic toll caused by the ongoing closure of the northern borders connected to Niger.  The traders lamented that the closure results in staggering weekly losses amounting to over N13 billion. Calling on the Federal Government to reconsider the border closure, the AEF emphasized that more than 2,000 Nigeria-bound containers remain stranded as a consequence. Ibrahim Shehu Dandakata, Chairman of AEF, addressed the media during a briefing held in Abuja on Sunday.  Dandakata highlighted the dire situation faced by businesses in the northern region, with…

Aminat Gusanu The Nigeria Labour Congress, has expressed strong dissatisfaction over reported instances of police harassment and intimidation directed towards union leaders. The NLC has issued a warning, stating that it will stage protests outside the Police Headquarters and police stations across the country unless the Inspector General of Police IGP immediately halts these alleged illegal actions. PLATFORM TIMES reports that NLC raised the alarm over what it described as illegal interference by the IGP in the internal affairs of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, one of NLC’s affiliates. In a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero,…

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Olaiya Atibioke, finds himself suspended for a period of two weeks by the State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji.  The suspension stems from Atibioke’s unapproved departure from a crucial three-day retreat for members of the Ekiti State Executive Council and Permanent Secretaries. The decision to suspend Atibioke was conveyed through a statement issued by Yinka Oyebode, the Special Adviser to the Governor, on Saturday, August 12, 2023.  The statement highlighted that the commissioner left the retreat venue in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, without obtaining the necessary permission. Yinka Oyebode…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency  has achieved a significant triumph in its continuous fight against drug-related crime. A baroness and four kingpins have been apprehended, three syndicates have been busted, and a considerable cache of illicit substances has been recovered from hideouts across various parts of Lagos State. A female syndicate leader, Faith Ebele Nwankwo, was apprehended with multi-billion naira worth of Cocaine, Opioids, and Loud at her residence in Festac area of Lagos.  The operation, carried out by a special unit of the NDLEA, resulted in the recovery of 2,750,000 pills of tramadol, weighing 1,916…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old ex-convict, Sunday Dosunmu, for attempting to steal cars in the Leme area of Abeokuta using fabricated master keys. Dosunmu, a prison returnee, was apprehended on Saturday by vigilant youths in the vicinity. According to SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the suspect’s audacious attempt at car theft using fabricated master keys was foiled by alert citizens.  The incident occurred around 7:30 pm on August 12, 2023, prompting a swift response from both community members and the police. Sunday Dosunmu’s criminal history dates back…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), advising against resorting to military force to oust the military junta in Niger Republic.  The NLC argues that the potential disadvantages of such an action far outweigh any perceived benefits. The NLC’s stance was conveyed through a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, on Sunday.  The Congress voiced concerns over the implications of using force to restore constitutional democracy in Niger and reinstate the ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, following a decision made by ECOWAS member state leaders…

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the apprehension of Akeem Owonikoko, 33, a suspected armed robber, along the Sagamu – Ijebu Ode – Benin Highway on Sunday. Owonikoko’s arrest came after a rigorous 24-hour operation led by ACP Omosanyi Adeniyi, the Area Commander of Ijebu Ode. According to SP Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Owonikoko’s confessional statement implicated an Inspector of Police known as Ola, who allegedly supplied the firearms used in their criminal activities. The arrest has shed light on a complex network of criminal activity involving both uniformed and civilian individuals. The…

In a shocking revelation, 26-year-old Franklin Akinyosuyi has admitted to bathing with a human head for an entire month, all in an attempt to enhance patronage for his struggling business. The suspect  has been apprehended by authorities in Ondo town, the headquarters of Ondo West local government area, Ondo State.  The arrest was carried out by operatives of the anti-crime section attached to the Funmbi-Fagun Police Station. The suspect confessed to authorities that he embarked on the bizarre ritual of bathing with a human head over the course of a month with the intention of improving his…

Political Leaders and Socio-Cultural Organizations from South-East Zone Express Outrage over Ministerial Nominations Leaders and representatives from the South-East geo-political zone have raised their voices in protest against what they perceive as an unjust distribution of ministerial nominations by President Bola Tinubu.  Accusing the President of perpetuating the marginalization of the Ndigbo community, political figures and socio-cultural organizations have criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its approach. The president’s recent ministerial nominations, totaling 48, have sparked strong reactions, particularly from South-East leaders, who claim that the list reflects a disregard for the region.  The allocation…

A young orphan, Miss Victoria Mbachu  in the Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, has shared a heart-wrenching tale of how her boyfriend, Mr. Olufemi Salako from the Republic of Benin, allegedly manipulated her into surrendering N8.3 million out of the N10 million proceeds from the sale of her property in Nnobi. Salako, who works as a bricklayer, had been living with Mbachu since 2018, and the couple share two children together.  Sharing her experience before the Nnobi Chief Magistrate Court in the Idemili South local government area of Anambra State,said the property in question had…