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Oba-Ifelodun Village, situated in the heart of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, is reeling from the distressing intrusion of alleged land grabbers.  Chief Semiu Kushimo Egungbohun, the respected Baale of the village, has come forward to voice his concerns over his safety as these suspected land grabbers encroach upon the community.  Despite the robust measures set forth by the Ogun State Government through its anti-land grabbers legislation, the village has found itself besieged by this menacing predicament. Chief Egungbohun’s plea for protection echoes with urgency, as he recounts the harrowing ordeal inflicted upon him by these suspected land grabbers. …

… Aso Rock cabal directs Acting CBN Gov to starve Obazee’s team of funds Whereas Nigerians are rejoicing because of the political will mustered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unearth the rot at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), recover stolen funds and stabilize the naira and the nation’s economy, details have emerged on how some powerful vested interests are desperately working against Mr. President’s patriotic intentions. Chief among those allegedly sabotaging the President’s efforts are the management of CBN, suspended CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele and his foot soldiers, jealous yet selfish professionals who want to be…

Aminat Gusanu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has unveiled the Federal Government’s intention to decrease salt/sodium content in food by 30 percent by the year 2025. NAFDAC stated that this plan  has been outlined in the National Multi-Sectoral Action Plan NMSAP for the Prevention and Non-communicable Diseases, spanning from 2019 to 2025. The agency noted that  research has shown that excessive salt/sodium in the diet has been implicated in high blood pressure, heart diseases and stroke. Also, too much unhealthy fats in the diet can raise cholesterol levels which increases the risk…

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…