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The Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, has ordered the release of 37 inmates from detention at the Goron Dutse and Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kano. The gesture is part of efforts to decongest custodial centres in the state. This is contained in a statement by Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS, on Monday in Kano. He said the inmates had been released based on health grounds and long stay in a custodial facility without trial. The statement quoted the Chief Judge as admonishing the released inmates to be of good behavior and shun acts of…

The Nigerian Immigration Service has confirmed the arrest of Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, aka Bobrisky, at the Seme border. PLATFORM TIMES had reported the arrest of Bobrisky while leaving Nigeria for Benin Republic . The  social media activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, had alleged Bobrisky was arrested on Sunday night while attempting to flee Nigeria for Benin Republic. Confirming the arrest in a statement on its X page, the Immigration service said: “In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju otherwise known as Bobrisky at the Seme Border over an…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu is interested in the independence of the judiciary. Wike said Tinubu’s administration is committed to protecting Nigeria’s judiciary from all forms of manipulation and inducement. The minister spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of judges’ quarters in the Katampe District of Abuja on Monday. The quarters, which will contain 40 houses for different categories of judges, have a completion timeline of 15 months. According to Wike: “Mr President has always asked, How do we ensure the independence of the judiciary? How can the judiciary…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated 480 Amotekun forest rangers in a bid to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. Makinde inaugurated the personnel on Monday in Iseyin town. The governor, while speaking, promised that his government will continue to prioritise the security of lives and property in the state. Makinde said further that plans are underway to establish airstrips in Igbeti and Otu towns. He added that the state government will also provide aircraft security gadgets to support and enhance security surveillance activities in the state. The governor, who spoke at the passing-out parade…

Social Media activist, Martins Ortse also known as VeryDarkMan, on Monday alleged that popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has been arrested by security authorities. VeryDarkMan alleged that Bobrisky was arrested at the Seme border while attempting to escape to Benin Republic to evade the House of Representatives investigative hearing. In a video on his Instagram page, VDM as he is referred to said: “Bobrisky has been arrested this morning at Seme border while trying to enter BENIN REPUBLIC to escape the current investigation by the house of reps, he is allegedly being held by the Nigeria immigration.” Recently, VDM…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested one John Ochekwu Abraham for alleged involvement in the death of Usman Umaru, an Uber driver in Lagos. The  Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Moses Joel Yamu, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Yamu said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect and another person at large simply identified as Ahua or Soldier (real name unknown) snatched the deceased’s vehicle at gunpoint in Lagos on October 11, 2024, resulting in his death. He said the suspect was arrested by the operatives of Safer Highway…

The Nigerian Army has pulled at least 15 generals out of service from the Artillery Corps. In a post on X, the Army noted that the retired officers are 11 major generals and four brigadier generals. The Artillery Corps is responsible for delivering heavy firepower support to allied forces positioned at the front lines on the battlefield. The tweet revealed that the retired generals were pulled out of the service at a ceremony held at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery in Kaduna State. It reads: “The Nigerian Army formally pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps on…

The Nigerian Army has refuted viral reports claiming the death of its Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. In a strong statement released on Sunday, the Army labeled the circulating information as fake news, quelling widespread speculation fueled by a social media post. The unverified report, which originated from a Nigerian journalist, alleged that Lt. Gen. Lagbaja had passed away due to cancer at an undisclosed overseas hospital 48 hours earlier. The post, which quickly went viral on various platforms, read: “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Lagbaja died in an undisclosed hospital…

Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, and his entourage have visited the Lokpanta cattle market in Umunneochi LGA and Eziama Nunya community in Isuikwuato LGA, for an on-the-spot assessment. This followed a recent report that unidentified assailants attacked the areas, injuring one person, and during which 65 cattle were declared missing. During the visit, the Abia State Commissioner of Police extended his heartfelt sympathies to members of the community and reassured them of the Command’s unwavering commitment to bringing the perpetrators of the crime to justice. He urged them to remain calm, refrain from taking the law into…

Governor Alex Otti’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, has raised alarm about the activities of metal thieves who have vandalised and looted some government property. The affected property, according to the governor’s aide, includes Mission Hill Urban School, where the roofing sheets and iron windows were stolen by scavengers, popularly known as Ndi Akpakara. Also damaged, according to him, are manholes on the newly built Aguiyi Ironsi Boulevard at Mission Hill in Umuahia “that had their covers removed and stolen in the night by criminals who are desperate to make money at the expense of the development…