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Fawaz Adebisi A Magistrate court, sitting in Abeokuta has granted two suspected thieves, Abiodun Ajayi, and Bello Abubakar, bail of N200,000 as they were also asked to provide two sureties each. The suspects, on Monday, were prosecuted for allegedly stealing and selling wire of one Ogunwemimo Kayode worth N3m. Ajayi was charged for breaking into Kayode’s building with the intention to practice theft, as he was also charged for illegally invading into Kayode’s building. However, he pleaded not guilty to the charges. Abubakar, who was accused of collecting a stolen wire, worth 3m from Ajayi for the purpose of selling…

The Lagos State government has ordered organisers of events with over 250 persons in the state to obtain safety permit . The government through the Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, asked the organisers in the state to prioritise the safety of attendees by taking proactive measures to mitigate risks during the upcoming festive period. Mojola said event owners and organisers planning to host gatherings with more than 250 individuals were required to register their events through the Safety Commission’s website at www.lasgsafetyreg.com and obtain an Event Safety Permit. “This permit demonstrates their commitment to the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command says it has arrested 463 suspects involved in various illegal drug offences between June 2022 and May 2023. This was disclosed on Monday in Benin by the State Commander, Buba Wakawa, while speaking with journalists. The event was part of activities marking the United Nation’s Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking of drugs, with the theme: “People first, stop stigma and discrimination strengthen prevention.” Wakawa, who was represented by the Deputy Commander, Emmanuel Ejiko, disclosed that the agency secured the conviction of 42 drug traffickers in the state within the…

Operatives of Rivers State Police command have arrested a leader of the disbanded OSPAC vigilante group, Nyeche Ajuru, two months after he was declared wanted over alleged murder of two soldiers and seizure of their two rifles . The incident occured at Ndele community, Emohua LGA of the State. The Police also arrested an alleged member of a gang, ThankGod Aruka, who kidnapped and murdered a protocol officer to Emeka Woke, former Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, Justice Azunda. Briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday, Rivers Police Commissioner, CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka said Ajuru was arrested in…

Two security guards, Abubakar Adam and Gambo Bukas have been sentenced to 24 months imprisonment for sleeping on duty and paving way for the theft of two vehicle engines worth N900,000. An Area Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday, slammed them with the imprisonment . The police prosecutor, Inspector Ibrahim Gowkat, told the court that the case was reported at the Laranto police station on May 10, 2023, by one Segun Peter. Gowkat said the convicts, who are security guards at Peter’s mechanic garage, slept off on duty and paved way for thieves to steal two…

Operatives of the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a fake Senator, Ifechukwu Tom Makwe, for alleged €5.7 million internet fraud. Makwe was arrested at the Guzape area of Abuja following credible intelligence about his internet- related fraud activities. PLATFORMS TIMES gathered that the suspect, bearing many aliases (Fahad Makwe, Senator Tompolo, Tom Makwe, Dr. Bran), defrauded a Spaniard of €5.7 million. Makwe allegedly claimed to be a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent and diplomatic solicitor, and succeeded in defrauding his victim using fake identities. The suspect allegedly started defrauding the victim since 2013 when he…

The Chief Financial Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Mukhtar Adam, has been named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ at the 11th All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in partnership with CNBC Africa. The award ceremony took place at the King’s Ballroom, Sun City, South Africa, on June 23, 2023. This honour places Dr. Mukhtar alongside other celebrated professionals across Africa. Dr. Mukhtar while expressing gratitude thanked the judges and organisers of the award, expressing his appreciation for being deemed a fitting recipient of the ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ for 2023. He dedicated the award to the…

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied granting the owner of Hilton Hotel, Dr. Rahmon Adedoyin, who was sentenced to death by hanging over the murder of a Masters student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke, state pardon. Justice Oyebola Ojo sentenced Adedoyin and two staff to death by hanging on May 31, 2023. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke denied speculations he has perfected plans to release Adedoyin. He maintained his administration has never and will never intervene in the judicial process, labeling those behind the fake news as public enemies. According to him: “Those who concocted…

Barely 18 hours after announcing a tariff hike, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Monday backtracked. The management, in a public announcement to its customers, urged the customers to ignore its previous announcement of an upward tariff review. AEDC noted that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) was yet to approve such an increase for the company. It said: “Please disregard the communication circulating in the media regarding the review of electricity tariffs. Be informed that no approval for such an increment has been received. We regret any inconvenience.” The Company on Monday night issued a public service announcement saying…

Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has appointed Mr Leke Bayiewu, a correspondent with Punch Newspaper, as his Chief Press Secretary. Abbas also appointed Mr. Ahmed Musa, a correspondent with Daily Independent Newspaper, as his Special Assistant on Print Media. Both were members of the House of Representatives Press Corps until their appointment on Monday. This was made known in a statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Abdullahi Krishi. According to the statement, Nura Adamu was also appointed the Special Adviser, Broadcast. The Speaker made 30 other appointments. They all take immediate effect. The list of appointments tagged…