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Fawaz Adebisi Three suspected smugglers, Ismail Shaibu, Jimoh Yakubu and Abdullahi Muazu have been ordered to be remanded in correctional facility, by a Federal High Court sitting in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, for alleged forgery and smuggling . This ruling was according to a suit filed by the Ikeja Zone “A” Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, on Tuesday. The defendants were arraigned before Justice Ademola Ajayi on a two- different count charge, forgery and conspiracy to commit wits by forging the NCS’ documents. According to the prosecuting counsel, Vivian Aigbadon, two of the three suspects allegedly forged the…

Adetutu Sobowale The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the State College of Health Technology Law, 2006 to law, to upgrade the institution to a full-fledged polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences. The bill titled “H.B No 089/OG/2023-Re-passage of the Ogun State College of Health Technology (Amendment) Law, 2006” was passed during the plenary session presided over by Speaker Olakunle Oluomo at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan. According to the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology, Hon. Adeyemi Ademuyiwa, the bill will provide an opportunity for the institution to access relevant Federal Government funds, especially TETFUND,…

Israel Adeleke An Ogudu Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State, on Tuesday, remanded a couple, Omolara Alashe, 36, and her husband, Ramoni Lateef, 40, for allegedly assaulting and raping their 19-year-old househelp The defendants appeared before the Chief Magistrate, Mrs. M.O. Tanimola, who declined to accept their plea and instead ordered their remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending the receipt of advice from the state Director of Public Prosecutions. Tanimola, however adjourned the case till June 8 for mention. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Donjor Perezi, told the court that the couple committed the offences sometime in March this year…

Adetutu Sobowale The Peoples Democratic Party’s Senator Ademola Adeleke has been confirmed as the rightful Governor of Osun state by the Supreme Court. A panel of five judges, headed by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, dismissed the appeal brought by the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gboyega Oyetola, for the 2022 Governorship Candidate. The court found that Oyetola was unable to demonstrate any instances of over-voting.

Adetutu Sobowale The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos chapter, has disclosed that it plans to train more volunteers this year to enhance their effectiveness in their respective communities.  In an interview with journalists on Monday, the Chairman of the branch, Adebola Kolawole, stated that the strength of the Red Cross lies in its volunteers. She highlighted the universal, human, and diverse aspects of the organization by focusing on its volunteers in commemoration of the 2023 World Red Cross Day (WRCD). The WRCD is celebrated annually on May 8 to mark the birth of Henri Dunant, the founder of the…

Sodiq Mojibola Pastor of Christ Word and Prayer Life International Ministry, Pastor Tolulope Taiwo, has urged Nigerians to wish the Nigerian President-elect well regardless of religion. Reacting to the criticisms that have trailed Pastor Adeboye’s statement that Nigeria will prosper in Tinubu’s hands”, Pastor Tolulope stated that nothing is wrong with the statement of the man of God, noting that Tinubu has already been declared as president-elect of the country by the INEC. The gospel broadcaster who is also popularly known as Pastor Tee made this stand during an Interview with PLATFORM TIMES, reiterating the need to support the incoming…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta state police command of the Nigeria Police Force, Wale Abass has assumed office as the New 21st CP The former CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has been transferred to Lagos State as AIG zone 2. The new CP vowed to build on existing security mechanisms in place towards enthroning the reign of peace and safety in Delta State. He urged “the public to always cooperate with the Police and sister security agencies at all time while tasking the youths not to allow themselves to be used for any act of criminality”. “He also noted that he is…

The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, has extended his felicitations to Mr. Ayo Arowojolu, a prominent media professional and public relations icon, on his 56th birthday. Oba Matemilola described Arowojolu as a rare gem, an exemplary figure, and a patriotic Nigerian who genuinely loves his country. In his congratulatory message, Oba Matemilola commended Arowojolu’s unwavering passion, wisdom, and generous spirit, which have impacted many lives, and hailed him as an inspiration to others in the media industry, education, and social commentary. Oba Matemilola said, “I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion…

Fawaz Adebisi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a Lagos based business woman, Saadatu Ramalan-Yaro, for allegedly laundering N50 billion. Ramalan-Yaro, the director of April 1616 Investment Limited and Amsamay Limited, both non-financial institutions, was arraigned on Monday before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi alongside the two companies. The commission also arraigned two companies, Misabs International Limited and Armada Financial Services. It was gathered that Ramalan-Yaro’s April 1616, on July 3, 2020, allegedly failed to submit to the Ministry of Commerce in Lagos, a declaration of activities of the company leading to…

Peace Adedigba Osun state government has denied reports of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directing Local Governments to contribute N2.9 billion . The spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed stated that the report came from the Osun All Progressives Congrese hall of infamy. Rasheed said the government’s attention has been drawn to fake news from the Osun APC hall of infamy, alleging a directive to Local Governments by the government to contribute N2.9 billion. He said, “This is a lie from the pit of hell and a progression of Osun APC to an eventual melancholic state after days of hallucination from a…