Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has affirmed that Justice Maurice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge of Benue State. This statement comes in the wake of reports that the Benue State House of Assembly had passed a resolution calling for the removal of the state’s Chief Judge. In a statement issued on Wednesday, signed by the NJC’s spokesperson, Kemi Ogedengbe, the council emphasized that the removal of Justice Ikpambese could not stand. The NJC clarified that the alleged resolution was not in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which governs the discipline and appointment…

A socio-political organization, the Kaduna Central Integrity Group (KCIG), has criticized Governor Uba Sani for his alleged media attacks on Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, the representative of Kaduna Central Senatorial District. The group expressed disappointment in the Governor’s actions, particularly given what it described as the lack of meaningful impact from his administration since taking office on May 29, 2023. KCIG, in a statement issued on Wednesday, questioned the credibility of Governor Sani’s attacks, claiming that the Governor’s administration had “failed woefully” to improve the lives of the people of Kaduna. They stated it was laughable for Governor Sani to…

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrival of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, earlier today. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Odutola said that Portable arrived at the SCID at precisely 13:23 hours on February 19, 2025, in connection with an ongoing investigation. While details of the investigation remain undisclosed, she assured the public that due process would be observed in handling the matter and urged citizens to remain patient as updates will…

Daud Olatunji Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has witnessed a remarkable surge in his wealth, which has nearly doubled to an estimated $23.9 billion, according to the latest data from Forbes. The Nigerian entrepreneur has now reclaimed a spot among the top 100 wealthiest individuals globally, ranked 86th in the world. PLATFORM TIMES reports that this marks a significant leap from his previous ranking in 2024, when he was listed as the 144th richest person with a net worth of $13.4 billion. Dangote’s financial success is largely attributed to his 92.3 percent ownership stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals,…

As the people of Ancient city of Oyo, the State Government and the coronation Committee gathered for the installation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, at AGANJU SQUARE within the precinct of the total mythical space of 150,000 km2 (58,000 sq mi) remains a re-exaction of culture and traditions at its best in this 21st or is it 22nd century. The event was an opportunity to showcase the uniqueness of cherished heritage and traditions and laid to rest all “duku” (means rifts or misunderstanding) among the royal family and the warrant chiefs, and a sweet welcome warm ourselves to the…

The National Assembly on Tuesday conducted a review of the 2025 budget passed last week, adjusting the capital expenditure while increasing the recurrent vote. The move comes after lawmakers identified discrepancies in the initial budget figures. The budget size of N54.99 trillion remains unchanged, but capital expenditure was reduced by over N500 billion, while recurrent expenditure was raised by an equal amount. This decision followed deliberations in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, where various ministries, departments, and agencies saw corrections to their budget estimates. Francis Waive (APC, Delta), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business,…

A banker, Ugenyi Kalu, was convicted by Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, on February 12, 2025, for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme. The convict, who was the head of the Lagos Region of NEXIM Bank, was charged with official corruption and gratification by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Kalu was arraigned on a five-count charge related to receiving illegal monetary benefits. One of the counts stated that in November 2016, Kalu received a sum of N4,000,000 from Obi Ogoh, a beneficiary of a loan extended to…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the elevation of three Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the prestigious rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and the promotion of 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to substantive Commissioners of Police (CPs). This significant move is part of the PSC’s ongoing efforts to bolster leadership within the Nigeria Police Force. The newly appointed AIGs include CP Garba Ahmed of the Yobe State Command, CP Nemi Edwin Osigoboka Iwo of Border Patrol, and CP Salman Garba Dogo of the Kwara State Command. Each of these officers has demonstrated exemplary leadership in…

The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed a total of N20.84 billion to 7,171 families of slain officers between 2020 and 2025. This was revealed today by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, during a ceremony where cheques were presented to the next-of-kins of officers who died in the line of duty. Addressing the gathering at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the IGP disclosed that since 2020, the Force had successfully distributed N17.8 billion in insurance benefits to 6,465 families in eight different phases. He further announced that an additional N2.99 billion had been disbursed…

A group of civil activists from the Organisation of Justice for Equity Sustenance has demanded that Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac, the Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State, provide proof of her controversial claim that Betty Akeredolu, the wife of the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was responsible for his death. The activists, speaking at a press conference in Abuja, revealed they had come into possession of a WhatsApp conversation where Mrs. Isaac allegedly claimed that the late governor did not succumb to cancer, as widely believed, but was instead killed by his wife. According to the group, Mrs. Isaac contends that…