Author: Platform Times Newspaper

His Royal Highness, Eze Cyprian Amadi-Worenwu, the Eze Risi Ohia-Emeri Abali of Rebisi in River State, has been remanded by the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on charges related to cybercrime.  The  monarch is accused of using electronic communication to threaten and harass a retired judge, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, instilling fear for his life. The charge against Eze Amadi-Worenwu alleges that on March 28, 2023, he sent a menacing message to the phone number of one Sunday Gift-Chinenem.  The message reportedly threatened the life of Justice Enebeli, specifying that the monarch knew the workplace of the judge’s son…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by the family of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Sani Abacha.  The suit sought to prevent the revocation of the late military ruler’s property located in the  Maitama District of Abuja and demanded N500 million in damages. Justice Peter Lifu, presiding over the case, ruled against the Abacha family in a decision that concluded a nine-year legal battle.  The lawsuit was dismissed primarily on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to initiate the case and that the complaint was already statute-barred at the time…

Two Nigerian universities ; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State and Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagu,Ogun State have  recorded violent incidents, leaving one  student dead, two raped. While  a  300-Level Linguistics student of AAUA, simply identified as Emmanuel, was shot dead in his off-campus hostel by unidentified assailants, two female students of TASUED were raped after losing their belongings to the attackers. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  motive behind the attack in Ondo  remains unknown, though there are speculations of cult-related activities, which have yet to be confirmed.  Oladele Emmanuel, vice chairman of the National Association…

Some consumers of confectionaries in the Bwari Area Council of the FCT, have stopped buying bread, meat pies and other pastries, due to continuous hikes in the price of the commodities. The consumers spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. They said that the increasing cost of food commodities had forced them to seek alternatives for breakfast. Mrs Ada Christopher, a mother of four, said the price of bread had persistently increased and was almost unaffordable for the average Nigerian. She said that although her children loved to eat bread…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ogun State has denied claims that  its members have defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).   Olumide Onabajo, the official spokesperson of ADC Ogun Statr said this in a statement . Onabajo stated  that the ADC remains united and steadfast, dismissing the claim by the governorship candidate of the PDP in the state, Ladi Adebutu’s assertions as baseless and misleading.  “No member of our party has defected to Hon. Adebutu’s group or any other party,” Onabajo stated. He highlighted  the solid foundation of integrity, transparency, and genuine service to the people that the ADC has…

A  police sergeant has shot his father to death in the Tudu area of the Maduganari community, located behind the Borno State Police Command headquarters in Maiduguri. The officer, identified as Sergeant Linus Wadzani, reportedly fired multiple shots at his father, resulting in his death.  Wadzani, who serves with Mopol 6 in Maiduguri, is currently attached as a security detail at the Borno State House of Assembly. During a press briefing at the Borno State Police Command Headquarters on Monday, it was disclosed that the deceased was a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police.  He had previously served at the state…

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division on Monday affirmed the conviction of the dethroned traditional ruler of Shangisha in Magodo, Mutiu Ogundare, for faking his own abduction. The court, however, reduced Ogundare’s sentence to 12 years from the 15 years initially handed down on him by the lower court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja had on Sept. 27, 2022, sentenced the convict to 15 years imprisonment. Ogundare was charged alongside his wife, Abolanle and his brother, Opeyemi Mohammed. They were arraigned on…

A New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) lawmaker, Abdul-Majid Umar, representing Gwale Local Government Area, was attacked by a mob on Saturday at an event attended by the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero.  The incident occurred in the Goron Dutse area during an annual prayer for peace and stability organised by Tijjaniyya Muslim leaders. The tension-filled event saw Umar seated beside the emir.  However, the atmosphere took a violent turn as he left the venue, with some members of his constituency accusing him of supporting the controversial bill that led to the dethronement of the emir. According to Umar, who…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Hashiru Baku, the alleged mastermind behind the brutal murder of Brigadier General Harold Udokwere (rtd).  Udokwere, who served as the National Chairman of the Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, was killed during a home invasion by armed robbers on June 22, 2024. The tragic incident shocked the nation, especially as it involved a high-profile retired military officer.  According to police reports, the armed robbers not only murdered Udokwere but also stole his firearm, wristwatch, and his wife’s jewelry. On June 24, 2024, police had already arrested and paraded four…

Prestige Newspaper, a historic and revered community news outlet based in Abeokuta, Ogun State, is set to celebrate and honour 50 distinguished Nigerians through its ambitious book project titled “Ogun State 50 Top Role Models.”  This initiative, now in its third edition, aims to highlight individuals whose contributions have significantly impacted Ogun State and beyond, regardless of their state of origin. Mr. Dada Olanipekun, the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Prestige Newspaper, said  that the project is designed to celebrate exemplary Nigerians, whether born inside or outside Ogun State. He noted that the selected individuals include a diverse array…