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A prosecution witness at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, revealed how Emmanuella Ita, the Head of Stakeholders Unit at the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), allegedly channeled substantial sums of money from the FIRS unit to her private institution, Surestart School Ltd. According to a press release by Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ms. Ita operated Surestart School Ltd concurrently with her duties at the FIRS. Testifying as the sixth prosecution witness (PW6), EFCC investigator Ijeoma Matilda detailed to the court that the funds purportedly diverted by Ms. Ita were designated…

The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution tasking the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to establish a seven-man committee to investigate allegations of gross misconduct leveled against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. During Tuesday’s plenary session, 19 out of the 24 members voted in favor of the resolution, signaling strong support for the impeachment proceedings initiated against Shaibu. The House accuses him of perjury and leaking government secrets, leading to heightened tensions between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki. Efforts to serve the impeachment notice physically proved futile as Shaibu was reportedly out of state. Consequently,…

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), made a bold statement on Tuesday, asserting that he could restore peace in the South East region within two minutes if released from prison. Speaking after being denied bail by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Kanu expressed suspicion that certain individuals within the government were complicit in the insecurity plaguing the South East, alleging they were profiting from the turmoil. Kanu firmly stated that the ongoing insecurity would cease if he were freed, asserting his ability to swiftly bring peace to the region. He…

A Lagos businessman, Mr Chinedu Igbokwe, on Tuesday, told an Ikeja Special Court how a Bureau de Change operator, Abdulami Isah, allegedly defrauded him of $63,950. Igbokwe, who was led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Counsel, Mr A. A. Usman, said he was introduced to Isah on Oct 4, 2022, and by Oct. 6, he paid the defendant the said amount. The witness said after he made the payment, he waited for them to remit the fund (naira equivalent) and when they were not forthcoming, he then went to meet them. “They told me…

A woman has been brutally stabbed to death by her house help on Kiniun-Ifa Street, Sawmill Gbagada area of Lagos state. The unfortunate incident happened just seven days after the house help, identified as Peter, resumed work. The perpetrator reportedly fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of confusion. Authorities have arrested a relative of the agent who introduced Peter to the household, as the main agent remains elusive. Details surrounding the timeline of the murder remain unclear, with reports suggesting the victim’s son discovered her lifeless body on March 9, 2024, during a visit. According to eyewitnesses, the gruesome…

Stephen Moses finds himself reeling with disbelief after a series of paternity tests uncovered a startling revelation – he is not the biological father of his two-year-old son, Teri-Oluwa. The unsettling truth emerged during a heartfelt disclosure on a television programme, The Justice Court. Expressing his tumultuous journey, Moses disclosed his struggles to come to terms with his son’s sickle cell genotype, a stark contrast to his own AA genotype and his wife’s AS genotype. The realization of his son’s health condition prompted Moses to seek clarity regarding the boy’s paternity. Taking to social media, Moses shared his disbelief, recounting…

Daud Olatunji The Blind Human Rights Association of Nigeria (BHAN) has raised concerns over the plight of Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) in Ogun State, lamenting the lack of job opportunities and support. President ,Blind Human Rights Association of Nigeria ,Ogun State chapter, Ayodeji Kamorudeen, issued and signed an open letter, addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun. Kamorudeen  emphasized the urgent need for the implementation of a new bill aimed at providing legal protection and support for individuals with disabilities. He said “We are begging the state government to give assent to the bill on disable . “We are graduates, but…

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has emphasized the importance of accurate and factual journalism, urging journalists to uphold integrity in their reporting to foster an informed and orderly society. Engr. Salako-Oyedele delivered this charge during the 9th Annual Ramadan Lecture organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Information Chapel. Held at the premises of the Ogun State Ministry of Information and Strategy in Abeokuta, the lecture theme was “Islamic Response to Global Economic Crisis.” Addressing journalists as the Fourth Estate of the Realm, she cautioned against disseminating information that could exacerbate tensions, particularly during challenging…

Daud Olatunji The Apena of Egbaland, High Chief Suarau Alani Bankole, offered guidance to the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, urging him not to perceive the Governor as his superior.  Instead, Chief Bankole emphasized that the Speaker’s true allegiance lies with his fellow legislators. This advice was made  during a courtesy visit by the Speaker and Assembly members to the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, where Chief Bankole commended the Assembly for a peaceful leadership transition and underscored the importance of unity among its members. Chief Bankole stressed, “Let me congratulate…

Daud Olatunji Ibadan, the  capital of Oyo State, finds itself cloaked in palpable unease following unverified reports suggesting the passing of the 84-year-old Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Amidst whispers and uncertain murmurs, various quarters of Ibadan experienced an unusual hush as local chiefs and Mogajis scrambled to ascertain the veracity of the circulating rumors. Sources, speaking  with PLATFORM TIMES under anonymity, hinted at the possible demise of the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who awaited confirmation as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland pending approval from the state governor, Seyi Makinde. Some Ibadan indigines were seen flooding the social media…