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A widow, Rabi Abdullahi, on Friday filed a direct criminal complaint at the Chief Magistrates Court in Zaria, Kaduna State against an Upper Shari’ah Court judge, Ibrahim Inuwa, and Hajiya Saadatu Mohammed. The complainant through her counsel Mr A.Y. Ladan of Messr Zaitun Chambers said the direct criminal complaint was hinged on criminal conspiracy, acting contrary to law by a public officer, and mischief. Ladan in the suit alleged that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 58, 59, and 312 of the Penal Code, Laws of Kaduna State. “As a judge, he caused the demolition of the house of…

Daud Olatunji Chief Imam of Saadatul Abbadiyyah Organisation of Nigeria, Imam Ismail Abdul Lateef has warned  against the call to halt radio and TV Ramadan programmes and Hajj Sponsorship due to the country’s hunger. The cleric said this in  a Friday Jumaat service held  in Abeokuta.  During his address, the cleric dismissed the social media-driven advocacy to redirect funds from Hajj and media programmes to aid the less privileged, deeming it unnecessary. PLATFORM TIMES reports that some people were advocating stoppage of both  paid media programmes on radio and TV stations during Ramadan and sponsorship of Hajj exercise . The…

In a significant legislative move, the Senate approved on Thursday the second reading of a bill aimed at amending the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Act. Spearheaded by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, the bill seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the corporation, ensuring its independence and autonomy in alignment with contemporary needs. Senator Abiru, during the bill’s debate, emphasized the necessity of addressing issues raised by stakeholders.  He highlighted a key proposal empowering the President to directly appoint critical positions, deviating from the current Act that relies on…

Renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has made the difficult decision to cancel his 67th birthday celebration due to the prevailing economic challenges in the nation. In an announcement shared via his Instagram page on Thursday, K1 De Ultimate expressed his concern about the hardships faced by many Nigerians. Wasiu, who is currently 66 years old, will be marking his 67th birthday on March 3rd of this year. His birthday was always celebrated elaborately by friends both in Nigeria and abroad. However, instead of celebrating his birthday as usual, he stressed that many people are…

Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, recruited in 2007/2008 to serve in the Traffic Warden Service, express dissatisfaction over their stagnant careers, highlighting that they have experienced only two promotions in the entire 16-year period. These officers lament the demoralizing situation where their counterparts in the general duty department, recruited alongside them in 2007, have achieved multiple promotions, reaching the rank of Inspector, while they remain relatively unchanged. Established in 1975, the Traffic Warden Service, a section of the Nigeria Police Force, was tasked with enforcing traffic rules. A member of the 2007 recruits, speaking anonymously, suggests a perceived deliberate…

In a commendable move, the Nigeria Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the successful reimbursement of depositors from 179 microfinance and four mortgage banks that faced liquidation nationwide. Dr. Bello Hassan, the Managing Director of NDIC, conveyed this significant development during the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair’s NDIC Special Day. Represented by Hauwa Gambo, the NDIC’s Deputy Director of Communication, Hassan emphasized the corporation’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding depositors’ funds in distressed licensed banks. Hassan outlined the corporation’s proactive measures, including the implementation of the Single Customer View framework to expedite payments to depositors affected by the liquidation of banks.  Furthermore,…

Ayomide Awe In a gesture of gratitude to God, Apostle (Dr.) John Lola Dada J.P., the General Overseer of Good Shepherd Evangelistic Ministry (Goshem Chapel), celebrated his 59th birthday by donating an array of food items to the less privileged.  The charitable event took place at the church branch in Unity Estate, Abeokuta. The benevolent act saw the distribution of various essential food items, including rice, beans, garri, spaghetti, Maggi, bread, yam flour, cornflakes, vegetable oil, Chivita drinks, and more.  Apostle Dada expressed his motivation for the philanthropy, stating that reaching 59 years is a significant journey, prompting him to…

… Urge Tinubu, Govs To Suspend Capital Projects For Food,Security Daud Olatunji  In a remarkable display of solidarity and commitment to addressing the nation’s challenges, eight Labour Party lawmakers in Anambra State have voluntarily forfeited their salaries for the next six months.  Responding to the urgent call of their leader, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the nation’s deteriorating state, the lawmakers issued a communique after an emergency caucus meeting. The communique advocates a temporary suspension of capital projects, including infrastructure, at both the federal and state levels.  The lawmakers specifically called upon the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead this effort,…

The National Executive members of the Table Water and Beverages Producers Association of Nigeria (TWABPAN) has told Nigerians on the reasons behind the recent increase in the price of a bag of sachet water and a  pack of bottle water . The Chairman of the association, Prince Adeniyi Olukoya who spoke in the presence of other members of the national executive members during a press conference held in Abeokuta. Olukoya while speaking on the new prices to the products, emphasized the impact of rising material costs on the water industry. Olukoya highlighted the surge in prices of essential production materials,…

Ayomide Shoboyejo Professor Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has highlighted the pressing need for urban planners to tackle environmental challenges intensified by urbanization. Professor Egbewole spoke on Wednesday, during the 10th edition of the Waheed Kadiri Lecture.  The annual lecture is organised by the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners in honour of the former Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Dr. Waheed Kadiri. He  underscored the pivotal roles that effective governance and urban policy play in managing the adverse effects of urbanization on economic productivity, insecurity, and inadequate social facilities.  Egbewole,…