Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a recent development, the Judicial Service Commission in Nasarawa State has suspended Chief Magistrate Vincent W. Gwahemba following allegations of bribery and abuse of power. The suspension, conveyed through a letter dated January 30th, 2024, instructs Gwahemba to respond within 24 hours to accusations of magisterial misconduct raised by senior lawyer J.S. Okutepa, SAN.  The letter outlines the immediate suspension pending the investigation of the charges. Gwahemba is expected to present his side of the story before the Judicial Commission at a later date, as communicated by the Commission. The allegations, documented in complaint number S/JSC/AD/OFF/12/VOL. XV/XXX, were addressed…

 In a demonstration of frustration and concern, Gurasa bread bakers in Kano State held a peaceful protest at Jakara in the Dala Local Government Area on Friday morning.  Led by Fatima Auwal Chediyar, the chairperson of the Association of Women Gurasa Bakers, the protestors raised their voices against the exorbitant prices of flour, a crucial ingredient in their local bread. Chediyar expressed the dire impact of the rising cost of flour, emphasizing that the commodity, once purchased at N16,000 per bag, now commands a staggering N43,000 per bag.  This astronomical increase, she asserted, has compelled them to contemplate an indefinite…

In a troubling turn of events, the quest for justice by two individuals, Ikechukwu Uduji (23) and Ikechukwu Okolie (38), remanded in a Nigerian prison over allegations against Divisional Police Officer CSP Benjamin Ugwui, faces a significant setback due to a missing case file. The ordeal began when the Enugu State police commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, ordered the arrest of Uduji and Okolie following their petition against CSP Ugwui for alleged extortion and demand for a refund.  The arrest occurred on October 29, 2023, after the duo’s refusal to disown their petition, leading to their detention at the Awgu Police Station,…

The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented Barrister Mike Ikegbunam He was brought before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Independence Layout, Enugu State, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The charges against him include money laundering and obtaining ₦91 million under false pretenses. Ikegbunam faced a seven-count charge, with one count stating that on August 16, 2022, he induced the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions of Nigeria to deliver ₦25 million under the false pretence of acquiring land at Umuagu Ndiukwuanu Town…

Yobe Police command has apprehended a group of individuals accused of posing as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) to carry out a fraudulent scheme amounting to N78,900,000.00. In an official crime bulletin released on Friday, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the arrests, emphasizing the force’s commitment to tackling such criminal activities through comprehensive investigations. The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged by Ibrahim Mohammed and Abubakar Usman of Abasha Ward, Damaturu, citing criminal conspiracy, cheating, and breach of trust.  The complainants alleged that Mohammed Modu of Nayi Nawa Ward, Damaturu, had failed to honor…

Professor Abdulfattah A. Aboaba from the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has been sentenced to two years in custody by a Magistrate Court in Maiduguri.  The charge was for criminal intimidation under Section 397 of the Penal Code. The judgement, disclosed on Friday in Maiduguri, cited a letter of complaint received by the Borno State Commissioner of Police on November 3, 2021, from Professor Shehu Mustapha Liberty.  The complaint alleged intimidation and threats to life during an incident on October 29, 2021, at an Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNIMAID Congress Meeting. During the trial, witnesses presented by both the…

In a resounding victory against insurgency, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, under the command of the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, have achieved remarkable success in their recent operations.  Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operation (DMO), proudly announced that in the past week alone, troops have made significant strides by neutralizing 185 terrorists, apprehending 212 suspects, and successfully rescuing 71 kidnapped victims. General Buba, in a statement released on Friday, detailed the comprehensive accomplishments of the Armed Forces. Beyond counter-terrorism efforts, troops also thwarted oil theft activities, denying criminals an estimated sum of N1,065,885,050.00 in the South…

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has forwarded the names of six Commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for approval. This is even as the Governor approved the appointment of some Special Advisers. Recall that the Governor had last month dissolved the State Executive Council. Also, the Governor had appointed a new Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami who was sworn in on Thursday. The Commissioner nominees according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan include Mrs. Omowumi Isaac, Mr. Olukayode Ajulo, Mr Razaq Obe, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, Mr Akinwumi Sowore and…

Ayomide Awe In a concerted effort to raise awareness about the widespread threat of cancer, Jacaranda Cancer Center organised a public enlightenment programme in a public school in Abeokuta,Ogun State capital.  The venue was Ijemo High School, Ibara Abeokuta, where the focus was on educating secondary school students about the development, prevention, and treatment of various types of cancer. Dr.Bolade Olaoluwa, a prominent figure at Jacaranda Cancer Center, who represents the Medical Director of the centre, Dr. Kehinde Ololade, addressed the students, shedding light on the intricacies of cancer.  She emphasised the importance of understanding that cancer involves the abnormal…

In a commendable gesture, the Ecowas Assembly at Badagry has expressed gratitude to Hon. Bonu Solomon, the representative of Badagry 1 State Constituency, for his unwavering support towards the youth. The Chairman of the youth group, Comrade Oyediji Micheal (Okoko), lauded Hon. Solomon for his impactful strides in uplifting the youth community in Badagry.  The lawmaker’s recent contribution included incentives and life-changing palliatives for the youth center, a popular haven for locals seeking relaxation after a demanding day. Acknowledging the broader support network, Michael also extended appreciation to Alhaji (Chief) Fatai Shokunbi, the CEO of Fams Embassy Suits, for his…