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Billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu has demanded that Nigeria’s security agencies intensify efforts to expose and apprehend those responsible for the rampant theft of the nation’s crude oil.  Elumelu, expressed his concerns during an interview published by the Financial Times on Friday, highlighting the devastating impact of crude oil theft on the country’s economy and its foreign oil investments. Elumelu, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, underscored the gravity of the situation by recounting his personal experience with crude oil theft. He revealed that his company had been forced to shut down production in 2022 due to the activities of criminal gangs…

The Nigeria Police Force has launched a thorough investigation following a tragic incident in the Surulere area of Lagos State, where a policeman shot his colleague dead during a heated confrontation over a used phone.  The incident occurred on August 8, 2024, and has left the community and the police force in shock. According to reports, the shooting involved police aides assigned to Barrister Wale Fapohunda.  The suspect, identified as Corporal Umar Lawal, who was attached to the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 10 in Sokoto, was allegedly attempting to shoot a fellow officer, Vincent, also known as “Dogman,” during…

Hauwa ‘Jaruma‘ Muhammad, the self-proclaimed sex therapist and entrepreneur, has opened up about her harrowing battle with substance abuse, detailing how she was introduced to hard drugs and nearly lost her life to an overdose.  Her shocking confession comes after months of speculation and viral videos suggesting she was undergoing rehabilitation for drug addiction. During an X Space conversation organized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday, Jaruma provided a detailed account of her descent into drug addiction, a struggle she claims began shortly after she rose to fame.  The entrepreneur, known for her controversial sex enhancement…

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has inaugurated a panel to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment against a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university announced the inauguration of the panel in a circular issued by the Secretary of the panel, Mr B. D. Jonathan. The panel, however, did not disclose the identity of the lecturer in the said circular obtained from the institution by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Saturday. Read Also:Protests: Northerners demanding better governance, what are the economic indices spurring anger in the Region? It urged members of…

Deborah Hundenu The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has raised the alarm over the involvement of civil servants in corrupt practices within the state. The commission  revealed that the government officials are frequently used as tools by politicians to perpetrate fraud and embezzlement.  The commission’s Chairman, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin-Gado, made this disclosure on Saturday during a capacity-building workshop organized by the anti-graft agency in collaboration with the Kano State Head of Civil Service and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), under the ROLAC II initiative. Speaking at the event held in Kano,…

Emmanuel Oludare  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State has  condemned the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) for what it describes as “fraudulent and extortionate” administrative charges imposed on candidates for the forthcoming local government elections. In a press statement released following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abeokuta on July 8th, 2024, the ADC denounced OGSIEC’s decision to levy a ₦250,000 charge on chairmanship candidates, ₦150,000 on councilorship candidates, and ₦100,000 on female candidates.  The party labeled these fees as unjust and a deliberate attempt to financially exploit candidates. “We vehemently reject this unjust and extortionate demand by…

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been commended for his pivotal role in securing the Certificate of Occupancy for the Navy Forward Operational Base in Abigi, Ogun Waterside Local Government.  The Senate Committee on Navy, chaired by Senator Gbenga Daniel, confirmed that the base will be constructed with a funding allocation of two billion naira (N2 billion), secured in the 2024 Appropriation.  Daniel in a letter addressed to Abiodun said the  funding was facilitated through the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Daniel expressed profound gratitude for the Governor’s efforts in…

The Guardian Newspaper has publicly apologised to Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former Governor of Ogun State, for publishing what it has now admitted was a “malicious and defamatory” article regarding the siting of the Dangote Refinery. The Guardian’s apology follows a controversial piece titled “A Sunday with Aliko Dangote,” which appeared in its edition of July 20-21, 2024.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that The article alleged that the Dangote Refinery, now situated in Lagos State, could not be established in Ogun State due to unethical demands made by the state government under Amosun’s leadership.  The publication went as far as to imply…

Daud Olatunji  In a significant stride towards enhancing operational standards and reinforcing its dedication to quality management, Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has achieved a notable milestone by securing three prestigious ISO certifications.  The certifications include ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environment Management System), and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), stressing  the company’s commitment to excellence in the power sector. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  certifications, recognized globally, are a testament to Egbin Power’s rigorous adherence to international best practices and its unwavering dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and sustainable operational…

A Nigerian soldier, identified as Warrant Officer Suleiman, has been brutally attacked by a group of bandits who also abducted his wife and son in the Sabon Wuse area of Tafa Local Government Area, Niger State. The incident, which occurred at Suleiman’s residence on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, has left the community in shock and fear.  Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the house around midnight, subjecting the soldier to a brutal assault before taking away his family members. A source close to the family confirmed that Suleiman is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital…