Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a nationwide crackdown on individuals involved in currency racketeering as part of efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s foreign exchange market and counter speculative activities amidst the ongoing decline of the naira against the dollar. Sources within the EFCC reveal that the commission is intensifying its efforts to identify and prosecute those engaged in currency-related illegal activities, including foreign exchange speculation and fraudulent practices.  The objective is to ensure fair and transparent operations in the foreign exchange market and protect Nigeria’s economy from potential destabilization. In Kano, EFCC operatives reportedly raided Bureau…

The Police Command in Lagos State, have announced the arrest of two fake soldiers by the Nigerian Army.   The two individuals – Jonathan Yahaya and Mohammed Umar, were handed over to them for falsely parading themselves as soldiers. According to Lagos Police Command spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, a Major, whose name was not mentioned, attached to the 81 Division, Nigerian Army Provost, Bonny Camp, Victoria Island, Lagos brought the two suspects to Onikan Police Division after their arrest. He said the army arrested one of the suspects while wearing camouflage trousers and black combat boots, while the second was wearing a…

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of Saviour Daniel, 25; and David Isaiah, 25; in a correctional facility in Ado-Ekiti over alleged murder. The defendants, whose addresses were unknown, are being tried for alleged murder and conspiracy. The prosecutor, Insp Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on February 4 in Ado-Ekiti. He alleged that the defendants murdered one Comfort James, suspected to be a commercial sex worker. Apata said that the defendants went to a brothel and saw the deceased, “in the process they negotiated and she followed them to their…

Daud Olatunji In a grand display of benevolence, Oba Abdulfatai Akorede Akamo, the  Olu Itori of Ewekoro in Ogun state, has embarked on a noble mission to mark his two-decade reign by reaching out to the vulnerable in his community.  The royal monarch, during a press conference held at his palace on Tuesday, unveiled a comprehensive plan to bring joy and relief to the lives of those facing adversity in Itori. As part of the anniversary festivities, Oba Akamo announced the distribution of not less than 50 bags of essential staples, including rice, beans, and garri, to approximately 250 vulnerable…

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Captain Nuhu Haruna for an alleged criminal breach of trust amounting to N1,020,000,000 (One Billion, Twenty Million Naira). The arrest was prompted by a petitioner who claimed that in December 2023, he engaged with the suspect for a foreign exchange transaction involving N1,020,000.00. Despite paying the amount into the suspect’s account, he never received the promised dollar equivalent.  The suspect had presented false evidence of payment. Preliminary investigations reveal that Haruna, purportedly an airline captain, diverted the funds for personal use, acquiring properties and vehicles for…

The House of Representatives on Tuesday,  passed the second reading of a bill advocating for the establishment of State Police across the 36 states of Nigeria.  Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker and sponsor of the bill, emphasized the urgency of this move in light of the prevailing security challenges facing the nation. Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, conveyed the pivotal nature of the proposed legislation through a post on his social media handle.  He highlighted the pressing need for State Police to address local security issues effectively. The proposed constitutional alteration seeks to shift policing authority…

President Bola Tinubu has intervened just 24 hours after the Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) threatened to disconnect electricity supply to the Aso Rock Villa and various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) over a collective debt of N47.1 billion. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that contrary to AEDC’s initial claim of N923 million owed by the Presidential Villa, the actual outstanding amount has been revealed as N342,352,217.46.  This revelation came after a thorough reconciliation of accounts between the State House Management and AEDC.  Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, conveyed the president’s directive to settle the…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the implementation of a new law to combat the rising menace of organ harvesting and trafficking in Nigeria.  Speaking at the 36th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the National Association of Nephrology, Obasanjo stressed the urgency of legislative support to address the alarming issue. Expressing concern over the emerging problem of organ trafficking, Obasanjo urged relevant agencies to examine existing laws, especially those related to cadaveric donations, taking into account the country’s cultural and societal idiosyncrasies.  He emphasized the need to regulate organ harvesting from living donors. Acknowledging the association’s efforts…

Daud Olatunji In a shocking turn of events, the halls of Havarde College of Science, Business, and Management Studies in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have become shrouded in grief as a 300-level nursing student, identified as Ajoke, reportedly took her own life on a somber Monday evening.  The tragic incident has not only left the college community in mourning but has also prompted the government to take swift action by shutting down the school. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that A joke was in third year level when she decided to end her life after conceiving unexpectedly . Ajoke’s lifeless body, discovered in…

Daud Olatunji In a landmark event at the Gateway International Stadium Sagamu, Ogun State, over 2300 Corps Members were officially inducted into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch A Stream One.  The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed his commitment to providing the necessary ambience for a peaceful and rewarding service year for the Corps Members. Represented by the Honorable Commissioner of the Ministry of Sport Development, Hon Wasiu Isiaka, Governor Abiodun assured the Corps Members that Ogun State is characterized by hospitable and caring people.  He urged them…