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The Ogun State police command has confirmed another carjacking and abduction on Thursday in Sagamu.  The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the incident was reported by one William Kolawole, a resident of the area. Odutola said Kolawole filed a report at the Sagamu Divisional Police Station around 8:00 pm detailing the traumatic event.  She added that the complainant said around 19:45 hrs, his wife, Nimota Busari, along with their two children, was returning home from her shop in the Ibepa Area, driving an unregistered navy blue 2010 Toyota Corolla. Odutola said, “As she approached their gate,…

… Expert laments rate of unwanted pregnancy, … Govt. Charged Over  hostels Provision Fawaz Adebisi “Living as a couple while being a student is sweet until you start to get jealous. I lived as a couple with my partner in my last relationship; it was fun, but not a day would go by without fighting. We would always argue before a day passed. “My relationship was 60% toxic, which is why I’m afraid of getting married. I’m afraid of getting tired of my partner because I’ve been there already. It was hectic, but in the beginning, it was like heaven,”…

The United States has announced the official unveiling of an Air Transport Agreement with Nigeria, marking a significant advancement in civil aviation relations between the two nations.  The agreement, provisionally applied since 2000, was disclosed by the Public Diplomacy Department of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. Aligned with the U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy, the bilateral agreement emphasizes commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security.  It is expected to liberalize the international civil aviation sector in Africa, expanding economic and commercial ties, and fostering new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers. “This agreement with Nigeria is…

The operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a 400-level student of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), for allegedly raping a 100-level student of the institution The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the student’s arrest on Friday. Nansel disclosed that the student was arrested by police operatives attached to Agwan Lambu Division, close to the university, on May 9 for allegedly committing the act. He said: “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect travelled to the village where he and the victim come from. “The victim’s parents gave the suspect some foodstuffs to give to…

Gunmen have abducted Alhaja Seliat Raji, sister to renowned lawyer Ahmed Raji (SAN), in a violent attack that also claimed the life of her security guard. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at Seliat’s residence in Iseyin. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants arrived on motorcycles and forcibly entered the property. During the abduction, they shot and killed the security guard who attempted to thwart their efforts. The gunmen subsequently fled the scene, taking Alhaja Seliat Raji in her Lexus car. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident on Friday. He said “Investigation is ongoing.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a temporary suspension on the issuance of new licences to three categories of network operators. This move, effective immediately, affects the Interconnect Exchange Licence, Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Licence, and Value Added Service (VAS) Aggregator Licence. Reuben Muoka, spokesperson for the NCC, disclosed the decision in a statement issued on Friday, emphasizing that the suspension is a strategic step to allow the commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the telecommunications sector. Key areas under review include the current level of competition, market saturation, and overall market dynamics. “The public is invited…

Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has expressed grave concerns over the current state of Nigeria’s judiciary, describing it as the most significant danger to the nation’s democracy.  Obi shared these remarks during the fifth memorial of late Justice Anthony Aniagolu at the Godfrey Okoye University in Enugu. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, pointed out a concerning decline within the judicial system, emphasizing that this deterioration poses a severe threat to Nigeria’s future.  He stressed that while the judiciary still boasts some outstanding judges, the overall system has been marred by…

Justice Nyesom-Wike Suzzette, wife of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been recommended for promotion to the Court of Appeal.  Suzzette, a sitting judge at the Rivers State High Court and former First Lady of Rivers State, is among 21 judges proposed for elevation by the National Judicial Council (NJC).  This recommendation comes following the 105th plenary meeting of the NJC, held on May 15 and 16, 2024. Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, the daughter-in-law of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has been recommended for elevation to the Federal High Court in Abuja.  Victoria is…

In a shocking and mysterious incident, the Kwara State Police Command has detained five health workers in connection with the disappearance of a placenta and umbilical cord from a newly born baby.  The incident occurred at Cottage Hospital in Illoffa, Oke-Ero local government area, last Sunday. According to the Daily Trust, those detained include Dr. Ajibola, nurses Rukayat Adeloye, Aishat Awolusi, Peace Alabi, and ward attendant Toyin Adewunmi.  The suspects are being held in Ilorin for further interrogation. The situation nearly escalated into violence as angered youths from the community threatened to torch the hospital.  Elders of the Odo-Owa community…

The Oyo State government has unveiled plans to recruit 7,000 primary school teachers and 100 caregivers for special schools across the state. PLATFORM TIMES reports that it was  a significant move to bolster its educational framework. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Adeniran, disclosed that its aims were  to address critical staffing shortages and enhance the quality of education. Speaking at  a press conference held in Ibadan, Dr. Adeniran stressed  the importance of this recruitment drive.  He said “preliminary work on the recruitment process has already begun.”  He highlighted  the urgency and commitment…