Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a startling revelation, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has acknowledged that the daily food budget for dogs guarding prisons surpasses that allocated for feeding inmates.  Controller General Haliru Nababa disclosed during a National Assembly hearing that each dog receives N800 per day, while inmates get a meager N750. Nababa emphasized that despite requesting a review to increase the inmate’s daily meal allowance to N3,000, pending approval, the current allocation remains grossly insufficient. With a national inmate count of 81,354 in 2023, including 53,352 awaiting trial, concerns were raised by the joint committee about the adequacy of the funds for…

In a solemn visit to the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Vice President Kashim Shettima assured the victims and families affected by the recent Kaduna bombing that those found culpable will face punishment.  The tragic incident, resulting in the loss of 85 lives, has sparked both local and international condemnation, prompting the Federal and Kaduna State governments to order a comprehensive investigation into the deadly airstrike. Vice President Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, expressed heartfelt condolences, emphasizing that every life lost is deeply mourned.  He affirmed the government’s support for the affected community and reiterated their dedication…

In a striking legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has taken decisive action, issuing a garnishee order to freeze 24 bank accounts linked to the Kano State Government.  This bold move is a response to a lawsuit initiated by the Incorporated Trustees of Masalachi Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association, who are seeking a hefty N30 billion in compensation for what they allege was the illegal and unjust demolition of their shops. Presiding over the case, Justice I. E. Ekwo delivered a pivotal ruling on November 28, 2023, affirming the attachment of funds totaling N30 billion.  The Certified…

Daud Olatunji In a response to the exclusive report by PLATFORM TIMES, the Ogun State government has initiated efforts to reconstruct a dilapidated school in Gbokoto-Ketu, a border community in the Yewa-North Local Government Area.  The school, which had faced a collapse, left children with no alternative but to travel to neighboring Benin Republic for education. A team comprising officials from the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the local government recently conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the neglected community.  The visit comes less than 14 days after PLATFORM TIMES highlighted the community’s plight, shedding light on the…

In a remarkable display of community support, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese, has generously contributed multi-million Naira worth of electrical supplies to neighboring communities surrounding its Ibese operations in Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State.  The donation aims to enable these communities to reconnect to the national grid and recover from months of power outage caused by issues with their distribution network’s High-Tension Lines. The management of Dangote Cement Plc took swift action to address the prolonged power outage in these communities, providing essential electrical materials.  The Ogun State House of Assembly promptly acknowledged and commended the Cement factory for its…

In a significant breakthrough, the Ogun State Police Command, led by Commissioner Abiodun Alamutu, has apprehended five suspects connected to recent robbery attacks, including the tragic incident at Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade.  The law enforcement team successfully recovered two stolen Lexus cars, underscoring their commitment to tackling criminal activities in the state. Commissioner Alamutu revealed these developments during a briefing on Wednesday, shedding light on the security situation across Ogun State. The arrests come in the wake of armed robbers invading Ipara, Isara, and Ode Remo communities, targeting students at Gateway Polytechnic and resulting in fatalities. Detailing the operation, Alamutu explained…

Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, convicted of rape, is mounting a legal challenge by appealing the judgment handed down by the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court.  In a notice of appeal filed with the Court of Appeal, Olaleye, sentenced to life imprisonment on October 24 for defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece, contends that the lower court erred in its reliance on the prosecution’s evidence. Olaleye, represented by his lawyer, Dr. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, argues that the prosecution’s case lacked credible independent corroborative evidence, asserting a violation of established legal principles in cases…

A patient, identified as Saba Elizabeth, is now the focus of the Ogun State Police Command after fleeing the Federal Medical Centre in Idi-Aba Abeokuta due to unpaid medical bills.  Elizabeth, who sought treatment for an undisclosed ailment, absconded on Saturday, unable to settle her financial obligations for the medical care she received. Admitted to the gynecology ward on November 11, 2023, Elizabeth was slated for discharge on November 16, 2023.  Unfortunately, her departure was stalled as she grappled with the inability to fulfill her financial commitment to the medical centre. In a desperate attempt, Elizabeth allegedly misled hospital staff,…

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, expressed deep concern over the escalating involvement of Nigerian students in cybercrimes.  Speaking with a delegation from Daar Communication PLC at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, Olukoyede revealed that “seven out of 10 Nigerian students are involved in cybercrimes.” Describing the situation as a “menace and cankerworm” in society, Olukoyede emphasized the urgent need for media intervention.  He urged the media, particularly Daar Communications, to design and implement programs aimed at enlightening youths about the dire consequences of engaging in cybercrimes. The EFCC chairman underscored the gravity…

A Federal High Court in Lagos handed down a five-year prison sentence or a N3 million fine to Azubuike Jeremiah Emeka, a Nigerian drug dealer convicted of importing 7.8 kilograms of cocaine into the country from Sao Paulo, Brazil.  The judgement, delivered by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, underscores the severity of drug-related offenses and aims to serve as a deterrent to potential offenders. Emeka, who pleaded guilty to the single count charge brought forth by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), was apprehended during the inward clearance of an Ethiopian Airline flight at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on…