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Daud Olatunji In a decisive move to curb the rising menace of illegal legal activities, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch, orchestrated a targeted raid on Tuesday.  The Anti-Touting and Ethics Committee, led by the formidable trio of NBA Ibadan Chairman, Mrs. Folasade Aladeniyi; Secretary, Mr. Olakunle Akintola; and Anti-Touting Committee Chairman, Mr. Segun Popoola, spearheaded the operation. The crackdown focused on individuals engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, touting, and the illicit preparation of legal documents within the court premises across the Ibadan metropolis.  Court premises at Iyaganku, Mapo, Gate, and Iwo Road Courts witnessed the meticulous…

Daud Olatunji  Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has revealed  a troubling revelation about Boko Haram’s activities within prisons across the country. General Musa  said this during a sectoral debate organized by the House of Representatives in Abuja. He explained that Boko Haram members held in these prisons continue to orchestrate criminal operations, including planning attacks and transferring funds to the field.  This alarming information was shared on Tuesday,during the plenary session, where service chiefs, including the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and the Inspector General of Police, discussed the challenges faced…

Daud Olatunji In a pivotal address during a sectoral debate organized by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, underscored the critical role of good governance in addressing the prevailing issue of insecurity in the nation. General Musa highlighted, “We have realized that the magic wand to address insecurity is good governance. Anywhere you have good governance, insecurity goes down.”  He emphasized that while the security forces play a crucial role, accounting for only 30 percent of the solution, the broader issue requires a comprehensive approach. “The security forces can only produce 30 per…

Daud Olatunji In a bid to combat the rising menace of fraudulent land transactions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has declared war on syndicates issuing fake Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os).  The minister, who assumed office in August, revealed during a meeting with estate developers in Abuja that he has successfully saved over N110 billion within his first three months in office. Wike, drawing from his personal experience as the former Governor of Rivers State, highlighted the prevalence of fake C of Os, narrating an incident where three fake certificates were issued for his…

A father of four, Lukman Soladoye has confessed before a Shari’a court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna that he regularly beat his wife, Kemi Soladoye and their four children to correct them when they did something he considered wrong. He however said he loves his family and wanted the best for them. Soladoye confessed in reaction to the complaint of his wife through her counsel B.A Tanko that she had wanted a divorce due to the incessant assault but later changed her mind and settled with her husband. She prayed the court to caution the defendant to stop physically abusing…

Daud Olatunji Tension is escalating within the Nigeria Police Force as retired officers, who had adhered to the statutory retirement age,have petitioned  the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Presidency, demanding justice and sanctions against their cheating colleagues.  The controversy revolves around some officers who have allegedly falsified their age and service years to prolong their stay in the force, contrary to established regulations. Numerous petitions have flooded the office of the IGP and the Police Service Commission, highlighting the misconduct of officers who exceeded the mandatory retirement age of 60 years or 35 years in service. The situation…

Daud Olatunji In a historic ceremony on Tuesday,November 21, 2023, Ms. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Lagos Office, joined by dignitaries including Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, celebrated the inauguration of a cutting-edge oxygen plant.  This facility promises to revolutionize healthcare for thousands of newborns and pregnant women grappling with pneumonia and hypoxemia disorders in Ogun State. The newly inaugurated oxygen plant holds immense significance, acting as a lifeline in treating respiratory illnesses and supporting critical medical procedures.  Anticipated to reduce pneumonia-related mortality by an impressive 35%, this breakthrough is a beacon of hope for those facing the harsh…

In the heart of Ogun state, the traditional ruler of Gbokoto-Isale, Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Ganiu Olukunle, opens up to  DAUD OLATUNJI, Editor, about their community’s heartbreaking journey, as Nigerian pupils cross borders into Benin Republic due to the haunting absence of a school. Gbokoto-Ketu Isale, a border community sharing its existence with the Benin Republic.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that this enclave, marked by a market that straddles both nations, tells a story of shared struggles and aspirations between Nigeria and its neighbouring country, Benin Re. Despite its communal ties, Gbokoto-Ketu Isale faces a dire shortage…

Daud Olatunji The Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has granted leave to a suit seeking to disqualify the appointment of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on the grounds of alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a decision revealed through an order obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday, allowed the case to proceed.  The suit, identified as FHC/ABJ/C5/1155/2023, is between applicant Aare Oladotun Hassan and six respondents, with Minister Tunji-Ojo as the first respondent and the President of Nigeria as the second. The third to sixth respondents include the…

Daud Olatunji A  stark revelation has emerged that over 110 million Nigerian children stand at risk, confronting the harsh realities of rising temperatures, flooding, drought, and severe storms. A press release issued  by  the United Nations Children’s Fund also revealed that an alarming 650,000 children were  displaced between 2016 and 2021 due to floods alone. Nigeria,  ranking  as the second most vulnerable country globally in terms of children’s exposure to climate change, grapples with severe challenges. The statistics were contained in a press release issued to journalists in Lagos  by UNICEF as part of activities  marking  the 2023 World Children’s…