Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A High Court in Zuba, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has sentenced dismissed Inspector Haruna Ocheni to 30 years in prison for the killing of a 17-year-old boy. Ocheni faced charges of culpable homicide not punishable by death. In delivering the judgment, Justice Kezziah Ogbonnaya stated that the prosecution successfully proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, highlighting Ocheni’s lack of a legitimate reason to be in the deceased’s house.  Emphasising Ocheni’s 29 years of service as an Inspector, the court underscored his obligation to be well-versed in the rules of his profession. Ocheni, who did not deny using the rifle, admitted…

Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, the Kano governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has gracefully accepted the Supreme Court’s judgment, extending his congratulations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.  In an interview with the BBC on Friday in Abuja, Gawuna expressed his acceptance of the fair ruling and urged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to serve the people of Kano with justice and integrity. Gawuna, maintaining a spirit of sportsmanship, addressed his supporters, stating, “I want to call on my supporters to understand that whatever happened was God’s plan.  They should calm down and accept the verdict, and remember that this…

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has taken legal action against a Lagos businessman, Prince Stanley Uduhirinwa, trading under the name Leesabel Ventures Nigeria, seeking to recover an outstanding debt of N254,201,001.41. The case has been filed before a Federal High Court in Lagos. In a joint statement of claim by FCMB and its attorney, Nick Omeye, it is alleged that Prince Stanley Uduhirinwa, a customer of the bank, had applied for various loans and entered into a legal mortgage with the bank The defendant was granted a stock finance facility of N45 million for 360 days by an offer letter…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has called on enthusiasts of ‘ponmo’ (cow skin) in the state to consider reducing their consumption to maintain clean and healthy air quality.  Babatunde Ajayi, the General Manager of the environmental agency, emphasized that the burning of cow skin releases harmful carbon emissions into the air, impacting human health. Ponmo is produced through an extensive process of burning cow skin, washing the roasted skin, and boiling it for several hours to achieve the desired texture. According to data from cleanairfunf.org, air pollution caused by traffic, biomass fuel burning, and shipping poses significant threats…

Ogun State Governor,Dapo Abiodun, urged Nigerians to remember and honor the selflessness and dedication exhibited by the Nigerian Armed Forces in defending the nation’s sovereignty and unity.  Speaking at the special Jumat Service to commemorate the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, the governor emphasized the importance of recognizing the sacrifices made by the armed forces. Represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Governor Abiodun reiterated Ogun State’s tradition of supporting and honouring the Armed Forces.  He highlighted the critical role played by the armed forces in maintaining societal stability, stressing that a safe and…

Ayomide Shoboyejo In a significant move aimed at aligning with emerging trends and enhancing the preparation of graduates for national development, Prof. Idris M. Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has officially announced the separation of Mass Communication and computer science programs into distinct categories. This development was disclosed through a press release in Kaduna on Monday, where Prof. Bugaje outlined the new specialised areas resulting from this restructuring: HND Strategic Communication and Media Studies HND Journalism and Media Studies HND Film and Multimedia Production HND Artificial Intelligence HND Networking and Cloud Computing HND…

A mother of newly-born triplets in Enugu, Mrs Joan Orajiobi, and her new babies have been unable to go home since she gave birth to the bundles of joy – two girls and a boy on New Year’s day over inability to pay the hospital delivery bill of N352,350. Orajiobi was discharged on January 8, but she and her babies are being held at Praise and Grace Hospital and Maternity, Enugu, where she was delivered of the triplets because of the inability of her husband to pay the N352,350 delivery bill. The mother of triplets, a native of Nnewi in…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, recognized as the world’s largest single-train refinery, has officially initiated the production of diesel and aviation fuel. Commencing operations in the early hours of Friday, the milestone follows the reception of its sixth one million barrels of crude cargo, crucial for kickstarting production. A statement confirming the commencement was issued by Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and Nigerians for their unwavering support. Dangote assured that the…

Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has  disclosed a controversial attempt to forge a friendship with the late civil rights lawyer and activist, Gani Fawehinmi.  Despite employing all possible means during his tenure, Babangida acknowledged that his efforts were in vain, as revealed in a Channels Television interview yesterday. Fawehinmi, recognized as a legal luminary and a revered Nigerian social activist, became one of the most vocal critics of Babangida’s government, leading to his detention 17 times by the administration that lasted until 1993. Babangida, reflecting on his attempts, expressed regret at the unsuccessful pursuit of friendship.  He…

Daud Olatunji In a groundbreaking series of judgments, the Supreme Court criticized the Court of Appeal for its allegedly flawed decisions in governorship election petitions across eight states. Specifically, the apex court overturned the nullification of elections in Kano, Plateau, and Zamfara, branding the lower court’s rulings as “perverse.” Kano: Abba Yusuf’s Victory Restored The Supreme Court, led by Justice John Okoro, rebuked the Court of Appeal’s judgment in the Kano State governorship election. The apex court argued that the appellate court erred in deducting votes from Yusuf based on unsigned and unstamped ballot papers, emphasizing that the Electoral Act…