Author: Platform Times Newspaper

A Kano State High Court has sentenced a housewife, Fadila Adamu, to death by hanging for the murder of an eight-year-old girl, whom she kidnapped and threw into a well. Justice Yusuf Muhammad-Ubale, delivering the judgment on Friday, ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the defendant’s conviction for kidnapping and culpable homicide. “I hereby sentence the defendant to death by hanging for kidnapping and throwing the victim into a well, which caused her death,” the judge declared. According to the prosecution, led by Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, the crime occurred on July 14, 2019,…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, has called upon Muslims across Nigeria to anticipate the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH on Saturday, March 29. This marks the potential end of Ramadan 1446 AH and the commencement of the Eid al-Fitr festivities. In a statement issued today by Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs at the Sultanate Council in Sokoto, Muslims were advised to actively search for the crescent moon and promptly report any sightings to local authorities. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Saturday, March 29, corresponding to the 29th…

In a decisive series of operations, the Anambra State Police Command has successfully rescued four kidnapped victims, including a Catholic Reverend father, and apprehended over 10 criminal suspects across various locations in the state. The coordinated efforts involved intensive patrols and targeted crackdowns, yielding significant recoveries including 10 firearms of various types, sixteen expended cartridges, 46 rounds of live ammunition, four vehicles, and other incriminating items. According to a statement released by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, the operations were conducted in collaboration with sister security agencies. Three of the recovered vehicles…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has emphasized the need for early financial education among Nigerian youths, stressing that equipping them with financial knowledge will enable them to make informed decisions and secure their financial future. Speaking at the Financial Literacy Day 2025 outreach at Government Secondary School, Kuchingoro, Abuja, NDIC officials highlighted the importance of instilling financial discipline in young people as part of activities marking the Global Money Week. The Senior Manager of the Insurance and Surveillance Department at NDIC, Madina Mustapha, underscored the corporation’s commitment to safeguarding depositors’ funds and ensuring financial stability in the country. “The…

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the brutal killing of 16 hunters of northern extraction by a mob in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators would face justice. The victims, who were travelling in a truck from Elele, Rivers State, to Kano, were reportedly intercepted on Thursday by a local vigilante group on the Uromi/Obajana expressway. Some of the travellers were allegedly found in possession of locally made dane guns, sparking suspicion among the vigilantes. Eyewitnesses said the vigilante members raised an alarm, accusing the travellers of being kidnappers. This led to a violent…

Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have collectively incurred a windfall tax liability of N172.3 billion, following the implementation of the amended Finance Act. A windfall tax is an additional levy imposed by the government on businesses that have gained from favorable market conditions. The Finance Act (Effective Date Variation) Order, 2023, signed by President Bola Tinubu, initially proposed a 50 percent windfall tax on banks’ foreign exchange (FX) gains. However, the National Assembly later increased it to 70 percent, with the amended Act taking effect on July 23, 2023. According to the…

At least five people have reportedly been killed as members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, clashed with security operatives during a protest in Abuja on Friday. The demonstration, which took place at Banex Junction in Wuse 2, was organized to demand freedom for Palestine. Protesters were seen waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans, including “Freedom for Palestine.” Tensions escalated when some protesters allegedly began throwing stones at security personnel. In response, the security operatives fired shots to disperse the gathering. The exact number of casualties remains unverified, but sources claim multiple injuries and fatalities.…

The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NHRC) has petitioned the National Assembly to investigate alleged medical negligence at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, which it claims has led to preventable deaths. In a statement on Friday, NHRC representative Olubodun Alao cited the case of Lydia Adedipe, a patient who died of ovarian cancer on Wednesday. The group alleged that Adedipe was subjected to substandard medical care, cultural and financial exploitation, and was kept in unsanitary conditions despite paying millions of naira for treatment. “Her death could have been avoided if the right thing was done,” NHRC stated, accusing hospital staff…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked allegations linking former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to an ongoing money laundering investigation involving Aisha Achimugu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Felak Concept Group. The anti-graft agency, in a statement issued late Friday by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, clarified that its probe into Achimugu had no ties to Atiku or Sanwo-Olu, dismissing claims suggesting otherwise. “We wish to state unequivocally that the investigations of Achimugu have no correlation of any kind with the two political actors,” the statement read. According to the EFCC,…

A fresh political rift has erupted between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, over a planned mega rally in the state by Wike’s supporters. Governor Diri, on Thursday, ordered security agencies to prevent the event, citing security concerns. He also warned youths, elders, and traditional rulers to be on high alert and directed that no public venue should be used for any gathering without government approval. The rally, which was to be held at Tombia Roundabout, was allegedly being organized by a suspended Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, George Turner. Diri…