Category: Crime/Health

‘Baawosan,’ Veteran Medical Doctor, Tuyi Mebawondu, Bags Ancient Ejirin Kingdom’s Chieftaincy Title

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Prophet Honoured At Home,’ how Mebawondu’s healthcare to more than 100 communities in the riverine part of Epe earned him recognition in the historical town that houses the first post office in Nigeria, sang about in Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey’s masterpiece; ‘Boko kan o re Ejirin, egbegberun e a lo’ (If a boat refuses to go to Ejirin, thousands will go). . How the death of my pregnant niece and uncle on the lagoon while crossing to access healthcare in Epe General Hospital led to my health intervention for the…

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US Inks Deal to Return $52.88 Million Recovered From Diezani

ADEOLA YUSUF

In a bid to end the cycle of corruption which has hampered development in Nigeria, diplomatic efforts are being made by the federal government, to initiate recovery of looted funds stashed in foreign lands. This is yielding results, as the United States of America signed an agreement in Abuja to return 52.88 million dollars illicit funds recovered from Diezani Allison -Madueke, former petroleum resources minister and her associates. ‘Iku Baba Yeye!’ Seven Things To Know About New Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade ‘It’s Akeem Owoade,’ Makinde Appoints Canada-Based Prince as New…

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‘Law For The Poor Only?’ Reactions As Police Arrest Officer In Okoya Sons’ Video

ADEOLA YUSUF

The viral video shows two sons of the billionaire business mogul, Chief Rasaq Okoya, abusing the naira, an offence that once led to a jail term for the popular crossdresser, Bobrisky   The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared by the sons of the lagos businessman, Chief Okoya, where they were abusing the naira, has been identified and detained for disciplinary action. This announcement made by Muyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, on his verified Facebook page has been greeted by reactions from Nigerians who demanded the arrested…

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‘Monthly Routine,’ Mysterious Banana Sacrifice Appears On UK Street Again

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Residents of Nottinghamshire, England have been left puzzled by the mysterious appearance of plates filled with peeled bananas left by the side of a road every month for over a year. FULL LIST: Japa, Agbero, Eba, 17 Other Nigerian Words Added To Oxford Dictionary ’24 Hours After Swearing In,’ Governor’s Special Adviser Dies 10 Facts About Éric Chelle, Super Eagles’ New Coach The phenomenon occurs on the second day of each month in 2024, when a plate of bananas is found on a street corner in Beeston, across from…

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Court Rejects Emefiele’s Jurisdiction Challenge In $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Case

ADEOLA YUSUF

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has dismissed the plea application filed by the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, challenging its jurisdiction to hear the $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the court had jurisdiction over counts eight to 26, citing relevant legal authorities and evidence presented in the case file. However, the court struck out counts one to four, which centred on abuse of office through…

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‘Time Bombs In Kitchens,’ How To Check Expiry Dates On Your Gas Cylinders

ADEOLA YUSUF

Expired cylinder can explode any time once the expiration date elapses and that makes it a time bomb. Here’s a simple explanation for you to know the status of the one in your kitchen   Incidents of gas cylinder explosion have become incessant in Nigeria in recent past. While other factors contributed to these explosions that have sent many to their early graves, Platforms Africa reports that expired and weak cylinders have been generally responsible for these fatal incidents recorded in cities like Abeokuta, Portharcourt, Owerri and others. To make…

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EFCC Sacks 27 Officers For Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce. The action was taken to enforce integrity and rid the anti-graft agency of fraudulent elements. The officers were dismissed in 2024 for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a statement made available on Monday, January 6, 2025, stated that the officers’ dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede reiterated the commitment of the Commission…

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‘Involve Army’ What President Tinubu Should Do After Refineries’ Revamp – Activist

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘My personal confirmation of the veracity of the stories about Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries’ rehabilitation,’ Read-for-yourself open letter Deji Adeyanju penned for Bola Tinubu     A right activist and constitutional lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has tasked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to block all illegal exploitation of the nation’s oil resources by non-state actors as he next phase after he had successfully revamping refineries in Port Harcourt and Warri. Adeyanju, who, in an open letter to the President sent to Platforms Africa, declared that he had personally confirmed the veracity…

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Hajara Egbunu Becomes First Infantry Female Warrant Officer In Nigerian Army’s History

ADEOLA YUSUF

What Mathias Amatso, commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command (NAWC), wants the world to know about Egbunu, the record breaker   The Nigerian Army (NA) has decorated Hajara Egbunu as an army warrant officer (WO). Platforms Africa reports Egbunu is the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the NAWC to attain the prestigious rank of Army Warrant Officer. Mathias Amatso, commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command (NAWC), honoured Egbunu with her new rank at a ceremony in Abuja on Friday. SHOCKING: Doctor ‘Contracts’ Cancer From…

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‘Days to First Work Anniversary,” Ondo SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi, Dies

ADEOLA YUSUF

“His death comes just weeks after surviving a serious auto crash” The Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi, has been reported dead. Platforms Africa reports that Oluwatuyi was appointed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on January 24, 2024. Sources confirmed that he died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital, 20 days to his first work anniversary. ‘Diddy Oil Fastest To PTSD,’ Cubana Chief Priest Bombs Burna Boy As Rift Worsens ‘Strange Resurrection,’ Four Animals That Sleep And Wakeup After Six Months 5 Animals That Die After Giving Birth…

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