Category: Crime/Health

Henry Akinduro: Five Facts About Oil Mogul EFCC Declared Wanted

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘His age, his state, his case;’ Real Reason we marked Executive Chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited wanted – EFCC   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared an oil mogul, Bolaji Henry Akinduro, wanted for fraud. According to a circular signed by the spokesman of the agency, Dele Oyewale, Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and committed stealing by conversion. “The public is hereby notified that Bolaji Henry Akinduro, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

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Daily Trust Ex-Journalist, Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘She left very young children, husband, among others,’ school mates, colleagues penned emotional condolences message for late publisher of AP News   A former journalist with Daily Trust Newspapers, Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Ajikanle-Nurudeen, who is the Publisher of AP News, died on Friday. NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari, Loses 25 Year-Old Daughter Pilot Dies Mid-Air, Plane Makes Emergency Landing ‘N1,030 In Abuja, N998/Litre In Lagos: NNPCL Hikes Petrol Price Again Her death was announced via a statement by Moruf Kazeem, Public Relations Officer of the Moshood…

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NNPC Boss, Mele Kyari, Loses 25 Year-Old Daughter

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Painful loss,’ What Vice President, other mourners said about the sad news of Fatimah’s demise     Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), has lost his 25-year-old daughter. Details of her death were sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but NAN reported that the deceased named Fatima passed away on Friday. Actor Saheed Balogun Loses Daughter, Zeenat ‘Trapped While Playing,’ Four Kids Found Dead In Unused Freezer BBNaija Season 1 Runner-up, Francisca Owumi, Is Dead Vice-President Kashim Shettima…

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Lawyer Picks Holes in SAN Selection Process Review

ADEOLA YUSUF

Before you apply for the SAN title, Paul Chukwuma Obi SAN shares professional advice for lawyers on what to know, do A civil litigation and commercial lawyer, Paul Chukwuma Obi SAN, has defended the current selection process in the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee. Platforms Africa reports that Obi who is the managing partner P.C .OBI & CO said that although the SAN rank entails a rigorous process to acquire, he wouldn’t suggest a reform. After Platforms Africa Report, Oil Ministry Director Queried,…

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‘Boats Collided, Capsized,’ How 21 People Drown in Lagos Lagoon Tragedy

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Other passengers still remain unaccounted for,’ Details Lagos State Police PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin, gave on the calamity No fewer than 21 passengers are feared drowned in a boat accident that occurred on Monday at Imore town in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The tragic incident occurred when two boats, ferrying 16 passengers each, collided and capsized in the middle of the lagoon. Why Alimosho LG Chair, Jelili Sulaimon, Was Suspended With Unanimous Vote – Lagos Assembly IT’S OFFICIAL: Earth Now Has Two Moons Minister To NNPC: Shelve…

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Why Alimosho LG Chair, Jelili Sulaimon, Was Suspended With Unanimous Vote – Lagos Assembly

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ What happened when Platforms Africa called the embattled Chairman of the biggest local government in Lagos   The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday handed down an indefinite suspension to the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon. The suspension is with immediate effect. Platforms Africa reports that Sulaimon nether picked calls nor responded to messages seeking his reaction to the development. His media aide, Opeyemi, could also not be reached. Sitting at plenary, the lawmakers resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu…

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Offa Bank Robbers To Die By Hanging – Court

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘Their names, their crimes,’ details of the notorious robbery that killed 32 Offa residents   Five individuals involved in the Offa robbery incidents have been found guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court stated that the offences are punishable by death. The incident, which occurred at five banks in Offa Local Government Area in 2018, left no fewer than 32 people dead, including nine police officers, two of whom were women. The convicted individuals include Ayoade…

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Nigerian Communication Czar, Meka Olowola, Promoted Chairman Asido Foundation

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘For about two decades that I’ve known him,’ What Team Lead, Platforms Africa, said about Olowola’s promotion approved by board of trustees consisting of Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, Prof. Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Dr. Omotola Abdulmalik, Prof. Ibrahim Abdu, Dr. Olayinka Egbokhare, Arc. Biodun Fadayomi, Mr. Babatunde Aina, Mr. Usman Abdulmalik, Dr. Zacheaus Olofin, and founder, Dr. Jibril Abdulmalik   Top Nigerian Communication and brand reputation Specialist, Meka Olowola, has been promoted as the Chairman òf the Board at the Asido Foundation. Platforms Africa reports that the Foundation, which is focused on…

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N43bn Fake Sex Enhancement Drugs, Medical Devices Uncovered, Destroyed In Oyo

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, conducted a significant operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, valued at N43 billion. The destruction was carried out at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, with representatives from security agencies and the Oyo State government in attendance. The seized items included aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, over-the-counter medications, and prescription-only drugs. READ ALSO: FULL LIST: 17 UI Lecturers Earn Africa’s Top 100 Scientists Recognition…

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‘All Starts With Ps,’ Six Things To Consider Before You Buy, Use Any Drug

ADEOLA YUSUF

You have heard an alarm raised by NAFDAC on fake drugs – including anti-asthma inhaler, pain-relieve, and blood pressure drugs – in the market. As a part of Platforms Africa’s solution journalism series, we present what Dr. Omotuyi Mebawondu said on the “six Ps” to consider for you not to be a victim of fake drugs that kill 500,000 people yearly in Africa. The health expert speaks at Platforms Africa e-Discourse where he revealed how he, as a Youth Corper in Shendam General Hospital in 1992, detected that the repeated…

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