Category: Crime/Health

Nigerian Navy Intercepts Fishing Boat Laden With Contraband

ADEOLA YUSUF

“It’s 44 bags of parboiled rice,” how, why we handed over contraband to officials of the Nigerian Customs Service   – Navy + PHOTOS   The Nigerian Navy has said that its Ship BEECROFT patrol team apprehended a wooden fishing boat laden with bags of rice in the creeks of Agbara, Lagos state. Platforms Africa reports that a statement issued by Base information officer, NNS BEECROFT, Sub Lieutenant HA Collins, noted that the boat’s occupants, upon sighting the patrol team, abandoned boat and fled. The patrol team effectively secured the boat,…

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Wife Of Gabon’s Deposed Leader Ali Bongo Jailed

ADEOLA YUSUF

The wife of Gabon’s deposed president Ali Bongo Ondimba, who has been under house arrest since a late August coup over the suspected embezzlement of public funds, has been jailed, her lawyer said Thursday. Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, who is Franco-Gabonese, was imprisoned late on Wednesday, her Paris-based lawyer Francois Zimeray told AFP, condemning the “arbitrary… illegal procedure”. The 60-year-old was charged on September 28 with money laundering, forgery and falsification of records. According to Gabonese media reports, she was taken into custody at a prison in the capital Libreville…

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Meet Ola Olukoyede, Lawyer Tinubu Appointed As EFCC Chairman

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Suspended by Buhari in 2020,” 10 Things to know about Ola Olukoyede, man Tinubu made anti-graft boss two days to his 54th birthday   Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ola Olukoyede as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ola Olukoyede as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable term of four years pending Senate’s confirmation. READ ALSO Day 7 of Israel-Palestinian War: What You Need To Know Chris Rock Asked Me Out Before Smith Slapped Him At…

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Day 7 of Israel-Palestinian War: What You Need To Know

ADEOLA YUSUF

1200 Israelis, 1100 Palestinians, 22 Americans, 17 Britons; Platforms Africa chronicles death tolls and major events in the war between Palestine (Hamas) and Israel in the last seven days Death Toll Rising The US has confirmed the deaths of at least 22 American citizens, a state department spokesperson said. They said. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected. The number is up from 14 on Tuesday. 17 Britons missing and feared dead in Hamas attacks. Seventeen British nationals, including children, are…

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Sokoto Rep Member, Abdulkadir Danbuga, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

“He was a national lawmaker for just four months,” reactions as details emerged on how Danbuga breathed his last A member of House of Representatives from Isa-Sabon Birni federal constituency of Sokoto State, Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga. Is dead. Platforms Africa. Which reported this, maintained that the deceased was a first-time member of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Spokesman of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi, who confirmed the incident, said the death was announced on the lawmakers’ platform this morning. He…

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Mr. Sadiq: Reactions As Discrepancies Uncovered In Atiku’s WAEC Certificate

ADEOLA YUSUF

“How come WAEC certificate of Atiku, who raised questioned over Tinubu’s University certificate, has the name “Sadiq Abubakar” as against his other credentials?” + Atiku’s reaction   The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has explained the discrepancies in his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) certificate. Platforms Africa reports that there have been reactions to the WAEC certificate of Atiku which has the name “Sadiq Abubakar” as against his other credentials. READ ALSO: NECO Blacklists 52 Supervisors. Uncovers Mass Cheating In 93 Schools FACT CHECK: Did…

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Ex-NBA President Akpata: I Battled Cancer For Years, Had Surgeries

ADEOLA YUSUF

The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, says he was diagnosed with stage-three cancer about 10 years ago and had multiple surgeries. Akpata, however, said he was declared cancer-free in the past five years. The former NBA President made the disclosure during his 51st birthday celebration in Benin, the Edo State capital, on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The lawyer, who is a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, stated that the celebration was not only to mark his birthday…

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‘Nigerian Housewife Commits Suicide Over Husband’s Side Chick’

ADEOLA YUSUF

“The lady, who is one of Bose Odunayo husband’s concubines, called to claim the man impregnated her.”   A middle aged woman identified as Mrs. Bose Odunayo, has reportedly committed suicide in Ondo State over her husband’s side chick. It was gathered that the incident occurred in Igoba area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. READ ALSO: Igbos Migrated From Ife — Ooni 9 Things To Know About Israel, Palestine War Sentenced To Death, Policeman Who Shot Female Lawyer To Die By Hanging Final Warning, NBC Cautions Arise TV Adeola Yusuf…

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Sentenced To Death, Policeman Who Shot Female Lawyer To Die By Hanging

ADEOLA YUSUF

Bolanle Raheem, who was heavily pregnant with twins, was deliberately shot dead in front of her husband on Christmas day by ASP Drambi Vandi, Court admits   Assistant Superintendent of Police Drambi Vandi is to die by hanging for his role in the death of Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, the court ruled on Monday, October 9, 2023. Platforms Africa rrecalled that Raheem was killed on Christmas day last year under questionable circumstances in the Ajah area of Lagos State. READ ALSO: 9 Things To Know About Israel, Palestine War My…

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BREAKING: Police Finger Nurse, Speak On Mohbad’s Autopsy Reports

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Lagos Police Command has said that the Auxiliary Nurse – Ms. Feyisayo Ogedengbe — who injected Mohbad, is prime suspect in the singer’s death. Platforms Africa reports that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, Idowu Owohunwa gave an update with respect to the ongoing investigation into the singer’s demise in a press briefing on Friday afternoon. READ ALSO: Blood Spotted in Mohbad’s Grave + Photo It’s Real, Major Marketers Confirm Return of Fuel Subsidy Mohbad: Removing Brain, Lungs, Others for Test, What To Know About Autopsy Mohbad’s…

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