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In a candid reflection on the current state of affairs in the nation, the 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has  advised Nigerians not to tolerate the undue influence and disregard shown by politicians. Emir Sanusi stresses the significance of resisting intimidation from both the presidency and governors, asserting that citizens should hold these political figures accountable for their actions. In a widely circulated video, Emir Sanusi passionately addresses the masses, emphasizing that political leaders must not be permitted to wield unchecked power without accountability.  He underscores the potential consequences of allowing politicians to go…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has issued a decisive directive for the immediate reconstruction of the pivotal Ita-Oshin-Ayetoro Road located within the Ogun West Senatorial District. Governor Abiodun has directed the Ministry of Works to initiate a comprehensive assessment of the road as part of the preliminary phase before commencing the full-scale reconstruction project. The announcement was made during the inauguration ceremony of the seven-kilometer Ibooro/Imasayi/Ayetoro Road in the Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Elaborating on the need for the Ita-Oshin-Ayetoro Road’s restoration, Governor Abiodun emphasized its strategic importance…

In a recent development, the Federal Government has stepped in to alleviate the energy crisis at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, by disbursing N1 billion to settle the outstanding electricity bill. The prolonged absence of funds had cast the institution into darkness, severely disrupting its academic activities. Evidently, this blackout had an adverse impact on the university’s operational capacities, prompting David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, to disclose this pivotal intervention. Speaking before the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loans on Tuesday, August 15, Adejo was addressing the increased fees imposed by federal universities.…

Wisdom Silas Retailers and wholesalers of electrical gadgets in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital have attributed the hike in the prices of electrical gadgets to the impacts of the removal of fuel subsidy. Founder of Chibsterz Investment,  wholesaler of electrical gadgets at Panseke Market, Abeokuta, Chibikemu Israel, on Wednesday, lamented that the removal of the subsidy is affecting his business. He said the customers have not been patronizing his business since the announcement of fuel subsidy removal was made by the federal government. Isreal complained that prior to the removal of the subsidy, he had been making a lot of sales…

Afeez Adeniyi The Chairman, Mobile Phones Dealers and Technicians Association at the Computer village,Abeokuta, Ogun State, Ifebola Togunwa, has raised the alarm over the planned take over of the land by the people he described as land grabbers. Togunwa said this on Wednesday, while speaking with PLATFORM TIMES at the computer village on the challenges facing the phone dealers and repairers working in the Computer village in Abeokuta. The Chairman of MOPDATEC commended the former Governor of the State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the incumbent Governor, Dapo Abiodun for their efforts in saving their Tarmac, saying, if not because of…

Fadlullah Sulaimon Not less than 47 communities under Saraki Adigbe, Abeokuta in the Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun state have been thrown into darkness despite spending millions of naira on power supply. The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Olohundara Community Development Association, Aderogba Owoeye stated this on Wednesday, while speaking with PLATFORM TIMES on the challenges facing his and 46 other communities in the area. Owoeye who said he had lived in the community for over 20 years, lamented that economy has been paralysed in the communities as a result of lack of electricity. Speaking on the…

Qiwamudeen Luwaji Adire/Kampala traders in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital are in agony following the flooding of China’s fake products in the market posing threats to their livelihood. PLATFORM TIMES’ recent visit to the Adire mall in Itoku market, Abeokuta, revealed that the indigenous products have been dislodged from the market by China products. Speaking with PLATFORM TIMES on the challenges facing the Adire/Kampala traders in the market, the Osi Iyaloja Adire/Kampala market, Alhaja Modinat Oyetola described the development as a big threat to them. She said,” things change few years ago when China took over the market. They…

Israel Adeleke The chairperson of the Kano State National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Flora Azinge, has expressed her frustration regarding an incident in which a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) attempted to bribe her. Justice Azinge shared her thoughts in court on Tuesday, lamenting the unethical practices of certain senior lawyers without disclosing the identity of the lawyer involved. She revealed that the specific SAN attempting to bribe her had an ongoing case before the tribunal. “A Senior Advocate of Nigeria who has a pending case before me is attempting to bribe me. Money…

By Onomiguren Agbamu All Organising Secretaries of Delta All Progressive Congress, (APC) across 25 LGAs in the state have dared the Department of State Security Services (DSS) to make public any security report it has indicting Stella Okotete. The group, which backed the nomination and appointment of Mrs. Stella Okotete as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said they were unaware that the ministerial nominee was facing any criminal charge in the country. Delta APC Organising Secretary, Hon Ejogbamu Okoro, who spoke with reporters, yesterday, in Asaba, Delta Capital, urged President Tinubu to put pressure on National Assembly members…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has extended heartfelt condolences to Seplat Energy Limited following the collapse of its ‘Majestic’ oil rig near Ovhor Oilfield in Sapele Local Government Area of the State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, culminated in the loss of one life with three others reportedly missing. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, described the incident as tragic and commiserated with the company as well as family members of the deceased. The Governor urged the company to take urgent…