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A  comic actor, Afeez Oyetoro popularly known as Saka, has said that about 90 Per cent of women Harass Men in the movie industry. Oyetoro  who  is currently a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Lagos, said he was  not a producer and  not in a position to cajole someone to take a role. Oyetoro added that he respects  people in the industry who work and do not sell their body for roles. He said ” shockingly, in the industry today, women are the ones harassing men, about 90…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has dispelled the rumour that he consults demons before ministering, asking  the members of the church to pray for his death if he consults with demons to minister. Adeboye said this during the church’s 71st Annual Convention Holy Ghost Service, tagged ‘Beyond Expectations’, at the Redemption Camp in Mowe, Ogun State, on Friday night. Addressing the congregation at the Redemption Camp in Mowe, Ogun State, on Friday night, Adeboye dispelled rumours that he consulted with demons for his ministerial activities. He  urged  members to…

A middle-aged man, Ayodeji Obayan  has taken his case to the Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Oke-Eda, Akure, Ondo State, as he seeks to establish paternity over his four children. The decision follows a shocking revelation by his wife, Lillian Obayan, who recently altered their children’s surnames to match her new lover’s last name. Mr. Obayan expressed profound anger and frustration over this development, vowing to pursue legal intervention in order to uphold his rights as the biological father of his children. According to his testimony in court, Mr. Obayan explained that his 23-year-long marriage with Lillian had been marred…

In a startling turn of events, a “repentant” Boko Haram terrorist who had been reintegrated into the Bama Community in Borno State has been apprehended. The suspected was said to have been arrested on his way to the notorious Sambisa Forest. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that from the twitter handle of a counter-insurgency publication, Zagazola Makama on Friday. According to the statement, the suspect was arrested alongside two collaborators who were caught red-handed attempting to supply crucial logistics to the Boko Haram terror group at Barraram Village, also known as Daula Market. The statement read “these three individuals, who were living…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the nation that his administration is resolutely committed to reinvigorating the economy. The president said he is leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit to foster prosperity for the entire Nigerian populace. According to a communiqué by Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, the President conveyed this message during a meeting at the State House with the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) Professionals Forum, led by former Bauchi State Governor, Mallam Isa Yuguda. “Our paramount goal is to revive this economy for the greater welfare of the Nigerian people, and we are…

Tragedy struck on Friday as the Zaria Central Mosque in Kaduna state crumbled during the Asr prayer, resulting in five worshippers losing their lives and seven sustaining injuries. His Highness, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the Emir of Zazzau, confirmed the distressing incident. The worshippers were observing their prayers at approximately 4 pm when the mosque’s structure gave way. Speaking to reporters, the Emir disclosed, “A crack had been noticed on the mosque’s wall a day prior, and we were in the process of organizing a team of skilled civil engineers to address the issue. Regrettably, this unfortunate event unfolded before…

Two weeks after Resident doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)  embarked upon strike, they have suspended the indefinite strike. The strike commenced on July 26 to press home their demands  which include the immediate payment of the 2023 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), immediate release of the circular on one-for-one replacement and payment of skipping arrears. Others are upward review of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in line with full salary restoration to the 2014 value of CONMESS and payment of the arrears of consequential adjustment of minimum wage to omitted doctors The doctors were…

In a remarkable triumph, a female students’ football team from African Church Grammar School in Ita-Eko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has emerged victorious in the Nigeria Secondary Schools Flag Football Season II, known as “Aketi 2023”. The team’s exceptional performance secured them scholarships worth N100 million, paving the way for their higher education pursuits. During a ceremonial event in Abeokuta, the State representatives honored the team by presenting them with a trophy. Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Science, and Technology, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the school for consistently bringing pride to the…

In a determined bid to avert the threat of anthrax disease affecting both animals and humans, the Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture is taking significant steps to enhance surveillance and engagement with stakeholders.  Officials have commenced visits to cattle markets and slaughter slabs across the state as part of this proactive initiative. Led by Mr. Samuel Adeogun, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the Risk/Communication team embarked on a sensitization campaign, visiting prominent cattle markets such as Olorunisola cattle market in Isheri, and Atokun International market in Ifo and Yewa North Local Government Areas respectively.  This campaign…

The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development in Ogun State has called   upon Community Development Committees (CDCs) to play a pivotal role in preserving the future integrity of their localities by preventing unauthorized constructions that might lead to the emergence of slums. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Engr. Olayiwola Abiodun, emphasized this during a sensitization campaign held for the Ilupeju Oke-Odo West Area Community Development Committee.  He stressed that the proliferation of slums can significantly devalue properties within a community. Representing the Permanent Secretary was the Director of Urban Development, TPL. Rufus Talabi, who…