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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State has vehemently criticized the state  Governor, Dapo Abiodun’s inclusion of hazard allowance within the roster of palliative measures introduced in response to the fuel subsidy removal. The NMA, denouncing this move as “insulting,” has raised the stakes by warning of potential withdrawal of doctors and health workers from government hospitals across the state due to unpaid hazard allowances. Governor Abiodun’s administration had previously unveiled a series of palliatives aimed at mitigating the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on civil servants, pensioners, and the populace at large. These measures…

The Governor of Kano  state,Kabir Yusuf, on Monday, administered the oath of office to the first female Chief  Judge in the state, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki.  The Governor, during the swearing in emphasised the importance of a cooperative and synergistic relationship among the branches of government. During the swearing-in ceremony, he highlighted the historic significance of the day, the governor stressed the necessity of unity between the Judiciary and the Legislature for the seamless delivery of democratic dividends to the citizens.   “Today, the first female Chief Judge in Kano is sworn-in, making this a very special day…

In a harrowing tale of terror, renowned journalist Mike Awoyinfa experienced a chilling birthday eve as he and his wife faced a life-threatening assault by three masked assailants.  These sinister figures, armed with knives, cutlasses, and an axe, burst into their bedroom with a chilling demand for $70,000, threatening to end their lives if their demands were not met. The nightmare began when the attackers plunged the room into darkness, switching off the lights, and used their phone torchlights to torment the couple.  The unsuspecting pair, who were preparing to watch the 10 o’clock Channel News,…

The  First Bank of Nigeria Limited’s Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP) in Lagos State has graduated 20 persons in it’s fourth edition. This was made known in a statement issued by the bank on Monday. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that prior to  the 2023 graduation the SMDP had produced 52 graduates. First Bank graduated 23 participants in its inaugural edition, held in 2018; 17 in 2019; and 12 in 2020. The SMDP is FirstBank’s intensive modular programme for a select group of senior managers to principal managers who are proven leaders in their respective functions and identified as…

A recently released report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) sheds light on the National Identity Registration Statistics for the year 2022, revealing that a substantial number of Nigerians pursued the acquisition of National Identity Numbers (NIN) during this period. The report, titled “National Identity Registration Statistics 2022,” was unveiled on the NBS website on Monday. According to the findings, a total of 22,492,748 Nigerians successfully completed the registration process and were issued NIN in 2022. This figure represents a 16.85 percent decrease compared to the preceding year, which saw 27,052,148 registrations. The report…

Peace Adedigba The Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Osun state commands have assured residents and tourists attending the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival of adequate security. The annual Osun-Osogbo Festival, is said to be a United UNESCO recognised festival which would hold on Friday, August 11, 2023. The security agencies, on Monday, in separate interviews with the newsmen disclosed that arrangements were in place for adequate security for the event. The Spokesperson for the Police command, Yemisi Opalola said that adequate personnel would be deployed. Opalola added that other security agencies would…

Fawaz Adebisi President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in a meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.  This interaction comes on the heels of a deliberation held within the Senate, addressing concerns raised pertaining to the ministerial nomination of Festus Keyamo from Delta State. Subsequent to the aforementioned closed-door Senate session, which was convened to discuss Festus Keyamo’s candidacy, Senator Darlington Nwokocha representing Abia Central Senatorial District, proposed a motion to temporarily suspend Keyamo’s screening. This motion received support from Enyinnaya Abaribe, the legislator representing Abia-South Senatorial District. In response to the motion,…

Aminat Gusanu The Nigerian Air Force NAF on Monday said its Special Forces on night patrol at the weekend near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, rescued seven kidnapped victims, comprising six females and a male.  The NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, while inform the female victims on interrogation, revealed that they were kidnapped from Paikoro in Niger State while the lone male victim stated that he was picked up against his will from Rijau in Niger State. According to the statement, on sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned their victims and fled into a nearby forest. PLATFORM TIMES…

Israel Adeleke The Osun State Amotekun Corps, has arrested an ex-convict for allegedly trying to abduct 8 year old girl in the state. The Amotekun commander in the state, Bashir Adewinmbi, a retired army brigadier-general, made this known in a statement on Monday. Adewinmbi stated that, the suspect, a resident of Lawole Compound in Iresi town, was taken into custody on Saturday at approximately 2:30 p.m. after local residents caught him in the act of forcefully trying to take the 8 year old girl away. “The suspect tried to lure the girl with N50 who was sent on an…

Aminat Gusanu Indigenous contractors on Monday, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Works, demanding the immediate payment of funds owed to them for contract execution.  The contractors allege that the ministry has deliberately failed to process their files and ensure timely payment, while foreign contractors are being paid promptly. Addressing journalists on behalf of the contractors, the spokesperson of the group, Vitalis Maduka said the ministry was frustrating local contractors through deliberate failure to treat their files and ensure money owed them is paid since they had delivered the work or gone far in handling the…