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Concerns are mounting as health workers operating patent medicine stores within the Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State express deep apprehension about the escalating prevalence of malaria within the local communities. In a series of interviews conducted by PLATFORM TIMES on Sunday, a worrisome trend emerged as health workers unanimously voiced their unease regarding the soaring number of malaria cases afflicting the residents. The health workers underscored the stark reality of an alarmingly high frequency of individuals falling victim to malaria fever. Consequently, there has been a corresponding surge in the demand for malaria medications, with…

The Ogun State House of Assembly’s Committee on Transportation has sounded a cautionary call to action, urging Local Government Council Chairmen across the state to intervene and curb the alleged unwarranted harassment of motorcycle riders.  The harassment is purportedly being carried out by unauthorized individuals who falsely claim to be enforcing traffic regulations, including the mandatory use of crash helmets. The stern warning was articulated by Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, during a meeting held today at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.  The deliberations centered around issues concerning various transport unions…

Nigerian track sensation Tobi Amusan exhibited her frustration during a fiery exchange with a journalist who relentlessly pressed her for answers regarding doping allegations. The incident occured after  her participation in the women’s 100-metre hurdle heats at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary on Tuesday. Amusan, the eminent figure in Nigerian track circles, had already triumphed over doping-related challenges as her provisional suspension was revoked prior to the championship.  She further bolstered her reputation by delivering a remarkable performance, clocking an impressive time of 12.49 seconds in Heat 5, outpacing her competitors. In the aftermath…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a critical advisory to citizens who utilize prepaid meters, urging them to undertake a necessary update before the impending November 2024 deadline. In a recent announcement made by the regulatory authority, it was conveyed that individuals who do not complete the required meter update before the stipulated date will face a disruption in their ability to recharge their prepaid meters. The directive, disseminated via a statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), explicitly clarified that the process of updating the prepaid meters carries no financial burden for the…

Fawaz Adebisi The head of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been believed to have perished in a plane crash that occurred earlier Wednesday. Russia’s civil aviation authority confirmed that Prigozhin was among the passengers on the ill-fated Embraer aircraft that crashed, resulting in the tragic loss of all on board. It was gathered that the private jet was en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg when the incident took place. Initial reports from the Wagner-linked Telegram channel, Grey Zone suggested that the aircraft might have been shot down by air defenses in the Tver region, just north of Moscow.…

In a strategic bid to quell the rising tide of insurgency within the North-East geopolitical zone, Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) across the region have issued a compelling plea to the governors. The appeal entails prioritizing the comprehensive distribution of essential relief materials as a pivotal step towards curbing the menace of insurgency. Convening discreetly in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital, a group of high-ranking secret police officials embarked on in-depth discussions concerning the paramount role of intelligence gathering in countering acts of terrorism.  As these deliberations culminated, a collective communique was released by the DSS…

A  prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a member of the party’s Presidential Transition Council’s Media Strategy Subcommittee, Aliyu Audu has said that 45  Ministers drawn from 200 million Nigerians are inadequate. The APC chieftain expressed  his concerns over the current number of ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying that the appointment of 45 ministers falls significantly short of what he believes is necessary for the nation.  Audu asserted this during an appearance on Channels TV Sunrise Daily. The APC chieftain however, did not specify an ideal number of ministers required for effective governance. …

In a significant move that highlights potential discord between the Lagos State House of Assembly and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Assembly has chosen to omit 17 out of the 39 commissioners and special advisers nominees initially presented for screening. During the session held on Wednesday, 22 of the governor’s cabinet nominees received the Assembly’s confirmation, shedding light on the tension between the legislative body and Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration. Notable figures among those left out of the approved list are Gbenga Omotoso, the former Commissioner for Information and Strategy; Prof. Akin Abayomi, the former Health Commissioner; and Sam Egube,…

Aminat Gusanu Renowned Nollywood actor and movie producer, Femi Adebayo, has raised  the alarm regarding the widespread piracy plaguing his latest cinematic masterpiece, ‘Jagun Jagun’. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the epic film that has taken the town by storm was released on Netflix’s streaming platform on the 10th of August, 2023. The movie producer, who took to his Facebook page on Tuesday, said some persons had started pirating ‘Jagun Jagun’, which he described as a ‘Labour of love’. He added that some of the pirates had been arrested while efforts were ongoing to apprehend others in order to make them…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Badagry Unit Command says it intercepted and impounded no fewer than 40 vehicles for non-compliance with the use of speed-limiting devices along the Agbara Badagry Expressway in the last two months. Mr Williams Manga, the Unit Commander, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the drivers of the intercepted vehicles were fined and then compelled to install the device before their vehicles were released to them. Manga said the enforcement of the use of speed limiters was one of the measures being taken…