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Fawaz Adebisi The CEO of Strictly Weddings, Oluremi Samuel, who is also recognized as Senior Alaga of Nigeria (SAN), has stressed the imperative need for Nigeria’s educational systems to adopt a forward-looking approach. The pronouncement came during a panel discussion at the second installment of the Ogun Youth Development and Empowerment Summit, meticulously organized by Junior Chamber International, Rockcity. The event took place at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, on the 10th of August, 2023. Aligning her remarks with the event’s overarching theme, “Digital Economy: Skills and Opportunities,” Oluremi underscored the ongoing evolution of the global…

Fawaz Adebisi The Oyo State Government has unveiled a car loan initiative exclusively aimed at primary school teachers across all regions within the state. This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Friday by the Coordinating Director of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Jacob Dairo, adding that it is a response to the prevailing economic challenges in the nation. According to Dairo, the primary objective behind this initiative is to provide a cushion against the economic hardships experienced by educators. It was gathered that this loan, structured to be disbursed in multiple installments, has been designed…

Fawaz Adebisi An ex-convict, Emmanuel Popoola, aged 30, has been rearrested by the Amotekun Corps in Osun for committing the same offence.  Popoola, who had previously served an eight-month jail term for phone theft, was apprehended for allegedly stealing phones, on Wednesday, from secondary school students of Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. According to the state Commander of the Amotekun Corps, retired Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, the suspect had been working as a security guard at a private secondary school in Ile-Ife. It was gathered that during an examination in June, students of Crown Comprehensive College entrusted…

In a bold move to safeguard public health and elevate the standards of meat distribution, the Oyo State Government has proudly unveiled a cutting-edge refrigerator meat van for butchers at Amosun Abattoir Market.  This strategic initiative aims to thwart potential disease outbreaks across the state. Delivered amidst an aura of anticipation at the State Secretariat, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasized the perils associated with transporting meat via open vans and trucks.  The conventional method poses significant risks to residents, as open-air conveyance exposes meat to contamination, thereby catalyzing the spread of diseases. …

Fawaz Adebisi The video, obtained by PLATFORM TIMES, portrays a scene of utter chaos and desperation as people grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood, which has not only immobilized vehicular movement but has also exposed critical flaws in the region’s infrastructure. The floodwaters were so fierce that even the belongings of local marketers were swept away in a torrent of water, highlighting the sheer force of nature’s fury.  The epicenter of the crisis lies at the Sango bridge, where floodwaters have surged to such alarming heights that they’ve formed an impenetrable barrier, effectively cutting off transportation along this…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has taken a significant step towards investigating the directors of numerous failed microfinance banks across the nation. During a capacity-building workshop focused on combatting fraud and financial malpractices in the banking sector, Mr Bello Hassan, the Managing Director of NDIC, announced this critical move.  The event, held in Lagos, saw the NDIC discuss plans to collaborate effectively with law enforcement agencies. Mr Henry Fomah, Head of the Legal Department at NDIC, represented the managing director.  He outlined the progress made so far, revealing that there are 12 ongoing prosecution cases in various courts, 25…

Peculiar Tonkumoh A devastating flood has claimed the lives of over 25,000 poultry birds at Mautci Farms Ltd in the Ogbaru council area of Anambra State. According to a report by PLATFORM TIMES, the flood has also had a significant impact on fish, potatoes, and crops in the area. PLATFORM TIMES spoke with the farm’s proprietor, Patrick Sule Ugboma, who revealed that around 400 staff members have been instructed to halt their work as operations come to a standstill. Mr. Sule Ugboma lamented, “The farm, which spans 20 hectares, has suffered immense losses due to this calamity. We have incurred…

Israel Adeleke Members of the Ogun Nigeria Immigration Service and Civil Defence Applicants Alliance have appealed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, expressing concerns about perceived unfairness in the recent recruitment process conducted nationwide by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). In a letter titled “URGENT APPEAL REGARDING OGUN STATE APPLICANTS RECRUITMENT INTO THE NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE AND CIVIL DEFENCE,” the applicants expressed their concerns over the recruitment process for Nigeria Immigration Service and Civil Defence positions. The letter, penned with respect and concern, highlights alleged irregularities in the final stages of recruitment that have…

A lawyer has been convicted and sentenced to six months in prison by a magistrate court in Abuja for his involvement in a defamatory publication against Dangote Cement Plc. The convicted individual, Augustine Addeh, a member of the law firm Mokidi and Co., was found responsible for placing an advertisement in a newspaper on Friday, November 6, 2015.  In the advertisement, Addeh falsely alleged that Dangote Cement was responsible for the armed invasion of the Okpella Community on October 30, 2015. The damaging advertisement also aimed to obstruct the company’s listing on the London Stock Exchange and…

In a shocking development, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has been suspended by the institution’s management amid allegations of sexual harassment.  The decision, which was announced on Thursday, August 17, 2023, follows a letter from the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe. The suspension comes in the wake of protests from several law students who accused Ndifon of engaging in acts of sexual harassment.  The students had taken to the UNICAL Vice-Chancellor’s office on Monday, August 14, 2023, to voice their concerns regarding the alleged misconduct by…