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Israel Adeleke In a move to express their dissatisfaction with the present administration, the Ogun chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), has initiated three days warning strike, shutting the assembly gate and demanding that the state government immediately implement the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS). The PASAN chairman, Ayotunde Ojediran, addressed reporters outside the assembly’s entrance in Abeokuta on Thursday. He said ” The union had earlier written a letter to the state government stating all the demands, and we issued a 21-day ultimatum to meet the demands but nothing was done till the ultimatum lasted.” He…

Faridat Ogundairo Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASPOTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odunsanya has asked the incoming administration of President Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to  prioritize primary health care services in rural areas. Prof.  Odunsanya advised the incoming administration to focus on improving health conditions and accessibility, rather than concentrating solely on constructing more facilities. Odunsanya stated  that the government cannot solely bear the burden of healthcare provision in a capitalist economy. He emphasized that primary health care centers should be managed at the local government level, thereby calling for a focus on improving health conditions…

By Onomiguren Agbamu The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Delta State, Olorogun (Mrs.) Jennifer Adesan Efeviroro has revealed that the Youths in Delta are proud over Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s ICT -YEP Empowerment programme in the state. The commissioner, gave the revelation when she spoke with journalists in Asaba. She said the vision of the empowerment programme manifested with the support of the Governor, who always gave a nod to her proposal. She disclosed that the Ministry started with a pilot phase of the ICT programme with information and communication technology, where over 500 beneficiaries were trained and empowered successfully. She…

Michael Babatunde The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) have said that Nigeria is still far away from its dreams for adequate electricity supply. They maintain that for Nigeria to make up for its dream of power supply, it must embrace renewable energy. Recall that the Transmission Company Of Nigeria had reported the collapse of nine power towers and may cause power outage for days in Ogun State. The engineers spoke on Thursday at the Inauguration ceremony of Engr. Bolaji Ilori as the 4th Chairman of NIEEE, Abeokuta chapter in Oogun State. Before his emergence, Ilori had served…

Ogun State will on Friday 26 and Saturday 27, 2023 host the first ever Abeokuta Innovation and Tech Party (AITP). The event is co-hosted by the Ogun State Government and GetFundedAfrica. The event which is to celebrate and explore technological innovations will hold at the Ogun Tech Hub, Kobape, Abeokuta. Expected in attendance is the Ogun State governor who doubles as the chief host, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Country Director, Microsoft (Nigeria & Ghana) Olatomiwa Williams and Former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the special guest. Interested participants are to register and to get more event details via the link…

Michael Babatunde The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has on Thursday, May 25 embarked on an indefinite strike following the failure of government to meet its demands. PLATFORM TIMES observed in Abeokuta members of the union raining courses on whoever attempts to boycott the strike action as workers were dismissed from the Federal Medical center, Abeokuta. JOHESU had organized a rally to the National Assembly (NASS), to make their case before the legislators. A 15-day ultimatum was issued to the Federal Government in a letter dated May 9 by the leadership over alleged inconsistencies of the government in the ongoing…

Ridwan Oliyide Islamic leaders ,especially ,the Imams that would lead Jumat service (Friday prayers) have been advised to hold a special prayer session for the coming and outgoing governments of Nigeira. The Wakeelu Muslimeen, SouthWest, Edo and Delta states, Sheikh Iskil Awwal have the charge on Thursday, in Abeokuta while speaking with newsmen. He urged Chief Imams in various central mosques in the country to dedicate Friday service to hold special prayers during the service for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the country. Tinubu would be sworn into power on May 29, 2023 after he emerged winner at the February…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Government on Thursday ordered a massive clampdown on cultism and cult-related activities in schools across the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, who gave the directive at a news conference in Asaba, said the directive became necessary following rising cases of cult-related activities in secondary and primary schools in the state. He said the State Ministry of Education and relevant supervisory and regulatory authorities have been directed to ensure proper supervision of all schools to nip it in the bud. According to him, several persons, particularly the civil societies have emphasized the…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State House of Assembly Majority Leader, representing Isoko South II constituency, Hon. Ferguson Onwo has said he impacted positively on his people in the 7th State Assembly. Hon. Onwo Spoke to journalists shortly at the end of the valedictory plenary at Asaba He explained that the valedictory session of the 7th Assembly was an opportunity for Honourable members in the chamber to share their experiences, achievements, and challenges in the past four years. He added that the plenary was a mixed feeling for some members in the chamber who might not have the opportunity to return…

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the Monetary Policy Rate from 18 per cent to 18.5 per cent. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, stated this while speaking with journalists after the apex bank committee’s meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, May 24. The MPR is the baseline interest rate in an economy, on which every other interest rate used within an economy is built. The committee had raised the MPR from 17.5 per cent to 18 per cent at its last meeting in March. Emefiele, however, said the 11 MPC members at the meeting were…