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Daud Olatunji The Oloola of Ilara Yewa, Oba Dr. Mutiu Alani Adedimeji Oyede Lawal, has extended his congratulations to a celebrated on-air personality, Moses Fakeye, known as “Ajede bi eni jede,” for his recent honour as Ogun State’s Most Outstanding On-Air Personality (OAP). PLATFORM TIMES reports that the accolade was bestowed at the prestigious Ogun Achievers Awards, held on October 27, 2024, at the 5&5 Events Center in Ibara Omida, Abeokuta. The event, organised by Hintz Media, spotlighted Fakeye’s exceptional talent in broadcasting, his engaging content, and his dedication to both informing and entertaining his audience. PLATFORM TIMES further reports…

Daud Olatunji Amid growing concerns over disparities in doctors’ remuneration across Nigeria, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Branch, has issued a call for the universal implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) wage scale. The NMA argues that addressing wage discrepancies, particularly among clinical lecturers in Basic Medical Science, Basic Clinical Science, and other essential medical fields, is essential to retaining skilled professionals within the state. At a press conference held to mark the 2024 Physicians’ Week, themed “Ensuring Universal Applicability in Remuneration: A Panacea to Talent Retention in the Healthcare System,” Dr. Luqman Ogunjimi, Chairman of…

Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed his condolences to the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Professor Saka Matemilola, on the loss of his mother, Alhaja Aliratu Adunni Matemilola. The matriarch passed away in the early hours of Sunday, October 27, 2024. In a statement issued by his media office, Amosun and signed  by Lanre Akinwale, shared his sorrow alongside the Matemilola royal family, noting that the passing of Alhaja Matemilola, also known as Iya Oba, has left an irreplaceable void. He praised her life as a model of dedicated motherhood, highlighting her strong influence in raising not…

The Chairmanship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government under the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Chief Olalekan Alex Shoyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, has called for enhanced development in Egbaland, particularly in Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital. During a visit to the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Aremu Gbadebo, Ayinla Egba presented his manifesto, advocating for improved infrastructure and initiatives that would strengthen the economy and well-being of Abeokuta South residents. Speaking at the Alake’s palace, Ayinla Egba, flanked by his campaign team, pledged to prioritize the construction and maintenance of Trunk C roads across the local government…

The Ibuso Aje of Egbaland, Chief Dr. Florence Mojisola Oni-Quadri, has described the passing of Alhaja Aliratu Adunni Matemilola, mother of the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, as a profound loss that has left an irreplaceable void in the kingdom. She made this statement on Monday during a condolence visit to the Olowu’s palace in Abeokuta, Ogun State. During her visit, Chief Oni-Quadri emphasized the lasting impact of the late matriarch, noting that her influence extended beyond the Owu Kingdom to touch the lives of many across Ogun State. She described Alhaja Matemilola as a figure whose memory and contributions will…

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue the indefinite strike in collaboration with the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), stating that there will be no return to work until the government addresses their demands for outstanding salary arrears. The unions’ industrial action, which began on Monday, has effectively paralyzed activities across Nigeria’s public universities, with classrooms, libraries, and other facilities remaining shut. SSANU president, Mohammed Ibrahim, clarified the union’s stance during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, underscoring that only immediate payment of their outstanding four months’ salary…

The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory collectively generated N2.43 trillion as Internally Generated Revenue in 2023. This is contained in the NBS report on IGR at State Level for 2023. The report said the 2023 IGR grew by 26.03 per cent when compared to the N1.93 trillion recorded in 2022. According to NBS, the 2023 IGR has two major revenue sources namely taxes and ministries, Departments and Agencies’ revenue. The bureau said taxes sub-category recorded in the period are Pay As You Earn, direct assessment, road taxes, stamp duties, capital…

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria has taken a pivotal step towards enhancing energy access across underserved communities, signing a multi-stakeholder Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with government agencies and Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCOs). The historic agreement, aimed at transforming the clean energy landscape, was formalized in Abuja, marking a critical phase in Nigeria’s sustainable energy drive. In a bid to expand renewable energy solutions to unserved, underserved, and peri-urban areas, the REA partnered with four government entities: the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), National Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), and the National Agricultural Development…

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised alarm over persistent power outages across northern Nigeria, attributing the crisis to what it describes as a “conspiracy” to undermine the region’s economic stability. In a recent statement, ACF alleged that the Federal Government’s failure to restore electricity could be a deliberate strategy to stifle northern economic growth. Issued by the Forum’s National Publicity Secretary, Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the statement called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the power crisis, which has caused significant disruption to both economic and social activities in the region. “For over a week, the…

The Nigeria Police Force on Monday arraigned dismissed Inspector Joseph Ozonwanji of the Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugu, at a Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly murdering popular Igbo ogene musician, Okezie Mba, widely known as Igbo-Jah. The incident, which took place over the weekend, has sparked significant public outrage. Ozonwanji’s arraignment came after an orderly room trial and his subsequent dismissal, both approved by Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 13, AIG Godwin Aghaulor. The charge sheet, marked CME/614/2024, alleges that Ozonwanji unlawfully killed the musician by shooting him with an AK-47 rifle on October 25, 2024. The charges fall under…