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Daud Olatunji As the Ogun State gubernatorial election draws closer, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has intensified its call for the Muslim governor in 2027, urging political stakeholders to address longstanding religious imbalances in leadership. The call was made in a statement issued by Alhaji Olaleye Rasheed Damilare, Secretary of MURIC Ogun State, and signed by Alhaji Tajudeen Jimoh Alao, the organization’s State Chairman. According to MURIC, the state’s history of leadership, heavily skewed in favour of Christian governors, fails to reflect the religious diversity of Ogun’s population. “Since the establishment of democracy in Nigeria, four out of the five…

Daud Olatunji The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the equitable rehabilitation of roads across the state, promising that ongoing road maintenance efforts will extend to all zones. This assurance was provided by the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Mr. Raphael Ogunlade, during an inspection of ongoing road rehabilitation projects on Thursday. Concerns have mounted among residents in various regions of Oyo, including Oyo, Ogbomosho, and other zones outside Ibadan, over whether the government’s efforts will be evenly distributed. Responding to these concerns, Mr. Ogunlade emphasized Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to ensuring that all…

Daud Olatunji A student from Obada Community High School in Ogun State, identified as Ariyo Monday, has reportedly died following complications after being disciplined with two strokes of a cane. Conflicting accounts over the circumstances of his death have sparked public outcry and controversy, with accusations and clarifications from school authorities, the teachers’ union, and bloggers. Earlier reports, including a widely circulated video by blogger Just Adetoun, claimed that the student had died after being subjected to 164 strokes of the cane by a teacher, allegedly under orders from the principal, Mrs. Onalapo. The video, which showed Ariyo critically ill…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, claiming that the current leader entered office with no coherent plan for the nation. In a recent interview, Obasanjo criticized Tinubu’s approach, arguing that effective leadership is not about making spontaneous pronouncements but requires careful planning and strategy. In his statement, Obasanjo expressed disappointment in Tinubu’s three-point agenda, describing it as unformulated and unstudied. “What do you say of a president who came to office without a plan? Came to office without a plan and then you woke up and just said three-point plan. What are…

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operative captured in a viral video engaged in a violent altercation with police officers. The incident, which has sparked public outcry, took place this week at Elizabeth Estate, Abere, Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The video, widely circulated on social media, shows members of the police force and NSCDC personnel in a physical brawl, with blows and slaps exchanged between the two security agencies. Witnesses at the scene claimed that tensions first erupted on Tuesday when policemen from Oyo State…

A labourer, identified as Sunday Emmanuel, allegedly murdered his wife, Linda Emmanuel, and attempted to kill his three-year-old son in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The attack reportedly took place on October 7, 2024, around 5:30 a.m. at Ogbeni Camp, in the Ofosu area of the local government. According to a police report, Emmanuel fatally attacked his wife, slashing her neck and cheek with a machete during a dispute over their family’s annual wages. Following the brutal assault, Emmanuel allegedly turned on his young son, also named Sunday, striking the toddler’s head in an apparent attempt to end…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has shared his insights on the experience of losing the 2015 presidential election. Running under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jonathan was defeated by Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 15,424,921 votes compared to his 12,853,162 votes. The election was significant as it marked the first instance in Nigeria’s history where an incumbent president lost a re-election bid. Speaking on Friday at the inaugural Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture, Jonathan described it as one of the most challenging moments of his political career. He revealed that upon hearing the…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that he has been receiving only half of his salary and has refrained from purchasing any new government vehicles since assuming office. Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa, Sani highlighted his administration’s commitment to financial discipline and transparency in state governance. “We made it clear that we need to reduce the cost of governance in Kaduna State,” Sani stated. “To date, we have not bought a single vehicle for any government official in Kaduna State. That has really helped…

Daud Olatunji Nigerian Breweries Plc has reported a staggering N160.48 billion in foreign exchange losses as of the end of the third quarter, marking a sharp increase from the N86.83 billion recorded by September 2023. This was disclosed in the brewer’s unaudited financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, highlighting a challenging financial landscape aggravated by the naira’s devaluation and increased operational costs. The financial report shows that the company’s FX losses have surged by 84.83 per cent year-on-year. Over the last three months, Nigerian Breweries recorded an additional N48.21 billion in forex losses, with the figure…

Daud Olatunji A cry for help has emerged from Ota, Ogun State, as 51-year-old Ganiyu Yusuf, an albino whose life has been battered by diabetes and renal failure, fights for survival. Yusuf, who now relies on twice-weekly dialysis sessions, faces a worsening health crisis and needs an urgent kidney transplant, with the cost for this life-saving procedure estimated at N25 million. Yusuf’s case is further complicated by an amputation he endured several years ago due to complications from diabetes. His health has since declined significantly, and his family is pleading for urgent assistance. In a heartfelt letter to PLATFORM TIMES,…