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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, on Sunday, said it responded to 126 emergency incidents across the state in September. The agency’s permanent secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said September was higher than August which recorded 121 incidents. “The agency, saddled with the overall responsibility of coordinating emergencies and disasters in the state, attended a total of 126 incidents across the state in the month of September. “This is compared to 141 in January, 156 in February, 148 in March, 132 April, 147 in May, 126 in June, 123…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian leaders to judiciously use the country’s abundant resources to develop the nation. Speaking at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Obasanjo emphasised that Nigeria had all it needed to thrive. Obasanjo echoed the sentiments of Methodist Prelate Dr Oliver Aba’s message, emphasising the importance of appreciating God’s blessings. “As God created other nations, endowing them with resources, He similarly blessed Nigeria with numerous resources for growth. “Just as Egypt has the River Nile, Nigeria has the Rivers Niger and Benue, plus crude oil, fertile soil,…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country NiMet`s weather report released on Saturday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Sunday in the northern region with moderate rains over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa and Taraba. According to the report, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, Sokoto, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Kebbi, Southern Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Borno and Yobe later in the day. “In the North central region, thunderstorms with moderate rains are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara and Benue in…

The police command in Lagos state says a 45-year old man, simply identified as Kazeem, has allegedly jumped into a river and died after taking hard drugs suspected to be Colorado The police command in Lagos state says a 45-year old man, simply identified as Kazeem, has allegedly jumped into a river and died after taking hard drugs suspected to be Colorado. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. The spokesperson said that the Alagbado Police Division, on Friday at about 11.00 a.m., got information about the incident. Mr Hundeyin…

The police command in Lagos state has confirmed the death of a young woman, whose identity is unknown, in a hotel at the Dopemu area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Sunday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened about 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Mr Hundeyin said that the manager of the hotel reported the case to the Dopemu Police Division. “The manager of the hotel reported that a man walked into the hotel with a lady to have a short rest. “The identities of the man and the lady were,…

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State All Progressives Congress Youth Leaders’ Forum has condemned the recent arrest of the APC Youth Leader in Ijebu Ode, Comrade Babatunde Aremu, labeling it as an unlawful act carried out in a Gestapo-style manner. The Forum described the arrest, conducted by unidentified individuals, as a blatant violation of human rights and an affront to the rule of law. In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by its Assistant State Youth Leader, Hon. Sabur Adefolu, and Public Relations Officer, Comrade Timothy Odedina, the Forum expressed outrage over the circumstances surrounding Aremu’s detention and issued a 24-hour…

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed concern over the worsening socio-economic conditions in Northern Nigeria, highlighting that many residents in the region cannot afford even a single square meal a day. This alarming reality, according to the group, is largely due to the persistent insecurity and economic hardship plaguing the area. This disclosure was made during a one-day community engagement held in Katsina, chaired by Professor Sani Abubakar Lugga, the fifth Wazirin Katsina. Themed “Imperative of Popular Participation in Tackling Socio-Economic Challenges Bedeviling Nigeria Through Community Solutions,” the event brought together leaders from various sectors to address the…

The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola, has commended the Boiling Point Arena platform for its dedication to fostering good governance and progress in Nigeria through its consistent monthly interview sessions, marking two years of impactful discourse. In a congratulatory letter personally signed by the monarch and addressed to the Founder and Convener of Boiling Point Arena, Dr. Ayo Arowojolu, Oba Matemilola expressed admiration for the platform’s role in promoting meaningful dialogue aimed at addressing Nigeria’s governance and economic challenges. The letter was sent ahead of the 2nd anniversary of the Boiling Point Arena, which will celebrate its…

Daud Olatunji The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State, is facing internal strife, with significant cracks within its leadership, threatening the unity of the ruling party, PLATFORM TIMES reports. These cracks were on full display during a recent meeting called by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, at her Ota residence. The meeting, which was intended to solidify the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of upcoming local elections, instead exposed the deepening rifts. Only seven out of more than 20 Apex Leaders of the party attended the meeting, raising concerns about discontent within…

Daud Olatunji The Ogu General Assembly (OGA), a socio-cultural organisation representing the Ogu ethnic group, has renewed its call for greater inclusion in governance in both Ogun and Lagos States. National President of the assembly, Professor Jendele Hungbo, during a press conference held at the Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre in Abeokuta, stressed the need to address cultural and educational disparities affecting the Ogu people. The group, with over 2,000 members worldwide, is also advocating for the inclusion of the Ogu language in the academic curriculum of schools in the two states. Speaking ahead of OGA’s upcoming 5th anniversary celebration and the…