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Daud Olatunji The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerian youths to be hard-working, stating, “There is no food for lazy man.” She also emphasised that her husband, President Bola Tinubu, should not be blamed for the current economic hardship in Nigeria. She made this statement on Thursday while speaking at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, noting that the Tinubu administration is still young. The president’s wife was in Ife to inaugurate a hostel and a 2.7-kilometre road donated to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, by the Ooni of Ife, which was named…

Daud Olatunji As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm that 75 per cent of new HIV infections among adolescents globally occurred in girls. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Field Office for South West Nigeria disclosed this in a statement to newsmen to mark the 2024 International Day of the Girl. Lafoucriere, who described the theme of this year, “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” as apt, noted that it reflected the findings from a UNICEF analysis, which showed that girls…

Emmanuel Oludare The people of Igbokofi, a rural community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, have expressed profound gratitude to the state government for its recent educational support, while also drawing attention to urgent infrastructural needs in the area. Pastor (Dr.) Kunle Garb, a prominent community leader, in a heartfelt statement, commended the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for his administration’s gesture of distributing school bags, sandals, and exercise books to all primary and secondary school students in Igbokofi. The initiative, channelled through the office of the state’s Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who also serves as…

Daud Olatunji The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has officially appointed Dr. Titus Adedeji Adeniyi as the new Registrar and Mr. Olukayode Osinuga as the new Bursar. The appointments were ratified during the University’s 110th Statutory Meeting of the Governing Council, held on October 9, 2024. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, presented the letters of appointment to the new appointees during the meeting. While doing so, he reaffirmed the University’s dedication to transparency, stating that the recruitment process was thorough and based…

Daud Olatunji The ongoing political tussle between Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has escalated, with fresh controversy surrounding the recent purchase of luxury vehicles for state lawmakers. PLATFORM TIMES reports that there were no fewer than 26 members of the State House of Assembly. Findings by PLATFORM TIMES revealed that Abiodun reportedly spent over N1.3 billion to acquire 2023 Toyota Fortuner SUVs for the 26 members of the Ogun State House of Assembly. He was, however, said to have left one lawmaker, a known loyalist of Yayi, without a vehicle. According to…

As Nigeria joins the world to mark this year’s World Mental Health Day, an expert has raised concerns about the country’s ongoing economic struggles as a key contributor to rising cases of mental health disorders. Dr. Sunday Amosu, Head of Research and Training at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Abeokuta, stated this on Wednesday,  at an outreach event organised by the Olutunu Health and Human Development Initiative held at Olomore Market in Abeokuta, ahead of the global observance. Amosu highlighted that Nigeria’s economic realities are causing significant stress for many individuals, which in turn, is manifesting in mental health problems. He said…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a fierce rebuke to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, condemning the continuous hike in fuel prices, which it says is exacerbating poverty and unemployment across the nation. The NLC claims that the government’s policies are not only misguided but are also making life increasingly difficult for Nigerians. In a statement titled “What Next After Increase In Pump Price?” issued on Wednesday, the NLC described the recent fuel price increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as a deliberate attempt to worsen the economic hardship faced by the population. The statement was signed…

At least 13 ‘repentant’ members of the Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) have reportedly fled with sophisticated firearms and motorcycles provided to them by the Borno State Government, a recent report by PREMIUM TIMES reveals. These ex-terrorists, who were undergoing training by the state government to be reintegrated into society and assist in counterinsurgency operations, escaped from their military camp in Mafa, Borno State, between September 1 and 2, 2024. According to the report, the militants, previously part of the government’s deradicalization programme, were equipped with rifles, motorcycles, and ammunition for joint operations against insurgents in the region.…

Tragedy struck at Akoko Anglican Grammar School in Ondo State as a Senior Secondary School student, Habib Salau, was reportedly stabbed to death by a female student named Sandra during an altercation outside the school premises. The incident, which took place after school hours, has sent shockwaves through the Akoko community. According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation between Habib and Sandra escalated, leading to Sandra stabbing Habib. Witnesses also claim that Sandra confessed to using a knife allegedly provided by a student from Ajiroke Technical School, raising concerns about external involvement in the fatal encounter. Following the tragic event, Habib’s body…

Deborah Hundenu The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended the Head of its Pharmacology Department, Dr. Joseph Akpan, following allegations of tampering with examination results. Dr. Akpan is accused of manipulating the scores for the course Introduction to General Antimicrobial Pharmacology (PHM 311), involving 235 out of 242 exam scripts. The Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi, confirmed the suspension and detailed the extent of the misconduct, which she described as alarming. Prof. Obi explained that the alteration was so widespread that only five scripts remained untouched. “The remaining scripts were allegedly tampered with, including awarding marks to two students…