Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has renewed its call for the state  governors  to  fully implement the Chief Medical Residency Training Act (MRTA), highlighting its crucial role in regulating residency programs across Nigeria’s hospitals. This was emphasized during a  press briefing following NARD’s 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.  The National President of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, urged the  governments to prioritize the act’s implementation, noting that without such a legal framework, residency programmes in various hospitals remain vulnerable to arbitrary suspension by Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for unspecified reasons. Osundara…

Daud Olatunji The Lagos Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sounded an urgent warning to the Nigerian government, calling for immediate intervention to resolve long-standing issues that continue to cripple the country’s public university system.  In a press statement issued on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the union extended its ultimatum by an additional 14 days, urging the Nigerian public, civil society organizations, and political leaders to prevail on the Federal Government to act decisively before the window for negotiation closes. The Zonal Coordinator, Dr. Adelaja Odukoya, reiterated that the union would not hesitate to embark on…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare sector, with a specific focus on improving the welfare of all health workers, including doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.  This assurance was made by Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, Minister of State for Environment, at the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), held in Abeokuta. The conference, which centered on the theme, “Evolving Roles of Doctors in Healthcare Management and Nation Building,” provided a platform for discussions on the future of healthcare in Nigeria.  During the event, Salako emphasized that…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir  Adeniyi, has been selected as the recipient of the highly esteemed “PR Icon Award” for 2024 by the Board of PR Primus Limited. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the award recognises Adeniyi’s exceptional contributions to the field of public relations and his outstanding professional achievements. Announcing the award, the CEO of PR Primus Limited, Mr. Akin Okudero, praised Adeniyi as a consummate professional and an influential figure in the public relations industry.  He highlighted the Comptroller-General’s extensive experience, which has not only elevated the image of the Nigeria Customs Service but also brought…

A prosecution witness, Abubakar Umar, has testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja, revealing how he converted ₦3.1 billion into $15.8 million and delivered the cash to former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, at his residence in Maitama, Abuja.  The revelation was made during the ongoing trial of Suswam, who faces charges of money laundering linked to the misappropriation of proceeds from the sale of Benue State’s shares. Umar, a bureau de change operator and CEO of Fanffash Resources, stated that in 2014, Suswam directed the transfer of the funds to his account in multiple tranches.  The funds were…

The popular agriculture-focused initiative, Kebi Ma Palu, has announced the commencement of a monthly practical training program aimed at empowering crop and livestock farmers in Ogun State. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the  first session, slated for October 4, 2024, will focus on profitable rabbit rearing, with a theme titled, “A-Z of Profitable Rabbit Rearing.” Kebi Ma Palu, known for its significant radio and social media following, is a program dedicated to educating its audience about the benefits of agriculture, encouraging both young and old Nigerians to embrace it as a means of livelihood.  The initiative, organized by Inside Ogun Magazine,…

Emmanuel Agboola, the firstborn in a family of four, graduated with a 4.55 CGPA in History and International Studies from the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Class of 2023. He said he  enjoys good music and the beauty of nature. He spoke with KOREDE BADMUS on his journey to the stardom. Excerpt. Can you briefly share your academic journey, leading up to your First-Class degree? I started with God, stayed with God, and ended with God. I had a strong zeal in my first year, and even when I faced health challenges, my vision kept me on track. I did everything…

Daud Olatunji Kolawole Adejojo, popularly known as Kasnaty, has unearthed startling revelations regarding the mysterious death of legendary Apala musician, Ayinla Omowura, who died over 40 years ago.  Known for his extensive research, the CEO of Sugar Link Concept, Kasnaty Production, and the Kolawole Adejojo Foundation, spent four years investigating the circumstances surrounding Omowura’s demise.  His findings challenge the long-held belief that the iconic musician was killed by a bottle strike, revealing that the cause was far more intricate and tragic. Kasnaty, a dedicated fan of Ayinla Omowura, began his research during the COVID-19 pandemic. He told PLATFORM TIMES that…

Daud Olatunji Sikirulah Ogundele, the re-elected Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),by a faction of the party  has raised concerns about the legitimacy of Ladi Adebutu’s faction in the party, describing those aligning with Adebutu as “paid loyalists.”  PLATFORM TIMES reports that Ogundele who was the former chairman of the party in the state, held a congress with  a factional group of the party. Ogundele   secured a second term as PDP chairman, saying that the court will ultimately decide which faction of the party is authentic. Ogundele’s comments came on the heels of…

Daud Olatunji The People’s Democratic Party (PDP)  has  reaffirmed Abayomi Tella as its authentic chairman in Ogun State, saying it’s  congress that was supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  The PDP’s seven-member State Congress Committee, led by Alhaji Kabiru Baffa Jauro,  denied reports of a parallel congress being held in the state capital, Abeokuta, labeling such claims as baseless and misleading.  Jauro, speaking with journalists,stated  that the party’s congress, which declared Tella as the winner, was the only legitimate process recognized by the PDP and supervised by INEC.  The congress also had the presence of security agencies, including…