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The Council of Baales in Orile-Imo,Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State, has issued a firm rejection of the recent installation of Chief Reuben Oluwanbe Sogaolu as the Olu of Orile-Imo, citing  procedural breaches and lack of community involvement. The decision was announced in a communique following a crucial four-hour meeting held on Monday. The communique expressed shock and dismay at the news of Sogaolu’s installation by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, without the involvement of essential community stakeholders.  It emphasised that the Imo Traditional Council, which plays a pivotal role in the selection process, was not…

In the words of the renowned Irish playwright Bernard Shaw, “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” This sentiment perfectly encapsulates the remarkable journey of Reverend Fola Achudume, affectionately known as RFA, who dedicated her life to building and uplifting others. Reverend Fola Achudume, the late Lead Pastor and wife of the General Overseer of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, was a beacon of hope and transformation. Her life’s mission was to mend broken lives and uplift those whom society had written off. As a certified Life Coach, RFA specialized in turning despair into…

Daud Olatunji The doctors in Ogun State, under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have embarked on an indefinite strike following unresolved issues concerning their allowances.  The strike, which began on Saturday, 3rd August 2024, is primarily aimed at addressing the pay disparity between federal and state medical workers. Dr. Azeem Kunle Ashimi, the Chairman of the Medical Association in the State, disclosed this on Tuesday at a press conference held in Abeokuta. Ashimi explained that the decision to proceed with an indefinite strike came after a failed 3-day warning strike. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to reach a…

The Platform Times Investigative Journalism Foundation has entered into a partnership with SAVEALOT  Media Ltd to distribute N4 million to students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria through a virtual test. The SAVEALOT Media Ltd has set up a mobile classroom app for students to learn. The test will be administered on the app. The nationwide virtual test will cover various academic courses and will be administered by prominent guest lecturers from reputable higher institutions across Nigeria. Students will also be able to enroll in various courses, regardless of their institution, level, or location, and they can join the virtual test…

GCR Ratings (GCR) has affirmed the national scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of AA+(NG) and A1+(NG) for Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), reflecting strong earnings prospects from the group’s new petrochemical refinery. Concurrently, GCR has affirmed the AA+(NG) national scale long-term issue ratings for Dangote Industries Funding Plc’s Series 1 Tranche A and Tranche B Bonds, as well as Series 2 Senior Unsecured Bonds. The outlook on these ratings has been revised from Stable to Evolving. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the affirmation comes on the back of anticipated significant earnings growth with the recent start of operations at DIL’s new…

Daud Olatunji Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has called on Nigerians to embrace “Operation Feed Yourself” as a solution to the escalating food crisis in the country.  Speaking at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Leadership and Mentorship Conference in Abeokuta, Osoba revealed that he and his family have been practising backyard farming, growing various crops within their compound to mitigate the high cost of food. Osoba, who was honoured with an award by the NMA’s Ogun State Branch, emphasised the importance of backyard farming in addressing food scarcity.  He pointed out that similar initiatives in the past, such…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns that individuals benefiting from the lucrative fuel importation business in Nigeria will attempt to sabotage the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.  This statement follows allegations by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, who claimed that certain ‘mafias’ are working to undermine his $20 billion refinery project. The refinery, which has the potential to significantly reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel, has yet to begin purchasing crude oil in naira, despite directives from President Bola Tinubu to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).  This development underscores the challenges facing the refinery as it…

Daud Olatunji Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream). Ugochinyere Ikenga,  has allegedly warned of dire consequences if he is removed from his position. Ikenga  claimed  to have paid a substantial $1.7 million to secure his chairmanship. The tension within the House of Representatives centers around the joint committee set up to investigate the ongoing crisis among  Dangote Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and other stakeholders in the oil sector.   Sources indicate that Ikenga has allegedly taken control of the committee’s operations, bypassing the co-chairman, Hon.…

Two senior officials from the Kogi State Government have voluntarily presented themselves at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over the  ongoing N80 billion fraud allegation against the  former governor Yahya Bello. This move comes as  the former remains on the run, months after being declared wanted by the EFCC. Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s Information Commissioner, disclosed this development during a press briefing in Lokoja on Monday.  Fanwo said that the officials were not summoned but chose to report to the EFCC on their own accord.  “Despite not receiving an official invitation, they decided…

 The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the sale of Nigeria Air Ltd to Ethiopian Airlines as  null and void.  The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, who ordered that the Federal Government’s proposed establishment of a national carrier, Nigeria Air, should be halted. The judgement came as a relief to the plaintiffs, the Registered Trustees of the Airline Operators of Nigeria and five other key players in the aviation industry.  Justice Lewis-Allagoa granted all the reliefs sought by the plaintiffs, with the exception of a ₦2 billion claim for damages.  This claim was for the…