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Phebe Falodun Otunba Segun Showunmi, a prominent Nigerian political figure, has commended Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for his monumental developmental projects across the state. Showunmi, who recently toured several project sites within the Ede/Oshogbo axis, expressed amazement at the governor’s achievements, particularly considering the short period since Adeleke assumed office. In a statement shared with PLATFORM TIMES, Showunmi revealed that he spent three hours visiting various project sites, conducting on-the-spot interviews, and documenting his findings.  He noted that his expectations were modest, given that much of the media attention surrounding Adeleke has focused on his charismatic personality rather than…

Daud Olatunji The Concerned Staff of the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology (SACOETEC), Omu-Ajose, have raised serious concerns over the recent shortlisting of candidates for the position of Provost in the institution.  In an open letter addressed to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, the staff expressed disappointment and frustration over what they described as a “flagrant disregard” for the stipulated criteria in the recruitment process. According to the letter, which was signed by representatives of the concerned staff, two applicants—Prof. Muyiwa Adeyemi from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) and Dr. Sunday Adegbesan from the National Institute of…

Daud Olatunji In a ceremony marked by heartfelt tributes and recognition, the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), honoured Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, during its annual Heroes Day celebration.  The event was highlighted by the launch of a book titled “Contemporary Issues in University Administration and Research: A Festschrift in Honour of the Immediate Past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako,” authored by Prof. Jonathan Atungwu, the immediate past Dean of COLPLANT. Prof. Salako was celebrated alongside other distinguished academicians, including Prof. Tolulope Ladeinde, Prof. Oladokun Fawusi,…

Daud Olatunji A  report by SBM Intelligence has reportedly unveiled that over 7,500 people were kidnapped across Nigeria  between July 2023 and July 2024.  Also a  staggering N11 billion has been reportedly  demanded as  ransoms within that period.  This crisis spans various regions, each grappling with its unique brand of violence—from Boko Haram’s resurgence in the Northeast to armed banditry in the Northcentral and Northwest, secessionist agitations in the Southeast, and gang-related conflicts in the Southwest. “Kidnapping for ransom has emerged as a pervasive threat, transcending regional differences and uniting disparate criminal elements in a nationwide scourge,” the report stated. …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has uncovered a troubling trend of SIM card hoarding, with some individuals found to possess more than 100,000 SIM cards.  Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, revealed in a statement on Wednesday that the findings highlight the dangers posed by the unchecked accumulation of SIM cards by individuals.  This alarming situation emphasizes the importance of completing the NIN-SIM linkage process to ensure that each SIM card is tied to a verified identity. “The discovery of individuals with over 100,000 SIM cards is not just a regulatory issue but a major security threat,” Muoka…

… Eyes First-Ever Dividend After Overcoming Multi-Million Naira Losses Daud Olatunji Gateway Mortgage Bank Limited is setting its sights on a monumental capitalization of N10 billion as part of its strategic growth plan to solidify its presence in Nigeria’s financial landscape.  The Managing Director and CEO, Olawale Osisanya, announced this ambitious target on Wednesday,  during the bank’s seventh Annual General Meeting held in Abeokuta, signalling a bold move that could reshape the mortgage industry in the country. Despite the prevailing economic challenges, Osisanya disclosed that the bank has been meticulously preparing for this significant capital increase, which is set…

By: Chidalu Glory Albinism is a genetic condition characterised by a decreased production of a pigment called melanin in the eyes, skin and hair of and hair of an individual. Statistics show that more than two million persons live with albinism (PWA) in Nigeria but just a few of them are privileged to have the basic amenities of life. Some struggle to get educated and are unemployed because it is believed they are not fit to work while children with albinism are bullied and discriminated against in schools. Judging from their poor eyesight, an effect of their health condition, priority…

The Federal Government and state governments have pooled together N100bn to procure prepaid electricity meters, a move aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing the contentious issue of estimated billing. This initiative, championed under the Presidential Meter Initiative (PMI), was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a press briefing in Ibadan, Oyo State.  The minister emphasised that the PMI is a critical part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader strategy to reform Nigeria’s power sector, focusing on reducing the significant meter deficit that has plagued electricity consumers across the country. “Out of the over 12 million electricity customers in…

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to implementing the long-delayed Oronsaye Report, aimed at merging, scrapping, or restructuring various federal parastatals, agencies, and commissions. During an interview on Tuesday after an official visit to the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) headquarters in Abuja, Gbajabiamila dismissed claims that the report’s implementation had stalled, stating that the government is working diligently to ensure that the process is executed effectively. “Oronsaye’s Report is being worked upon,” Gbajabiamila said.  “Yes, we’ve been talking about this for months now, but anything worth doing is…

Emmanuel Oludare In a significant move to address the healthcare needs of the residents in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital,hon  Afolabi Afuape, the Member of the House of Representatives representing Abeokuta-South federal constituency, Afolabi Afuape in collaboration with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), has organised a two-day free medical outreach.  The event, started on Monday and ended Tuesday, held at Centenary Hall, Ake, and Panseke areas of Abeokuta respectively . Afuape through the outreach provided essential medical services to old and young  residents, particularly targeting those from the grassroots who often lack access to adequate healthcare. Speaking during…