Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Adeola Odutola College Old Students Association (AOCOSA) 79-84 Set has ushered in a new era of leadership following the conclusion of its recent online elections.  The newly elected executives, who will serve a two-year term from 2024 to 2026, have pledged to foster unity and enhance the association’s impact.  Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, announced the results, revealing that Mr. Alade Harrison Onabanjo was unanimously elected as the new President.  Onabanjo, who secured 100 percent of the votes, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and emphasised the importance of inclusive leadership.  “Let’s join hands to make our…

Emmanuel Oludare In a remarkable display of corporate generosity, the Chairman of IAS Unique Homes and Property, Ayobami Adelani, popularly known as Oba Pedepede, on Sunday, rewarded seven of his most outstanding employees with land properties worth over N10 million.  The gifts were presented at Blue Stone Estate, Irebamiloni, in the Wasimi area of Ogun State, as part of an annual tradition aimed at recognizing and compensating exceptional dedication and hard work. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the portion of the land given out to the staff members  each cost N1.5m . Adelani, during the award ceremony, emphasised the importance of…

Daud Olatunji As Ogun State prepares for its local government elections, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area (LGA) has become a battleground for what many see as a decisive moment for the future of the region. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the July 11, 2024, Supreme Court decision mandates that only local governments with duly elected leaders will qualify to receive their monthly allocations directly from the federation’s account.  This ruling has prompted a flurry of political activity in Ado-Odo/Ota, where the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is working to nominate its candidate for the upcoming chairmanship election.  However, allegations of political interference…

The Iwoye-Ketu Development Forum has issued an urgent call for government intervention as violence and insecurity escalate in Iwoye-Ketu, a border town in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.  The forum, representing concerned leaders and indigenes of the community, released a press statement expressing deep concern over the recent spate of kidnappings, killings, and other violent acts believed to be perpetrated by individuals from the Fulani ethnic group residing within the area. According to the statement, the current wave of violence evokes painful memories of a deadly conflict in 2002 between the indigenes of Iwoye-Ketu and Fulani settlers, which…

Over 1,400 schools have been destroyed and more than 2,295 teachers killed across Nigeria, a chilling testament to the ongoing crisis in the nation’s education sector.  This stark revelation was made by Professor Ahmed Salisu Garba, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Al-Muhibbah Open University, Abuja, during a public hearing on the Bauchi State Schools Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Bill, 2024, held at the American Space, Bauchi State Library. In his presentation titled “Justifying the Need for a Legal Framework on School Safety in Bauchi State and Nigeria at Large,” Professor Garba underscored the urgent need for legislative action to protect Nigeria’s…

Daud Olatunji At the recent Southwest Regional Conference on improving the regulatory environment for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria, stakeholders and lawmakers have called for  the urgent need for collaboration to streamline the regulatory framework governing CSO operations. The  2024 South-West Regional Conference organized by Global Rights in collaboration with the Community of Practice on Civil Space, with the theme: “Fostering Strategic Partnership for a Thriving Non-Profit Sector in Nigeria,”. The event was held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and brought together representatives from all arms of government, development partners, and civil society groups. Speaking at the conference, the Chairman…

The Platform Times Investigative Journalism Foundation has mobilized students for participation in a nationwide virtual test coming up at the end of August. PTIJF in partnership with HIQ Media, engaged student leaders and Campus Journalists across tertiary institutions, clarifying their doubts and myths surrounding the virtual test. Institutions represented in the two sessions held include the University of Ibadan, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, the University of Ilorin, and the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. Others are the Obafemi Awolowo University, the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, the Lagos State University, Ojoo, the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijaniki, and the…

Otunba Segun Showunmi. Reading through the Saraki Led National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee Report which concluded and handed in its report in the build-up to the 2023 general elections, one is compelled to thank the former Senate President and his 6-member committee made up of HE Senator Bukola Saraki, HE Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, HE Senator Liyel Imoke, HE Alh. Ibrahim Shema, HE Alh Ibrahim Dankwambo, Hon Mulikat Akande-Adeola. The work was so painstaking, the agreements were fair and equitable. One is bound to ask what more must be given for the 2023 general elections which left the party much…

Daud Olatunji The Elijah Thompson Caring Heart Foundation brought a much-needed lifeline to over 500 communities in Ogun State, offering free medical services to thousands of residents who have long grappled with inadequate healthcare.  The initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Elijah Olukorede Thompson, provided critical relief to those who have been struggling with various health challenges but lack the means to seek proper medical care. The programme, held in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, was a beacon of hope for many who had almost given up on their health.  Residents like Salako Abayomi, the Asipa of Ifo, expressed immense…

Daud Olatunji  The Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metro, District 9111, has officially installed Abiodun Ogundaini as its 23rd President during an investiture ceremony that highlighted the club’s commitment to sustainable community development.  The event, held in Abeokuta, gathered dignitaries and community leaders who stressed  the importance of community engagement and strategic interventions for societal betterment. Guest Speaker Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, represented by Dr. Tokunbo Salako-Oyedele, delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled “Sustainable Solutions for a Better Society.”  He emphasized the critical need for community involvement in the planning and execution of projects.  Dr. Olohungbebe cited a case where, despite the Rotary…