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 Daud Olatunji A strong indication has emerged that telecoms operators including MTN, Airtel and Globacom have pushed for cost-reflective tariff in view of extant economic realities.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the telcos gave the hint in  a statement jointly released by the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Thursday.  The statement was co-signed by ALTON’s Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo; and ATCON’s President Tony Emoekpere. The telcos called upon the government to take decisive action in addressing the numerous challenges confronting the telecommunications industry. The telecoms said telecommunications infrastructure development…

The Lagos State government has refuted  a widely circulated report claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has increased the minimum wage in the state to N70,000. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the governor through the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement on Thursday, said he was erroneously quoted. He said, “The Lagos State Government has not increased the minimum wage, contrary to the impression in some media reports, which emanated from the unveiling of Eko Cares – the umbrella for the various interventions to protect the poor against the effects of the prevailing economic hardship. “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…

Daud Olatunji Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has empowered 150 Owu Indigines through the Owu Empowerment Foundation (OEF). The former governor however, received royal blessings from the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola, for the empowerment which was described as strategic and helpful to the communities in the kingdom. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the empowerment was organised by the foundation as a way of alleviating poverty in the Owu communities and Ogun State at large. Amosun, has through the empowerment  extended support to communities, health centers, and over 150 indigenes of Owu Kingdom. The Owu…

..You ‘re On Your Own- Adebutu Aide Daud Olatunji  The turmoil within the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party  on Thursday, escalated as the state chairman, Sikirullai Ogundele, attributed the party’s defeat in the 2023 elections to the gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu.  Ogundele accused Adebutu of exhibiting authoritarian behaviour, disregarding party leadership, and refusing counsel, which, he claimed, contributed significantly to the party’s failure to secure power in the state.  He lamented that despite pleas from influential figures like  presidential candidate of the party in 2023  Atiku Abubakar  and  former president Olusegun Obasanjo to include former governor…

The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Kola Adewusi, has sparked controversy by suggesting that politicians should consider taking their oath of office using traditional symbols like cutlasses and guns.  Adewusi made these remarks during the inauguration of the Executive Committee of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association in Osun State (TRAWSO) on Tuesday. Representing the Deputy Governor at the event, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Abiodun Ojo, conveyed Adewusi’s sentiments, stating that employing traditional oath-taking practices could potentially combat corruption within the political system.  Ojo emphasized that if utilizing traditional symbols such as guns and cutlasses could lead to a…

The Lagos State government has unveiled plans to distribute food items to 500,000 households across the state. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the development was to  alleviate the economic strain caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and the devaluation of the naira,  The state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement on Wednesday during an update on the state’s intervention efforts aimed at mitigating the hardships faced by residents.  Speaking at Alausa in Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the government’s commitment to providing support in various sectors including health, education, and food security. Highlighting the scale of the initiative, the governor stated, “The…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday called on judges to stop the misuse of ex parte orders, especially in political cases. Akpabio said this in a speech entitled, “Repositioning the Justice System, Constitutional, Statutory and Operational Reforms for Access and Efficiency” at the National Summit on Justice in Abuja. He said it was imperative for the National Judicial Council (NJC) to exercise stringent oversight to curb the misuse of ex parte order. “We recommend prompt and decisive punishment for erring judges who are found to be involved in this abuse. “We further propose that the NJC establish clear and detailed…

Sodiq Mojibola In an effort to curb Incessant ‘one-way’ traffic offence, the Lagos State Government has given a stern warning that culprits will undergo psychiatric test and face prosecution. This warning was sounded by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi on Tuesday during the 2024 ministerial briefing on the activities of the ministry since the inception of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’ administration. Osiyemi who described the issue of driving against the flow of traffic, popularly called “one-way”, as a worrisome issue, ascertained that the state government is on course to put a stop to it.…

Febe Falodun Tension  has erupted in Auchi, Edo State, as rival cult factions clashed, resulting in the killing of an alleged Eiye member in front of his daughter.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that, members of the Aye Confraternity arrived at the scene in a Lexus car, leaving behind their vehicle and weapons after the attack.  PLATFORM TIMES further gathered that  the incident was a retaliation for the killing of an Aye member named Emma on Monday.  Despite the presence of the victim’s daughter, the assailants swiftly executed the attack.  It was learnt that local vigilante groups pursued the attackers, who fled…

Jelili Gbadamosi In a bid to revolutionise education in Nigeria, EduTAMS HUB has unveiled plans to collaborate with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).  The CEO of EduTAMS, Dr. Ademola Adenubi, announced this at a media chat held on Tuesday at the newly launched Innovation Hub, with top members and leaders of the Ogun Tech Community, Wema Bank Plc, Globus Bank Limited, and Remita. He stated that the strategic partnership aims to enhance the digital transformation of education, with over 2000 public and 1000 private basic schools in Ogun State already benefiting from EduTAMS’ innovative platform.  Adenubi emphasized the crucial…