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As the world marks Occupational Therapy Day, experts are urging the federal government to establish more medical rehabilitation centers across Nigeria to enhance the abilities of individuals with disabilities. This call was made during a discussion on Sunday by a trio of specialists in the field, including Wahab Adisa, Akinboyowa Akinkunle, and Efunsanmi Temitayo. Wahab Adisa emphasized the need for increased recruitment of occupational therapists within both federal and state government services. He pointed out that these professionals play a crucial role in assisting individuals facing various medical challenges, including conditions like Down Syndrome and spinal cord injuries. Adisa noted,…

The continued freedom of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, despite being declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged financial crimes, remains a source of contention. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has shed light on the legal complexities preventing security agencies from aiding the EFCC in apprehending the former governor. Onanuga, who discussed the issue during the Sunday edition of Inside Sources on Channels Television, explained that the legal immunity enjoyed by Bello’s successor, Governor Usman Ododo, has created a barrier to his arrest. “The EFCC is an agency of the Federal Government, and it wants…

 In a sudden move citing security concerns, the Owerri Division of the Court of Appeal has announced a temporary closure from Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1, 2024. This decision comes as a precautionary measure and affects lawyers, litigants, and other court visitors who had scheduled hearings during the week. The court’s management issued a press release, signed by the Deputy Chief Registrar, informing the public of this unexpected suspension. “Despite the fact that we have issued a HEARING Notice against 28th of October to 1st November, we are compelled by some security concerns to postpone the sitting this…

A cemetery worker and two other accomplices have been apprehended with five human skulls in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday by local security operatives in the Murikaz area of the cemetery near the Murikaz area. When journalists visited the Isokoko Police Station, where the suspects were taken, the police confirmed the incident and pledged to be on the trail of other suspects, still at large, to bring them to justice. A police officer at the station, who spoke under anonymity, said the case would be transferred to the State Investigation Department…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says the operatives intercepted 26,250,000 pills of tramadol and 508,400 bottles of codeine-based syrup at the Tincan port, Lagos and Port Harcourt, The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says the operatives intercepted 26,250,000 pills of tramadol and 508,400 bottles of codeine-based syrup at the Tincan port, Lagos and Port Harcourt, Port Onne, Rivers state. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja said the drugs intercepted by operatives were worth N16.6 billion in street value. He said they were recovered during a 100 per cent joint examination of…

The Lagos State House of Assembly says elections will not be conducted in the 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) in 2025. The chairman, House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Okanlawon Sanni, said this in an interview with journalists in Lagos on Sunday. LG elections will hold in the state in 2025. Mr Sanni, representing Kosofe Constituency II, said elections into the 37 LCDAs would only be conducted if they were listed through a constitutional amendment by the National Assembly. He explained that this was due to the recent Supreme Court judgment granting autonomy to the…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank of being the driving forces behind Nigeria’s economic difficulties, slamming the IMF for distancing itself from the Nigerian government’s decision to remove petroleum subsidies. In a statement titled, “Nigeria’s Economic Mess and IMF’s Denial: Esau’s Hands but Jacob’s Voice,” NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero condemned the IMF and the World Bank for what he termed a history of harmful economic policies imposed on developing nations like Nigeria. He argued that these institutions consistently push for austerity measures, including subsidy removal, which, he claimed, have…

Dangote Cement Plc says it  has invested over $280 million in compressed natural gas (CNG) technology and infrastructure, becoming the largest operator of CNG-powered trucks in Nigeria. The company said it was in a bold move to support President Bola Tinubu’s drive for cleaner and more affordable energy. The investment aligns with Tinubu’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s CNG infrastructure to bolster economic growth and reduce transportation costs. The President’s CNG initiative, aimed at harnessing Nigeria’s extensive natural gas resources, includes the distribution of one million free CNG conversion kits for commercial vehicles, impacting sectors that transport people, food, and goods.…

Daud Olatunji In an exclusive investigation by PLATFORM TIMES, a strong indication has emerged that the Ogun State government received N30 billion from the Federal Government in February 2024, earmarked specifically for the upgrading of airport facilities and other essential infrastructure projects. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the funds, allocated through Approval in Expenditure (AIE) No. A01-00009117 by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, were meant to accelerate the development of Ogun’s aviation sector and bolster its economic infrastructure. However, eight months after the disbursement, the Ogun State government has yet to reveal the  updates on the use of…

The Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta is in mourning following the death of Alhaja Aliratu Adunni Matemilola, the mother of HRM Oba Prof. Saka Adelola Matemilola, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom. Alhaja Matemilola passed away at the age of 81 after a brief illness. In a statement issued on behalf of the Owu people, Chief Dr. Abiodun Oladimeji Lasile, the Orunto of Owu Kingdom, expressed gratitude for Alhaja Matemilola’s life, calling her “a shining example of kindness, compassion, and strength.” Known for her warmth and generosity, she touched many lives as a successful trader, loving mother, and devoted wife, maintaining a…