Author: Platform Times Newspaper

  Daud Olatunji  In a testimony at a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court, Kazeem Yusuf, an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has disclosed that N4.6 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was allegedly diverted to organize prayers for Nigeria.  Yusuf was testifying as the second prosecution witness (PW2) in the trial of Bashir Yuguda, a former minister of state for finance, who is facing charges of misappropriation, criminal breach of trust, and receiving stolen property. The investigation, initiated after a petition from ONSA, revealed that Dalhatu Investment Limited, among 78 companies,…

The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (Mapoly) is facing a potential crisis as stakeholders express concerns over the prolonged delay in releasing tuition fees for the 2023/2024 academic sessions.  The management’s failure to disclose the amounts for various departments since the resumption of the current academic calendar in December 2023 has raised alarm among stakeholders. Key stakeholders, including the Academic Staff Union of Nigeria Polytechnic (ASUP), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP), and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), have voiced their worries about the situation.  An investigation has uncovered ongoing deliberations between the institution’s management and the Ogun State government on whether…

In a strategic move to ensure the success of the upcoming Nigeria Public Relations Week 2024, the National Planning Committee has officially endorsed fifteen reputable hotels in Abeokuta as key partners. A statement by Chairman, PR and Stakeholders Sub-Committee of the event, Akin Okudero, disclosed that Mrs. Oluwaseun Boye, Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee and Ogun State Chapter Chairman, revealed that these selected hotels, including Park Inn by Radisson, Green Legacy Resort Conference Hotel, Continental Suites, and IBD Int’l, have agreed to provide discounted rates for delegates.  The statement further  added that conveniently located within a 15-minute driving radius…

Daud Olatunji Senator Tolu Odebiyi, who represented Ogun Weet from 2019 to 2023, has successfully overseen the completion of a vital infrastructure project – the 12km Joga-Ibese Road in the Yewa-North North local government area of Ogun state .  He explained that the project, with a total cost of N300 million, aimed at improving connectivity and addressing longstanding issues faced by the community. Senator Odebiyi revealed that the allocation of funds for the project was a strategic decision, with the street lights alone requiring over N100 million and the road works consuming about N200 million.  Emphasizing his commitment to community…

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital has remanded a 35 year old man, James Emmanuel for allegedly raping a 55 year old woman, Mrs Deborah Abiodun to death. The defendant who is a co-worker of the deceased allegedly committed the offence at a poultry farm located at Oke-Odu area along Ijare road, Akure. James, after allegedly raping Mrs Abiodun to death, reportedly hit her with stone on her head and dump her corpse inside a waste pit. However the suspect was arraigned on a two count charge bordering on murder and rape before Magistrate F.A.…

Daud Olatunji Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has lauded the removal process of the former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, describing it as exemplary.  The governor’s commendation extends to the seamless election of the new Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, emphasizing the lawmakers’ democratic right to choose their leader. Twenty-two lawmakers on Tuesday impeached Oluomo after he was pronounced guilty by the probe panel set up to look into the allegations leveled against him . Oluomo had last week Tuesday impeached before his second removal on Tuesday during the plenary following the vote of no confidence passed…

Daud Olatunji In a concerted effort to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Ogun State Government says it  has adopted a proactive approach through mass administration of drugs, aiming to raise awareness and address the prevalence of these often-overlooked diseases. Festus Soyinka, the Director of Public Health at the Ogun State Ministry of Health while speaking during awareness  rally at major markets including Kuto said World NTDs Day, observed annually on January 31, serves as a platform to shed light on the significance of Neglected Tropical Diseases. He said NTDs  unlike other prominent diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV,…

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday, elected Oludaisi Elemide, the representative of Odeda State Constituency, as the new Speaker of the State Legislature.  The action took place a week after the former speaker ,Olakunle Oluomo was impeached by 18 of the 26 lawmakers in the assembly. A statement issued by the media office of the Assembly stated that the  plenary  which was presided over by Deputy Speaker Bolanle Ajayi was  attended by 22 members and unanimously chose Elemide  as the new leader,  Elemide’s nomination, put forward by Adegoke Awoso and seconded by Ademola Adeniran, received widespread…

Daud Olatunji  In the aftermath of the dramatic impeachment of Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, by 18 lawmakers, a potential political solution is in the works to untangle the ongoing deadlock.  Elders, particularly from the embattled speaker’s constituency, have reportedly penned a letter to Governor Dapo Abiodun, urging his intervention. PLATFORM TIMES reliably gathered that the letter, conveyed through the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, seeks the governor’s assistance in resolving the impasse, though confirmation of receipt or response from Governor Abiodun remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, a crucial meeting between Oluomo and an eight-member probe…

In a ceremony filled with pride and accomplishment, the Imperial College London Alumni Association presented the Prestigious Distinguished Alumni Accomplishment Award to Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, in recognition of her exemplary leadership. The grand occasion took place during the Association’s 2024 Annual Dinner, themed “Celebrating Leadership,” at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel on Ozumba Nbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organizers of the event emphasized the necessity of bestowing this honor upon Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, citing her commendable role as a Two-term Deputy Governor.  Her leadership, they noted, has been nothing short of exemplary, making her a deserving…