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Ex-Speaker Gets Soft Landing, to Tender Resignation Five More Lawmakers Join Forces Against Oluomo Daud Olatunji A stormy meeting between Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and some lawmakers over the removal of the immediate-past Speaker of the State House of Assembly has ended in a deadlock. PLATFORM TIMES exclusively gathered that the meeting occurred 24 hours after the successful plot to oust Oluomo as Speaker of the Assembly at the instance of Abiodun. No fewer than 18 lawmakers signed the impeachment notice used to oust Oluomo as Speaker and brought in a third-term lawmaker from Odeda constituency, Oludaisi Elemide. Elemide…

Ayomide Shoboyejo In a grand ceremony held at the IAS corporate office in Abeokuta on Wednesday, the popular Estate and land operator IAS has enthusiastically welcomed Ifedayo Rufai Ojuri as its new ambassador. A celebrated actress, film producer, and director, Ifedayo brings a wealth of talent and numerous accolades to her role as the face of IAS.  Expressing her excitement, she pledged to make a substantial impact as the ambassador for the renowned land and property specialist. Known for fostering robust connections with clients, IAS prides itself on building enduring relationships grounded in trust and understanding.  Mrs. Abiola Adesewa Adelani,…

In a swift response to widespread reports on social media, the Federal Capital Police Command has refuted claims of a bomb explosion in Maitama, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).  Contrary to the alarming speculations, authorities attribute the incident to an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat. FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, issued a statement on Wednesday, emphasizing that preliminary findings indicate the explosion injured two refuse evacuators near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama, Abuja.  The injured individuals are currently receiving medical attention at Maitama General Hospital. “The FCT Police Command…

Daud Olatunji In a scathing rebuke, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, squarely laid blame on Lafarge Africa Plc and others for the deplorable state of the Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos Expressway, revealing that a staggering N150 billion is now required for its reconstruction.  Governor Abiodun expressed his discontent during a courtesy visit by Lafarge Africa Plc’s management team to his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, emphasizing the company’s apparent negligence towards a road that serves it in multiple ways. Despite securing Federal Government permission to undertake the road’s reconstruction initially estimated at N70 billion, Governor Abiodun disclosed that inflation has driven the cost to…

Daud Olatunji  The One-Day Peace Education Symposium, organized by the Cardinal Onaiyekan Peace Foundation and hosted in Abeokuta, was marked by a compelling welcome address from the convener, Nurse  Oladejo Al-Ghazal Shakirat.  Addressing the audience, she emphasized the crucial need to educate individuals on peace-building in the face of rising political divides leveraging diversity. “Education on peace-building is paramount in today’s society. Diversity should unite us, not divide us. We’ve witnessed the use of diversity as a political tool, as seen in the last election with Muslim-Muslim tickets.  “Now, more than ever, we must strive for peaceful coexistence while practicing…

Daud Olatunji The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), announced that it produced 122 students with First Class Honours Degrees for its 31st Convocation Ceremony.  Vice Chancellor Prof. Olusola Kehinde revealed various distinctions, including 1,540 in the Second Class Upper Division, 1,705 in the Second Class Lower Division, and 187 with Third Class Degrees. Speaking at a press conference to mark the commencement of the 31st convocation ceremony, the VC stated that a total of 3,574 students received Bachelor’s Degrees across various disciplines, with an additional 20 earning Veterinary Medicine Degrees.  Prof. Kehinde emphasized the institution’s potential to contribute significantly…

Daud Olatunji In a resounding testament to academic excellence, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) proudly announces that 174 graduating students have achieved First Class honours out of a total of 11,784 graduates from the academic sessions of 2021/2022 and 2022/2023.  The revelation came from the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, during a press conference held on Wednesday in anticipation of the university’s 32nd and 33rd convocation ceremonies. The convocation, scheduled for January 29-31, 2024, at the Otunba Gbenga Daniel Lecture Theatre, will see the conferral of scrolls upon the deserving graduates.  Prof. Agboola, a distinguished Professor of cancer pathology, highlighted that…

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, on Wednesday sets up an elders forum to advance the course of the organization and further drive it’s goals and objectives. Rising from a meeting held at the residence of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, the Ondo State capital, the organization announced that the members of its newly formed elders forum spread across all the states of Yoruba land. Also, the organization abrogated the position of Acting Leader and Deputy Leader of the organization, which has hitherto been held by Chief Ayo Adebanjo. Members of the Afenifere Elders Caucus endorsed at…

In a significant legal development, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Willie Obiano, the immediate past governor of Anambra State.  The court’s decision follows a hearing during which Justice Ekwo imposed certain restrictions on Obiano’s movements, confining him to the court’s jurisdiction. As part of the bail conditions, Justice Ekwo instructed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to deposit the travel documents belonging to the former governor with the court registrar.  This move aims to ensure that Obiano remains within the specified boundaries during the legal proceedings. To further enforce these…

Daud Olatunji A group of individuals launched a violent assault on medical staff at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Lokoja.  The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, was triggered by the death of a patient. A medical doctor, who documented the chaos on his X handle, k_f2d, detailed the harrowing experience.  According to the doctor, the group, led by an unnamed political figure, forcibly entered the hospital premises and demanded to see the doctors on duty. Videos shared by the doctor depicted a scene of chaos, with individuals struggling over a firearm, and gunshots heard in the background.  The doctor explained…