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… Victim Alleges Misdiagnosis, Mistreatment Daud Olatunji  In a startling legal move, 11-year-old Nelson George, represented by his father Bankole George, has initiated a legal battle against Limi Children’s Hospital Limited. The N100 million lawsuit, filed on August 28, alleges severe misdiagnosis and mistreatment that resulted in irreversible damage to one of Nelson’s testes. Nelson, a Grade Level 18, Step 11 Director of Dangote Cement Plc., sought medical attention for his son on January 30, 2023, when the young boy experienced abdominal pains and swelling in his genital and scrotum. Limi Children’s Hospital, part of Bankole’s National Health Insurance Scheme,…

Daud Olatunji The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department to commence immediate investigations into the series of incidences recorded during the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday, November 14. The IGP, however, commended police officers and operatives of other security agencies for providing adequate support to the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring security for the conduct of the governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa,…

Daud Olatunji In a worrisome turn of events, the Ekiti State Police Command has officially declared Joseph Anifowose, a 30-year-old resident of Lane 6, Wonder City College Ado-Ekiti, missing since November 6.  According to the statement issued by DSP Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, Anifowose left his residence around 8 p.m. to attend a football viewing center but has not returned since. Describing the missing man, Abutu stated that Joseph Anifowose is six feet tall, of dark complexion, fluent in both Yoruba and English languages, and notably, lacks any tribal marks.  The announcement comes as the Ekiti State…

In a strategic move to counter the economic repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. have inked a landmark $150 million trade finance facility agreement. The deal, executed on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2023, aims to fortify UBA’s clients and bolster financing for businesses across diverse sectors in Nigeria. Denys Denya, Executive Vice-President, Finance, Administration Banking Services at Afreximbank, and Oliver Alawuba, Managing Director of UBA PLC, formalized the agreement. The funding, an integral part of the Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa, targets…

Once again, the burning national housing issue, especially the growing housing deficit in the country and the initiative one man has taken to identify and recognise individuals, corporate organisations and government that are working to bridge the gap formed the thrust of celebration on Sunday. It was a colourful mix of the regulators, players, captains, ambassadors and other relevant stakeholders in the nation’s real estate industry as they all converged at Billing Way Oregun, Ikeja for the 8th edition of the prestigious Real Estate Awards 2023, an initiative of City People Magazine, the leading and only surviving celebrity magazine in…

Daud Olatunji In a recent turn of events, the Nigerian Presidency has taken a firm stance against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for their decision to embark on a nationwide strike scheduled to commence from midnight on November 13, 2023. This move by the labor unions has been described by the Presidency as an “ego-tripping move” and an act of unwarranted blackmail against the government. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued a strongly-worded statement on Monday night, asserting that the decision to call for a national strike…

Daud Olatunji The Kano State Video Censorship Board has taken a strict stance against Abdul Saheer, a renowned Kannywood actor popularly known as Malam Ali Kwana Casain, by imposing a two-year ban due to allegations of disseminating explicit content on social media. Chairman Abba El-Mustapha announced the decision during a press conference held in Kano, citing the actor’s purported sharing of pornographic materials on various social media platforms. The board extended an invitation to Saheer for a chance to defend himself against these allegations, but the actor declined, prompting the Board to take definitive action. El-Mustapha expressed disappointment in Saheer’s…

Daud Olatunji  In a shocking act of frustration and disappointment, a  Graduate of Ajayi Crowther University, Olutimain Ilenre, took to social media to burn his academic certificates, including his Bachelor of Arts and National Youth Service Corps  certificates among others, as a symbolic protest against the prolonged unemployment he has faced for over 13 years. The five  minutes 41 seconds video, which quickly went viral, shows the frustrqted graduate setting fire to his educational achievements, including his NYSC certificate, primary school certificate, university diploma and and JAMB certificates. In the video, obtained by PLATFORM TIMES on Monday,during the act, he…

In a bid to bring together media professionals and broadcasters from various radio stations in Abeokuta, the planning committee of “Abeokuta Media Timeout” has extended an earnest request for media coverage and publicity for their inaugural event. This collaborative initiative aims to establish a sustainable platform for recreation and entertainment, while fostering unity and camaraderie among industry experts. Lekan Aderibigbe, Chairman of the Planning Committee in a statement said the event,scheduled to take place on Friday, November 24th, 2023, at the Abule Egba Bar and Lounge in Abiolaway, Abeokuta, seeks to celebrate the tireless dedication of practitioners who educate, inform,…

Daud Olatunji  Senator Dino Melaye, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the recent Kogi State governorship election, has come forward with a trove of evidence pointing to alleged electoral misconduct, including mutilation, overvoting, and voter suppression across 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs).  These shocking claims have sparked controversy and further challenges to the credibility of the election process in Kogi. In a recent interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Senator Melaye highlighted the evidence he has compiled, emphasizing that the manipulation primarily favoured the All Progressives Congress (APC), which was his main opponent in the election. Melaye stated, “I…