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Daud Olatunji The Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has been plunged into mourning following the passing of one of its esteemed leaders, Chief Raobil Isola Akinsipo, the Akogun of Owu Kingdom. Chief Akinsipo passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, aged 69, and was laid to rest the same day in accordance with Islamic customs. In a statement signed by Chief Dr. Abiodun Lasile, Orunto of Owu Kingdom, and issued on behalf of the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Alayeluwa Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola, Oluyalo Otileta VII, the kingdom paid tribute to Chief Akinsipo’s life and legacy. Describing him as…

By: Chidalu Glory Abstract: Nwafor Orizu College of Education, a tertiary institution that houses thousands of students, lacks perimeter fencing despite over ten years of the project appearing in the state budget.  The students and staff of the Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe (NOCEN) grapple with dire security challenges largely because the school lacks perimeter fencing.  The school, a tertiary institution that houses thousands of students, lacks perimeter fencing despite the project appearing in the state budget for over ten years.  The school is unguarded and open to intruders as only a group of trees marks the boundary between…

A broadcaster, Moses Fakeye, popularly known as Ajede bi enijede, has been honoured with the Ogun State Achievers Award as the Most Outstanding On-Air Personality (OAP) of the Year. The prestigious award ceremony is slated for October 27, 2024, in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. Fakeye, a prolific and vibrant broadcaster with Fresh 107.9 FM, has earned widespread recognition for his articulate and engaging Yoruba-language programs. His deep wisdom, fluency, and commanding presence on air have made him a household name across the state. The decision to honor him with this award was made after a thorough evaluation of…

Daud Olatunji The Governing Council of Remo Growth and Development Foundation (RemoGDF), has announced an elaborate plan for the maiden edition of Remo Day 2024, scheduled for December to celebrate the sons and daughters of Remoland, both at home and in the diaspora. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Akarigbo Palace in Sagamu on Wednesday, with key dignitaries in attendance, including Seni Adetu, Chairman of RemoGDF, and Prince Wole Sowole, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Planning Committee. His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, Akarigbo, and Paramount Ruler of Remoland who was…

In a significant move aimed at improving the livelihood of civil servants, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the approval of a new minimum wage of N85,000 for workers in the state. This development, which positions Lagos at the forefront of wage increases in Nigeria, was disclosed during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the decision was based on the state’s financial capacity and the cost of living in Lagos, rather than competing with other states. “It is not a competition. I am not going to say that we are paying more than some people;…

In a bid to address rising energy costs and promote sustainable alternatives, the Federal Government has launched a N10 billion initiative aimed at converting over one million vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) and accelerating the adoption of solar energy systems. The plan, which provides consumer credit to ease the financial burden on Nigerians, was unveiled on Wednesday in Abuja. The initiative, called the Credit Access for Light and Mobility (CALM) Fund, is designed to provide affordable credit to private individuals for the conversion of vehicles to CNG and the acquisition of energy-saving solutions like solar systems. The scheme aims…

Daud Olatunji The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to adopt a more positive and patriotic outlook toward the country despite the challenges facing the nation. This appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement on the “National Anthem, Identity Project, Values Charter, and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” held in Osogbo, Osun State. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasized the power of words and urged citizens to refrain from cursing or speaking negatively about Nigeria. Issa-Onilu, who was represented by the Director of Report Coordination and Improvement at the agency, Mrs.…

In a notable humanitarian gesture,a Non Governmental Organisation,  De Norsemen Kclub International has secured the release of three inmates at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The organization also paid for the examination fees of inmates preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO), and General Certificate of Education (GCE). This intervention took place on Tuesday, as part of the club’s annual worldwide service to humanity on October 15. Speaking to journalists at the event, the International President of De Norsemen Kclub, Chief Engr. Chidi Bishop Anokwu, explained that the club’s…

Daud Olatunji Health workers at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Abeokuta, have downed tools following the brutal assault on two nurses and a doctor by a patient’s relative. The incident occurred on Tuesday night and spread to Wednesday morning at the hospital’s accident and emergency unit, sparking outrage among staff and leading to a strike action by the hospital’s nursing association. PLATFORM TIMES reports that such incident has been recurring at the hospital which had forged the Nigerian Medical Association dragging a family to court . The latest reportedly involved three health workers ;a doctor and two nurses at the…

In a significant move to cushion the economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians, the Federal Government has announced plans to expand its social intervention programmes to directly support 20 million citizens. This initiative, part of a broader economic strategy, comes on the back of a substantial increase in government revenue, which saw a record N9.1 trillion generated in the first quarter of 2024, more than double the N4.06 trillion earned during the same period in 2023. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, revealed the government’s ambitious plans at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit…