Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a remarkable display of community support, Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese, has generously contributed multi-million Naira worth of electrical supplies to neighboring communities surrounding its Ibese operations in Yewa North Local Government, Ogun State.  The donation aims to enable these communities to reconnect to the national grid and recover from months of power outage caused by issues with their distribution network’s High-Tension Lines. The management of Dangote Cement Plc took swift action to address the prolonged power outage in these communities, providing essential electrical materials.  The Ogun State House of Assembly promptly acknowledged and commended the Cement factory for its…

In a significant breakthrough, the Ogun State Police Command, led by Commissioner Abiodun Alamutu, has apprehended five suspects connected to recent robbery attacks, including the tragic incident at Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade.  The law enforcement team successfully recovered two stolen Lexus cars, underscoring their commitment to tackling criminal activities in the state. Commissioner Alamutu revealed these developments during a briefing on Wednesday, shedding light on the security situation across Ogun State. The arrests come in the wake of armed robbers invading Ipara, Isara, and Ode Remo communities, targeting students at Gateway Polytechnic and resulting in fatalities. Detailing the operation, Alamutu explained…

Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, convicted of rape, is mounting a legal challenge by appealing the judgment handed down by the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court.  In a notice of appeal filed with the Court of Appeal, Olaleye, sentenced to life imprisonment on October 24 for defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece, contends that the lower court erred in its reliance on the prosecution’s evidence. Olaleye, represented by his lawyer, Dr. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, argues that the prosecution’s case lacked credible independent corroborative evidence, asserting a violation of established legal principles in cases…

A patient, identified as Saba Elizabeth, is now the focus of the Ogun State Police Command after fleeing the Federal Medical Centre in Idi-Aba Abeokuta due to unpaid medical bills.  Elizabeth, who sought treatment for an undisclosed ailment, absconded on Saturday, unable to settle her financial obligations for the medical care she received. Admitted to the gynecology ward on November 11, 2023, Elizabeth was slated for discharge on November 16, 2023.  Unfortunately, her departure was stalled as she grappled with the inability to fulfill her financial commitment to the medical centre. In a desperate attempt, Elizabeth allegedly misled hospital staff,…

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, expressed deep concern over the escalating involvement of Nigerian students in cybercrimes.  Speaking with a delegation from Daar Communication PLC at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, Olukoyede revealed that “seven out of 10 Nigerian students are involved in cybercrimes.” Describing the situation as a “menace and cankerworm” in society, Olukoyede emphasized the urgent need for media intervention.  He urged the media, particularly Daar Communications, to design and implement programs aimed at enlightening youths about the dire consequences of engaging in cybercrimes. The EFCC chairman underscored the gravity…

A Federal High Court in Lagos handed down a five-year prison sentence or a N3 million fine to Azubuike Jeremiah Emeka, a Nigerian drug dealer convicted of importing 7.8 kilograms of cocaine into the country from Sao Paulo, Brazil.  The judgement, delivered by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, underscores the severity of drug-related offenses and aims to serve as a deterrent to potential offenders. Emeka, who pleaded guilty to the single count charge brought forth by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), was apprehended during the inward clearance of an Ethiopian Airline flight at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on…

In a shocking incident, armed assailants targeted David Mike, the Secretary to the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, robbing him of four crucial petitions challenging the victory of APC candidate Ahmed Usman Ododo. The masked gunmen intercepted Mike’s car at the High Court Complex in Lokoja, firing shots into the air before forcefully seizing petitions from four political parties – Action Alliance (AA), Action People’s Party (APP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP).  The police have launched an investigation into the incident. This follows a series of alarming attacks, including one on the residence…

Daud Olatunji The former provost and medical director of Neuropsychiatric Hospital,Aro, Abeokuta, Dr. Mrs. Taiwo Adamson and a consultant psychiatrist from the Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Aro, Abeokuta, have  sounded the alarm on the impending dangers of substance abuse in Nigeria.  The experts  expressed deep concern about the escalating rate of substance use, particularly among the youth. They spoke on Wednesday, during the 3rd edition of Dr. Taiwo Adamson annual debate and mental wellness, organised by the Association of Resident Doctors, Neuropsychiatric Hospital,Aro,Abeokuta. Adamson,a renowned consultant psychiatrist,retired 14 years ago,now runs a private psychiatric hospital raised the alarm, saying, “what is…

Daud Olatunji In a stark revelation on Tuesday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) expressed grave concerns over the increasing shortage of lecturers and deteriorating infrastructure in Nigeria’s public universities.  The union highlighted the alarming trend of lecturers resigning in pursuit of better opportunities, exacerbating the longstanding issue of understaffing. Professor Ayo Akinwole, the Chairman of ASUU at the University of Ibadan, painted a somber picture of the state of Nigeria’s higher education institutions.  He emphasized that the proliferation of new universities has failed to address the ongoing admission challenges, urging the government to focus on enhancing the capacity…

Daud Olatunji In a resounding plea for public health reform, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged nations to implement increased taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to mitigate the staggering toll of 10.6 million lives lost each year.  This call, articulated in a press statement on Tuesday, emphasizes the critical need for proactive measures to address the dire consequences of alcohol consumption and unhealthy diets. The WHO’s statement revealed that 2.6 million people globally succumb to alcohol-related causes annually, with an additional eight million lives lost due to unhealthy dietary habits.  The proposed remedy lies in imposing taxes…