Author: Platform Times Newspaper

The Ogun State community has been enveloped in mourning following the passing of His Royal Highness, Oba (Dr.) Olufemi Okesooto Iyanda Adewunmi Ogunleye, the Towulade of Akinale, who joined his ancestors on June 19, 2024, at the age of 79.  The news has sparked a wave of tributes and condolences from prominent figures, including former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Senator Amosun expressed deep sorrow over the loss, commending Oba Ogunleye’s significant contributions to the development of Akinale, Owu Kingdom, Egbaland, and Ogun State.  Describing the late monarch as a…

In a significant move to combat electricity theft and other power-related offences, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced plans on Thursday to establish an electricity offences tribunal.  This initiative aims to ensure the swift prosecution of offenders and uphold the integrity of the nation’s power sector. During a press briefing in Abuja, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Aliyu Tahir, detailed the government’s strategy.  He emphasized that the tribunal would expedite the resolution of electricity-related cases, thereby enhancing the enforcement capabilities of NEMSA. “We are working on the establishment of an electricity offences tribunal with…

Daud Olatunji The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Ogun State branch has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government, threatening industrial action due to poor working conditions.  Speaking at a press conference  held at Doctors’ House, Lukosi, Abeokuta, on Thursday, the NMA Chairman, Dr. Azim Kunle Ashimi, revealed that the ultimatum was given on June 7, 2024, and will expire on June 27, 2024. He said  unless the state government takes immediate action to address their concerns, members would embark on industrial action. Dr. Ashimi highlighted that despite ongoing discussions with relevant government officials, there have been only verbal assurances…

 Daud Olatunji An outbreak of cholera has struck Ijebu-Igbo in Ogun State, claiming the life of an elderly woman and leading to the hospitalization of five  individuals.   PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the incident occured  in the Ijebu-North local government area of the state  three days ago. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the deceased woman contracted cholera while caring for her infected child, who is now among the hospitalized.  Local sources suggest that up to four more individuals may have succumbed to the disease, and numerous others have been hospitalized.  However, these additional fatalities have not been independently verified at the time…

Oladapo Soneye 19 JUNE 2024 (Lagos) – Trail cameras in the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary have captured stunning footage of the world’s rarest great ape – the Cross River gorilla. The extraordinary sightings mark the first successful photos since three graduate students at the University of Calabar in Nigeria began studying this elusive subspecies last year as part of the Cross River Gorilla initiative. “Hiking into the Afi Mountain Sanctuary, I was filled with excitement at the prospect of seeing a Cross River gorilla in its natural habitat. While I may not have encountered one face-to-face, the images and videos…

By Lanre Ogundipe The present happenings  now in  the ancient city of  Ibadan, which is still regarded as the largest in Africa, over the Chieftaincy  matters especially, in regards to the Olubadan stool,    should  now be  a major concern to all Yoruba race and there  is now the need, to protect  our traditional institutions, against the interference, of those in powers. For the past few months now, the issue of the installation of the new Olubadan has been the major  focus and has continued to be given attentions, both in the media, public fora, and even among the ordinary…

  Daud Olatunji The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ogun State Council is set to host an engaging dialogue featuring the House of Representatives members and Senators from Ogun State.  This significant event, tagged “Dialogue with Ogun Journalists,” aims to reflect on and discuss the legislative activities and impacts of these elected officials over the past year. Scheduled to take place from June 24 to June 29, 2024, at the Iwe-Irohin Press Center in Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, the programme  will provide a platform for the nine House of Representatives members and three Senators from Ogun State to present their achievements…

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed  shock and sorrow at the passing of His Royal Highness Oba (Dr.) Olufemi Okesooto Iyanda Adewunmi Ogunleye, Towulade 1, the traditional ruler of Akinale Town, Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, Ogun State.  Oba Ogunleye, an esteemed journalist and public relations expert, passed away on June 19, 2024, in the United Kingdom following a brief illness at the age of 79.  He was expected to turn 80 in September. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo described Oba Ogunleye’s death as a great loss to the entire Owu land, Ogun…

Daud Olatunji In a continued effort to achieve his New Year’s resolution of planting 100 trees in 2024, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, the Honourable Minister of State for Environment, marked a significant milestone by planting his 50th tree in Ayetoro, Ogun State.  This tree planting is part of the “Greener Nigeria Campaign” initiated by President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and led by the Federal Ministry of Environment.  The event took place on Monday, June 17, 2024, amidst the Eid Kabir celebrations. Dr. Salako’s commitment to the environment was on full display as he reached the halfway point of his…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a significant surge in revenue, reaching a total of N4.49 trillion over the past year, marking a 74% increase from the previous year.  This was announced by the Comptroller-General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, during a press briefing in Abuja to celebrate his one-year anniversary in office. In his address, CGC Adeniyi attributed this remarkable achievement to enhanced enforcement measures, improved automation processes, and stronger stakeholder engagement.  The NCS’s revenue collection from June 2023 to May 2024 substantially exceeded the N2.58 trillion collected in the corresponding period of the previous year. “The NCS reported…