Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing its political positioning for future elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced new acting state chairmen for Ogun and Ekiti States.  The announcement came from the national chairman of ADC, representing the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. During the NWC and NEC meeting held on 13th September 2023, the resolutions were made in response to the unfolding dynamics within the party.  The decisions were influenced by the outcome of the report submitted by the disciplinary committee and the defection of some party executives to other political parties…

The Ogun State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has strongly advocated  the immediate reversal and withdrawal of a new certificate verification process introduced by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). In a recent memo signed by the state Chairman of NANNM, Comrade Nurse Adejoke Oluwatoyin Bello, the NMCN’s revised guidelines stipulate that applicants seeking certificate verification from foreign nursing boards and councils must possess a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience from the date of issuance of the permanent practicing license. This development has sparked outrage among Nigerian health workers on…

The World Bank has identified seven states in Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions as potential hotspots for an impending food crisis.  This alarming prediction stems from heightened insecurity and armed conflicts, causing a decline in living standards across these regions. Fears of attacks and kidnappings have left some states unable to access farmlands, particularly in the eastern part, where bandit activities have disrupted farming activities.  Borno, Adamawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Yobe, Sokoto, and Zamfara states are the ones deemed most susceptible, according to the World Bank’s latest Food Security report.  The report further anticipates that West and Central Africa will remain…

In a significant commitment to the advancement of education, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Deputy Senate President Sen. Jibrin Barau, announced robust financial support for the enhancement of the education sector in Nigeria.  The assurance was made during the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), held in Oye-Ekiti. President Tinubu expressed determination to elevate the standard of education across the country, emphasizing the goal to ensure that every financially disadvantaged student in each state benefits from tertiary loans.  He extended congratulations to the graduating students of FUOYE, offering his prayers for their success in future endeavors. Acknowledging the…

In response to the unfortunate demise of Access Holdings Plc CEO Herbert Wigwe, popular Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, expressed his condolences. News broke on Saturday night revealing that Herbert Wigwe had lost his life in a helicopter crash in the United States. The incident occurred on Friday night near a Californian border city en route to Las Vegas. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reported on Saturday morning that no survivors had been found. The crashed aircraft was identified by the FAA as a Eurocopter EC 130. “We were made aware of a downed aircraft at…

In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded in Malete, Moro local government area of Kwara State on Saturday, Rashidat Shittu, a 400-level student at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, committed suicide, allegedly due to her distressing academic situation. According to sources, Rashidat chose to end her life by consuming a poisonous substance known as “sniper.” Following the desperate act, she was promptly rushed to the school clinic for immediate medical attention.  However, due to the severity of her condition, she was subsequently referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), where she was declared dead upon arrival. Colleagues of the…

Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has sold 2,600 Hajj seats out of the 5,934 seats allocated to the state by the National Hajj Commission for the 2024 Hajj. Director-General of the board, Alhaji Laminu Rabiu, made the declaration in Kano on Saturday at the flag-off of the orientation training for 2024 intending pilgrims. He assured that the board had completed all necessary arrangements for the 2024 Hajj in Kano and Saudi Arabia. “Intending pilgrims should intensify efforts at ensuring regular attendance at the Hajj orientation exercise. “The training would be conducted in 13 centers in Kano State; we call on…

Checks at some pharmacies showed that prices of condoms had increased by 50 to 200 per cent compared to last year’s prices. Some residents of Lagos have raised concerns over the increasing cost of condoms, saying it will lead to unsafe sex and unintended pregnancies among citizens. In separate interviews on Saturday, the residents said that access to affordable contraceptives was critical in ensuring the health of both partners, protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and planning the desired pregnancy. There are different types and brands of condoms, such as Durex, Fiesta, Kiss, Rough Rider and Gold Circle, among others.…

In a significant move aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility for all Nigerians, particularly women and children, the Federal Government has launched an ambitious initiative to revitalize 17,600 primary health care centres across the nation. The revelation came during the formal launch of the Women’s Optimal Health Framework in Kampala, Uganda, by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, over the weekend. Senator Tinubu highlighted that the government’s revitalization efforts are geared towards addressing infant and maternal mortality, with a broader goal of improving the life expectancy of the entire Nigerian population.  The Honourable Minister of…

In response to the escalating insecurity surrounding the abduction of school children in Nigeria, the Federal Government is gearing up to introduce electronic identity cards equipped with chip card technology in schools.  This initiative aims to combat the growing threat and enhance the safety of students across the nation. Hajia Halima Ibrahim, the National Coordinator (Financing) of the Safe Schools Project, disclosed this crucial development during an episode of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television.  Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, Ibrahim outlined that the digital identity cards would enable school children facing danger to promptly alert the…