Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji In a swift response to the arrest of Lateef Olaniyan, a Mathematics teacher accused of raping two young girls within 24 hours, the National President of Ebenezer Grammar School’s Old Students Association (EGSOSA), Tajudeen Olori, has vehemently distanced the school from the alleged perpetrator’s heinous actions. Contrary to circulating misinformation on social media, Olori clarified that the victims were not students of Ebenezer Grammar School, assuaging the fears of parents and stakeholders regarding the safety of students within the institution. Expressing dismay at Olaniyan’s conduct, Olori disclosed that the suspect had been previously reported for erratic behavior, emphasizing…

Thomas Abiodun Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) It is an infection of the female reproductive organs. If left untreated, it can lead to scarring of tissues and organs and can also cause infertility. Symptoms • Lower abdominal pain. • Foul smelling vaginal discharge. • Pain during sexual intercourse. • Pain and burning sensation during micturition. • Abdominal tenderness. • Irregular menstrual flow. • Nausea and vomiting, etc. Causes & risk factors • Microbial invasion. • Sexually transmitted diseases. • Opportunistic pathogens & infections. • Sepsis after surgery. • Trauma following IUD (Intra-uterine device) • Vagina douching. • Multiple sex partners. Diagnostic…

.. Government Cannot Do Everything, But.- LG Chairman  For over 80 years, a community in Ogun State has been surviving without any hospital as it lacked the attention of the state government, but survives on its own.  ISRAEL ADELEKE writes on the painful ordeals of the residents of Molegede in the Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State, whose clamour for access to a healthcare, accessible road and public schools has remained a forlorn dream, amid suffering from avoidable  death and accidents on the roads, with their accompanying complications. Mologede, a quiet community located in the heart of Ogun State, …

Daud Olatunji  In a bid to secure a prosperous and sustainable future for the state and its residents, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his commitment to bolster the state’s economy. The goal is to improve its revenue base, enabling it to meet its projected expenditures effectively. Governor Abiodun stated this during the opening of the Treasury Board Meeting, which focused on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2024 Budget.  The meeting took place at the Obas Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, with the Governor represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele. Represented by his deputy, Engr.…

Daud Olatunji President Bola Tinubu has intervened to stop the proposed electricity tariff hike, while simultaneously demanding that subsidies be maintained to alleviate the financial burden on consumers nationwide.  These announcements were made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday. One of the key issues addressed by the minister was the investigation into the legality of the five-year license extension granted to privatized power distribution and generation companies.  According to Adelabu, the operating licenses for these firms were set to expire on October 31, 2023. The decision to maintain subsidies and…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, has disclosed that rotavirus, a highly contagious and deadly disease, is responsible for the tragic demise of over 330 African children under the age of five every day.  This revelation was made during the 14th African Rotavirus Symposium, which brought together experts, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers from across Africa and beyond in Abuja. Rotavirus, a leading cause of severe diarrhea in children, primarily affects those below the age of five, with most infections occurring before their second year of life.  The disease ranks among the leading causes of…

In anticipation of the upcoming gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State, key political contenders have come together to sign a peace accord, promising to ensure a peaceful and violence-free election.  The event, held at the Lady Diama Memorial Event Centre in Yenagoa, the state capital, was facilitated by the National Peace Committee in collaboration with the Kukah Centre. Notable figures in attendance included Bayelsa State Governor and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party candidate, as well as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, along with 14 other candidates.  The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, presided over the peace…

Daud Olatunji Eighteen  political parties participating in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election, scheduled for November 11, have joined hands on Wednesday to sign a peace accord.  This pivotal event brought together key players in Nigerian politics, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the Labour Party, and the Action Alliance. The signing of the peace accord took place in Kogi State and was presided over by the Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd), who emphasized the importance of adhering to the agreement for a harmonious electoral process.…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Charles Igwe, to answer for alleged admissions racketeering.  The summoning comes after allegations of undisclosed admissions and unwholesome practices within JAMB, UNN, and other universities have surfaced. This significant development was the result of a motion presented by Deputy Whip, Senator Peter Nwebonyi (APC, Ebonyi North), during a recent plenary session.  Senator Nwebonyi leveled accusations against certain JAMB…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated Nigeria’s unequivocal ownership of Tongeji Island, putting to rest any lingering doubts about its sovereignty.   Abiodun made this assertion during a courtesy visit from Rear Admiral Mustapha Bala Hassan, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Governor stated that Tongeji Island and its residents are an integral part of Ogun State and have no affiliation with any other country.  He revealed that the President of Benin Republic has also acknowledged the island’s status as Nigerian territory, emphasizing that there is no contestation…