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Daud Olatunji A historic moment unfolded at the Commonwealth Youth Organization Nigeria Ogun State Chapter as a new executive team took the reins during the organization’s 20th-anniversary celebration at the Commonwealth Office, Old Secretariat, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta. In a ceremony presided over by the Founding State Coordinator, Apostle Dr. Tola Adenekan, the newly elected management team received congratulations and guidance on the organization’s structures and objectives. Dr. Adenekan emphasized the need for the new executives to uphold integrity, transparency, and inclusiveness for delivering quality service. The celebration was not just a change in leadership but also featured enlightening Capacity Building Lectures…

 Israel Aderoju  In a state of uncertainty, Ogun schools are grappling with confusion as teachers abandon academic duties due to the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).  Students left clueless, stranded on school premises until late afternoon. Amid the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), schools in Ogun State face a state of confusion as academic activities come to a standstill. Students and teachers found present, yet no teaching or learning taking place, leaving students in the dark. PLATFORM TIMES  gathered firsthand information from various…

Daud Olatunji In a strategic move indicative of potential industry consolidation, MTN Nigeria is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Emerging Markets Telecommunications Service Limited (EMTS), the company operating as 9mobile in Nigeria, to acquire a significant stake in its spectrum. The talks, if successful, could mark a crucial step in the revival of 9mobile, which has faced challenges since the departure of its key technical partner and investor, Mubadala of the United Arab Emirates, in 2017. Sources suggest that the spectrum trade option is being explored as a viable solution to resuscitate 9mobile, considering the critical role spectrum plays as…

Daud Olatunji  In a resounding call for unity and economic growth, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost entrepreneur and President/CE of Dangote Industries Limited, has emphasized the vital need for greater integration of African economies and expanded trade and investments across the continent. Represented by Engr. Ahmed Mansur, the Group Executive Director, Stakeholder Management and Government Relations, Dangote highlighted the significance of initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) during the ongoing IATF 2023 in Cairo. “The Dangote Group, a major player with investments spanning 14 countries in Africa, believes in the importance of…

In a stark revelation, Vice President Kashim Shettima has labeled the recent floods and droughts in Nigeria as an ‘existential threat,’ emphasizing the harsh realities of climate change.  Last month’s data from the National Emergency Management Agency reported 45 fatalities and 171,545 displacements due to widespread flooding, prompting Shettima to stress the urgent need for action. Receiving a detailed report from the Presidential Committee on Flood Mitigation, Adaptation, Preparedness, and Response, Shettima dispelled any doubts about the impact of climate change in Nigeria. Quoting him directly, he declared, “Climate change is real, and the existential threat it poses is glaring…

In a recent turn of events, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has expressed regret over the alleged assault on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by security operatives. The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the relationship between the state government and the national labour leadership. President Ajaero was reportedly picked up by heavily armed policemen from the NLC State Council Secretariat in Owerri on November 1, leading to accusations of brutality by organized labor.  However, the Imo State Police Command insisted that Ajaero was taken into protective…

Daud Olatunji  In an extraordinary feat of craftsmanship, Lagos-based wigmaker Helen Williams has etched her name into the annals of history, claiming the Guinness World Record for creating the longest handmade wig—a stunning 351.28 meters (1,152 ft 5 in). Williams dedicated 11 days and invested over N2 million (£2,031; $2,493) in bringing her vision to life, employing a unique combination of wig-cap netting, black fabric, and a bicycle helmet as the foundation. The hairpiece, comprised of 1,000 bundles of hair, 12 cans of hair spray, 35 tubes of hair glue, and 6,250 hair clips, stands as a testament to her…

… Victim Alleges Misdiagnosis, Mistreatment Daud Olatunji  In a startling legal move, 11-year-old Nelson George, represented by his father Bankole George, has initiated a legal battle against Limi Children’s Hospital Limited. The N100 million lawsuit, filed on August 28, alleges severe misdiagnosis and mistreatment that resulted in irreversible damage to one of Nelson’s testes. Nelson, a Grade Level 18, Step 11 Director of Dangote Cement Plc., sought medical attention for his son on January 30, 2023, when the young boy experienced abdominal pains and swelling in his genital and scrotum. Limi Children’s Hospital, part of Bankole’s National Health Insurance Scheme,…

Daud Olatunji The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department to commence immediate investigations into the series of incidences recorded during the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday, November 14. The IGP, however, commended police officers and operatives of other security agencies for providing adequate support to the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring security for the conduct of the governorship elections in Imo, Bayelsa,…

Daud Olatunji In a worrisome turn of events, the Ekiti State Police Command has officially declared Joseph Anifowose, a 30-year-old resident of Lane 6, Wonder City College Ado-Ekiti, missing since November 6.  According to the statement issued by DSP Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, Anifowose left his residence around 8 p.m. to attend a football viewing center but has not returned since. Describing the missing man, Abutu stated that Joseph Anifowose is six feet tall, of dark complexion, fluent in both Yoruba and English languages, and notably, lacks any tribal marks.  The announcement comes as the Ekiti State…