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A 14-year-old inmate,Abdullahi Surajo, known as Bolo, has pleaded with Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to secure his release from the correctional centre. Speaking from Kurumawa Maximum Prison, Kano Stats, Bolo said he was suffering from denial of justice. He stated this during a visit by the IG Special Taskforce (Police Duty Solicitors Scheme),  emotionally expressing, “Tell our governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to help me out of this hell at the centre of the city because I have been denied access to justice.” Despite admitting to forcibly dispossessing a lady of her phone in collaboration with others,  Bolo tearfully…

In a distressing turn of events, Shyngle Wigwe, the biological father of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, collapsed on Saturday and was promptly rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. The news of his sudden health crisis was disseminated by Tony Ogbuagu, a well-known influencer on X (formerly Twitter), who refuted the circulating rumors of the senior Wigwe’s demise.  Ogbuagu clarified, stating, “Herbert Wigwe’s father is not dead, please.  He only slumped and has been taken to the hospital. Make una slow down with all these bad news.” Despite the conflicting reports,…

Senator Abdul Ningi, Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum and representative of Bauchi Central Senatorial District, has raised concerns over a significant budgetary discrepancy between the approved budget by the Nigerian Senate and the one being implemented by the presidency. In a statement obtained by our correspondent on Saturday,  Senator Abdul Ningi disclosed that, contrary to the National Assembly-approved budget of ₦25 trillion, an additional ₦3 trillion has been included in the presidency’s budget.  This, he notes, is the most substantial case of budget padding in Nigerian history under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Senator Abdul Ningi emphasized,…

Daud Olatunji The Federal Government has mandated that health workers seeking opportunities abroad must resign from their positions before embarking on such journeys.  Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, delivered this directive on Saturday, highlighting a paradigm shift in addressing the challenge of brain drain, colloquially known as the ‘Japa Syndrome,’ within the nation’s health sector. The minister underscored the government’s determination to curb the trend of health professionals leaving the country for better prospects after applying for leave of absence.  This policy change has its roots in an executive order issued by President Bola Tinubu as…

Daud Olatunji A large scale of violence is brewing in Igbogila, an aggrearian Community in Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State over a Chieftaincy crisis. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the bloody clash could only be averted if the state Government is swift to nip it in the bud. PLATFORM TIMES’s investigation revealed that the crisis in Igbogila was not unconnected to the expected Investments coming into the Community. PLATFORM TIMES’s investigation showed that the plan by BUA cement to commence exploration programme on the community caused the tension. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that a very powerful traditional ruler in…

The  Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has removed Wale Oladoja from his position as Mogaji Akinsola of Opopo Labiran family compound.  PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the removal  which was ratified  at a  recent emergency meeting of the Olubadan Advisory Council, directing  the family  to promptly present a replacement. Oladoja’s suspension, which stemmed from allegations of land grabbing, had been initially imposed  six months ago by the Advisory Council.  The recent decision to strip him of his title was driven by his perceived disrespectful media outbursts towards the Olubadan stool and the traditional institution of Ibadan…

OPINION : MY FATHER & MENTOR LAID TO ETERNAL REST (PHOTOS) Dr.Gbenga Adeoye Abeokuta; the Ogun State Capital was a host to dignitaries from all over the Country and beyond from 6th to 8th March, 2024. It was a 3-day event through which a man that shaped my life was finally laid to rest. Alake & Paramount Ruler of Egbaland was represented by Chief Bode Mustapha (The Osi Of Egbaland) and Olowu of Owu was also represented with many of the Owu Council of Chiefs. First is, family House service of song hosted by Soleye Family Union on 6th March…

Daud Olatunji As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, APIN, a Public Health Initiatives, has called for the inclusion of women in the scheme of things in Ogun State and Nigeria.  The event, which had different personalities in attendance in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Friday, aimed to commemorate World Women’s Day. Addressing journalists during the programme, Favour Ojo Omoniyi, the Gender-Based Focal Person for APIN Ogun, highlighted the challenges women face in Nigerian politics during an interview in Abeokuta.  Omoniyi spoke on the importance of the theme, “Inspire Inclusion,” urging the Ogun state government and the Nigerian government…

Tension is escalating in Iree community, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, as a dispute emerges over the simultaneous presence of two kings. Former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola previously appointed Oba Ademola Ponle during his administration. However, Governor Ademola Adeleke suspended Ponle and initiated a committee to reassess the appointment. After a year, Adeleke issued a White Paper and mandated a fresh selection process, resulting in Prince Muritala Oyelakin from the Oyekun ruling house being crowned as the new Aare of Iree. The rites for Oba-elect Oyelakin began on Friday, marked by his visit to various locations in the town…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has vehemently advocated  capital punishment for individuals found guilty of abducting young people.  Expressing her concern, she particularly cited recent reports of 200 women being kidnapped in Borno State and over 280 pupils and teachers abducted in Kaduna State. Branding the kidnappers as “cowards” and “evil perpetrators,” Mrs. Tinubu condemned their actions and urged state governors to address the issue urgently. She stressed  the need for a decisive solution and insisted that anyone apprehended for such heinous crimes should face capital punishment. The first lady stated this in  response to the alarming surge in kidnappings in…