Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji A growing sense of concern envelops the Ogun State House of Assembly as they unite in a call to action, demanding the immediate release of Hon. Muhammed Bello, the dedicated representative of Sagamu 1 State Constituency. In a bold move on Thursday, the Assembly passed a resounding resolution, sending a clear message to the Department of State Security (DSS) regarding the ongoing detention of their fellow member. The DSS has last month arrested the lawmaker over the cult crisis on his Sagamu constituency. The DSS however released a member of All Progressives Congress and the local government chairman…

Lagos State University (LASU), previously a non-residential institution, is gearing up to offer a remarkable change to its student body.  In an announcement made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, LASU is now ready to provide hostel accommodations to its students.  An impressive 8,000-bed hostel facility is set to be allocated at the Ojo Campus, marking a significant shift in the university’s infrastructure. This development follows the handover of a 98-bed female hostel unit by the Lagos State University Development Foundation (LASUDEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation, in July.  Justice Solomon Hunponu-Wusu, Chairman of LASUDEF, expressed the aim of transforming LASU from…

Daud Olatunji   Ibrahim Owodunni, popularly known as Primeboy, has voluntarily turned himself in to the police in connection to the investigation into the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad.  The development was officially announced by Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, in a statement released on Thursday. Primeboy’s surrender follows his earlier declaration as a wanted individual by the Lagos State Police Command in the ongoing probe into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s tragic death on September 12. In response to Primeboy’s surrender, he has been promptly taken into custody for questioning and further necessary…

Daud Olatunji  In Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, a significant increase in the number of filling stations being put up for sale or changing ownership has been observed due to the dwindling patronage caused by the sharp rise in petrol prices. According to a recent investigation by Rockcity FM, over ten filling stations have transitioned to new owners in the past few weeks since petrol prices surged to approximately N600 per litre.  The selling price of these stations varies depending on their location and facilities. The primary buyers in this trend appear to be the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…

Fawaz Adebisi The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta (MAPOLY) has plunged into a state of turmoil as workers, including members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP), and the Non Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), have initiated an indefinite strike.  This step comes in response to the alleged non-payment of salaries for the past three months, a situation that has tragically resulted in the loss of lives among the staff, according to the workers. The decision to embark on an indefinite industrial action was reached after congresses were…

Daud Olatunji    The Chicago State University (CSU) has thrown a fresh twist into the political saga surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s academic credentials, as the institution has stated that it does not possess the certificate that Tinubu presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prior to the 2023 general election. In a dramatic turn of events, Caleb Westberg, the university registrar and deponent/witness, made this revelation during an oral deposition regarding the release of Tinubu’s academic records to his political opponent, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had sought these…

In a world often consumed by the pursuit of material wealth, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo stands out as a beacon of hope and compassion.  The Oko-Opo Foundation, under his visionary leadership, has emerged from the depths of his passion for adding value to people’s lives. Ambassador Adeyemo passionately asserts that no amount of money can truly secure the future of one’s children. Instead, he believes that the key to sustaining wealth lies in building institutions and actively enriching the lives of others as the best legacy and inheritance. Oko-Opo Foundation is not merely a charitable endeavour; it is a meticulously crafted…

Daud Olatunji Wema Bank, a leading financial institution, has revealed the top 25 finalists set to compete for a grand prize of over N50 million in the highly anticipated Hackaholics 4.0 competition.  This innovative event is part of Wema Bank’s commitment to fostering youth and startup talent in the tech space. The Hackaholics initiative, which started in 2019, has scoured Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and engaged with 37 universities across Africa to unearth creative undergraduate students, youth, and startups. These participants are challenged to develop tech-driven solutions to real-world problems. This year’s edition, themed ‘Hackaholics 4.0: Reimagine,’ has attracted participants…

Daud Olatunji In a proactive move to combat Anthrax disease, Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, has announced that more than 12,000 animals have received Anthrax prophylactic vaccinations in the state.  The vaccination drive comes in response to recent cases of Anthrax reported in the region, underlining the government’s commitment to preventing its spread. Speaking at a workshop on “Identification, Prevention, and Control (IPC) of Zoonotic Diseases – Anthrax and others,” Commissioner Olusanya emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in the livestock industry, abattoirs, animal market workers, and livestock farmers. These groups are particularly vulnerable…

Daud Olatunji In a significant operation, the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Badagry has intercepted a smuggling syndicate, confiscating 27 bags of suspected Cannabis sativa with a street value estimated at N35 million. During an official handover ceremony of the seized narcotics to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Seme Special Area Command, Navy Captain Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, the Commanding Officer of Nigerian Navy FOB Badagry, revealed the details of the operation. Acting on intelligence received on Friday, September 2023, the Nigerian Navy FOB Badagry swiftly responded to a report of suspected smuggling activities.  A boat was spotted…