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Aminat Gusanu The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has linked the increase in out-of-school children in Osun to the dismissal of 1,500 teachers by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. Expressing concern over the statistical surge, Oyetola, the former governor of Osun state, urged Adeleke to avoid politicising the state’s education sector. Speaking through his former special adviser on political affairs, Sunday Akere, at the commissioning of a multi-million-naira solar borehole donated by ex-students (1973&74 set) of Ife-Oluwa Grammar School, Osogbo on Saturday, Oyetola disclosed that he had recruited 1,500 teachers, but they were politically sacked by Adeleke. He…

Unilever Nigeria Plc has officially halted the production and sale of its home care and skin cleansing products, including popular brands like Omo, Sunlight, and Lux. This decision, announced in the unaudited interim financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, marks the culmination of the company’s plans to exit both markets, disclosed approximately 10 months ago. The company’s statement, sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) over the weekend, also revealed the appointment of Mr. Michael Ikpoki as the interim Chairman of the Board for Unilever Nigeria Plc. This appointment follows the retirement of His Majesty, Nnaemeka A.…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced on Saturday that it is launching an investigation into reports suggesting the conversion of polyethylene (rubber) into edible oil. In a statement released by Mr. Tayo Akintola, the Resident Media Consultant for NAFDAC, the regulatory body emphasized its commitment to a science-based approach in addressing the viral social media report. The statement revealed that the investigation was prompted by a widely circulated post depicting the alleged frying of plantain chips. The claim suggests that before grating the plantain into hot oil, an individual melted approximately five pieces of…

In a shocking turn of events, 26-year-old Sarah Nwankpo finds herself in custody at the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department for the murder of her male friend, Igbodike Anthony, in Port Harcourt. The fatal incident unfolded during an argument over a demand for more intimacy. Sarah, a Senior Secondary School 3 drop-out from Ebonyi State, narrated during interrogation that she had sneaked out of her boyfriend’s place to visit the deceased on December 22, 2023. The altercation escalated after Anthony, who had been persistent in inviting her over, made promises of financial support and a job opportunity. Despite a seemingly…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising twist of fate, an Ibadan Oba narrowly escaped tragedy following an explosion that shook the Oyo state capital last Tuesday. What initially seemed like a trivial disagreement between the Oba and his wife unfolded into a life-saving moment. According to Mr. Akerele Alabi Ogun, a relative of the Oba, trouble began when the wife had prepared a sumptuous rice dinner in anticipation of her husband’s return. However, upon his arrival, the Oba expressed a preference for beans, sparking a prolonged argument between the couple. Despite the wife’s pleas to settle for the prepared rice due…

The 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Yaba, has been grappling with a severe power outage for over three weeks. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the development has led to a dire consequence of the military health facility’s failure to settle its substantial electricity bills owed to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC). The blackout has not only disrupted crucial medical services but has also led to the unfortunate demise of some patients, as health practitioners now operate on a skeletal emergency basis. Disturbingly, corpses stored in the facility’s morgue are reported to be decaying due to the lack of electricity.…

In the wake of the Supreme Court judgment regarding the Ogun State governorship bid, Chief Ladi Adebutu, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, receives high praise from Chief Toyin Amuzu, an influential figure in the party and an Egba Chief. Amuzu commends Adebutu as a “dogged fighter, true democrat, and the people’s governor,” expressing admiration for his unwavering dedication to a better society and the welfare of the less privileged. Chief Amuzu, in his accolades, applauds Adebutu’s courage and tenacity in pursuing the governorship bid, describing the effort as a manifestation of a true democrat committed to the principles…

A People’s Democratic Party Chieftain in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Showunmi has extended heartfelt praise to the governorship candidate of the party in the state, Hon Ladi Adebutu for his leadership style during and after the last elections. Acknowledging the party’s historical struggles, Showunmi who hails from Ogun Central, reflects on the seemingly insurmountable challenges faced by the PDP in Ogun State, particularly in Ogun Central. He credits Adebutu for orchestrating a remarkable shift in the party’s fortune, breaking a dry spell that persisted since 2007. Showunmi candidly labels the 2007 victory as a “spectacle of ugliness” and notes the…

Lubabatu Yusuf Samaila, a 20-year-old housewife from Bauchi, expressed anguish over the detention of her husband after filing a rape complaint against Deputy Immigration Superintendent Sani Muazu, who also happened to be her husband’s benefactor. The harrowing incident occurred on December 9, 2023, when Muazu allegedly assaulted Lubabatu in her home, callously ignoring her pleas to stop the act, even in the presence of her traumatised children. Lubabatu recounted, “Muazu came to my house, hugged me, and touched my breasts. Despite my resistance, he proceeded to assault me, all while my small children watched in horror.” She continued to narrate…

The Nigerian Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says 106 fathers abandoned their children in Gombe State in 2023. The Public Relations Officer of the commission in the state, Ali Alola-Alfinti, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday. He expressed concern over the “increasing cases of child abandonment in the state,” saying it had become a cause for concern for the commission.  Alola-Alfinti said out of 280 complaints treated by the commission in 2023, 106 were on paternal abandonment, representing 37.9 per cent of the total cases treated in the year. He…