Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji  A Cholera outbreak has sent shockwaves through the Ijebu North Local Government area of Ogun State, prompting immediate action from the state government. Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Tomi Coker broke the news . Coker  was however silent on the number of people so far affected . PLATFORM TIMES reports that many people have lost their lives to the disease last year when it broke in some parts of the state . While breaking the news on the outbreak, Coker who in a statement obtained by PLATFORM TIMES  described Cholera as  a disease notorious…

A surge in fuel prices has prompted concerned parents in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, to explore relocating their children to nearby schools to alleviate the burden of high transportation costs. Families grappling with the financial strain of commuting expenses are now opting for educational institutions closer to home. Several parents voiced their struggles with the escalating cost of fuel and its impact on their children’s education. Mr. Nurudeen Onifade, a resident of Obada-Oko, shared his ordeal as his children attend school at Kugba Oke-Aregba, located several kilometers away. The lengthy daily commute has taken a toll on his…

By Fadlullah Sulaimon Car dealers in some parts of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, are grappling with a significant decline in patronage, attributing it to the prevailing economic conditions exacerbated by the recent surge in fuel prices. Mr. Ahmed Adekunle, the Founder of Tripple A car dealer, shared his concerns with PLATFORM TIMES regarding the drastic drop in patronage following the fuel price hike. Prior to the announcement of subsidy removal, Adekunle had already been experiencing sluggish sales and profits. However, the situation has worsened, with customers now steering clear of car dealerships. Some individuals have even resorted…

Sakeenah Kareem  On August 26th, 2023, a bustling gathering of over 1000 individuals from various walks of Ogun state and beyond convened at the 1000 Capacity Lecture Theatre of the prestigious Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta [FUNAAB] for insightful engagement and pragmatic learning. This significant event, the Career Connect Summit, orchestrated by the dynamic duo of Mahmoud Damisi and Peter Ojo along with their dedicated team, provided a platform for individuals to explore the nexus between personal narratives and professional success. The event which was themed Narrative Influence; Shaping the World through Stories had the presence of dignified…

Daud Olatunji   Immediate Past President Association of Yoruba Lecturers in Colleges of Education in Nigeria, Dr Soji  Fajenyo has faulted former president, Chief Olusegun  Obasanjo for asking traditional rulers to stand up in the public. The Yoruba culture  expert described the action as arrogance, lamenting that Obasanjo would not  try it with Emir and go Scot free . Dr. Fajenyo spoke  on the action of Obasanjo who angrily asked some traditional rulers to stand up as a punishment for their failure to stand up for Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde when he arrived the venue. The action has…

Aminat Gusanu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has carried out a daring rescue operation, saving five pregnant teenage girls who were believed to be victims of child trafficking in Imo state.  The young victims, aged between 15 and 17, were intercepted during their relocation from a hideout in the Naze area of Owerri to the Ikenegbu area of the state capital. NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the girls claimed not to know the men responsible for their pregnancies. In response to this harrowing situation, the Imo state command of the agency has been directed to hand them…

In a startling turn of events, an aircraft incident involving Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has raised suspicions of foul play.  Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s spokesperson, has officially confirmed the incident, suggesting that there are strong indications of tampering with the aircraft’s engines before takeoff. Rasheed issued a statement on Sunday, addressing the incident and dispelling rumors that birds’ nests were to blame for the close call.  He emphasized that the highly technically equipped aircraft was meticulously maintained, boasting the best technical crew, and was not an environment where birds could nest. Contrary to claims by…

Daud Olatunji In a harrowing revelation, 38-year-old Ifeanyichukwu Anadike admits to carrying out a gruesome act at the behest of his 100-year-old father, sparking a gruesome tale of family tragedy.  Anasike, now in police custody in Ogun State, stands accused of brutally murdering his own father with a machete in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. The bone-chilling account unfolds as Anasike claims that he had been asked by his late father on multiple occasions to end his life. Despite vehemently resisting, he was ultimately compelled to fulfill this horrific request. The shocking incident took place against the backdrop of an…

Daud Olatunji In a resounding declaration echoing the urgency of the situation, the Ogun State Government has issued a stern warning to its residents in the wake of the recently updated 2023 water release forecast for flood control, effective as of September 2023.  This sobering forecast aligns with the high rainfall patterns, as accurately predicted by NIMET and other  agencies. Experts have predicted that  heavy flooding is poised to descend upon the downstream areas of the Ogun River starting this very month. The State government, represented by the  Director of the Ogun State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Wale Shonde, has…

Daud Olatunji The leadership of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Babatunde Kehinde, has  mediated a dialogue with the Ogun State Muslim Community to address the University’s dress code policies, particularly concerning Muslim students.  The resolution of these issues has come after recent public reactions. The significant meeting, held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Ogun State Police Headquarters, gathered esteemed dignitaries, including the representative of the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo (Okukenu IV); Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alamutu; Wakilu Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, and…