Author: Platform Times Newspaper

Daud Olatunji Residents of Ilese, in Ogun State’s Ijebu North East local government area, are growing increasingly frustrated with the unfulfilled promise of road repairs in their township.  Despite Governor Dapo Abiodun’s electioneering pledge to transform the Ogun State College of Health Technology into the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences on February 15th, 2023, recent investigations reveal that the road’s condition has worsened. The deteriorating road not only affects the community but also poses a significant challenge to students attending the newly designated Polytechnic.  With higher enrollment expected, students are burdened with high transport fares, eroding their…

Fawaz Adebisi The first indigenous chartered accountant in Nigeria, Pa Akintola Williams, has passed away at the age of 104. He died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 11, 2023, according to a statement from his family. Pa Williams was born in 1919 and studied accounting at the University of London. He qualified as a chartered accountant in 1947 and returned to Nigeria to establish his own firm, Akintola Williams & Co., now Deloitte & Touche, in 1952. He was a pioneer and a leader in the accounting profession in Nigeria. He was a founding member and a president…

Fawaz Adebisi The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu,  has moved out of the Government House as he relocated his office to a new building near the state secretariat.  This was revealed, on Monday, by sources close to Shuaibu, according to Channels TV. It was gathered that the new office, situated at No. 7 Dennis Osadebey Avenue, is not yet fully functional and lacks running water, sources close to Shuaibu revealed. The relocation comes after Shuaibu withdrew his legal action against Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Federal High Court last week.  The motivation behind Shuaibu’s decision to relocate his…

Unity Bank Plc has demonstrated robust financial performance in the first half of 2023, with gross earnings reaching an impressive N333.38 billion.  This marks a noteworthy two percent increase from the N327.42 billion recorded in H1’2022, as disclosed in the bank’s half-year unaudited financial statement submitted to the Nigeria Exchange Group Limited. During the same period, Unity Bank’s gross income climbed to N27.5 billion, compared to N27.4 billion, while its total assets increased to N512.1 billion from N510.1 billion, showcasing the bank’s steady growth. One notable aspect of the report is the significant 31 percent reduction in the net…

Nine suspects have been docked for allegedly participating in the abduction of Prof. Ekanem Ephraim, a lead consultant of neurology at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The nine suspects were arraigned on four counts bordering on unlawful possession of dangerous weapons and kidnapping before a Magistrates’ Court in Calabar on Monday. Prof Ekanem Ephraim was kidnapped by four hefty individuals pretending to be patients at her facility around the Atimbo area of Calabar at about 9:00 pm on July 13, 2023. The Cross Rivers chapter of Nigerian Medical Association, NMA had declared a strike over the abduction of…

…NGO Overwhelmed, Empowers 120 Victims … How Police Exploit Us, Our Stories By Street Boys  In the heart of Ogun’s bustling markets and parks lies a hidden darkness that few dare to acknowledge. Behind the colorful stalls of Lafenwa, Kuto, Omida, Sapon,Panseke, Itoku, Adatan, Ijaye, Ifo, and countless others, a tale of lost innocence unfolds. DAUD OLATUNJI has  captured the shocking details of youngsters loitering around the parks and markets in Ogun State, constituting a menace . Here, amidst the chaotic market streets, young boys and girls, mere teenagers, find themselves ensnared in a web of despair.  These once-bright…

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has showered praise on Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke for his unique leadership style that combines dancing and diligent governance.  Chief Obasanjo made this endorsement during his address at the 16th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service held at the Love of Christ Generation Church C&S in Victoria Island, Lagos State. Chief Obasanjo hailed Governor Adeleke as a leader who isn’t hesitant to express his devotion to God, even while holding the highest office in the state.  He emphasized that dancing and serving God and the people are indeed commendable traits in a leader. The…

Poultry farmers nationwide, with a focus on Lagos State, are facing an existential crisis following the removal of fuel subsidies, Naira devaluation, and a subsequent downturn in the poultry sector.  The Erikorodo Poultry Association, representing these beleaguered farmers, issued a heartfelt plea for immediate government intervention to avert a looming catastrophe. In a statement released on Wednesday, Mrs. Juliana Ibitoye, Chairman of the Erikorodo Poultry Association, implored authorities at all levels to provide essential support directly to farmers within the Erikorodo Poultry Estate. The association laid bare the dire situation, revealing that many of its members have lost their investments…

In a significant stride towards elevating Nigeria’s herbal products to global excellence, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unveiled its commitment to enhance the quality of herbal medicines.  This pledge was made by the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, in honor of the 2023 International Traditional Medicine Day, celebrated annually on August 31 by the United Nations. Adeyeye lauded the unwavering dedication of herbal medicine manufacturers across the nation, emphasizing their remarkable progress from clinical trials to NAFDAC approval stages.  She proudly announced the agency’s formulation of guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in…

Former Adamawa State Governor, Barr Bala Ngilari, has made a startling revelation, expressing disbelief that he would faint if he ever came into possession of one billion naira.  This revelation comes as he reflects on his tumultuous journey through a corruption case that marked a significant chapter in Nigeria’s democratic history. Ngilari, who briefly governed the North Eastern state from October 2014 to May 2015, faced allegations of corruption amounting to N166 million.  He was convicted and imprisoned but later acquitted by the appellate court, becoming the first victim of a court ruling since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.…