Month: July 2021

Shake Up In Nigerian Army, 114 Generals, 39 Cols, 82Others Redeployed +LIST

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Platforms  Africa reports that this is the third major shakeup this year.   The Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, has approved the redeployment of senior officers of the Nigerian Army to various formations across the country. Platforms  Africa reports that this is the third major shakeup this year. The new appointments follow an earlier redeployment of some of senior officers in a major shakeup.   READ ALSO: REVEALED: Three Times Kaduna Plane crashes Killed Top Army Chiefs, Governor BREAKING: Buhari appoints new Chief of Army Staff +His identity,…

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Nigeria overlooks $14m Bail Bond, Frees Detained Vessel to Swiss Govt FoC

ADEOLA YUSUF

Here are the roles Vice President Osinbajo, AGF Malami others played + How degerating diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Switzerland were safeguarded   More facts have emerged on reasons the Nigerian Government released and handed over a detained vessel, MT San Padre Pio, to the government of Switzerland, free of charge despite a $14 million bail bond in its favour. Platforms Africa reports that the Swiss government and the Nigerian government have been in Court over the issue, which began three years ago. The Swiss went to the International Tribunal…

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I Tied Ataga’s Hands Before Stabbing Him To Death + How We Met – Chidinma

ADEOLA YUSUF

In an exclusive interview with NTA news, 21-year old Student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Miss Chidinma Ojukwu, gave further details on how she allegedly murdered the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Super TV, Mr. Usifo Ataga. The 300-level student of the Department of Mass Communication in the interview monitored by Platforms Africa opened up on how she met Ataga through her friend who she alleged was a girlfriend to Ataga’s friend.   READ ALSO: How I Stabbed, Killed Super TV CEO – 21 Year-old UNILAG Student + PHOTOS 200-level…

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How Haiti Private Jet Crash Killed American Missionaries, All Six On Board

ADEOLA YUSUF

All six people on board a private plane, including two American missionaries, were killed when the aircraft crashed in Haiti, southwest of capital Port-au-Prince, according to media reports and a missionary group. The plane went down on Friday evening en route from an airport in Port-au-Prince to the southern coastal city of Jacmel, typically a short flight, reported the Miami Herald, citing a statement by the National Civil Aviation Office (NCAO). Reuters could not independently confirm the report.   READ ALSO: LATEST: Military Plane Crashes, 17 Dead, 40 Injured REVEALED: Three…

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El-Rufai: I Withdrew My Son From Public School for Other Children’s Safety

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“There will be enough security there to prevent it (abduction of my son) but other children may be placed in danger.”     Governor of Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria, Nasir el-Rufai, says he withdrew Abubakar, his son, from a public school because of the safety of other children from bandits. Though El-Rufai said that the bandits who were targeting Abubakar wouldn’t be able to abduct him based on security on ground, he declared that he withdrew him from the school for the safety and security of others. In September 2019,…

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LATEST: Military Plane Crashes, 17 Dead, 40 Injured

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An air force C-130 aircraft carrying Philippine troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway Sunday, killing at least 17 military personnel while at least 40 were rescued from the burning wreckage, officials said. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said rescue efforts are ongoing.   READ ALSO: REVEALED: Three Times Kaduna Plane crashes Killed Top Army Chiefs, Governor How Nigeria’s Army Chief, Attahiru, 10 Others Killed in Plane Crash 7 toddlers, 55 others on board “disappeared” Boeing 737 Plane – Official   He said the aircraft had 92 people…

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PIB: Analysts Up Oil Prosperity Forecast for Nigeria, Demand Quick Assent

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Full account of stakeholders’ views on ‘why host communities rejection of 3% development fund is needless’   Analysts and other stakeholders in the Nigeria’s multi-billion dollars oil and gas industry have upgraded forecast for country’s oil prosperity over the passage of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), calling on President Muhammadu Buhari not to delay the Presidential assent to the bill. They, in separate interviews with Platforms Africa, expressed optimism that reforms needed to grow the sector would happen following the last Thursday’s passage of PIB into law by the National Assembly.…

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15th Kano Emir Bayero Gets Staff of Authority, Pantami, Danbatta Celebrate

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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, have rejoiced with Alhaji Aminu Ado Beyero on his coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano. Prof Danbatta, who hails from Danbatta Local Government Area of Kano State, paid homage to the Emir, Friday evening, to congratulate him in his personal capacity and also deliver a similar congratulatory message on behalf of the Hon, Minister, Board of Commissioners and the entire staff of…

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Sunday Igboho, Spiritualist Sat Guru Maraj Debunk Arrest Rumour

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“I have heard of the rumour of the purported arrest of me. I am in my house in Ibadan. Nobody arrested me.”     “The Department of Security Service (DSS) or anybody has not tracked down and arrested me,” Mr. Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a. Sunday Igboho, a self-proclaimed Yoruba Nation activist, has reportedly declared. Platforms  Africa reports that the audio where Igboho said this was played by his spokesman, Koiki, around 23:37 on Friday in a Live feed on Facebook as rumour of his arrest spread like a wild fire on…

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Ikeja Electric Inducts 20 Young Engineers, Deepens Nigeria’s Power Sector Human Capital Dev.

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Nigeria’s largest Electricity Distribution Company, Ikeja Electric (IE), has deepened investment for the country’s human capital development as it inducted 20 young Engineers into a 12 months comprehensive developmental programme. Platforms Africa reports that the programme is targeted at young, dynamic, self-motivated and highly driven young talent to improve their capacity and practical field practice experience. The programme, which is in its sixth edition, is known as the Young Engineers’ Programme (YEP). Speaking at the induction ceremony, which took place Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer of…

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