Day: August 28, 2022

2023: Obasanjo Speaks On Special Candidate Among Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others

Daniel Atori

Platforms Africa’s Daniel Atori who monitored the OBJ’s visit to IBB and Abdulsalami in Minna gives full report on what the ex-president said on his national agenda which would be unveiled soon. + PHOTOS   As consultations for who becomes the next President if Nigeria continues, former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has on Sunday declared that he has no special candidate for the 2023 presidential elections contrary to indications being stated from many quarters. Major contenders for the post include candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu; candidate of…

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Two Air France Pilots Exchange Blows Mid Air

Aoko Benjamin

For fighting while flying the plane  thousands of feet above sea level,  Air France has suspended two pilots for unprofessional behaviour. The two pilots were said to have got into as an avoidable altercation while on the plane. READ ALSO: Ethiopian Airlines Plane Misses Landing After Both Pilots Fall Asleep Black Girls Fly Too: 21-Year Old Becomes Ghana’s Youngest Female Commercial Pilot Give Us Grandchild Within 12 Months Or Pay N364m Fine, Couple Sue Pilot Son NCAA warns pilots, airline operators over hazardous rainy season Management of Air France described their conduct as…

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CHAN 2023 Qualifiers: Ghana Defeat Nigeria 2-0

Ganiyu Amodu

The Black Galaxies of Ghana have defeated the Super Eagles B team by 2-0 at Cape Coast Sports Stadium. Two goals in the second half from the Ghanians ensured that the home-based Super Eagles have a tall order in the return leg in Abuja on Saturday. READ ALSO: Nigerians Spend N600bn To Drink Beer In Six Months Have Extra-Marital Sex During Qatar World Cup, Go To Jail For 7 Years Athlete Comes Last In Race As Penis Constantly Falls Out of His Shorts You Want To Live Long? Get a…

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TASUED Suspends Religious Studies’ HoD Over Sex-For-Marks

Abibat Babalola

Dr. Olaniran Balogun has been declared wanted by ICPC for alleged abuse of office and demanding gratification     The Management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has suspended a lecturer, Dr. Olaniran Balogun, who was declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission. The ICPC had, a few days ago, declared Balogun, who was the Head of the Department of Religious Studies at TASUED, wanted for allegedly abusing his office and demanding gratification. READ ALSO: Nigerians Spend N600bn To Drink Beer…

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Consumer Group Rejects 5 NDPHC Power Plants’ Proposed Sale

Aliyu Aliyu

Proposed action by Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), a national security risk – NCPN   As the Special House of Representatives Joint Committees meet this week to commence the special parliament inquiry into the proposed sales of the five NIPP power plants by Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), the exercise has been described by electricity consumers as a miscalculated action that has national security risks. President of the Nigeria Consumer Protection Network (NCPN), Kunle Kola Olubiyo, according to a statement sent to Platforms Africa, noted with concern the ongoing process…

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Nigerians Spend N600bn To Drink Beer In Six Months

Precious Ibekwe

Breakdown of how Nigerians Spent about $1bn on alcohol consumption between January and June 2022   Nigerians drink beer worth N599.11 billion in six months running from January t0 June 2022, according to the first quarter results of four major brewers in the country. Champion Brew ended the First Half (H1) 2022 as the best performing company in the brewery Industry, as Nigerian Breweries and Guinness Nigeria lost market share to their rivals. READ ALSO: No Amount of Alcohol is Healthy If You Are Younger Than 40 – Study Why…

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