Month: August 2022

‘How I missed My Way Into My Friend’s Bedroom, Raped His Wife’

Abibat Babalola

He did it around 2am in the dark while I was in bed with my husband. How I discovered after mistaking him for my husband – Wife   A 39-year-old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping his friend’s wife on her matrimonial bed in the Surulere area of Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital. The incident was said to have occurred last Monday at about 2:00 a.m. READ ALSO: I rape grandmothers because I can’t resist their jiggling ‘bum bum’ – serial rapist Ovahimba and Ovazimba: African…

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JUST IN: Many Trapped As 3-Storey Building Collapses in Kano

Aliyu Aliyu

Reports say building is being constructed by Kano State Government Several people have been trapped in a three storey building under construction in the popular Beirut area of Kano City. An witness said that the building is being constructed by Kano State Government. He confirmed that there are close to 10 people in the collapsed building. Three people have been rescued so far but residents are lamenting late arrival of rescue operations team. An eyewitness, whi confirmed this to Platforms Africa, added that his friend was among the trapped victims.…

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Ovahimba and Ovazimba: African Tribes Where Free Sex Is Offered To Guests

Ganiyu Amodu

Called the Red people because of their skin colour, the Ovahimba and Ovazimba tribesmen and women even make jest of other tribes who miss out on the “beneficial tradition”, which, to them, reduces jealousy and fosters relationships. Welcome to Namibia!   The people of Ovahimba and Ovazimba tribes in the Kunene and Omusati regions in Northern Namibia have an upheld culture that has defied western influence and agitation. With a population of over 50,000, the women engage in the daily activity of milking their cows, taking care of the children…

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Shell Hires Deepsea Bollsta For Namibia Work

Aoko Benjamin

Offshore drilling contractor Northern Ocean has secured a contract award from oil major Shell for operations in Namibia. Northern Ocean said that it won a contract award for the Deepsea Bollsta semi-submersible rig from Shell for work in a benign environment market. The contract is expected to start in the middle of the fourth quarter of 2022 and has an estimated firm duration of twelve months plus one six-month option. According to the offshore driller, the contract with Shell adds approximately $124 million of firm revenue backlog to the company,…

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Late Yinka Odumakin’s Father Dies At 116

Abibat Babalola

According to Okei-Odumakin, who is the President of Women Arise, Odumakin’s father until his death was the Baba Ijo of C.A.C. Moro land in Osun. The father of the late Yinka Odumakin, Elder Ezekiel Odumakin is dead. Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, widow of Yinka Odumakin, in a statement on Monday entitled “Moro Shakes Again”, said that Odumakin’s father died at age 116. The younger Odumakin was the spokesman of Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere. He died on April 2, 2021, at the age of 54 following respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications.…

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Why Nigerians Should Blame Govt, Not ASUU For Indefinite Strike – Osodeke

Abibat Babalola

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Nigerian Government over response its demands, and declares a “comprehensive, total and indefinite” strike. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President made this known in a statement issued at the end of the Union National Executive Council (NEC) emergency meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement is entitled “ASUU strikes are to save public universities”. READ ALSO: NUPRC, NNPC’s Crude Oil Theft Figures Outrageous, Impractical – Navy Ovaries Now Begin Ageing For…

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Oscars 2023: Chris Rock Turns Down Offer To Host

Abibat Babalola

United States standup comic act and filmmaker, Chris Rock has shunned hosting of the 2023 Academy Awards also known as the Oscars; five months after he was slapped on stage during the 2022 edition of the awards ceremony by American actor, Will Smith. In a hilarious manner, Chris Rock said he declined hosting next year’s Oscars; as returning to Hollywood’s biggest night would be like returning to a crime scene. READ ALSO: APCON Now ARCON, Gets New Law Man On Honeymoon Abandons Sleeping Wife To Meet Prostitute Liverpool Thrash Bournemouth…

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APCON Now ARCON, Gets New Law

Abibat Babalola

Apex regulatory body of marketing communications, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), has announced the signing into law of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Bill into law, and the change of name to ARCON The identity change coincided with the body’s ban on use of foreign models and voice-over artists on Nigerian advertising materials. Speaking at a media briefing, ARCON’s Director General Dr Lekan Fadolapo said the new ARCON Act puts the regulatory body in good stead to carry out its duties, since it takes care of gaps…

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Kenyan Cyclist, Suleiman Kangangi, Dies After High-Speed Crash During Race

Ganiyu Amodu

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangangi, 33, died after a crash at high speed during the Overland gravel race in the US state of Vermont on Saturday, his Team Amani said in a statement. The 59-mile (95-km) dirt road race includes almost 7,000 feet (2,134 m) of climbing, according to the event’s website. “Sule is our captain, friend, brother. He is also a father, husband and son,” the team said in a statement on Sunday. “Gaping holes are left when giants fall. Sule was a giant. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Again, ASUU Extends…

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Barcelona Striker Aubameyang Robbed, Beaten At Home

Ganiyu Amodu

Barcelona striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, was the victim of a violent armed robbery at his home in the early hours of Monday, the Spanish club said. “He is ok now, scared but ok,” a Barcelona source told AFP, confirming press reports. At least four men broke into his home in Castelldefels near Barcelona through the garden and threatened him and his wife with guns and iron bars, and hit him, daily El Pais reported. READ ALSO: Napoli Places N43 Billion On Osimhen For Man United BREAKING: Again, ASUU Extends Strike Haaland…

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