Month: October 2023

Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury Defeats Francis Ngannou By Split Decision + PHOTOS

Ganiyu Amodu

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury beat mixed martial arts fighter Francis Ngannou in a split decision after their boxing bout went the distance in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Ngannou knocked Fury down in round three but the 35-year-old British fighter, though shaken, was able to continue. The undefeated Fury earlier this week laughed off his opponent as a “big fat sausage” but afterwards acknowledged that the 37-year-old Cameroonian had effectively kept him off-balance. READ ALSO ‘He’s Owing Me N4,500,’ Man Beats Neighbour To Death How, Where She Died, Family Speaks…

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‘He’s Owing Me N4,500,’ Man Beats Neighbour To Death

Ganiyu Amodu

One Ibrahim Lateef has reportedly been beaten to death by one of his neighbours over N4,500 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The suspect, identified as Wasiu Oyekan, allegedly punched the deceased in the neck hence he fell, hitting his head on the ground. According to eyewitness, Oyekan accused the deceased’s son and one other boy of spoiling his Play Station video game while playing some time in August. READ ALSO How, Where She Died, Family Speaks On Alaba Lawson’s Death, Burial Plan Brentford Defeat Chelsea 2-0 At Stamford Bridge Lagos Reopens…

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How, Where She Died, Family Speaks On Alaba Lawson’s Death, Burial Plan

Ganiyu Amodu

The death of Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson has been formally announced, while the burial arrangement will be made public soon. The announcement is contained in a statement obtained by Platforms Africa. The statement was signed by Media Adviser to the deceased, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, on behalf of the family. READ ALSO Brentford Defeat Chelsea 2-0 At Stamford Bridge Fans Not Happy, Chelsea Manager Speaks On Christmas Eve Fixture Lagos Reopens Alaba Int’l, Trade Fair Markets The statement confirmed that Lawson died at her residence located in Quarry area of Abeokuta,…

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Brentford Defeat Chelsea 2-0 At Stamford Bridge

Ganiyu Amodu

Chelsea suffered another damaging home defeat as goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbuemo gave Brentford the bragging rights with a 2-0 win in the west London derby on Saturday. The big spending Blues have won just one of their last 13 home Premier League games over the past two seasons and this latest setback punctures belief that Mauricio Pochettino was beginning to get Chelsea back on track. After a difficult start to Pochettino’s reign, back-to-back victories over Fulham and Burnley was followed by an impressive performance, even though they…

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Lagos Reopens Alaba Int’l, Trade Fair Markets

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Government reopened Alaba International Market and some markets at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo on Saturday. Platforms Africa reports that the Government shut the markets earlier because of improper waste management and other environmental infractions. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the markets were reopened after the environmental issues had been addressed. Wahab dismissed claims in some quarters that political motives were behind the closure of the markets and stressed that the step was taken to ensure a clean and healthy environment…

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4 Ways To Avoid Omo Onile’s Trouble When Buying Land In Lagos

Dennis Isong

You have been warned, Lagos top realtor Dennis Isong, as a part of Platforms Africa’s Solution Journalism series, pens useful tips on how potential landowners in Lagos won’t fall into the hole of hell already dug-out by land grabbers   Many individuals who have purchased or are considering purchasing land in Lagos express concerns about encountering omo-onile, which often hinders their decision. The negative experiences with these individuals have led some people to swear off buying land in Lagos altogether. It is highly probable that regardless of the location you…

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El Salvador Slams $1,000 Tax On Travelers From Africa

Ganiyu Amodu

El Salvador has recently introduced a $1,000 fee for travelers coming from Africa, and India. El Salvador’s port authority has stipulated that travellers holding passports from India or any of the 50-plus African nations must pay this fee, with the collected funds allocated for the improvement of the country’s main international airport. The Government of President Nayib Bukele says it is working hard on modernization and expansion projects at the El Salvador International Airport, to provide a first-class service to all users and passengers who circulate through the air terminal.…

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BREAKING: Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Mrs. Alaba Lawson, is dead. Lawson who doubled as the Iyalode of Egbaland, was the past president of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ABEOCCIMA) and NACCIMA. Executive Secretary of ABEOCCIMA, AbdulRahman Maku, confirmed the death in a statement received by Platforms Africa. Here, below, is the statement. “WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEMISE OF NACCIMA PAST PRESIDENT & ABEOCCIMA MATRON / CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IYALODE ALABA LAWSON, MFR, F.IoD, JP (IYALODE OF YORUBALAND) WHICH OCCURRED IN THE EARLY HOURS OF TODAY SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER…

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Fans Not Happy, Chelsea Manager Speaks On Christmas Eve Fixture

Ganiyu Amodu

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has backed calls by a fans’ group for the Premier League to change the scheduling of the Blues’ trip to Wolves on Christmas Eve. It is the first English top-flight fixture to be scheduled for December 24 since 1995, a decision branded by the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust as “totally unacceptable.” Pochettino has personal reasons to protest at the scheduling as Argentines celebrate Christmas on the night of the 24th and his wedding anniversary is the day before. READ ALSO ‘I won’t lie, I started crying’: Two…

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‘I won’t lie, I started crying’: Two University of Sanctuary Students Graduate from DCU

ADEOLA YUSUF

Two students, Olafunke Ollarinoye and Shepherd Machaya, who received University of Sanctuary scholarships, graduated today from Dublin City University (DCU) with degrees in Management of Information Technology/Information Systems. Universities of Sanctuary are colleges that welcome refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants into their student body. There are now eight such third-level institutions in the Republic of Ireland. READ ALSO: Naira Rain; Otedola Gifts All 750 Students of Augustine Varsity N1m Each 1590/1600: How I Did It, Nigerian Student Who Broke SAT Record Speaks No Shishi, Davido Breaks Silence On Dammy…

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