12 - 2023 - Platformsafrica

Terrorists Detonate Bomb, Kill Security Man, Destroy Three Powerline Towers

December 29, 2023 Ganiyu Amodu

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Saturday confirmed the destruction of three of its towers along Maiduguri – Damaturu Transmission Line with explosives yesterday 28th December, 2023. In addition to the destruction of the three towers, the sad incident also cost the life of an NSCDC officer. READ ALSO Ugandan Chef Mama D Shatters Guinness World Record In Epic Culinary Feat Former ICAN President, Emmanuel Ijewere, Is Dead 2023 AFCON: NFF Denies New Super Eagles Jersey Launch “It’s truly another very sad day for us at TCN, with this…

Ugandan Chef Mama D Shatters Guinness World Record In Epic Culinary Feat

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Abibat Babalola

In an extraordinary display of culinary prowess, Ugandan chef Dorcus Mirembe, affectionately known as Mama D, has etched her name in the Guinness World Records by surpassing the individual cooking record previously held by Irish chef Alan Fisher. Mama D’s relentless cooking marathon, which commenced on December 23 and is set to conclude on December 31, has now reached an impressive 123 hours and 20 minutes, as reported at the time of filing this news. Alan Fisher had set the precedent earlier this year when he achieved the longest individual…

Former ICAN President, Emmanuel Ijewere, Is Dead

December 29, 2023 Ganiyu Amodu

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has announced the death of its former president, Mr Emmanuel Itoya Ijewere, who died on Friday at the age of 78. The information was contained in a statement issued by the ICAN president, Innocent Iweka Okwuosa, describing Ijewere as “a stalwart in the accounting profession.” Paying tribute, Okwusa said Ijewere exemplified professionalism and integrity in the accounting profession during his lifetime. The statement read, “It is with a heavy heart but submission to the will of God that we notify you of…

2023 AFCON: NFF Denies New Super Eagles Jersey Launch

December 29, 2023 Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports of a jersey launch for the Super Eagles as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament to be held in Cote d’Ivoire next year. Images of a supposed jersey unveiled by popular American footwear and apparel company Nike made the rounds across social media in the week. Reacting to the trend, the NFF disclosed in a statement via X on Friday which read, “We want to inform the general public that this news is not true. READ ALSO Annual…

Annual Returns: CAC Extends Penalty Deadline

December 29, 2023 Abibat Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has extended the deadline for the commencement of penalties against companies that failed to file annual returns, from January 1 2024 to April 1, 2024. A statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the commission’s Director of Press, Mr Dominic Inyang, said management decided to extend the penalty date following glitches experienced on the Company Registration Portal (CRP). READ ALSO: Traffickers Sell Kano Children For N500k In Lagos JUST IN: Nigerian Government Unveils 20 New Motor Parks Eligible For 50% Rebate On Transport Fares Plateau…

Traffickers Sell Kano Children For N500k In Lagos

December 29, 2023 Abibat Babalola

. How we burst their bubbles – Police In a significant crackdown, the Kano State Police Command announced on Thursday that it successfully dismantled a child trafficking syndicate involved in selling children from the state for staggering amounts ranging between N400,000 and N500,000 in Lagos, Anambra, and other southern states. The operation led to the rescue of seven children, aged between three and eight, from the nine-man syndicate. Shockingly, investigations revealed that these children had been stolen as infants, and prior to being sold, their names were systematically…

Russia Reopens Embassy In Burkina Faso

December 29, 2023 Abibat Babalola

Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after it was shut more than 30 years ago, officials have said. Burkina Faso was a close ally of former colonial power France, but has pivoted towards Russia since the military seized power in a coup in 2022. The junta has expelled French diplomats and has shut France’s military base in the country. At the same time, it has been strengthening military and diplomatic ties with Russia. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Nigerian Government Unveils 20 New Motor Parks Eligible For 50% Rebate…

JUST IN: Nigerian Government Unveils 20 New Motor Parks Eligible For 50% Rebate On Transport Fares

December 29, 2023 Ganiyu Amodu

The federal government has released a list of more motor parks where Nigerians can enjoy a 50% rebate on transport fares for return trips during the festive season. This was announced on the X (formerly Twitter) account of the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Temitope Ajayi, on Friday, December 29. The government had promised to subsidise the travelling fees of passengers wishing to travel during the yuletide. The 50% transportation rebate was initially expanded on Monday, December 25, as 128 road transport passengers on northern…

What Tinubu, Wife, Nnamdi Kanu, Oba of Lagos’ll Face In 2024 -Pastor Akiode

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Ganiyu Amodu

List of 15 major prophecies + Why Tinubu must change Security details around Nnamdi Kanu, Sanwo-Olu, others must release 5000 doves (birds), and plant Almond trees Nigerian cleric, Olusegun Akiode, has released his prophecies for 2024, highlighting what President Bolq ahmed Tinubu, first lady Remi Tinubu, Oba of Lagos, United Kingdom Prime minister, leader of Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will face in the year. Akiode particularly declared that an attempt will be made on life of Nnamdi Kanu to caused bloodbath in the southwest and…