Month: October 2024

‘Our Collective Resolve Being Tested,’ Northern Elders Meet As Power Outage Persists

Abibat Babalola

The 19 Northern Governors, traditional rulers from the North led by the Sultan of Sokoto and other critical stakeholders have converged on the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House Kaduna on Monday, to deliberate on issues affecting the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the meeting which had in attendance the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa and other military officers, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and Chairman Northern States Governors’ Forum ( NSGF), said their collective resolve was being tested by the ongoing challenges faced by…

Read More

Oil Prices Tumble, Global Stocks Rise As Iran fears Ease

Abibat Babalola

Oil prices fell and global stocks rose Monday on relief that Israel’s strikes on Iran avoided the country’s energy infrastructure. Israel spared oil and nuclear facilities in its air strikes on Iranian military targets Saturday, easing investor concerns about the extent of Israel’s retaliation to Tehran’s October 1 missile barrage. Investors breathed a sigh of relief as the attack was more restrained than expected,” said Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote Bank. Oil prices have swung wildly in recent weeks, with investors concerned that an attack on Iran’s oil facilities…

Read More

Rivers Crisis: CJN Summons Judges Over Conflicting Court Rulings

Abibat Babalola

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned judges involved in conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. A panel of the national judicial council will probe the judges, just as the CJN has ordered that the report be submitted this week. The panel will be headed by a former court of appeal justice and two heads of courts. The CJN has also summoned the chief judge of the federal high court for questioning on Tuesday. This summon comes after formal complaints were filed with the council.…

Read More

My Mother Carried Me For Three And A Half Years; My Birth Was A miracle – Amosun

Abibat Babalola

Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, revealed that his late mother carried him for three and a half years, calling his birth nothing short of a miracle. He noted that many people struggled to believe he was a human being at birth due to the unusually long gestation period. Amosun made this revelation during the 25th remembrance prayer for his late mother, Alhaja Rafatu Sanusi-Amosun, held at the Amosun family residence in Abeokuta. Alhaja Sanusi-Amosun passed away on October 27, 1999. At the event, Amosun emphasized the importance of…

Read More

‘I Won’t Do That Again,’ Lawmaker Mascot Ikwechegh Eats Humble Pie

Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh

After following the case to a remarkable conclusion, Platforms Africa publishes Word-for-word apology letter the big man wrote to Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, others   Apology Regarding Recent Interaction with Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – I wish to address an incident that occurred on Sunday involving an unfortunate exchange with Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing cab driver. What began as a misunderstanding escalated into actions and remarks I deeply regret, which do not reflect the values and character I strive to uphold, both as a…

Read More

Man City Star Rodri Wins 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award

Ganiyu Amodu

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men’s Ballon d’Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – for the first time. The 28-year-old, who lost just one game last season for club and country, was awarded the prize in Paris after helping Spain win Euro 2024 in July. He also won the Premier League, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup with City. Rodri, the first player in the club’s history to win the Ballon d’Or, claimed the award ahead of Real Madrid and Brazil…

Read More

Tinubu Not T-Pain, Feels Nigerians Pain – Onanuga

Abibat Babalola

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, has refuted claims that the President is indifferent to the struggles of Nigerians, following criticism circulating on social media. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Onanuga emphasized that Tinubu is aware of the challenges facing Nigerians and is committed to improving their lives. He also addressed a recent social media nickname, “T-pain,” attributed to Tinubu, which Onanuga called “mischievous.” He clarified that Tinubu’s intentions are not to worsen conditions for Nigerians but to “repair the economy.” He said, “The President is aware that…

Read More

Petrol Marketers Lament Low Patronage At Filling Stations

Abibat Babalola

With the price of a litre of petrol now above ₦1,000 in most filling stations across Nigeria, petrol marketers have lamented low patronage at their retail outlets nationwide. The marketers said they are now cutting their workforce and work shifts because of high pricing and low returns on investment. The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, was on the Monday edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief breakfast programme. The PETROAN boss was on the programme with a spokesman for the…

Read More

Ballon d’Or: Real Madrid Wins Best Men’s Team

Ganiyu Amodu

. The club decided to boycott the ceremony and had no one to receive the award.   Real Madrid was declared the best men’s football club at the Ballon d’Or Awards Ceremony at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris, France on Monday. The team won the UEFA Champions League, the La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup last season. Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal Wins 2024 Kopa Trophy Ballon d’Or: Lookman Ranked 14th World Best Player However, the club decided to boycott the ceremony and hence, had no one to receive the…

Read More

Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal Wins 2024 Kopa Trophy

Ganiyu Amodu

“I dedicate this prize to my mother, my grandmother, to the team, the coaches.”   Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has been named the winner of the 2024 Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards in Paris on Monday night. Yamal was the hot favourite for the award after playing a starring role for club and country ever since bursting onto the scene. He beats Arda Gukler, Kobbie Mainoo, Savinho and Barcelona team-mate Pau Cubarsi to the top prize. Yamal is the first player aged under the age of 18 to…

Read More