January 29, 2025 – Platformsafrica

‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring Sights to People Across Nigeria

January 29, 2025 Aliyu Aliyu

Mohammed Lukman and Adeleye Maria, two minors born blind, and over 1,000 virtually impaired people across Nigeria have regained sights in the corporate social responsibility investment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) While Lukman is 9 years’ old, Adeleye has just celebrated his 6th birthday. Platforms Africa learnt that the NNPC Ltd., through its social arm, the NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, achieved this feat as a part of the Foundation’s ongoing free cataract screening and extraction campaign, aimed at addressing avoidable blindness caused by cataracts. Running 30 Mins…

APC Expels Aregbesola Over Anti-party Activities

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

The All Progressives Congress has expelled a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who led Osun State for two terms, had spearheaded a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. A letter from the APC leadership seen by newsmen on Wednesday officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which…

JAMB Suspends Law Admission In KWASU, Redeemers Varsity, Six Others

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board would no longer conduct admissions for the Law programme in eight universities. JAMB spokesman, Fabian Benjamin announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. According to Benjamin, the decision was taken following the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws programme by the Council of Legal Education for the 2025/2026 academic session at the said universities. The affected universities are Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State. Others include;…

Israel Adesanya Backs Ngannou To Beat Wilder

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya backs Francis Ngannou to beat former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. Ngannou is rumoured to be planning a return to the sweet science at some point this year, along with an MMA fight. The ‘Predator’s’ last combat sports outing came in October when he beat Renan Ferreira to become the PFL’s Super Fights heavyweight champion following a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua seven months prior. Ngannou has been frequently linked with a showdown against Wilder, however, there are questions as to whether the ‘Bronze…

How Osun Monarch Performed Traditional ‘Lapping’ of Owa Obokun-elect

January 29, 2025 Dorcas Sanni-Ojelabi

The Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, HRM Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye on Thursday performed the traditional lapping rites for the newly appointed Owa Obokun of Ijesa land, HIM Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup. This is in line with an age-long custom of the people of Ijesa land. The rich Ijesa tradition came alive again as the Owa Obokun-elect continued his 90-day seclusion known as ‘Ipebi’. Historically, strong love existed between the founders of Ijebu-Jesa and Ilesa, Agigiri and Ajibogun. The duo were brothers, sons of Oduduwa, born about three months apart; thus,…

Trump Stops HIV Funding For Nigeria, Others

January 29, 2025 Abibat Babalola

The US government has suspended financial support for HIV treatment programmes in Nigeria and other developing countries following an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump. This decision has led to a 90-day halt in disbursements from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a US initiative providing HIV/AIDS treatment across Africa and other regions. The move stems from an executive order signed on Trump’s first day in office which directed all government agencies managing foreign development aid to pause the distribution of funds. PEPFAR, with an annual…

Police Withdraw Defamation Charge Against Farotimi

January 29, 2025 Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has filed a notice of discontinuance in the alleged defamation suit filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, against Lagos-based legal practitioner and author, Dele Farotimi. Channels Television sighted the notice of discontinuance dated January 29th which was filed pursuant to Section 108 (1) (2)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 and which seeks to withdraw the charge pending against Mr Farotimi at the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti. The notice, which was signed by the police prosecutor, Samson Osubu, also disclosed…

Plane With 59 On board Crash-lands in Kano

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Aliyu Aliyu

“The tire burst into flames, smoke filled the cabin, and we had to evacuate through the emergency exit,” lucky passengers speak on narrow escape, Max Air Station Manager reacts A Max Air aircraft with registration number 5N-MBD, B733 crash-landed on Tuesday night at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The plane, carrying 53 passengers and six crew members, was arriving from Lagos when the incident occurred at approximately 10:45 PM. Running 30 Mins A Day For 5 Days A Week Can Increase Lifespan By 9 Years ‘Seven Months…

Running 30 Mins A Day For 5 Days A Week Can Increase Lifespan By 9 Years

January 29, 2025 Damilola Olonade

“Just because you’re 40, doesn’t mean you’re 40 years old biologically,” You actually want to read details of a research by Birgham Young University If you have been evading physical activity, this might be a wake up call for you. As per the findings of a study published in 2017 in Preventive Medicine journal, high levels of physical activity equate to a nine-year biological aging advantage. Platforms Africa reports that the study by Birgham Young University has found that you can slow down cellular aging in the…

‘Seven Months After Wedding,’ Deputy Gov’s Daughter Dies During Childbirth

January 29, 2025 Precious Ibekwe

Blessing – daughter of Senator Akon Eyakenyi, the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom state, South-South Nigeria – is dead. Platforms Africa reports that the deceased got married to Olumuyiwa Adewumi on June 22, 2024. ‘Two Killed On The Spot’ As Two Storey Building Collapses In Lagos + LOCATION I Now Feed From Renting Out One Of My Houses In Kaduna – Buhari ‘No Apology,’ K1 Defends Controversial ‘Ganusi’ Remarks Against Muslim Clerics Police Arrests Suspected Cultist, Black Jesus In Ogun According to the Leadership, Blessing died from complications during…