March 14, 2025 – Platformsafrica

‘I’ve Sent Him So Much Money,’ Asake Reacts To Ailing Man Claiming To Be His Father

March 14, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake has finally broken his silence after a man, Fatai Odunsi, who claimed to be his father, publicly accused him of neglect. In a now-viral video, Odunsi alleged that he has been battling stroke since 2022 and that the singer ignored his calls despite his failing health. Addressing the controversy, Asake took to social media on Friday to respond with a cryptic but emotional message. ‘Heavy Rains Coming,’ Lagos Raises Flash Flood, Strong Winds Alert EXPLAINER: Why VAR Disallowed Álvarez’s Penalty Against Real…

‘Heavy Rains Coming,’ Lagos Raises Flash Flood, Strong Winds Alert

March 14, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

An above-normal rainfall pattern is expected in Lagos State in 2025, with an estimated annual precipitation of 1,952mm, according to projections from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). The forecast signals prolonged rainy periods and potential disruptions across multiple sectors, raising concerns over flood management and infrastructure resilience. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during a media briefing on the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction and Socio-Economic Implications for Lagos State, held in Ikeja on Wednesday. Wahab explained that the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)…

EXPLAINER: Why VAR Disallowed Álvarez’s Penalty Against Real Madrid

March 14, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

+ What Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said at the post-match press conference Controversy struck during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid when VAR overturned Julián Álvarez’s penalty, sparking heated debate. The decision to disallow Julián Álvarez’s penalty, which played a pivotal role in Atlético Madrid’s elimination, sparked outrage among fans, pundits, and notably, head coach Diego Simeone. Platforms Africa reports that on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium, the penalty shootout reached a pivotal moment as Álvarez stepped forward…

NERC Moves Oversight To Plateau State Regulatory Commission

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has issued an order to transfer its regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Plateau State to the Plateau State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC). The development is in compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended),the Commission said in a statement on Friday. With the EA 2023, the Commission retains the role as a central regulator with regulatory oversight of inter-state/international generation, transmission, supply, trading and system operations. The EA also mandates any state that…

‘Defaulters Risk Two-Year Imprisonment,’ Court Outlaws Prostitution In Nigeria

March 14, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking fundamental rights for commercial sex workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to operate without intimidation from security agencies. In his judgment, the judge held that the prostitutes have no legal rights to enjoy under any known law or the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Justice Omotosho held further that the commercial sex workers were, therefore, liable to be arrested and prosecuted for a jail term of two years under the criminal law…

‘34 Meters Wide, 300 Years Old,’ Largest Underwater Creature Discovered

March 14, 2025 Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘No one ever saw this before’ what you hitherto do not know about the creature found in Solomon Island Recently, the world’s largest coral reef has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, an organism that has been in that location for hundreds of years. This living being is located off the island of Malaulalo, belonging to the aforementioned archipelago and its scientific name is Pavona clavus. The most extraordinary thing of all are its figures, since it measures 34 meters wide, 32 meters long and 5.5 meters high,…

‘One In Lagos, Two In Abeokuta,’ Three Nigerians Commit Suicide In 24 Hours

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Damilola Olonade

‘Off Third Mainland Bridge,’ Lady jumps unto Lagos Lagoon, dies “Two elderly men also allegedly took own lives In Abeokuta” Tragedy struck on Thursday as three Nigerians died in circumstances described by the Police as alleged suicide in Lagos and Abeokuta, both cities in the South-West Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that a yet-to-be-identified woman jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge into the waters near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront in Lagos State, resulting in her death despite rescue efforts. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Thursday, and…

‘$62,000 Cash Or Nothing,’ Isaac Newton’s Tooth For Sale

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 ADEOLA YUSUF

What to know about Guinness World Record holder of the most valuable tooth of all time + The Man Newton, one of history’s greatest scientists, to have ever lived 🦷 In 1816, one of Isaac Newton’s teeth was sold in London for $3,633. Today, the tooth has been transformed into an elegant ring, with its value reaching $62,000. It even earned a Guinness World Record as the most valuable tooth of all time. 💍 The transformation of Newton’s tooth into a ring—and consequently into a highly sought-after collectible—reflects the fascination…

‘Shinkini Money,’ 10 Affordable Varsities in Nigeria And Their Tuition Fees

March 14, 2025 Abibat Babalola

“Number two on the list may surprise you!” Platforms Africa presents the list of affordable Universities in Nigeria. The list includes federal universities, private universities and others owned, managed, and funded by the federal government and private individuals. Generally, students in federal institutions pay cheaper school fees than their counterparts in private universities. However, it is important to note that different faculties and departments within the same institution can be priced differently. Below are some of the cheapest federal universities in Nigeria. 1. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta…

‘God Exists, Here’s Proof,’ Harvard Scientist Declares With Maths Formula

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 ADEOLA YUSUF

This is Dr. Willie Soon, the groundbreaking equation and every jaw-dropping revelation the astrophysicist made on the Tucker Carlson Network A Harvard scientist, Willie Soon, Ph.D., has claimed that a mathematical formula may provide proof of God’s existence, citing the prediction of antimatter in 1928 as evidence of an intentional design in the universe. Dr. Willie Soon, an astrophysicist and aerospace engineer, discussed the idea during an appearance on the Tucker Carlson Network, where he highlighted how Paul Dirac’s groundbreaking equation supports the notion of a universe…