Month: April 2025

‘Lagos Again,’ Three-Storey Collapses, Kills One, Injures 12 + LOCATION

Ganiyu Amodu

Scores of people have been trapped under the rubbles of an uncompleted three-storey building that collapsed in Ojodu Berger today (Saturday). The building that houses the popular EqualRight Restaurant went down early this morning. Confirming the incidence, Coordinator, South West, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye said the cause of the collapsed building is yet to be ascertained as at the time of writing this report. Hurdles Ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Blocks Bid Round Potable Knocks Out Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match According to him, 12 victims…

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Hurdles Ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Blocks Bid Round

Efe Wellington

The diversion of oil Investments by International Oil Conpanies (IOCs) to other oil producing countries in Africa has been a major challenge confronting Nigeria’s oil industry. Platforms Africa examines how the dip in Foreign Direct Investments Into the oil and gas sector is posing a big threat to the 2025 oil blocks bid round     Nigeria has taken significant strides in revitalizing its oil and gas sector by launching new bid rounds for oil blocks. The 2024 oil bid round, which offered 12 oil blocks alongside seven deep offshore…

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Potable Knocks Out Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match

Ganiyu Amodu

Controversial singer Badmus Okikiola, widely known as Portable, defeated his rival Darlington Okoye, popularly called Speed Darlington, in a boxing match dubbed ‘Chaos in the Rings.’ ‎The intense bout took place at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos, where Portable showcased impressive boxing skills and secured a victory via technical knockout. Why Men Are Afraid Of ‘Omugwo’, By Funke Egbemode Nigerian Gov Shuts Enugu Airport ‎Held on Saturday morning, the match saw both celebrities exchange heavy punches, with Portable ultimately knocking out Speed Darlington, who sustained an injury to his…

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Why Men Are Afraid Of ‘Omugwo’, By Funke Egbemode

Funke Egbemode

He was the lord of his manor. Whatever he said was law. His children feared him. His wife trembled at his feet. He was a god in his private shrine and decreed that he be accorded the appropriate worship and sacrifice or he breathed fire from both nostrils. He ruled his home with an iron fist and he was feared more than respected. He was avoided, not loved. For 33 straight years, his wife put up with his excesses. His children watched their mother endure her marriage. She wore a…

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Nigerian Gov Shuts Enugu Airport

Ganiyu Amodu

. Air Peace Suspends Flight to airport, names alternative   The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Obiageli Orah, announced this. In a statement she issued in the early hours of Saturday, Orah said the closure was for the emergency repairs of the runway of the airport. She said: “There is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical…

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Over 1.9 Million Candidates To Write Nigeria’s First Digital WASSCE

Abibat Babalola

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. According to the council, the major technological shift aimed at improving examination delivery and curbing malpractice. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, made this known at a press briefing held at the WAEC National Office in Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday. READ ALSO: ‘Tank Farms, Loading Gantries,’ Downstream’s Slide Into Duopoly Threatens Multi-Million Dollars Investment Ogun Names Motorcycle Riders’ Association Chairman As 2025 Amirul Hajj Tanker…

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‘Tank Farms, Loading Gantries,’ Downstream’s Slide Into Duopoly Threatens Multi-Million Dollars Investment

Ganiyu Amodu

The downstream sub-sector of Nigeria’s oil industry has begun a slide into a duopoly threatening multi-billion dollar investments. A survey by Platforms Africa showed a steady dip in activities at major tank farms and loading gantries at the cocosheen area of Apapa. Some of these facilities, connected to the Ibru jetty, were before now a centre of activities. ‘One Post, 1.7 Million Views,’ Platforms Africa’s Ratings Soar Oil Theft: Fact And Figures Of A National Emergency, By Adeola Yusuf After Platforms Africa Report, Oil Ministry Director Queried, Minister Disowns Claim…

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Ogun Names Motorcycle Riders’ Association President As 2025 Amirul Hajj

Aliyu Aliyu

    + Full list of 13 Sheikhs, Imams and clerics to work with and be led to 2025 Hajj by the ACOMORAN boss, Prince Adebayo Apelogun   Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed the National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Prince Adebayo Apelogun, as 2025 Amirul Hajj, who is expected to lead pilgrims from the state to the Holy Land. Platforms Africa reports quoting a statement from Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser, Information and Strategy to Ogun State Government that a 13-man…

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Heirs Energies Boss Underlines Pan-African Solutions At Congo Energy, Investment Forum

Ganiyu Amodu

Heirs Energies CEO, Osayande Igiehon, delivered powerful insights on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held in Brazzaville from March 24-26, 2025. Osa joined distinguished panels of African business leaders at the Kintele Congress Center on March 26th, speaking on two key themes: “Energy & Investment Outlook” and “Field Development Drive: Towards 500,000 Barrels Per Day.” During the sessions, Osa shared practical strategies on how the Republic of Congo could accelerate its journey toward achieving its ambitious 500,000 barrels per day production target. “Within three…

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Tinubu Will Not Return To Abuja Until After Easter Holiday – Presidency

Abibat Babalola

The Presidency on Thursday said that there was no cause for alarm over President Bola Tinubu’s absence, and that his return to Abuja and resumption of duties at Aso Villa will be after the Easter holidays. It also said Tinubu’s commitment to his duties remained unwavering, with his administration functioning effectively under his leadership. President Tinubu departed Abuja for Paris, France two weeks ago and the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had in a press release said that the President will be back in a fortnight. READ ALSO: Tanker Crashes, Blocks…

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