Author: ADEOLA YUSUF

A multiple award-winning journalist with over two decades of impactful investigative reporting, fact-checking, and solution journalism experience, Adeola Yusuf is currently the Team Lead of Platforms Africa.

BBNaija Housemates Thelma, Victory Clash over Condoms, Food

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The ongoing Big Brother Naija season witnessed yet another tense moment as housemates Victory and Thelma went head-to-head in a heated confrontation. Victory, a male housemate known for his strategic gameplay and confidence as the Head of House, clashed with Thelma, a female contestant often celebrated for her straightforwardness and strong opinions in the house. The argument kicked off when Thelma told Victory to “stop sharing food,” prompting him to fire back, calling her “very stupid.” Thelma didn’t hold back, warning him to “stop throwing condoms on my bed.” Victory…

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Govt Backs Off, Appoints K1 Ambassador, Frees Comfort of Criminal Charges

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“We never pandered to base sentiments, politically-motivated views or warped legal opinions” Full statement by Aviation minister, Festus KEYAMO, on real reason government (NCAA) withdrew criminal complaints against Comfort Emmanson, reduced ban on Adeori Okin crooner to one month    The Nigerian government has appointed music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) an ambassador on airport security just as it also withdrawn criminal complaints against Ibom Air female passenger, Comfort Emmanson. Platforms Africa reports that Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, who declared this in a statement; maintained that decision to…

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Nigeria Ex-Minister Audu Ogbe Is Dead

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  A former Minister of Agriculture and National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Audi Ogbeh is dead. The death of the former Minister and National Chairman of the PDP, aged 78, was confirmed in a statement by his family on Saturday. The statement said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh. “He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78. “He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service,…

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Billionaire Otedola’s Daughter, DJ Cuppy, Laments Being Single At 33

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“Making it big… but … no husband”   Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has lamented being single at 33, despite her achievements in her career and academics. DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, took to her social media platforms to express her inability to find a husband at 33, despite her career and academic accomplishments. According to her, all the suitors who are interested in her and have approached her had spelling problems. ‘He Carried Alcohol At Point Of Boarding,’…

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‘Embargoed,’ Court Bans Man From Having Girlfriend

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  “Here Is What He Did,” Details of what transpired before the sanction was slammed on the “sex pest”   A man considered a “sex pest” has been banned from having a girlfriend without telling social workers. Andrew Thomas, 49, was caught recording his 65-year-old neighbour changing in her bedroom with an iPhone stuck to a vase of artificial flowers at her home near Pitlochry, Scotland. He is said to have befriended the victim and set up a camera phone in artificial flowers in her bedroom, filming her changing over…

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‘False, Malicious Attempt At Self-Help,’ Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power, FFIPL Deny Takeover

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    What the companies want general public, customers, financial partners, regulators, and all stakeholders to know, believe about court judgement on Receivership   Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), Egbin Power Plc, and First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), have refuted the media reports sourced from what they described as misleading advertorials published in This Day Newspapers on August 6, 2025, alleging the appointment of “Kunle Ogunba Esq. SAN” as Receiver/Manager over the entities. The Management of the power companies said in a statement to Platforms Africa that the publications, contrary to…

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‘He Carried Alcohol At Point Of Boarding,’ FAAN Explains Airport Fraca With K1

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  “The Eyinmama esempe crooner who has stood in protest infront of the aircraft was almost crushed when the pilot took off,” dirty details of the faceoff between the acclaimed King of Fuji and officials at Abuja airport   The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said that acclaimed King of Fuji, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate, had alcohol with him at the point of boarding a Value Jet flight at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday. Platforms Africa reports that the Director of…

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‘Tragedy In Ghana,’ Helicopter Crashes, Kills Two Ministers, 6 Other Top Officials

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‘Dr. Boamah, Murtala Mohammed, 6 others,’ identities of men in the ill-fated military aircraft that killed all A military helicopter has crashed in Ghana, killing two (2) prominent ministers and six others officials and throwing the west Africa country into mourning. Platforms Africa reports that the victims include Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. The tragic news was confirmed at a brief press conference by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah. ‘Debt Recovery,’ Banks Takeover Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power,…

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Fake Local Computers Flood Nigeria, Manufacturers Petition NITDA, Give Details

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    The certified Computer Manufacturers of Nigeria, (CCMON) has raised alarm over what it called the deployment of fake SPEEDSTAR Computers in the country, labelling this an economic sabotage on the nation especially the government’s renewed hope agenda. Platforms Africa reports that CCMON raised this alarm in a Petition to the National Information Development Agency (NITDA), alleging that the products were being deployed by NITAD contractors. The letter to NITDA jointly signed by its President, Engr. Adenike Abudu and its Secretary General, Tosin Ilesanmi, condemned the counterfeiting of SPEEDSTAR…

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Ekiti State Varsity Names Dr. Victor Adefemi Ag. HoD Mass Communication

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  ‘MAPOLY To OOU, Education And Career,’ Four ‘Excellent’ things to know about the latest Mass Comm HoD in town + ‘With Effect from 1st August, 2025,’ details of the appointment letter signed by the Registrar, Ife Oluwole     The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University has approved the appointment of Dr. Victor Adefemi as the Acting Head, Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies at the University. Platforms Africa reports that the appointment, “which will be for one (1) year, with effect from 1st August, 2025,” was…

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