Author: Ganiyu Amodu

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.

Petroleum Ministers, Key Officials Endorse New Book On Local Content

Ganiyu Amodu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and his Gas counterpart, Rt. Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo, have hailed the dexterity and courage of a management staff of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, Dr Obinna Ezeobi, to write a book chronicling an account of how deft communication initiatives, skillful stakeholders management strategies and effective collaboration among key players in the oil sector played pivotal roles in propagating and advancing Nigeria’s local content policy in the last 15 years. Also, the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix…

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‘64-Hour Marathon,’ Again, Tunde Onakoya Breaks World Chess Record

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has officially received the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon after completing a 64-hour session in New York City’s Times Square. Onakoya attained the feat alongside US chess player, Shawn Martinez, during the marathon, which ran between April 17 and 20, 2025. He had in April 2024, played for 60 hours, surpassing a previous record before it was reclaimed two months later, by Norwegian duo, Odin Blikra Vea and Askild Bryn, with a record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds. ‘Comeback,’…

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Easter: Fubara Preaches Reconciliation, Urges Support For Tinubu

Abibat Babalola

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents of the state to embrace peace, unity, and collective commitment to building a stronger state. In his Easter message released on Saturday, Fubara described the season as one of “reconciliation and unity,” urging the people to allow the peace of Christ to dwell richly in their hearts and reflect in their daily interactions. “Easter is a sacred season of reconciliation and unity. It is a time when the peace of Christ dwells richly in our hearts, restoring relationships,…

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‘Comeback,’ How Chelsea Defeated Fulham 2-1

Ganiyu Amodu

A pair of stunning late goals from Tyrique George and Pedro Neto secured a comeback victory for Chelsea at Craven Cottage. Popular Hotelier Slumps, Dies During Wife’s 60th Birthday Celebration Hurdles Ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Blocks Bid Round The win sees them return to the Champions League places as they retake fifth place. Platforms Africa

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How Popular Hotelier Slumped, Died During Wife’s 60th Birthday Celebration

Ganiyu Amodu

‘He Asked For Water… Why? Daddy, Why?’   Tragedy struck in the Egbeda area of Lagos yesterday, Saturday, April 19, 2025, as a popular hotelier, Mr A O Akinyele, slumped and died during his wife’s 60th birthday celebration at an event centre. A video of Mr Akinyele, sighted by Platforms Africa, showed that the deceased was leading a song on stage when he suddenly slumped. Eye witness account showed that attempts made to revive him were unsuccessful, “leading to his being rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced…

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‘Seven Points Clear,’ How Barcelona Defeated Celta Vigo 4-3

Ganiyu Amodu

Celta’s towering centre-forward proved the thorn in Barcelona’s side once again after the break and had completed his hat-trick within 17 minutes of the restart. Two expert finishes exposed a disorganised defensive line, with Frenkie de Jong culpable for gifting the visitors their second of the afternoon. But Barcelona refused to accept defeat and within six minutes had produced a stunning comeback to level proceedings. ‘Lagos Again,’ Three-Storey Collapses, Kills One, Injures 12 + LOCATION Hurdles Ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Blocks Bid Round Quick-fire strikes from substitute Dani Olmo…

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‘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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