Author: Ganiyu Amodu

‘Babaoo,’ Ex-Super Eagles Winger, Okwuchukwu Waobikeze, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Super Eagles winger and dazzling left-footed forward, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, has passed away. His death comes a few days after the passing of ex-Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Fondly known as ‘Babaoo’ by fans and associates, Waobikeze was renowned for his strong left foot and impressive ball control. Though he played cameo roles for the Super Eagles due to strong competition in the squad, he left an indelible mark in Nigeria’s domestic football, featuring for Sharks FC of Port Harcourt, BCC Lions of Gboko, and Iwuanyanwu Nationale…

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‘Outcome Won’t Favour Anyone’ Traditionalists, Clerics In Faceoff Over Awujale’s Corpse

Ganiyu Amodu

How late monarch was eventually buried + details of Ogun state’s controversial burial rites law    A mild drama ensued at the private residence of the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona as traditionalists invaded the burial site just before religious rite was performed. Platforms Africa reports that some of the Traditionalists of Osugbo cult left disappointed with some of them who wanted to know the identity of the person that gave the order, declared that the end of the action wouldn’t favour anyone. “Who…

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‘HND In Mass Comm, Accountancy, Others,’ Why We Presented 8 Courses For Accreditation – Ekocity

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. ‘Awaiting NBTE’s Nod,’ Everything Rector, Registrar Said during the Board’s visit to the Polytechnic   Ekocity Polytechnic, an industry-focused institution located in Lagos, has concluded preparations to kick-start its Higher National Diploma (HND) programme, expected to commence by September this year. This follows the recent visit of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accreditation team to the institution’s main campus in Ikotun, Lagos. Platforms Africa reports that the 12-member accreditation team was led by Dr. Fatima Kabir, Director of Polytechnic Programmes. Other members include Dr. Zakari Abdullahi (Deputy…

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How Purp Won Nigerian Idol Season 10

Ganiyu Amodu

After months of electrifying performances, emotional moments, and unforgettable vocal showdowns, the curtain has officially closed on Nigerian Idol Season 10 and Purp has emerged as the winner. The grand finale, which aired live on Sunday night, saw Purp go head-to-head with fellow finalist Raymu in a high-stakes musical battle that tested vocal prowess, stage charisma, and emotional connection with fans. In the end, it was Purp who won the hearts of Nigerians and secured the highest number of votes to clinch the prestigious title of Nigerian Idol 2025. Hosted…

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‘Roles Palmer, Joao Pedro Played,’ Chelsea Thrash PSG 3-0 To Win Club World Cup

Ganiyu Amodu

Chelsea are the world champions after dominanting this Club World Cup final against Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. The fascinating Club World Cup final in New Jersey pitted Enzo Maresca’s underdog Blues against a PSG side who had looked unstoppable, having demolished Inter Milan 5-0 at the end of May to clinch their first Champions League crown, and then thumped Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semi-finals for good measure. But a Blue blitz saw Chelsea lead 3-0 at half-time of this final thanks to Cole Palmer’s brilliance.…

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’23rd Child To Dad, 13th To Mum;’ 9 Things About Muhammadu Buhari (1942 – 2025)

Ganiyu Amodu

  Platforms Africa chronicles nine strange facts about the former president who passed on aged 82, 10 years after he was rumoured to have died in 2015. . ‘All ended in London clinic,’ Buhari’s aide, Garba Shehu, speaks on the last hour of Nigeria’s ex-president   Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a clinic London, United Kingdom. Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, announced his demise on Sunday in a post on X. ‘86%, 77%, 91%,’ Crescent Varsity Law Students Shine at ICC Moot Contest ‘Not Free, Not Credible,’ Ex-Deputy Gov…

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‘86%, 77%, 91%,’ Crescent Varsity Law Students Shine at ICC Moot Contest

Ganiyu Amodu

Students of Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW), Crescent University, Abeokuta have once again shown class at a recently concluded International Bar Association/International Criminal Court Moot 2025 competition organized by the Grotious Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University Campus, The Hague. The Crescent University team which comprised the team captain, Sururah Olaniyan; general counsel, Qadeerah Ibrahim;counsel for the office of the prosecutor, Iyiola Justus Adeyemi and counsel for the defendant, Mohammedgazaal Abudu and their team coach, Mujeeb Imran Esq. shone like a million stars at the international contest. The…

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‘Not Free, Not Credible,’ Ex-Deputy Gov Demands Lagos LG Polls Cancellation

Ganiyu Amodu

Senator Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State has called for the cancellation of the ongoing Lagos State Local Government elections. In a viral video, the former Deputy Governor alleged that the election is being manipulated to favour an unnamed political party. Bucknor-Akeredolu raised concerns that the election officials have refused to allow people whose names are not on a designated list to cast their votes. Experts Underscore $100bn Annual Investment For Africa’s Gas Infrastructure ‘One Graduate, 18 Awards,’ Story of Olawale Ifonlaja, Law School’s Overall Best Student…

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Four Marital Sins, By Funke Egbemode

Ganiyu Amodu

It is rare to find all four in one husband. Sometimes you find two in one man and unless God helps the couple, that marriage is doomed. These sins hurt and scar women. The men who commit them also suffer from deep-seated issues. The children bear the scars for life, oftentimes carrying them into their own marriages. Fortunately, they are sins, not incurable diseases. Let’s do a quick check. 1. The mean landlords This is the husband who bullies and threatens his wife with quit notice at every turn. Here…

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Experts Underscore $100bn Annual Investment For Africa’s Gas Infrastructure

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‘Gas as transition fuel: Issue, puzzle, And Wayout,’ What the Nigerian Gas Minister; Ekperikpe Ekpo; Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Dr. Adeola Yusuf; Group Asset Manager, PSC Asset Group B at  NUIMS, Dr. Justice Derefaka; Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, Others said at Asharami Square 2.0   At the second edition of Sahara Group’s thought leadership forum, Asharami Square, energy experts, media practitioners, and government functionaries unanimously affirmed natural gas as Africa’s transformational fuel for bridging energy security and powering industrialisation. Platforms Africa reports that the…

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