’72 Hours After Birthday,’ Champion Newspaper’s Deputy Editor, Bisiriyu Olaoye, Is Dead

Last minutes of the journalist + Family statement on what will happen on Wednesday   Deputy Editor of the Champion Newspaper, Bisiriyu Olaoye, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Olaoye died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, three days after his 64th birthday. His remains have been committed to mother earth according to the Islamic rites. He was, according to update on his verified Facebook page, born on February 9, 1961. Wife of the deceased, Sukurat Olaoye, who confirned this in a statement, maintained the Fidau (Muslim prayer) would come up…

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‘Landing In Lagos Shortly,’ US To Deport 201 Nigerians

‘Trump Effect,’ US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., speaks on the batch-by-batch deportation schedule Nigerians already in the US immigration camps + his position on Drop Box Policy suspension rumour    No fewer than 201 Nigerians are in the immigration camps set to be deported home from the United States in line with President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, just as the country revealed that it has not suspended the Drop Box policy of renewing its visa. Eighty-five of those to be deported by the Donald Trump administration have been…

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‘After Consistent Downgrade,’ Fitch Withdraws All Rating For Dangote Industries +Reasons

    “Firm owned by Africa’s richest man is currently dealing with $2 billion in syndicated senior debt and $1.65 billion in intra-group loans that can be called in at any time.”     While Fitch has stopped monitoring Dangote Industries, other agencies like Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings are expected to continue assessing the company. Fitch Ratings announced on Feb. 11 it will no longer assess Dangote Industries. After keeping the Nigerian conglomerate under negative watch due to refinancing struggles, the credit rating agency has decided to withdraw all…

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How USAID Funded Boko Haram, Sponsored Chibok Girls’ Kidnap – US Congressman

    “USAID’s annual budget of $697 million including cash shipments to madrasas (Islamic schools), has inadvertently funded terrorist training camps and extremist groups,” Scott Perry gives World- shaking dirty details     A United States congressman, Scott Perry, has accused the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of financing terror groups like Islamic State and al-Qaeda including their local affiliates such as Boko Haram. Mr Perry made these remarks on Thursday during the inaugural session of the Congress’ Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE), an advisory body…

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UNIZIK Expels Female Student For Assaulting Lecturer

The Management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled Precious Mbakwe, the student who was captured assaulting a lecturer in a viral video. In a letter signed by the university registrar, Victor Modebelu, and addressed to Ms Mbakwe, the university said the student disciplinary committee found her guilty of assault on a lecturer, Chukwudi Okoye. The letter titled “Expulsion from Nnamdi Azikiwe University”, also noted that the student violated the Students Disciplinary Regulations particularly Regulation 4 (SDR). It added that the expulsion takes effect immediately. Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo,…

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‘False, Malicious,’ NCDMB Speaks On Allegation It Spends N7.7bn On Consultancy

‘We observe the highest standards of accountability, transparency and due process’ full statement the board sent to Platforms on Allegation by Sahara Reporters    The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday said it firmly and unequivocally rebut what it called the false, malicious, and misleading publication by Sahara Reporters on February 12, 2025, titled – EXCLUSIVE: NIGERIAN CONTENT BOARD NCDMB BOSS OGBE SPENDS N7 BILLION ON CONSULTANCY, OVER 580 MILLION ON 5-DAY LONDON TRAINING, LOGISTICS, ALLOWANCES. The board which said this in a statement sent to Platforms…

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“What He Did To Us Too,’ – Ex-students of UNIZIK Lecturer Female Student Assaulted

“The Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye We Know“ + See-for-yourself video of how it all started   Former Students Of Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye, The Nnamdi Azikiwe University  Lecturer Assaulted By A Female Student have shared their experiences with the man. Platforms Africa recalls that the VIDEO where Okoye was been assaulted by the student has gone viral. He was seen to have earlier tapped, said ‘excuse me,’ and walked pass the student who was recording a video. Watch video HERE Though the university has issued a statement promising to get…

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80-Year-Old Ondo Prince Arraigned For Alleged Damage Of Akinadewo’s Family Property, Breach Of Peace

An octogenarian Prince from Ondo Kingdom, Ondo State, Adefusi Adebisi, has been arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court on charges of wilful destruction of property and breach of peace. The Ondo State Police Command accused the 80-year-old Prince Adebisi from Bolorunduro, Ondo East Local Government Area of the Sunshine State, and others still at large, of trespassing on land belonging to Reverend David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi and destroying economic trees valued at ₦247 million. The incident allegedly occurred on November 25, 2024 at Omilosu via Bolorunduro. In the case brought before the court…

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FCMB To Be Arraigned Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud, Forgery March 11

    An Ikeja High Court in Lagos State on Tuesday fixed March 11 for the arraignment of First City Monument Bank and three others over alleged forgery and mortgage fraud. Platforms Africa reports that other defendants aside from FCMB in the alleged fraud case are Okogun Polycarp, Batik Line International Limited, and Bolaji Adebajo. Justice Ismail Ijelu adjourned the arraignment due to the absence of the defendants in court. Presidency Official Told Me to Inflate N1.3b Contract to N5b — Fela Durotoye Reps Demand Reversal Of Telecom Tariff Hike…

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