‘False, Misleading,’ NNPC Speaks On Viral Video Claim ‘It’s Fuel Does Not Last’

‘We sourced the product from Dangote refinery,’ full statement Olufemi Soneye signed, sent to Platforms Africa   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd strongly refutes the false and misleading allegations made in a viral video circulating online, which claims that NNPC fuel does not last. This assertion is baseless and entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight. This was contained in a statement signed by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd,, and sent to Platforms Africa on Saturday.…

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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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‘4,064MW To 00MW,’  National Grid Collapses, Plunges Nigeria Into Darkness

    What Ikeja Electric, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said on the first grid failure in the year 2025     The electricity transmission system popularly known as the national grid experienced a system collapse on Wednesday morning, leaving many Nigerians without electricity. Reports indicate that the grid lost power generation shortly after 11 a.m. Most power plants were affected, causing a sharp drop in electricity supply. At 11 a.m., power generation stood at 4,064 megawatts, but by 12 p.m., it had plummeted to 1,203MW before completely collapsing to…

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‘Y-Hell-O,’ MTN Subscribers Suffer Network Glitch, Telco Apologises

Subcribers of the telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria, suffered two days of network disruption in Lagos, prompting the company to apologise. Platforms Africa reports that the internet service disruptions affected parts of Lagos State on Friday and Saturday. In a text message sent to subscribers on Saturday, the telecom company acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the outage. 80% of Lagos Communities Lack Functional Streetlights – ACRC Researchers ‘Joe, You’re Fired,’ Trump Revokes Biden’s Security Clearance MAPOLY Students Build Institution’s First-Ever Solar-Powered Vehicle ‘50% Hike,’ MTN, Glo, Others Get Govt’s Nod To…

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80% of Lagos Communities Lack Functional Streetlights – ACRC Researchers

‘How this exacerbates crime and insecurity in Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre,’ details of the study by the consortium in partnership with the University of Lagos Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development (CHSD)   The African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), a body of researchers working across 12 African cities including Lagos and Maiduguri in Nigeria, has revealed that 80 per cent of communities in Lagos have no functional streetlights. This situation “exacerbates crime and insecurity in one of Africa’s most populous cities,” Platforms Africa reports the researchers to have said. Lagos,…

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Alagba: Close Up On The Royal Ogbomoso Tortoise Which Lived For 344 Years

Platforms Africa digs out 5 unique facts about the reptile   Alagba, meaning “elderly one,” was a tortoise that lived in the palace of Ogbomoso, Oyo State. She was believed to possess healing powers, attracting visitors from far and wide. VaDoma: The African Ostrich Tribe With Rare ‘Two-toed’ Population Cockroach Milk Four Times More Nutritious Than Cow’s Milk – Study The honored reptile was said to have been brought to the palace by the kingdom’s third monarch, Isan Okumoyede, who ruled from 1770 to 1797. Alagba passed away on October…

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Cockroach Milk Four Times More Nutritious Than Cow’s Milk – Study

. You actually want to read details of the research at the institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine in India + why scientists want you to believe that Cockroach Milk is the ‘Next ‘superfood.’   Most people would prefer never to come across a cockroach, especially in a restaurant, but according to scientists the insect’s secretions could soon be making an appearance on menus everywhere. This is because cockroach milk, or post-natal fluid, is being hailed as the latest foody fad for non-dairy drinkers. According to researchers from…

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‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring Sights to People Across Nigeria

Mohammed Lukman and Adeleye Maria, two minors born blind, and over 1,000 virtually impaired people across Nigeria have regained sights in the corporate social responsibility investment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) While Lukman is 9 years’ old, Adeleye has just celebrated his 6th birthday. Platforms Africa learnt that the NNPC Ltd., through its social arm, the NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, achieved this feat as a part of the Foundation’s ongoing free cataract screening and extraction campaign, aimed at addressing avoidable blindness caused by cataracts. Running 30 Mins…

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Plane With 59 On board Crash-lands in Kano

  “The tire burst into flames, smoke filled the cabin, and we had to evacuate through the emergency exit,” lucky passengers speak on narrow escape,  Max Air Station Manager reacts   A Max Air aircraft with registration number 5N-MBD, B733 crash-landed on Tuesday night at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The plane, carrying 53 passengers and six crew members, was arriving from Lagos when the incident occurred at approximately 10:45 PM. Running 30 Mins A Day For 5 Days A Week Can Increase Lifespan By 9 Years ‘Seven Months…

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‘NNPC Gas, Shell, NIPCO, Others,’ How Six Firms Secured Nigeria’s 10 Gas Distribution Licences

The Nigerian Government has awarded 10 Gas Distribution Licenses to six top-tier firms, marking a significant leap towards deepening gas utilization in the country. Platforms Africa reports that the beneficiary firms are NNPC Gas Marketing Limited, Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd, AXXELA, NIPCO PLC, Central Horizon Gas Company and Falcon Corporation Limited. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, in an address at the event in Abuja today (Tuesday), said the move reaffirms the government’s commitment to sustainable development of Nigeria’s vast gas resources. Another Fuel Tanker Explodes In…

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