Category: Environment/Agric

BREAKING: Gunmen Attack INEC Commissioner’s Residence

Aliyu Aliyu

Gunmen have attacked the residence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner in charge of Kogi State, Gabriel Longpet. This was made known in a statement issued by the electoral body on Friday. It reads :”In the early hours of today, Friday 1st December 2023, around 3.30am, gunmen attacked the residence of our Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. The armed men engaged the security personnel in a gun battle for over 30 minutes until reinforcement arrived. While no lives were lost, property was destroyed…

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Mohbad Was Stabbed To Death, His Cloth Used To Mop His Blood — Aunt

Abibat Babalola

A woman who identified herself as the sister of Joseph Aloba, the father of Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has made what can be considered as fresh revelations on the death of the musician. Platforms Africa reports that Mohbad died in controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023 in Lagos. He was hurriedly buried on September 13, 2023 in Ikorodu area of Lagos State. This led many to call for a probe of the circumstances surrounding his death. The Lagos State Police Command in furtherance of the probe, backed by the Lagos…

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Yes, We’ve Suspended Nationwide Strike – NLC, TUC

Aliyu Aliyu

Organized Labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended its two days old nationwide strike. This was confirmed by the National Deputy Vice-President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, in an interview. REAS ALSO: “They Beat Me o,” With Swollen Eye, Bruises, NLC President Speaks On Attack Nigerian ‘Gay’ Fathers 3 Children, Masterminds £220k Fraud in UK How Nigerian Mother Of Two Was Found Dead At Her UK Residence JUST IN: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 27.3% We understand that the decision to suspend the…

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Read This Before You Blame Me, Graduate Who Burnt His Certificate Speaks

Abibat Babalola

The Graduate of Ajayi Crowther University gives reasons he set his Bachelor of Arts, secondary school certificate, NYSC certificate, and JAMB certificate up in flamese   A man identified as Olutimain Ilenre has narrated why he burnt his original certificates, including his Bachelor of Arts, secondary school certificate, NYSC certificate, and JAMB certificate. In a video released on social media on Monday, the graduate of History and International Studies from Ajayi Crowther University attributed his decision to lack of job, stating that the current situation in the country has rendered…

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Prophet Muhammed Planted 300 Date Palms Here To Free Salman Al-Farsi From Slavery + PHOTOS

Aliyu Aliyu

Voyage for Faith: Full Story Of Salman Al-Farsi   Garden of Salman Farsi, is a garden located close to Medina, which is one of the major landmarks for Muslims all over the world. The Prophet Muhammed, according to impeccable narration, planted three hundred date palms on the land over 1444 years ago with the sole purpose to free Salman Farsi from slavery. READ ALSO: Marry, Divorce or Die, You Have Fingers To Lose; Damn Tale of Dani Tribe Ìlú Àjé: Untold Story Of The ‘Town Of Witches’ In Oyo Hamar:…

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EXPOSED: 7 Common Property Scams by Estate Firms in Lagos

Dennis Isong

You are scammed after reading this? You have yourself to blame! Here, as a part of Platforms Africa’s Solution Journalism series, are typical scams carried out by real estate /property businesses in Nigeria’s commercial capital   Nigeria’s Lagos State is thriving place with a thriving real estate industry. People frequently look to property and estate companies for help when trying to invest in real estate or find their dream residences. While many of these businesses have a good reputation and are reliable, some also participate in dishonest practices. READ ALSO:…

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JUST IN: Plane With Nigerian Minister On Board Crash-Lands – NTA

Gbenga Adeoti

“I am safe, it’s all lies,” minister speaks + how his reaction plunged accident into deeper controversy     A private jet conveying Nigerian minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reportedly crash-landed. The incident, Platforms Africa gathered, occurred at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria on Friday night. READ ALSO: Private School Proprietor Defiles 4 Year-Old Pupil, School Shut Real Reason There Is Cash Scarcity At Banks, ATMs – CBN We Deployed 830,292 Meters In 10 Years – Ikeja Electric Veteran Actor Ameachi Muonagor Begs For…

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ladipo Market

Ganiyu Amodu

  Fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at the Ladipo Plank Market in Lagos, resulting in the destruction of goods and property worth millions of naira. Platforms Africa reports that as of 6 am, emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority LASEMA), Lagos State Fire Service, and the Federal Fire Service, were at the scene to stop the fire. READ ALSO: Australia Leaves 2034 World Cup Bid For Saudi Arabia Full List Of Winners At 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards 57 Year-Old Arise TV Host,…

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We Killed Pastor By Mistake, He’s Not A kidnapper — So Safe Corps

Gbenga Adeoti

“How Pastor Saheeb Adisa of Oke Oluokun, Ibadan, Oyo State, was gunned down at the scene of an anti-kidnap operation in Ogun state”   Ogun State security outfit, So-Safe Corps, has said that its operatives killed Pastor Adeniyi Adisa in error when they engaged in a shootout with some kidnappers on July 1, 2023 at Abule Ori community, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the State. Platforms Africa reports that the Commander of So-Safe, Soji Ganzallo, disclosed this at a conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. READ ALSO: “Don’t Contest…

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Lagos Reopens Alaba Int’l, Trade Fair Markets

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Government reopened Alaba International Market and some markets at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo on Saturday. Platforms Africa reports that the Government shut the markets earlier because of improper waste management and other environmental infractions. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the markets were reopened after the environmental issues had been addressed. Wahab dismissed claims in some quarters that political motives were behind the closure of the markets and stressed that the step was taken to ensure a clean and healthy environment…

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