Category: News

Is IVF Anti-faith?, By Funke Egbemode

Funke Egbemode

“When I confided in my pastor that my husband and I were finally ready to try IVF, he shook his head so vigorously I thought he was going to have a fit. “Your faith is gone. Sister, have you concluded that God needs help, that he cannot give you a child? Have you not heard testimonies of women who had babies in their 50s, even in their 60s? Have you forgotten the story of Sarah? Why do you want to help God?” Sister Joke was lost, short for words, shaken,…

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‘Resource-Rich, Serious Investment Destination,’ NGA Flaunts Nigeria’s Profiles For WGC 2025

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has confirmed its strategic participation at the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025), set to take place in Beijing, China. Speaking during a media engagement in Lagos, NGA President, Akachukwu Nwokedi revealed that the Association would host a Nigeria Pavilion at the prestigious triennial event, organized by the International Gas Union (IGU). The Pavilion will spotlight Nigeria’s gas sector progress, highlight investment-ready opportunities, and promote strategic interests under the “Decade of Gas” initiative. “This platform is not just symbolic. It is strategic. It signals Nigeria’s readiness…

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Cocaine: Court Orders Erstwhile Super Cop Kyari To Enter Defence

Ganiyu Amodu

Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered suspended DCP Abba Kyari, and his co-defendants to enter their defence in the charge preferred against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Justice Emeka Nwite, in separate rulings on their no-case submission applications, held that a prima face case had been made out against Kyari and other police officers in the charge. Kyari, the 1st defendant and a former head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the Police was arrested on February 14, 2022, after the NDLEA declared…

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‘Lagos Local Govt Election,’ LASIEC Announces Date

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, has scheduled the state council election for July 12. Mr. Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made this announcement on Friday in Lagos. He revealed that the election for 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillorship seats would take place on July 12. If necessary, a re-run will occur on July 19. Lagos State comprises 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs. The election date was chosen to avoid a leadership vacuum in the state’s councils. LASIEC’s notice confirmed…

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Nigerian Gas Sector Gets $450m Investment Boost

Ganiyu Amodu

. As Temile Development Company Secures VLGC Contract   The Nigerian gas sector has received a significant investment boost with Temile Development Company Ltd (TDC) securing a contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of an 88,000 cubic meter Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC). The contract, signed in London, UK on Wednesday alongside a deal for the construction supervision contract with the NLNG Shipping & Marine Limited (NSML), is valued at over $250 million and brings TDC’s total investments in the gas sector to over $450 million, within…

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‘For Criticising Govt On Social Media,’ Court Sentences 18 year old Girl To Jail

Ganiyu Amodu

’12 strokes of the cane, or 2 years imprisonment, or a fine of Fifty Thousand Naira (50,000),’ Details of punishment Chief Magistrate Faruk Umar slammed on Miss Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff   A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court presided over by Chief Magistrate Faruk Umar, has sentenced an 18 year old social media activist, Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff, to 12 strokes of the cane, or 2 years imprisonment, or a fine of Fifty Thousand Naira (50,000). Platforms Africa reports that Shariff was arrested November 13, 2024, and put in prison for allegedly lamenting…

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‘It’s Official,’ Nigeria Oil Reserve Is 37.28 Bn Barrels, Gas Reserve Is 210.54 TCF

ADEOLA YUSUF

   ‘I, Engr. Gbenga Olu Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, hereby declare…” you actually want to read the full official annual national Hydrocarbon Index for 2025 NUPRC Boss Sent to Platforms Africa   Nigeria has declared 37.28 billion barrels as the total oil and condensate reserves and 210.54 trillion cubic feet (TCF) as total gas reserves in its official National Petroleum Reserves Position for 2025. Chief Executive of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),  Gbenga Komolafe, who officially released the data in a statement to Platforms Africa on Saturday morning,…

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‘Until 2027,’ Salah Signs New Contract With Liverpool

Ganiyu Amodu

Mohamed Salah has ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new deal with Liverpool. The 32-year-old has now put pen to paper on a new deal which will keep him at Anfield until 2027. It’s a major boost for Liverpool with Salah in scintillating form this season, helping power the club to the cusp of their 20th league title. The Egypt international has helped fire Liverpool to the top of the Premier League with 27 goals and 17 assists. Salah has won a Premier League, a Champions League, an…

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“I Was Sleeping in Canada When Destiny Called,” Alaafin Owoade Unveils Sleep To Sovereignty Story

Shola Akinyele

WATCH VIDEO: ALAAFIN OWOADE SHOWING PHYSICAL FITNESS WHILE AYA’BA, HIS QUEEN, IS LAUGHING. CLlCK HERE   “While the Ooni of Ife is often regarded as the spiritual father of kings, and the Oba of Benin holds an ancient legacy of empire, the Alaafin of Oyo remains the fierce embodiment of warrior royalty, a symbol of the indomitable Yoruba spirit,” You have probably not read a better woven tale of the Mystery And Majesty of the 46th Alaafin in history   In a moment soaked in history and divine timing, a…

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NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ From Radio,TV

Ganiyu Amodu

The National Broadcasting Commission has barred Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, citing its “objectionable nature.” In a memo dated April 9, 2025 and issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission declared the track Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. This section prohibits content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in breach of public decency from being aired on Nigerian broadcast platforms. According to the NBC, while the…

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