Measuring National Progress, NBS Data, And Scepticism, By Bayo Onanuga

ADEOLA YUSUF

Recent reports from the National Bureau of Statistics have become a focal point of criticism and scepticism, especially by the political opposition and perpetual doubters of any positive report about our country. In its Q2 labour survey report, the NBS says the unemployment rate fell from 5.3 percent in Q1 to 4.3 percent in Q2. Compared to the unemployment rate of 5.3 percent in Q4 2022, the report shows some progress, as it also indicates a lower level of youth unemployment. The NBS also reported that GDP growth in the…

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Assault Of Corps Member: Government To Punish Teacher

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Kwara State Government says a teacher, Fatima Amuzat, involved in the alleged assault of a National Youth Service corps member has been summoned and that necessary disciplinary procedures will be taken. This was confirmed by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Peter Amogbonjaye, on Friday. Amogbonjaye quoted the Commissioner, Hajia Saadatu Modibbo-Kawu, as condemning the assault. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that a female corps member was allegedly beaten up by teachers at the Government Day Secondary School, Kulende in Ilorin. The corps member…

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Why Can’t A Side Chick Have A Side Guy?, By Funke Egbemode

ADEOLA YUSUF

I had not seen Fey (short for Feyikemi) in a while, a year and some weeks, I think. Until that bright afternoon last week. I was getting out of my car in the parking lot of my favourite spa in Victoria Island, Lagos. I had finally decided that I was ripe and ready for some head-to-toe professional pampering to take out the crinks and deep massage for the bunched-up muscles. I deserve a treat after all those tension-soaked months, even if I say so myself. As I stepped out of…

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Why We Marked Gov Adeleke’s 2nd Anniversary With Food, Cash Gifts In Ode Omu – Abimboye

ADEOLA YUSUF

In a heartfelt celebration of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second anniversary in office, Hon. Babatunde Michael Abimboye, a stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), extended goodwill to members of the party in Ode Omu, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State. The event, held on Friday, November 29, 2024, brought together party loyalists to commemorate the Governor’s remarkable achievements over the past two years. The atmosphere in Ode Omu was vibrant, as PDP members gathered to receive food items and cash gifts distributed by Hon. Abimboye. The initiative, which underscored…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Still Selling Fuel From Dangote – NNPC

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalized,the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has said. Platforms Africa reports that Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, who disclosed this in a statement, maintained that the products the company is currently selling originate from the Dangote Refinery and include applicable NMDPRA fees. ‘To Appreciate Nigerians For Support,’ Dangote Reduces Petrol Price To 970/Litre Private Refinery Owner Who Created Monopoly In Cement And Sugar Behind…

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‘Crass Display of Ignorance,’ NNPC Ltd Addresses Self-Acclaimed ‘Community Person’ Claims On Port Harcourt Refinery

ADEOLA YUSUF

Six reasons Nigerians should disregard Timothy Mgbere’s video – Olufemi Soneye   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has described as crass display of ignorance the video of citizen Timothy Mgbere on the Port Harcourt Refinery. Mgbere, a self-acclaimed “community person has alleged that the much-publicised restreaming of the Port Harcourt and truck-out of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) which held earlier in the week were all false. Reacting to the video, spokesperson for the NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, who stated in a statement to Platforms Africa that Mgbere’s…

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Platforms Africa’s Abibat Babalola Bags BSc, Dedicates Degree To Widowed Mum

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. ‘I blessed the day my late dad met you and made you his wife,’ emotional tribute TASUED graduate of Computer Science penned for mother, “who stood firm, raised, and nurtured three young children all alone after husband’s death at younger age years ago” . Team Lead of Platforms Africa hails colleague’s accomplishment despite odds, speaks on how she “combined work with studies and discharged the two with proper blend of excellence and dedication.”   A reporter with Platforms Africa, Abibat Babalola, has bagged a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in…

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Why We Arrested Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo – Army

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Army had claimed that its troops arrested popular investigative journalist and publisher of FIJ, Fisayo Soyombo, in relation to ongoing investigations into oil theft in the Niger Delta. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, a Lieutenant Colonel and spokesperson of the the 6 Division of Nigerian Army said this in a statement on Friday. The statement was issued in reaction to claims on the social media that Soyombo has been arrested and detained without any tangible reason by the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for about three days. However,…

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Eight Die As Boat Carrying 200 Passengers Capsizes In Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

Barely a month after a tragic maritime mishap in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger, a devastating boat accident has occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. Eyewitnesses said the boat, which belonged to one Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm labourers, en route to the Katcha weekly market in Niger State. It was said to have capsized, throwing all on board into the water. Rescue efforts are underway with…

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Appeal Court Nullifies Lagos Doctor, Olaleye’s Rape Conviction

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The Appeal Court, Lagos Division, on Friday nullified the conviction of Dr Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who had been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his wife’s niece. The court discharged and acquitted Olaleye after finding the judgement of the trial court to be faulty. The appellate court held that “the prosecution’s case was bereft of any credible evidence that she was a child. Credible and reasonable doubt was created in the prosecution’s case.” Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed WTO Director-General Army ‘detains’ Investigative Journalist,…

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