2027: Oyo Broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat’s Posters Flood Ibadan

Ganiyu Amodu

The posters of popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Hamzat Oriyomi, have flooded the streets of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in the build-up to the forthcoming 2027 general election. The posters with the tag, “2027 Oyo n pe o”, had a portrait of the veteran Yoruba broadcaster in black colour, raising awareness for his preparation in the anticipated election without an indication of the office he is contesting for. In a video posted by a support group of the broadcaster cited by our correspondent on Wednesday, the founder of Agidigbo FM…

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’12 Hours In Custody,’ Journalist Nurudeen Adegbenro Speaks After Release

Ganiyu Amodu

. Appreciate Platforms Africa, family, and friends, says that matter now settled   Lagos Journalist Nurudeen Adegbenro, who was arrested and detained by officers from Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Alagbon on Wednesday morning, has been released. Adegbenro, who confirmed his release in a phone chat with Platforms Africa, maintained that he was let off the hook at exactly 6:35 pm. on Wednesday. His wife, Aminat, had earlier said that the journalist was whisked away from his residence in Agege Lagos around 6:14 a.m., same day. Fielding question from Platforms…

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‘7 Assets In One Year,’ Govt Institutions, Monuments Named After Tinubu + LIST, PHOTOS

ADEOLA YUSUF

In just one year, 7 institutions, structures, and monuments have been renamed or named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Platforms Africa presents the see-for-yourself list and photos of the assets below; 1. Mar 2024: Minna International Airport → Bola Ahmed Tinubu,Minna, Niger State 2. May 2024: Southern Parkway → Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way,Abuja 3. May 2024: National Assembly Library → Bola Tinubu Building, Abuja 4. Dec 2024: Nigeria Immigration Service Innovation Centre → Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC), Abuja After Platforms Africa Report, Oil Ministry Director Queried, Minister…

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Nigeria’s Akachukwu Nwokedi Is Int’l Gas Union’s Regional Co-ordinator For Africa

Ganiyu Amodu

. How the NGA President took over from Egypt’s Khaled Abubakr   Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), has been appointed Regional Coordinator for Africa by the International Gas Union (IGU) to oversee its activities and initiatives across the continent. He succeeds Engr. Khaled Abubakr of Egypt, who previously served as the IGU’s Regional Coordinator for Africa and the Middle East until his recent election as Vice-President of the IGU for the 2028–2031 term. The announcement was made at the recently concluded World Gas Conference (WGC)…

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How Govt Intervened, Ended Sterling Oil, PENGASSAN Feud

Ganiyu Amodu

“Truce strengthens Industry Harmony as parties reach an amicable resolution.”   The Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have reached a resolution on all outstanding matters, following collaborative engagements facilitated by the Federal Government on 4th of June 2025. The parties have earlier bickered over some trade issues. A source at the PENGASSAN told Platforms Africa that there were multiple rounds of meetings between parties since the beginning of the year under the supervision of government…

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Audit Shortcomings, Delays Cost Nigeria $10m from World Bank Loan

Abibat Babalola

The federal government is set to forfeit $10 million from a World Bank credit facility due to shortcomings in audit quality, delays in launching a national budget portal, and the slow rollout of a revenue assurance system. The fund is part of the $103 million Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP), which is financed by the International Development Association (IDA), a World Bank lending arm. The project, aimed at strengthening public financial management, is scheduled to close on June 30, 2025. According to a June 2025 restructuring paper addressed to…

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Don’t Pay Attention To Busybodies, Tinubu Tells Wike

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, not to be distracted by busybodies and naysayers but to focus on his mandate to transform the nation’s capital. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday when he inaugurated the rehabilitated and refurbished International Conference Centre, Abuja, which was renamed in his honour as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The President said the refurbished international conference centre was part of his administration’s “determined efforts to change the way we do things, to reflect us…

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Your Sins Can’t Be Forgiven Even If You Join Us – APC Tells Fubara

Abibat Babalola

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has told the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara that even if he decides to join the party, his sins cannot be forgiven. Caretaker Committee chairman of the party in the state, Tony Okocha, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while responding to questions regarding Fubara’s recent Sallah visit to President Bola Tinubu and its attendant political implications. Okocha said Fubara’s suspension and the declaration of a state of emergency was about his misdemeanors and had no political undertones.…

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‘Free Nurudeen Adegbenro,’ Wife Cries Out As Police Arrest Lagos Journalist

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘They came in two unmarked vehicles, forcefully followed him into the house while he was returning from Mosque,’ here are the details Mrs. Adegbenro gave on the seven-man early morning “chaotic” operation that left the family terribly terrified   A journalist with Mainland 98.3 FM Lagos, Nurdeen Adegbenro, was on Wednesday morning whisked away from his Agege residence by seven armed policemen. Adegbenro’s wife, Aminat, who confirmed the incident to Platforms Africa, noted that her husband was whisked away at 6:14 am by a group of seven armed men…

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BET Awards: Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act + FULL LIST

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr secured a landmark victory at the 2025 BET Awards, clinching her first-ever award for Best International Act. The “Rush” hitmaker triumphed at the prestigious ceremony held Monday night at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles, overcoming a strong field that included fellow Nigerian artist Rema and South Africa’s Tyla. This win marks a milestone for Starr, who had been nominated in previous editions of the awards but had yet to take home a trophy. This win marks a milestone for Starr, who had been nominated…

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