Alaafin Opens Up As Furore Over Greeting With Ooni Breaks The Internet

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  ‘Mountain out of a molehill,’ word-for-word of the statement by Aláàfin Owoade + VIDEO     The Aláàfin of Oyo Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I has reacted to the furore generated by a viral video where he was captured greeting the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi while sitting down while the latter was standing. Click HERE to Watch Video Platforms Africa reports that the Aláàfin who spoke through his special assistant, Dr Kolade Oladele said contrary to insinuations about the incident, he “holds the Ooni of Ife…

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FULL LIST: Names, Locations Of 11 Newly Approved Private Varsities in Nigeria

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    Two in Ogun, two in Kwara: what to know about the institutions with new licences to operate as universities   The Nigerian government has presented operational licenses to 11 newly approved private universities to expand access to quality tertiary education. Platforms Africa reports that the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the presentation of the licences to the new private universities in Abuja on Wednesday, said it was sequel to the approval by the National Universities Commission, NUC. The newly licenced universities are; 1. New City University,…

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Over 200 Senior Staff Fired In Major Restructuring At NNPC

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has terminated the services of several senior staff members as part of a significant restructuring exercise. The affected staff include Bala Wunti, former chief of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Ibrahim Onoja, managing director of the Kaduna Refinery, and Lawal Sade, chief compliance officer and former managing director of NNPC Trading. The terminations which took effect immediately, are believed to be linked to the staff members’ close association with Mele Kyari, the former Group Chief Executive Officer who was removed from office…

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EFCC Quizzes Suspected “Yahoo” School Operators And Students

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Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced an investigation into the activities of 30 suspected internet fraudsters in a Yahoo training School (a.k.a Hustle Kingdom, HK) in Benin City. A sttement from the commission says the suspects, arrested by officers of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army at their hideout in Benin City, were on Monday April 28, 2025 handed over to the EFCC for further investigation.Nigerian home decor ideas. READ ALSO: Protect Integrity Of Judiciary, Kekere-Ekun Tells NBA CAC Issues Six-Week Ultimatum…

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Protect Integrity Of Judiciary, Kekere-Ekun Tells NBA

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has challenged the Nigerian Bar Association to rise and defend the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Chief Justice of Nigeria on Media, Tobi Soniyi. Responding to the call by members of the NBA Bar and Bench Forum for more protection for judicial officers, the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria states that most of the petitions against judges, accusing them of corruption, are frivolous, baseless and unsubstantiated. Justice…

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CAC Issues Six-Week Ultimatum For Registration Of Unregistered Businesses

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a six-week notice to unregistered businesses to register with the Commission. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the CAC on Tuesday, titled: “PUBLIC NOTICE: CARRYING ON BUSINESS IN NIGERIA UNDER AN UNREGISTERED NAME OR ACRONYM.” In the statement, the CAC said failure to comply with the notice will attract a jail term or prosecution. The commission informed the general public that it is a criminal offence under Section 863 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020, to carry on business…

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Japa: We Can’t Find Doctors To Recruit In Our State – Kwara Govt

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      The Kwara state government has lamented the inadequate number of medical doctors in the state’s health facilities as a result of brain drain otherwise called ‘Japa’ syndrome. Platforms Africa reports that this was disclosed during the 2025 first quarter inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of Communication in Ilorin. ‘Death Per Second,’ How Doctors’ Illegible Handwriting Caused 137,000 Deaths In 1 Year ‘We Are Tired,’ UCH Doctors Begin Strike Over Power Outage How Doctors Advised I Remove My Womb After 3 Miscarriages — Actress Dayo Amusa…

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First Sets Of Pilgrims Arrive Saudi Arabia For 2025 Hajj

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  Saudi Arabia has received the first groups of pilgrims arriving to perform 2025 Hajj, including those traveling under the “Makkah Route” initiative, as flights from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Turkey and Malaysia landed in Jeddah and Madinah. Platforms Africa reports that King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah welcomed first flights from India and Bangladeshi respectively. Popular Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullah Iwo, Is Dead Assassination Allegation: Cold War Between Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory, Onikijipa Worsens Lagos Central Mosque Tussle Worsens, Chief Imam Drags…

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Sunbeth Energies Appoints Lateef Abioye as MD, Signals Nationwide Expansion Drive

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Sunbeth Energies Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Lateef Abioye as its new Managing Director. In this role, Lateef will spearhead the company’s strategic growth agenda, operational excellence, and nationwide expansion as Sunbeth strengthens its position in Nigeria’s energy landscape. A wholly owned Nigerian company, Sunbeth Energies is in the global business of petroleum product trading, covering production, storage, transportation, marketing, and distribution. The company has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality fuel products through its integrated trading and logistics operations. Leveraging a strong international network, Sunbeth Energies…

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‘Athlete Stuck In Elevator, Spectators’ Movement Grounded,’ Madrid Power Outage Descends Into Chaos

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A mass power blackout in the Iberian Peninsula has impacted the Madrid Open tennis tournament as matches were suspended and cancelled, while an athlete got stuck in the elevator. The power outage on Monday impacted Spain and Portugal as an abrupt electricity cut-off was experienced when Coco Gauff was giving an on-court interview after reaching the quarter-finals. The mic went off and the stadium lost light due to the outage. British No 2 Jacob Fearnley’s match was suspended at the Manolo Santana Stadium when he was serving to stay in…

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