Tag: False

‘False, Malicious Attempt At Self-Help,’ Ikeja Electric, Egbin Power, FFIPL Deny Takeover

ADEOLA YUSUF

    What the companies want general public, customers, financial partners, regulators, and all stakeholders to know, believe about court judgement on Receivership   Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), Egbin Power Plc, and First Independent Power Limited (FIPL), have refuted the media reports sourced from what they described as misleading advertorials published in This Day Newspapers on August 6, 2025, alleging the appointment of “Kunle Ogunba Esq. SAN” as Receiver/Manager over the entities. The Management of the power companies said in a statement to Platforms Africa that the publications, contrary to…

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‘False, Harmful,’ UK Parliament Petitioned Over Badenoch’s Remarks On Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), a prominent peacebuilding organisation, has formally petitioned the United Kingdom Parliament and the Conservative Party over what it describes as false, misleading, and diplomatically damaging remarks made by Rt. Hon. Kemi Badenoch, a British Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, about Nigeria. In the petition authorised by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, the Nigeria-based organisation expressed grave concern over Badenoch’s recent statement during an interview on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS amongst others, where she claimed that the Nigerian Constitution does not permit women to…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Nigerian Govt Debunks Cancellation Of WAEC, NECO Exams

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has denied a false online report claiming the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations due to widespread malpractice. In a statement on Sunday signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, it clarified that the 2025 WAEC exams have been concluded with minimal incidents of malpractice, which were promptly addressed. The Ministry also assured that the ongoing NECO exams are proceeding smoothly without reported cases of malpractice. It advised the public…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Natasha Disowns Viral Tape Blackmailing Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday, denied any connection with a viral audio and video purportedly featuring her in a conversation with a journalist where she claimed that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, blackmailed President Bola Tinubu to have her imprisoned. In a statement personally signed and released in Abuja, Akpoti-Uduaghan categorically dissociated herself from the contents of the recordings, urging the public to disregard them entirely. She described the viral materials as “a deliberate act of misinformation” crafted with malicious intent to tarnish her reputation and…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Yahaya Bello Distance Self From Running Against Tinubu In 2027

Ganiyu Amodu

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has distanced himself from contesting the 2027 Presidential election against incumbent Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by Ohiare Michael, Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, he described the campaign poster in circulation as false, misleading and the handwork of mischief makers who wanted to bring him down at all cost. Bello reiterated his unflinching commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027. The statement reads in part, “Our attention has been drawn to another senseless post…

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‘False, Malicious,’ NCDMB Speaks On Allegation It Spends N7.7bn On Consultancy

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘We observe the highest standards of accountability, transparency and due process’ full statement the board sent to Platforms on Allegation by Sahara Reporters    The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday said it firmly and unequivocally rebut what it called the false, malicious, and misleading publication by Sahara Reporters on February 12, 2025, titled – EXCLUSIVE: NIGERIAN CONTENT BOARD NCDMB BOSS OGBE SPENDS N7 BILLION ON CONSULTANCY, OVER 580 MILLION ON 5-DAY LONDON TRAINING, LOGISTICS, ALLOWANCES. The board which said this in a statement sent to Platforms…

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‘False,’ Education Ministry Dismisses Reports On Scrapping JSS, SSS

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Ministry of Education on Friday clarified that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, merely proposed the introduction of a 12-year basic education system. The ministry stated that reports of an immediate policy change on the matter were untrue. Several media outlets had suggested that a new policy aimed at scrapping the Junior and Senior Secondary School system was already in effect. In a statement by the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the ministry emphasised that the National Council on Education would review the…

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‘False, Misleading,’ First Lady Remi Tinubu Denies Organising National Prayer

ADEOLA YUSUF

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has denied planning to lead a national prayer for the numerous challenges facing the country. A report had claimed that Mrs Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, would lead a seven-day event titled ‘Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.’ The report stated that the Director-General of the National Prayer Forum, Segun Afolorunikan, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja last Sunday. Afolorunikan had said that the initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the…

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‘False,’ NNPC Ltd Disclaims Video of Adulterated Fuel Sold in Bottles, Jerrycans

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reactex to a video clip where someone claimed to have bought a dark liquid for petrol from one of its outlets, declaring the claim as false. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by NNPCL spokesman, Olufemi Soneye. The statement reads; “The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to the video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid which he claims to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) purportedly bought from an…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Eguavoen Denies Stepping Down As Super Eagles Coach

ADEOLA YUSUF

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has dismissed rumour making the rounds that he has quit his role, following Tuesday’s barren draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rumour of Eguavoen’s resignation started making the rounds, following his post-match reaction in Kigali. This was after Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matchday two qualifying match against Rwanda, which ended 0-0 at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. However, Eguavoen, who spoke to journalists after the team touched down in…

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