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Nigeria Declares Monday March 31, Tuesday April 1 Public Holiday

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, 31st March and Tuesday, 1st April , 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government extended warm congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society. Furthermore, the Minister called on Nigerians…

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‘1-1,’ Zimbabwe Holds Nigeria To Draw

Ganiyu Amodu

. Super Eagles are fourth in Group C of the CAF qualifying section, six points behind leaders South Africa after six matches   Nigeria suffered a potentially huge blow to their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Zimbabwe. Victor Osimhen’s header looked to be enough to secure three important points for the Super Eagles until Huddersfield Town striker Taranda Chirewa levelled for the visitors in the 90th minute, silencing the crowd in Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium. ‘First…

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WCQ: How Group C Stands After Osimhen Rescued Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

The standing in the Africa Group C qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup has emerged after a brace from Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor Osimhen, aided the Super Eagles to revive their hopes for a space in the showpiece to be hosted by United States of America, Canada and Mexico. He broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when he tapped in a free kick by his successor and current African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman. Osimhen broke loose in the match played on Friday in Kigali and shipped…

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Osimhen Hits Brace As Nigeria Defeat Rwanda 2-0

Ganiyu Amodu

A brace by Victor Osimhen on Friday lifted Nigeria above Rwanda in a World Cup Qualifier on Friday in Kigali. Osimhen, who has so far scored 26 goals for his club, Galatasaray in the 2024/2025 season, scored the two goals in the first half. He scored the first in the 11th minute and the second in the third minute of the added time of the first half. ‘Mama Mammy’ Maria Ochefu, First Military Barrack Market Founder, Is Dead Lagos Central Mosque Tussle Worsens, Chief Imam Drags Baba Adinni To Court…

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Fuel For Fools: Tinubu’s Gift To A Backstabbing Niger Exposes Nigeria’s Peculiar Foreign Policy Mess, By Confidence McHarry

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The recent decision by Nigeria to provide urgent fuel and energy supplies to Niger, a nation grappling with a severe crisis, has reignited long-standing debates about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy. This move, executed with seemingly little hesitation, directly contradicts the growing calls for a more pragmatic, less altruistic approach to regional engagements. For decades, Nigeria’s foreign policy has been characterised by an Afrocentric “big brother” mentality, a stance that many argue has failed to yield commensurate benefits. This policy, rooted in a desire to champion African solidarity, has…

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Ex-England Player Fashanu Sues Police After Arrest In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

John Fashanu is on police bail after being arrested over a land dispute. The former footballer and TV host, 62, is suspected of criminal conspiracy, threat to life, intimidation, trespass, and obtaining by false pretence in Nigeria where he now lives. Fashanu denies the claims and is suing police for £100,000 compensation. He accuses them of violating his rights by wrongly arresting him, his wife Vivian and his lawyer Chinyere Chigbu over what he says is a civil dispute involving land. The drama began when a group of investors apparently…

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FULL LIST: US Excludes Nigeria, UK, Others From 2025 Visa-free Travel

Ganiyu Amodu

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks a significant update. The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards. According to the US Bureau of Consular…

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‘Unacceptable,’ Community Crisis Brewing Over Ubeta Gas Piping Deals

ADEOLA YUSUF

    “No Treatment Plant, No Piping To Another’s Land,” what the Ekpeye People said in a communique sent to Platforms Africa TotalEnergies’ Country Communication Manager, Dr. Charles EBEREONWU reacts, speaks to Platforms Africa on relationship with communities   The people of Ekpeye Ethnic Nation in Ahoada East and West of Rivers State, Nigeria have declared that the Ubeta Gas Project by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited allegedly proposed to be diverted to Obite in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area is unacceptable. Platforms Africa reports that the declaration was contained in a…

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2025 Rankings: UNILAG, OAU Miss Out On Top 10 Most Prestigious Universities In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to gain global recognition, with several universities making strides in academic excellence, research output, and innovation. According to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, ten Nigerian institutions have emerged as the most prestigious, setting the pace for quality education and groundbreaking research. Leading the list is the American University of Nigeria (AUN), renowned for its American-style curriculum and commitment to entrepreneurship and leadership development. Following closely is Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), a historically significant institution known for its impact on science, engineering,…

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Nigeria Regains Top Spot In Africa’s Oil Upstream Investment

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria has reclaimed its position as Africa’s leading oil upstream investment destination, overtaking Angola despite the latter’s continued investment in major deepwater developments. Data sourced from Wood Mackenzie, Nigeria topped the continent’s upstream capital expenditure (capex) rankings in 2024, driven by a series of incremental deepwater projects and sustained activity in its rich offshore basins. The country outpaced Angola, which had held the position in recent years, by capitalising on major oil projects such as the Agogo-Ndungu development by Azule Energy, and the ongoing work on TotalEnergies’ infill projects –…

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