Trump warns a strike on Iran ‘could very well happen’ if no nuclear deal is signed
President Trump warned that a “massive” war could break out in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, after the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran... Read More
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Iran vows to enrich more uranium as tensions soar
The U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran is violating its obligations ahead of new round of talks with U.S.... Read More
Notorious Terrorist ‘Auta’, 27 Others Killed In Zamfara—DHQ
Troops of the Mobile Strike Team under Operation Fasan Yamma have killed a notorious terrorist leader, Auta, and at least 14 of his associates during... Read More
Ballon d’Or 2025: Organisers reveals nominee announcement date
France Football, the organisers of the prestigious individual award, the Ballon d’Or, have announced the date for unveiling the nominees for the 2025 edition of... Read More
What led the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to crash in India with 242 people aboard?
“It just appears to me that the airplane is unable to climb,” former NTSB investigator Jeff Guzzetti tells NPR. Several explanations could account for that,... Read More
Championship: Jamilu Collins released by Cardiff City
Sky Bet Championship club, Cardiff City, have confirmed the release of Nigeria defender Jamilu Collins. Collins sustained an injury in pre-season which cost him a... Read More
Kenneth Okonkwo is still living in bondage, Gov. Eno blasts actor for calling him “transgenderic”
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has launched a retaliatory attack on actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, taking a dig at him with old... Read More
Nigeria Must Take Gradual Approach to Electronic Voting, Says Ex-INEC Chairman Jega
Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has advised Nigeria to adopt a cautious and gradual approach to implementing electronic voting systems,... Read More
Real Madrid, Barcelona would have sacked me – Guardiola admits
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that he would have been sacked by Barcelona or Real Madrid if he endured a bad season like... Read More
Soludo Weighs in on Part-Time Legislature and Executive Immunity Debate
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has shared his perspectives on two contentious governance issues during a panel session at The Platform Africa’s June 12 edition,... Read More
Tragic : How Medical Doctor , Entire Family Perished In ill-fated Flight
The Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday (June 12) brought heartbreak to Rajasthan, claiming the lives of an entire family from Banswara... Read More
Missed Flight Saga: Aggrieved Passangers Relive Experiences, Back Oshiomhole
The spat between Senator Adams Oshiomhole and officials of Air Peace at the Lagos airport on Wednesday, has opened a floodgate of complaints by other... Read More
138 Million Children Still Engaged In Child Labour – ILO, UNICEF
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) say at least 138 million children remain exploited for labour globally, with 54... Read More
Anthony Joshua could stop boxing in 2026 – Promoter, Eddie Hearn
Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said Anthony Joshua could stop fighting next year. He admitted Joshua could have only three more fights left. Hearn has... Read More
India Plan Crash Survivor Jumped Out Through Emergency Exit, Police Say
The current sole survivor of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, managed to escape the wreckage by jumping out of an emergency exit,... Read More
Restrict ‘Oro Festival’ To Night, Lagos Residents Plead
Some residents of Ikorodu, a suburb area of Lagos State, have called on the state government to restrict the ”Oro festival” to midnight. They expressed... Read More
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the late Afrobeat pioneer, has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his 1976 album, ‘Zombie’. The announcement was made... Read More
American rapper, Silento sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder
American singer, Silento has bagged 30 years imprisonment for killing his cousin. The 27-year-old musician was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm... Read More
Why Abuja Democracy Day Protest Did Not Hold – Organisers
The Democracy Day protest planned by the #TakeItBackMovement in Abuja failed to go on as planned on Thursday, June 12. The organisers alleged government intimidation,... Read More
CAF unveils match officials for WAFCON 2024
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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced match officials for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). A total of 46 referees, assistant... Read More
APC Governors Back Tinubu’s Economic Reform Agenda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) have reaffirmed their commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, following his address at the joint session of... Read More
Transfer: Trabzonspor coach keen to retain Nwakaeme for 2025/26 season
Turkish Super Lig giants Trabzonspor are looking to keep Nigerian forward Anthony Nwakaeme for another season. The 36-year-old returned to the Black Sea Storm last... Read More
Tinubu Apologises For Declaring Two Democracy Day Honorees Dead
The Presidency has issued a public apology after a major blunder during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address, where two living Nigerian icons—Pa Reuben Fasoranti... Read More
Ekiti Bails Out 30 Storm-Ravaged Businesses
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The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has extended financial support to 30 businesses affected by a recent rainstorm in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.... Read More
June 12: Presidency Regrets Honouring Living Activists As Dead
The Presidency has expressed regret over an error in President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address in which Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr. Edwin Madunagu were... Read More
