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The TB Joshua I knew (I)

Bola Bolawole Jun 24, 2021

Monica (not real name) took me to the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN or Synagogue, for short). One of her daughters had demonstrated signs of Sickle Cell anaemia (SS) and, ooh, how she ran from pillar to post! She patronised hospitals to no avail, spending a fortune. Then she heard of TB Joshua and […]

‘Marry me for only one year’ – Nigerian lady begs Bill Gates

Stanley Ugagbe May 05, 2021

Barely a day after World’s fourth richest man, Bill Gates got separated from his wife, a Nigerian lady, Lawal Stephanie Bunmi has asked the Billionaire to marry her for only one year. Stephanie made the remark on Facebook while reacting to the news of the divorce which was posted by Abiyamo. “Ngwanu Bill Gates come […]

Men and Brethren, What Shall We Do?

Segun Adeniyi May 01, 2021

A friend who never misses Platform told me he was excited to learn I would be speaking this morning. I asked, ‘Why do you think Pastor Poju keeps inviting me?’ He replied: “I believe Pastor Poju enjoys those hilarious cow stories that you tell.” He reminded me that in 2019 I narrated the story of […]

Deby’s Death Still Fueling Internal Cracks in Chad

Akanimo Sampson May 01, 2021

Internal political chasm is still deepening in Chad despite the assassination of the country’s late President, Idriss Deby. Informed sources say Deby’s death is promoting an internal uprising against his son, feeding off the population’s unhappiness over his father’s alleged abuse and mismanagement of the country’s oil resources. The war lord Deby, 68, who allegedly […]

Nigerian political struggle now between separatists and integrationists – Fani-Kayode

Stanley Ugagbe Apr 06, 2021

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has averred that the tussle in the nation’s political terrain is now between separatists and integrationists. In a post on his Facebook page, Kayode said the choice of persons running for the 2023 election will determine who wins that struggle. “The struggle in Nigerian politics is no longer between […]

Six Mistakes That Make Your Customers Leave

Donald Alaye Mar 30, 2021

Acquiring customers require a great deal of effort; they should not slip through your fingers too easily. Here are some mistakes to avoid if you want to retain your customers significantly: 1. You’re not romancing them enough – Clients deep their hands in their pocket to buy from you because they love how you meet their […]

2023: Power Rotation and the Politics of ‘Moral Consequences’

Jideofor Adibe Mar 25, 2021

The political space is increasingly dominated by the discourse over which part of the country should produce Buhari’s successor as 2023 draws closer. The central question is: should power be rotated to the South after eight years of Buhari’s presidency, and if so, which part of the South should it go to? Different groupings and […]

Like Okonjo-Iweala, Prof Fuwape Has Raised Nigerian Flag High – Buhari

Stanley Ugagbe Mar 24, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Professor of Physics, Ibiyinka Fuwape, for winning the African Union Kwame Nkrumah Regional Award for Scientific Excellence, 2020 edition. A statement by spokesperson, Femi Adesina quoted the President to have said at a time Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has just planted Nigeria’s flag firmly in the international skyline by emerging the […]

CAN, IFEPED Call For Domestication Of Disability Rights Law In Enugu

Kenechukwu Ofomah Mar 24, 2021

Enugu – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Initiative for Eradication of Poverty and Empowerment of the Disabled (IFEPED) and other stakeholders has called on Enugu State government to domesticate the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in the state. The Disability Law had been signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari since 2018. At […]

Reflections on CBN’s Naira- 4- Dollar Policy

Jideofor Adibe Mar 22, 2021

The circular issued by the Central Bank on March 5 2021 informing all banks, International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) and the general Public of a new Naira-for-dollar policy has been generating interesting discussions. Under the policy, which took off on March 8 2021 and will last till May 8 2021, in the first instance, the […]

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