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Four Nigerian business moguls—Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola—have secured spots on Forbes’ 2025 list of Africa’s billionaires, reaffirming their dominance in the continent’s economic landscape. PLATFORM TIMES reports that the prestigious ranking, released on Saturday, highlighted a significant surge in the collective wealth of Africa’s billionaires, rising from $82.4 billion in 2024 to $105 billion in 2025. The total number of African billionaires also increased from 20 to 22 within a year. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, topped the list with an impressive net worth of $23.9 billion, a remarkable increase from $13.9 billion in 2024.…

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has issued a stern ultimatum to both the Edo State and federal governments, demanding swift justice for the brutal killings of 16 hunters in the Uromi area of Edo State. The victims, all of northern descent, were tragically lynched by a mob on suspicion of being kidnappers while en route to Kano from Elele, Rivers State. In a statement released on Saturday, NEF spokesperson Abubakar Jiddere condemned the “barbaric, extra-judicial, and cowardly killing” of the hunters. The forum emphasized that the perpetrators must face public prosecution to ensure transparency and accountability, urging both governments to…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, has announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the end of Ramadan fasting. Consequently, Sunday, March 30, 2025, has been declared as Eid-el-Fitr. In a broadcast on Saturday, the Sultan, who also serves as the President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, confirmed that the holy month had come to an end, and Muslims worldwide would celebrate the festival on Sunday. “Today marks the end of the Ramadan fasting, and tomorrow, Sunday, 30th March, 2025, becomes the 1st day of Shawwal 1446 and the Eid-el-Fitr day,” he stated. He prayed for…

Two non-governmental organisations, Global Vision Support International and Springtime Development Foundation, are set to provide a free medical outreach programme in Osun State, offering critical healthcare services to residents in need. The initiative, scheduled for April 13th to 17th, 2025, aligns with Global Vision Support International’s ongoing mission to enhance healthcare accessibility for underserved communities. Since its inception in 2017, the organisation has conducted 140 medical outreach programs, treating over 150,000 patients across Nigeria and performing over 2,000 surgeries, including eye, fibroid, hernia, and lump removal procedures. Speaking on the forthcoming outreach, the President of Global Vision Support International, Professor…

The Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on Saturday organized a special Ramadan prayer session in honor of President Bola Tinubu’s 73rd birthday. The event, convened by Mr. Babatunde Osho on behalf of Yayi Progressive Friends and organized by the Ogun Muslim Community Society, drew over 2,000 Muslim faithful who gathered to offer prayers for the President. The tafsir prayer marks the second edition of the special Ramadan prayer, with attendees expressing gratitude for being part of the spiritual gathering. The Ogun Muslim Community Society, comprising members from Simawa, Ologbun, Ogijo, Agbowa, and Likosi, came…

As Muslims worldwide mark the conclusion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr festival, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman of Kaduna Central Senatorial District has urged faithful across Kaduna State and Nigeria to use this auspicious occasion to pray fervently for an end to the persistent insecurity, economic hardships, and challenges facing the nation. Senator Usman, also known as Senator LA, emphasized the significance of this period following the holy month of Ramadan, calling upon Muslims to beseech Allah for wisdom and guidance for Nigeria’s leaders at all levels. In a statement from Kaduna, he highlighted the potency of prayers offered by those who…

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized Governor Dapo Abiodun and the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration following the Federal Government’s takeover of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED). The opposition party described the development as a glaring indictment of the state government’s incompetence in managing public institutions. In a statement issued on Saturday hpby its Publicity Secretary, Otunba Arc Kayode Adebayo, the PDP argued that the takeover was not an achievement but an embarrassing confirmation of the state government’s failure. The party highlighted that TASUED was established under the administration of former…

The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Lawal Adamu Usman, has condemned the brutal killing of travellers from the North in Uromi, Edo State, calling for a swift and transparent investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. In a statement on Friday, Usman described the killings as barbaric and senseless, stressing that such acts of violence threaten national unity and peace. He called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government, and security agencies to act decisively in ensuring justice for the victims. “The victims, hardworking Nigerians who were merely pursuing their livelihoods, were brutally cut down in the prime of their…

Daud Olatunji International Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of AB InBev, hosted a stakeholders’ meeting and facility tour at its Gateway Plant in Ogun State as part of activities to commemorate the 2025 World Water Day. The event, tagged “Cheers to Nature,” shows the company’s commitment to sustainable water management and conservation. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), Hon. Abayomi Hunpe, who represented the state Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya  was part of the exercise, lauded the company’s efforts in meeting environmental standards. He rated the company’s performance at 82%, acknowledging areas for minor…

Egbin Power Plc has revitalized its Learning Academy to enhance human capital development, equipping its workforce with the technical, operational, and leadership skills needed to drive efficiency and innovation in Nigeria’s power sector. The company, a key player in Nigeria’s electricity generation industry, said the academy serves as a strategic capacity-building hub designed to bridge competency gaps and empower employees with expertise crucial for professional growth and improved service delivery. Speaking at the inauguration of the Learning Academy’s 2025 academic session, the Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to upskilling its employees to meet…