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The Platform Nigeria

October 1, 2020

#NigeriaAt60: Here are hot takes from the 2020 edition of #ThePlatformNG

There are a number of platforms that consider the digressive nature of stagnancy and make efforts to cause conversations that promote progressive development in Nigeria. They understand that Nigerian youth have little or no interest in spending time at the driver’s seat of the nation’s progress and make efforts to shine the light on the... Read More

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January 13, 2019

#ThePlatformDebates: I’ll tackle the issue of Apapa gridlock within my first 60 days – Sanwo-Olu

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos for the 2019 elections, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to tackle the issues of traffic gridlock in the state within the first 60 days if elected governor. He stated this on Sunday during a debate for candidates in the March 2nd governorship election organised by The... Read More

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December 10, 2018

This is what you need to know about the upcoming Lagos governorship debate

As the 2019 elections draw near, with the governorship election coming up March 2, 2019, The Platform – a governance initiative by Covenant Christian Centre to help shape discussions on politics, economy and social development – is organising a debate which is to come up on January 13, 2019. In a video posted by the... Read More

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Poju Oyemade

October 19, 2018

Dear Pastor Poju Oyemade, this political agenda for 2019 cannot stand

Dear Pastor Poju, I’m a big fan. I think there is a lot to admire about your hard work in recent years especially in building The Platform brand, driving civic conversations and sharing of ideas. When you announced recently that The Platform will be organizing three debates this political season, it sounded like the next... Read More

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Moghalu takes aim at Buhari, Melaye, others in hard-hitting speech at The Platform

Nigerian presidential candidate and founder, Institute for Governance and Economic Transformation, Professor Kingsley Moghalu has called for Nigerians to stop ‘managing’ political leaders and recognise that there is no force more powerful and determined than citizens who have decided that enough is truly enough. The former United Nations official made the statement today, 1 May, 2018... Read More

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‘They’ believe nothing will change. Unfortunately, you agree

I come here with a message for my countrymen and women. And my heart is both warmed over and fired up by this urgent message. So let’s get right into it. You see, we are very good at ‘managing’ as Nigerians. We have become extremely good at it. And no one should blame us for... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Nigeria has a history of accidental presidents – Bishop Kukah (WATCH)

The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, at The Platform, organised by the Covenant Christian Centre, on October 3, 2017, with the theme “Putting together the jigsaw pieces that form Nigeria” said Nigeria has had a long history of “accidental presidents” – starting 1999. [ICYMI: #ThePlatform: These are the Speakers’ opinions... Read More

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October 2, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa’s pro-Wizkid argument, Onigbinde, and the speakers at #ThePlatform

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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October 2, 2017

How the Igbos used football to rule Africa after the civil war – Segun Odegbami

Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, known simply as Segun Odegbami, a retired Nigerian footballer on Monday, October 2nd, 2017, said sports has the power to change Nigeria, adding that it remains a unifying factor in the country. Speaking at The Platform, held at Covenant Christian Centre, a nation and governance building program, where he spoke on the... Read More

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October 2, 2017

Liveblog: We’re giving you updates from the October edition of #ThePlatform

As Nigeria celebrates her 57th year of independence, Covenant Christian Centre holds the second edition of its bi-annual event, The Platform. Themed #NigerianJigsaw: Putting together the jigsaw pieces that form Nigeria, this edition will feature another unique line up of speakers. Prof. Rev. Osaghae Eghosa, Prof. Pat Utomi, Roman Oseghale, Segun Adeniyi with Pastor Poju... Read More

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The Thread: Peter Obi, Nigeria’s beloved

Having served as Governor of Anambra state successfully, Peter Obi, has become one of Nigeria’s foremost personalities. He brought the house down at The Platform, a church based programme organised by Pastor Poju Oyemade of Covenant Christian Centre and this year was no exception. Any wonder Nigerians are in awe of him. Do see below:... Read More

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Nigerians make the best jollof rice – Osinbajo (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigerian jollof rice is the best in the world. He said this while speaking at the Platform convened by Poju Oyemade, senior pastor of the Covenant Christian Centre. Osinbajo said Nigeria has the best talents across the world. [Read Also: THE THREAD: JOLLOF WARS | DID LAI... Read More

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#ThePlatform: You are no longer leaders of the future because the future is already here | Osinbajo tells Nigerian youth

by Azeez Adeniyi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigeria’s entertainment industry is the fastest growing in the world. Osinbajo said this on Monday while speaking at The Platform. Osinbajo said Nigeria has the most creative people on earth, while stating that its comedians are the funniest in the world. [Read Also: PETER OBI HAS TAKEN... Read More

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#ThePlatform: This is the Peter Obi speech everyone has been talking about (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Peter Obi, the immediate past governor of Anambra on Monday delivered another touching speech at policy and governance forum, The Platform. His speech which sent turns wagging at Covenant Christian Centre, Iganmu, venue of the event spiralled into the social media as he became the number one trending topic on Nigerian Twitter. The... Read More

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“This is the only watch I wear, I’ve worn it for 17 years” | Peter Obi speaks against corruption at #ThePlatform

by Dolapo Adelana The immediate past Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi caused a stir on Monday while speaking at policy and governance forum, The Platform. Obi, who was the fifth speaker during his session said he had one one wristwatch. The former governor went ahead to say he had been wearing the same wristwatch for... Read More

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#ThePlatform: All states have to be productive for Nigeria to progress – Adeosun

by Dolapo Adelana Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has said for the country to make visible progress, the era where all the thirty-six states shared money gotten from oil must come to an end. Adeosun said this on Monday while speaking at the May edition of governance and policy forum, The Platform, holding at The Covenant... Read More

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Peter Obi

Peter Obi has taken #ThePlatform by storm for the second time

by Dolapo Adelana The immediate past governor of Anambra, Peter Obi is speaking at The Platform at the moment. Obi, who lit up the country last October at his first appearance at the event is doing the same today. Obi, the fifth speaker at Monday’s event, themed, “The Nigerian Economy” is speaking on the topic,... Read More

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December 30, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: #SaveMayowaAhmed, Olajumoke Orisaguna, #TheOtheRoom … See the top 10 stories on YNaija in 2016

The year 2016 was a dramatic year filled with interesting, funny, and sometimes outright bizarre events. From the stories of survivors of Boko Haram insurgency in the North East to the grass-to-grace rise of Olajumoke Orisaguna, a bread seller turned model, 2016 brought up its highs and lows. There were celebrity squabbles. Marriages were on the... Read More

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December 9, 2016

The Church Blog: The Platform takes it to the logical next level – and we’re impressed

Pastor Poju Oyemade himself must have felt it – this was the year that The Platform finally went mainstream. You certainly know something has gone mainstream when the videos go viral on ‘Igwe Tupac’ Twitter and Instagram and even old-time-river politicians in Abuja are referring to it. The star speech, and the one that made... Read More

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November 14, 2016

#ABetterYouABetterNigeria: Enhance your chances of success in the marketplace

Do you want to be the best in your field, dominate your industry and lead in the market place? Do you want to meet new people, learn new skills and stretch your capacity to achieve? The Platform – The Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) is created to provide world class training to give you the edge... Read More

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Peter Obi

October 7, 2016

Poju Oyemade: Wastage in governance

Reflecting on a very profound speech given at the Platform, I came to the conclusion that Mr Peter Obi (whom I only met for the first time two hours before the speech) in speaking of wastage, touched a very deep nerve when it comes to the art of governance. I strongly believe that the political... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Reno Omokri: Between President Buhari and Peter Obi

Did you listen to our President’s broadcast to the nation on October 1st? If you listened to it objectively you must by be wondering if the President and his advisers live in a parallel Nigeria that you can only access from a spiritual portal at Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Somebody ought to tell President Muhammadu... Read More

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October 1, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Nigeria’s 56th Independence anniversary celebration Nigeria on Saturday celebrated its 56th independence anniversary. President Muhammadu Buhari in his independence address said his administration will not allow temporary problems divert it from the ultimate goal of tackling the country’s salient challenges. He congratulated Nigerians and thank... Read More

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October 1, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: From luggage economy to knowledge economy – which way Nigeria?

There is this story of a Nigerian who decided to open a clinic and put a sign outside which reads: “Get treatment for $25 and if not cured, get $100 in return.” An American saw this as a great opportunity to earn easy $100 and goes to the clinic where he told the Nigerian, “I... Read More

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October 1, 2016

This is Peter Obi’s speech everyone has been talking about

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi on Saturday spoke at The Platform, an annual event on leadership, business, creativity and national empowerment- and everyone has been talking about it. Obi spoke on cutting the cost of governance especially during this time of recession, while sharing his experience as a governor. He talked about how he... Read More

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October 1, 2016

The Platform: People with ideas rule the world – Bolanle Austen-Peters

Founder of Terra Kulture and producer of yet-to-be-released ebola movie, Bolanle Austen-Peters on Saturday said Nigerians need to start thinking of ideas that will change the future, stating that people with ideas rule the world. She said this at The Platform, while delivering a speech titled “Creativity, Innovation and Development”. Mrs. Austen-Peters cited examples of... Read More

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October 1, 2016

The Platform: We need leaders who are accountable to the citizens – Sam Adeyemi

The Senior Pastor Day Star Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi on Saturday said Nigeria needs to change its political institutions if it is to grow to the level expected of it. He said this at The Platform while speaking on the title “Unleashing the potentials for Wealth creation” on Saturday. He said Nigerian leaders need to... Read More

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Joachim MacEbong: The Platform 10.0: A platform, but for what?

Living in Nigeria is difficult. The daily struggles of people tend to weigh them down, causing a loss of inspiration and belief. Similar to church services on Sundays, the Platform Nigeria has become a place where many go to revive their flagging spirits, seeking the motivation to go to the next level in their lives.... Read More

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