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The Platform Nigeria

#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…

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#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…

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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…

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Poju Oyemade

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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#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…

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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…

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#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…

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Peter Obi

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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