Day: October 14, 2021

BREAKING: Prof of Industrial Chemistry, Adebowale, Is New VC University of Ibadan

ADEOLA YUSUF

Adebowale who becomes the 13th VC of the over 70-year-old institution few hows ago, has published over 130 research articles and a national patent. On the Google scholar, he has an H-index of 40; On Scopus an H-index of 35   The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has named Prof. Kayode Oyebode Adebowale the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ibadan (UI). Platforms Africa reports that Adebowale’s candidature was ratified by the UI Council led by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Thursday, October 14,2021. Adebowale becomes the…

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NCDMB, Partners to deliver 4 Multi-million dollars projects before December

ADEOLA YUSUF

Five LPG storage/bottling plants and six LPG Depots being developed in 10 states in the North and Abuja would be completed in two phases – six in quarter 1 of 2022 and the rest in quarter 4 of 2022 – Wabote   Four major projects being developed by investors in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) would be completed before the end of 2021, the Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote has disclosed. Platforms Africa reports that the projects include the Rungas facility in Polaku,…

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Nigerians To Get 5G Any Moment As NCC’s in-Road to full deployment hits 97%

Aliyu Aliyu

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it is now 97 per cent ready for the full implementation of the country’s 5G policy. Platforms Africa reports that the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, re-affirmed the status of the Commission’s 5G technology deployment at the annual African Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTech 2021) held in Lagos with the overarching theme: “Embracing Changes and Digital Transformation in the New Normal.” Focusing his presentation on “NCC as a Digital Transformation Crusader and Nigeria’s in-Road to 5G Deployment,” Danbatta stated…

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11 Nigerian Youths Face 330 year-Jail Terms in US Over $9m Love Scam

ADESUPO OSOSANYA

Here are the full identities of the eleven Nigerian youths under prosecution in the US Court + how their bubbles burst   Eleven Youths from Southwest Nigeria are faced with a cumulative jail-term of 330 years in thr United States. Platforms Africa reports that the United States security agents have already linked these young men to a $9 million Internet Love Scam. Each of these youths may be in custody for next 30 years should United States (US) courts found them guilty on allegations of love scam, bank fraud, money…

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JUST IN: Iyorchia Ayu emerges PDP’s consensus National Chairmanship Candidate

Aliyu Aliyu

Nigerian Senate ex-President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, has emerged the consensus candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Platforms Africa reports quoting sources at the Abuja Headquarters of the party that Ayu’s emergence came ahead of the party’s October 31 national elective convention. This followed hours of continuous meetings by PDP stakeholders of Northern extraction in Abuja in the past 72 hours. Details to follow

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Nigerian Police Arrests Masquerades For N370,000, Expensive Phones’ Theft

Gbenga Adeoti

The two Masquerades, believed according to African mythology to.be men from great beyond, are already singing in our custody – Police   The Nigerian Police has arrested two masquerades who allegedly robbed residents of Melege community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo state, Southwest Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that the masqueraders identified as Sheriff Ojo and Muhammed Lukman were arrested after they allegedly robbed one Adinoyi Mohammed of N370,000 and his mobile handset. Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Funmi Odulami, who confirmed the incident, added that the Masquerades…

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Sunday Igboho Down with Possible Kidney, Lung Illness, Hospitalised -Lawyer

Gbenga Adeoti

The popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has been reportedly hospitalised in Republic of Benin after being diagnosed of possible kidney or lungs illness. Platforms Africa reports that one of Igboho’s lawyers, Yomi Aliyyu, who disclosed this in an interview with BBC Yoruba, alleged that his client developed the illness in the Republic of Benin prison custody. READ ALSO: Why Polygamy is one of my greatest errors in life – Raymond Dokpesi Mysterious Bees Sting Man’s Private Part During Sεx With Married Woman A BYE-BYE TO BUKKY – A TRIBUTE…

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A BYE-BYE TO BUKKY – OBSEQUISES FOR MRS. BUKOLA OZEMOYA, BY ADEOLA YUSUF

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Ozemoya is from across the Niger, sister Bukky is a Yoruba from Abeokuta, the Okordions are devoted Christians who are not unaware I profess a faith other than theirs but this has never counted against me before them.”   Immediately the phone started ringing, my heart came to my mouth. I have just finished the round one of terrible tears-shedding before I put the call through to that man of nobility and unmatched humily, Ozemoya Okordion. I have told myself I should have, at that moment, been ready to talk…

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Mysterious Bees Sting Man’s Private Part During Sεx With Married Woman

Aoko Benjamin

The bees that attacked and covered the man’s private part for two days only left him after he confessed and apologized to the married woman’s husband.   A man identified as Jethro Maimba has been attacked by a mysterious swarm of bees while he was allegedly having sex with a married woman in Zimbabwe. Platforms  Africa reports that several other cases of bees attacks allegedly caused by African mythology and power have been reported in Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria. It was gathered that Jethro Maimba, the latest of such  cases,…

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