Month: November 2021

64-Year Old Music Star, Wasiu Ayinde KWAM 1, Marries New Wife

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How KWAM 1, the “Ema Yonu Simi” Crooner, who has fathered over 40 children fell in love and tied the knot with light complexioned Emmanuella Aderopo, a mother of three from previous relationship + PHOTOS   Three years after he married his last wife, Titi Masha in Ijebu-Ode, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal a.k.a KWAM 1 has caught another woman in his polygamous web. Platforms Africa reports that the Ema yonu simi crooner, on Wednesday in Abeokuta, tied the knot with the light complexioned woman, Aderopo Emmanuella, in a glamorous ceremony. Ropo,…

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McPherson Varsity Graduates 85, Secures NUC’s Approval for 7 New Courses

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McPherson University has announced that a total of 85 students will be given degrees in various courses at its convocation ceremony slated for Saturday, November 20, 2021. Platforms Africa reports that Vice Chancellor of University , Professor Adeniyi Agunbiade, whi declared this at a press conference, maintained that the institution has also secured the National University Commission (NUC’s) Approval,l and Accreditation for 13 Courses. READ ALSO: How UI, UNILAG, LASU Researchers, Others Broke Guiness World Record UNILAG Spent N18m on Data for Students’ Examination during COVID-19 – VC JUST IN:…

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JUST IN: Nigerian Olympic World Record-Holder, Paul Kehinde, Dies At 33

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The current world record-holder in the men’s 65kg para-powerlifting category, Paul Kehinde, aka Olumi Agberin, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Kehinde was also a former world number 1 Para-powerlifter, Olympic Gold medallist and Commonwealth Games Champion. Kehinde died on Thursday, 18 November, 2021 after a brief illness. He was 33 years old. He was born in Epe, Lagos State. READ ALSO: Nigeria Suffers 9.2m Barrels Crude Oil Production Deficit in 3 Months Oduduwa Varsity Founder Arrested Over Postgraduate Student’s Murder Embattled A.B.C Orjiako Resigns As Seplat Energy Chairman Why…

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Meet Rufa’i Sirajo, Bayero Varsity-Trained Electrical Engineer Appointed Acting Chairman, TotalEnergies

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Here is what the company says about Mr. Stanislas Mittelman,  who quitted as after 5-year reign as Chairman   The Board of Directors of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc. has announced the appointment of Engr. Rufa’i Sirajo as the new Acting Chairman of the company, following the resignation of Mr. Stanislas Mittelman. Platforms  Africa reports this quoting a notice signed by the Company’s Secretary, Bunmi Popoola-Mordi, and made available on the website of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). “Engr. Sirajo will assume the position of Acting Chairman pending the next meeting…

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Nigeria Suffers 9.2m Barrels Crude Oil Production Deficit in 3 Months

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Country’s Q3 oil output dipped to 1.57 milli9n barrels   Nigeria, Africa’s biggest crude exporter, has suffered a production deficit of 9.2 million barrels in the third quarter of 2021. The country recorded an avarage daily crude oil Production of 1.57 million in the three months of July, August and September compared to 1.67 million barrels daily production in the previous quarter. Checks by Platforms Africa show that this daily deficit of 100,000 barrels amounts to 9.2 million barrels in the 92 days that made up the three months. “The…

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Emirates, GE Aviation ink 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Test Flight Deals

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Here is how Emirates Boeing 777-300ER will be the first ever on the fleet to conduct test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a major move to deepen CO2 Emissions Cut   Emirates and GE Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a programme that will see an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, powered by GE90 engines, conduct a test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Platforms Africa  reports that the test flight slated for thelast quarter of 2022. Chief Operating Officer, Emirates Airline, Adel Al Redha,…

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S’African Airways Resumes Jo’burg-Lagos Flight Dec. 12, Ends 1-Year Drought

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One of Africa’s biggest airlines, South African Airways (SAA), has concluded plans to resume the lucrative Johannesburg-Lagos route. The carrier plans to re-start the service on December 12, 2021, Platforms Africa reports. The interim Chief Executive Officer of SAA, Thomas Kgokolo, confirmed this in a statement. “This specific destination takes SAA into one of the biggest travel markets in Africa and we’re delighted that we are again able to resume operations, providing a link between Africa’s two biggest economies,” the statement  sent to Platforms Africa read. READ ALSO: Oduduwa Varsity…

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Oduduwa Varsity Founder Arrested Over Postgraduate Student’s Murder

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Founder of Oduduwa University and Ile-Ife Polytechnic, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the death of a Master’s degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Timothy Adegoke. The institutions’ proprietor is also the Chairman of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife. The state Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, who disclosed this through the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, disclosed that Adedoyin was arrested on November 15. READ ALSO: Embattled A.B.C Orjiako Resigns As Seplat Energy Chairman Don’t Ask Me What…

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Embattled A.B.C Orjiako Resigns As Seplat Energy Chairman

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Orjiako’s resignation came just eight days after Zenith Bank Plc received an order from a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos blocking Seplat from transacting with him, an embattled Chairman and Co-founder   Chairman and Co-founder of Seplat Energy Plc, Dr. A.B.C. Orjiako has stepped down from his role as the company chairman and from the Board of Directors of the company he co-founded. Platforms Africa reports that the company announced this on Wednesday, 17 November, 2021 in a circular sent to the leading Pan-African energy-focus media. Orjiako will exit…

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How Another Building Collapsed in Lagos Killed 4, Injured 5 – NEMA

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Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital has, again, suffered another building collapse, killing four people and injuring 5. Platforms Africa reports that the ill-fated structure, a 2 storey building under construction at Flour mill Estate, collapsed at about 1300 hour on Wednesday afternoon in the city. READ ALSO: Don’t Ask Me What Happened to Camera I Recovered at Lekki Tollgate -Fashola Gas Cylinder Explosion Kills 10 Year-Old Boy, 4 Others in Lagos Why Nigerian Varsities May Be Shut In Next Three Weeks – ASUU PDP kicks As Court Evicts Party From Lagos…

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