January 11, 2022 – Platformsafrica

UNILAG Rakes In N17 billion Research Grants in Four Years

January 11, 2022 ADEOLA YUSUF

The University of Lagos is to Graduate 238 First Class, 11,975 Other candidates at 52nd Convocation The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has received a total of N17 billion research grants between 2018 and 2021. Platforms Africa reports that the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who disclosed this at a pre-convocation press conference, maintained that this was possible because his administration made research the currency traded in on the campus. READ ALSO: UNILAG Spent N18m on Data for Students’ Examination during COVID-19 – VC How UI, UNILAG,…

Mother, Elder Son Kill Younger Sibling for Yahoo Plus Money Rituals

January 11, 2022 Gbenga Adeoti

Thirty-two-year-old Afeez Olalere has confessed to the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command that his mother encouraged him to kill his kid brother for money rituals Platforms Africa reports that Olalere made the shocking confession after he was arrested by men of the Nigerian Police in Ikorodu, Lagos. He said: “My mother took me to an herbalist who told me if i want to be successful in the yahoo business I will have to sacrifice one life and that person must be a sibling to me. READ ALSO: N14.7bn…

Nigeria Beats Egypt 1-0, Shatters Pharaohs AFCON Record

January 11, 2022 Aoko Benjamin

It was jubilation galore as Nigerian Super Eagles defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon. Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive throughout the game. With today’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record. Pharaohs were unbeaten in their last 16 group matches at the Africa Cup of Nations. Before now, Egypt’s last defeat in the group phase dates back to the 2004 tournament when they lost 2-1…

BREAKING: Nigeria’s ex-President Ernest Shonekan is dead

January 11, 2022 Ayobami Adedinni

Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has died. Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha. More details soon…

UK fines restaurateur £10,000 for naming decaying chicken Nigerian delicacy

January 11, 2022 Wonuola Olujobi

’ Gaby Kolajo, the owner of Lagos Island — a restaurant in Leyton, United Kingdom — has been fined £10,000 for calling mouldy chicken a special Nigerian meal. Platforms Africa reports that in August 2018, Kolajo was ordered to close down his restaurant located at Lea Bridge road after officials of the Waltham Forest council asked him to deal with the mouse and cockroach infestation at his premises. According to Waltham Forest council, the restaurateur was “caught red-handed” serving customers at a birthday party held at the premises a month after. READ…