Day: February 8, 2022

BREAKING: Court Strikes out Murder Case Against Rahmon Adedoyin, Others

Ayobami Adedinni

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the murder case against the owner of Hotels and Resorts, Ile-Ife, Rahmon Adedoyin, alongside six others being tried over the murder of Timothy Adegoke. Adegoke, a postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State was reportedly murdered at Hilton Honour Hotel and Resorts, Ile Ife on November 6, 2021. His death has since been a subject of controversy. Since the demise, Adedoyin and the six others were arrested and interrogated by the Osun State police command.…

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Top 10 Best Universities in Africa Emerge

Aoko Benjamin

UNILAG, OAU, UNN, ABU Zaria missing. University of Ibadan is the only Nigerian Varsity on the list as varsities from South Africa dominate the list   Africa is home to many universities that rank amongst the top universities in the world. Scattered across the continent, they stand tall in educational excellence. Are you seeking to study in Africa? Check out these top 10 best African universities, according to a recent US News.com’s best colleges ranking. 1. University of Cape Town The University of Cape Town is one of the oldest…

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ÀARE̩ KURUMI OF IJAIYE. THE YORUBA WARRIOR WHO LOST FIVE SONS IN ONE DAY

ADEOLA YUSUF

The story of Kurunmi is one that draws tears from the eyes of people who feel pity for a man who stood firm for tradition. There was a time in the history of Yoruba where the heir to the throne is killed whenever the king dies. This tradition came about because it was discovered that a lot of princes killed their fathers so they could ascend the throne and become king instead. It was believed that if the heirs were killed alongside their fathers, kings would live longer on the…

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EXCLUSIVE: Yes, Off-Spec Petrol In Circulation, Marketers Open Up

ADEOLA YUSUF

The oil marketers have exclusively confirmed to Platforms Africa that unspecified volume of off-spec Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol was imported into Nigeria. National Operations Controller of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mike Osatuyi, who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Platforms Africa, maintained that this off-spec product is being mopped-up and this effort has caused dislocation in the supply chain. Platforms Africa, known for its leadership in breaking news and investigative journalism, broke the news of fuel queues on Sunday, over 24 hours before…

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