Month: February 2022

Oxford Varsity Gets First Igbo Language Lecturer

ADEOLA YUSUF

Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha has become the first Igbo language lecturer at Oxford University. Platforms Africa reports that Umeonyirioha made the announcement on his Twitter handle on Thursday. He said, “It is official that I am the first official Igbo Language lecturer at the number one university in the world, the University of Oxford. “Our induction happened today by Marion Sadoux, Head of Modern Language Programmes, University of Oxford Language Centre. READ ALSO: Top 10 Best Universities in Africa Emerge Nigerian Teenager, Tomisin Ogunnubi, beats Others From 170 Nations to Emerge…

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Inquest: What we Found at Scene of Socialite Dapo Ojora’s Death – Police

ADEOLA YUSUF

A police officer, Insp Damian Oguinye, on Thursday  revealed his alleged findings at the death scene of a socialite and businessman, Mr Adedapo Ojora, at his Ikoyi, Lagos, residence on Dec. 11, 2020. Oguinye testified before an Ikeja Coroner’s Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  Adedapo was the son of businessman, Chief Adekunle Ojora, and  brother-in-law of former Senate President Bukola Saraki. His sister is Mrs Oluwatoyin Saraki. Adedapo allegedly passed away in controversial circumstances in his home, from a gunshot injury on the head. Oguinye testified …

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BREAKING: Tanker Drivers Suspend Planned Strike As NNPC Intervenes

ADEOLA YUSUF

Why we changed our minds on strike – NARTO, NUPENG-PTD   The petrol tanker drivers have suspended the planned strike action as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Lmited (NNPC) Intervened. Platforms Africa reports that the drivers and road transport workers under the aegis of NARTO and NUPENG-PTD, made theur decision known in a communique sent to this media group on Thursday evening. The parties also pledged collaboration on ensuring nationwide availability of petroleum products across the country. Here, below, is the communique. COMMUNIQUE ON CRIITICAL STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN NARTO, PTD,…

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Forsaken Footballer Turned Cab Driver Gets N2m From ​Ahmed Musa

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Forsaken Nigerian Ex International who is into bus loading “Kingsley Obiekwu” gets 2million Naira from Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa. Nigerians have hailed the Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa for donating the N2 million to 1996 Olympic gold medalist, Kingsley Obiekwu. Obiekwu, a member of the Atlanta ’96 Olympics Gold medal-winning Dream Team, had recently opened up on his financial struggles especially how he uses his only car for commercial transport to sustain his family. The 47-year-old former defender fondly referred to as “Shagari”, played for Rangers International FC, Enugu…

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The great pilgrimage of Peter, By Dare Babarinsa

ADEOLA YUSUF

When the angelic delegates came to summon Peter Awelewa Adebiyi home, he was fully ready. Throughout his years as an active priest of the Anglican Church, he always maintained that this world is a market place and heaven is the home for all true believers. His children and other members of his family were thinking he would wait long enough to mark his 80th birthday next year, but God decreed otherwise. Adebiyi was a fearless advocate of good governance and Christian charity. He roared where angels would have feared to…

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NNPC, MOMAN, DAPMAN Team Up Against Fuel Queues

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has assured the Nigerian public that its members are working with the regulatory Authorities and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) towards a resolution of the current fuel crisis. Platforms Africa reports that a statement signed by MOMAN Chairman, Olumide Adeosun, stated that MOMAN subject-matter experts are active contributors to the technical and commercial committees set up by the regulatory Authorities to re-stock fuel supplies, resolve the blending of contaminated products and identify losses suffered by customers, operators and third parties.…

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BREAKING: Tinubu’s Political Strategist, Prof Tunde Samuel, is Dead

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Professor Tunde Samuel, one of the trusted ally and top political strategist for Nigeria’s presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu, is dead. Sameul, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Lagos State, is a prominent member of the influencial Governor Advisory Council (GAC), the elite group that determines who becomes what in Lagos APC politics. Platforms Africa reports that Samuel died just three months after he celebrated another birthday. He died on the evening of Wednesday, 16 February, 2022. Professor Samuel was the pioneer Provost of the Lagos State…

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Why, How Test Did Not Discover Off-Spec Petrol At Nigerian Depots – NNPC

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Kyari Assures Fuel Queues’ll Vanish in Few Days as House C’ttee Vows To Handle Erring PMS Suppliers   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has given reason the off-spec Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, was not discovered through test at the depots. Platforms Africa reports that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, who said this during a meeting with the members of the House Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), maintained that the “reason why tests did not reveal methanol presence was because…

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Ibadan-Lagos, Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail projects Get $2.8m

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The Federal Executive Council has approved $2.8million for the procurement of rolling stocks operational maintenance equipment for Ibadan to Kano standard gauge and Port Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge railway projects. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, made the disclosure when he addressed State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, rolling stocks are consumables meant for the maintenance and operation of the railway. “I have an approval of the cabinet to procure rolling stocks…

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Why Nnamdi Kanu May Go Blind, Ozekhome Tells Court

ADEOLA YUSUF

Mike Ozekhome, human rights lawyer and a legal counsel to the embattled leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has raised the alarm over the deteriorating health of his client, saying he may go blind soon if nothing is done. Platforms Africa reports that Ozekhome, while addressing the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, said Kanu who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services is having challenges seeing. The lawyer argued that Kanu’s eyeglass was confiscated by DSS operatives following his arrest in…

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