Day: August 10, 2022

Experience Déjà vu: The Accelerex Campaign Story

ADEOLA YUSUF

What is that feeling when it seems like you have experienced something that is happening right now? It’s called déjà vu! The déjà vu feeling aptly explains the current Accelerex brand campaign that has taken over the social waves. The campaign video idea underscores the important everyday role Accelerex plays in our lives, by being that payment solution provider that cuts across touchpoints, even when we don’t fully realize it. This campaign brings to our attention how much Accelerex has been in the picture, supporting businesses and consumers since 2013.…

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Akintola Williams, 1st Chartered Accountant In Africa Clocks 103 Years

ADEOLA YUSUF

  As the Accountant that is 41 years older than Nigeria hits 103 years, Platforms Africa presents what you may need to know about The Man and His Milestones   The first chartered accountant in Nigeria and Africa’s history, Chief Akintola Williams, has clocked 103 years. Platforms Africa reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, joined millions of Nigerians, family and friends to celebrate renowned accountant, Chief Williams, on his 103rd birthday, saying he appreciated God for grace of long life of the doyen. READ ALSO: You Want To Live…

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Call Me Mr. Trouble, Wike Says He’s Not An Ordinary Politician

Efe Wellington

  “It is true I have just one vote, but based on the services I have rendered, Rivers people will listen to me,” the governor says as he gives N2billion to youths   Rivers State Governor, Nyeson Wike, has continued to boast of his achievements in government, warning that anyone who toyed with him would get his fingers burnt. Wike in another outing, on Tuesday afternoon while inaugurating the dualised Ogunbali Road in Port Harcourt, declared that his second name was trouble, stating that he would neither run away from any…

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JUST IN: Fresh Tragedy As Another Nollywood Giant Dies Hours After Bandele

Precious Ibekwe

“He had only a few hours ago, joined in the mourning of his colleague, Bandele. Now he is found dead in his room after his doctor, had reportedly told him to take a rest because his blood pressure was about 200.”   Another tragedy has hit the Nollywood industry with the news of the death of yet a filmaker, Otu Njama, who had only a few hours ago, joined in the mourning his colleague, Biyi Bandele, Director of Half of the Yellow Sun. Platforms Africa reports that Bandele had died…

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Fire Outbreak At EKEDC Power Station In Lagos Island

Abibat Babalola

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a fire incident at its injection substation in Idumagbo, Lagos Island affecting electricity supply to customers in Idumagbo and Ajele areas. The incident occurred earlier on Tuesday around 3 pm when one of the 15MVA power transformers inside the substation caught fire. This announcement was made to the public by the EKEDC Corporate Communications General Manager, Godwin Idemudia. READ ALSO: Americans Asked to Conserve Power as Extreme Heat Threatens Electric Grid IBEDC Loss To Vandals Hits N600m In One Year – COO Lagos…

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2022 Convention: RCCG Makes Leadership Changes, Pegs Pastors’ Retirement Age At 70

Abibat Babalola

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has announced some changes in the leadership of the church, following the retirement of some familiar faces, including retirement of the Church’s National Overseer, Pastor Joseph Obayemi. Various sources, who confirmed the changes announced at the end of the Church’s Ministers’ Conference last Sunday, said a formal announcement of the full list could be made by the administration department of the church. Usually, the Conference is not broadcast or covered by journalists. Pastor Obayemi and other pastors…

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Ryan Giggs Wanted Sex All The Time, Had Eight Affairs, Ex-Girlfriend Claims

ADEOLA YUSUF

The trial of former Manchester United ace Ryan Giggs heard the footballer wanted sex “all the time” and cheated on his ex Kate Greville eight times. The 48-year-old former Wales manager is accused of controlling behaviour towards Ms Greville from 2017 until their split in 2020 and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against her. He is also accused of assaulting her sister Emma Greville. Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard how he and Kate Greville had a “toxic” and “turbulent” seven-year relationship. Jurors heard Ms Greville has levelled a number…

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Real Reason I Failed To Perform In Tanzania — Kizz Daniel

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria’s popular singer, Kizz Daniel, has apologised for failing to perform at a show in Tanzania on Sunday. Kizz Daniel offered the explanation at a news conference he addressed on Tuesday after his arrest and release by Tanzanian Police. The Buga crooner was arrested in Dar es Salaam on Monday for failing to perform at the show on Sunday. READ ALSO JUST IN: Tanzania Police Release Kizz Daniel, Continue Probe Shell Pays $1.9bn Royalty, Taxes To Nigeria In Two Years Serena Williams Announces Retirement From Tennis According to the organiser…

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2023: INEC Has Not recognized Lawan, Akpabio – Official

Abibat Babalola

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has denied recognizing Senators Ahmed Lawan and Godswill Akpabio as Senatorial candidates for Yobe Yobe North and Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Districts as published by an online medium. The Commission made this crystal clear in a statement issued and signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye. Okoye stated,”Not for the first time, our attention has been drawn to a story published by an online medium that the Commission has doctored, backdated and certified documents to accommodate…

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Owo Church Massacre: Akeredolu Confirms Arrest Of 5 Suspects

Abibat Babalola

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of five suspected killers of over 40 worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo on June 5. Akeredolu said this during a courtesy visit to his office by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, led by the Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu confirmed the arrest shortly after the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, announced the arrest of the masterminds of the attack…

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