Month: August 2022

16-Year-Old Wonderkid Scores 9 A1 In WAEC, 331 In JAMB Exams

ADEOLA YUSUF

Imo OAP Amb Pope Saviola Godwyn has taken to social media to celebrate his 16-year-old mentee who aced the 2022 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams. The wizkid named Uchegbu Obinna John-Paul from Imo state scored 9 A’s in WAEC and recorded 331 in JAMB. Showering encomiums on his mentee, Saviola who shared his results and pictures on Facebook described Obinna as a brainiac and urged netizens to join in celebrating him. READ ALSO: No BSc, No MSc, Nigerian HND Holder Gets…

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How 12-Year-old Killed Nigerian Mother In US

ADEOLA YUSUF

A 12-year-old Nigerian boy has killed his mother, Ayobiyi Cook, at their home in Forestdale, Alabama, United States. According to CBS News, the boy “accidentally discharged a firearm” which struck and killed his 29-year-old mom on Monday. His father, Djuan, a policeman, was said to be at work when the incident happened. A statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the boy had initially lied to detectives about the cause of his mother’s death after cops arrived at the scene some minutes past midnight. He was reported to…

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Ikeja Electric, Inks 24 Hours Power Supply Deals With Enaro Energy, Ayobo Community

ADEOLA YUSUF

Ikeja Electric Plc said on Wednesday that it has signed a Tripartite Interconnected Mini-Grid Agreement with Enaro Energy Limited and Ayobo community, to provide reliable and uninterrupted electricity supply to Ishokan Phase1 Estate, Mercy Land Estate and Mercy Land Phase1 residents in Ayobo, Lagos State. The initiative, according to a statement sent to Platforms Africa, is in line with the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission goal of ensuring there is reliable and steady power supply across communities in the country through partnerships between Distribution Companies and Independent Power generators. READ ALSO:…

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Broadband Penetration hits 44.5% as NCC reviews Short Code services

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigeria’s broadband usage has continued on the rise, moving up from 40.9 per cent in February 2022 to 44.5 per cent in July 2022, a figure considered hopeful for achieving the national broadband target of 70 per cent in 2025. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who disclosed this earlier today (August 9, 2022) at the beginning of a three-day public inquiry on five telecom regulations and guidelines which began in Abuja, said emerging technologies and advancements in the sector demand that the…

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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

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “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

ADEOLA YUSUF

“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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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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