Month: September 2023

Meet Olatunbosun Amao, Nigerian Who Developed AI-Powered Writing App

Damilola Olonade

“How he resigned from GTBank and Japa to Canada;” Full story of the University of Ilorin graduate of political science now a tech titan + all you need to know about his LexiGenius, AI-powered writing App for students, journalists, copy-writers, and others   Nigerians have joined the band of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine base application developers whose ingenuity has created fast increased popularity and transforming every aspect of human lives. This is as a content creator and script writer, Olatunbosun Amao, a Canada-based Nigerian, has debuted with an innovative…

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Wheel Barrow Pusher Now A Professor; inspiring story of Nicholas Asogwa PhD

ADEOLA YUSUF

MY JOURNEY TO PROFESSORSHIP —By Prof. N.U. Asogwa Today is indeed a great day and a momentous occasion in my life, as the University of Nigeria, Nsukka earlier today announced my elevation to the sublime and prestigious rank of Professor. I am deeply humbled to celebrate this momentous occasion. My gratitude goes to God, the undisputed Supreme Power of the universe for making my attainment of this feat possible. I stand before the world today overwhelmed with a profound sense of gratitude, honor, and accomplishment. I make bold to state…

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Nigeria Loses Bid To Host AFCON 2027

Ganiyu Amodu

The Pamoja Bid: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Named Joint Hosts of 2027 AFCON   The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as the joint hosts for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Platforms Africa reports that Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, declared the tripartite bid the winner of the hosting rights for the 2027 AFCON in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. READ ALSO Landlord Bathes 11-Year-Old With Hot Water Nigeria Loses Bid To Host AFCON 2027 Two Children Electrocuted In Lagos, Mother Hospitalised NLC, TUC Declare Indefinite…

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Landlord Bathes 11-Year-Old With Hot Water

Abibat Babalola

A landlord identified simply as Michael has allegedly poured hot water on an 11-year-old girl identified only as Princess. Platform Africa reported that the incident happened on Saturday in Mowe, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Following the incident, the sister of a tenant in the house, who gave her name as Ejiro, said her sister had planned to leave the apartment which she rented. READ ALSO: Two Children Electrocuted In Lagos, Mother Hospitalised BREAKING:Trump Committed Fraud, Judge Rules In NY Case Missing Intestine: No Doctor Among Them,…

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Two Children Electrocuted In Lagos, Mother Hospitalised

Abibat Babalola

A yet-to-be-identified mother in the Mushin area of Lagos State is currently battling for her life after losing two of her children to electrocution on Thursday. According to sources in the area, the children, a girl aged 10 and a boy aged seven, were electrocuted when they attempted to turn on the television after returning from school. It was gathered from the sources in the area that the parents, who were speculated to have been away or inside the room when the incident occurred, on learning the fate of their children,…

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BREAKING:Trump Committed Fraud, Judge Rules In NY Case

Aoko Benjamin

“The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business.” Here is the full story   Donald Trump “repeatedly” misrepresented his wealth by hundreds of millions of dollars to banks and insurers, a New York judge has ruled. The decision resolves the key claim made by New York’s attorney general in her civil lawsuit against the former president. “The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business,” the judge wrote. READ ALSO: Mandela’s Granddaughter, Zoleka Is Dead Nigeria Declares Wednesday Public Holiday N9k Per Bag…

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NLC, TUC Declare Indefinite Strike From October 3

Abibat Babalola

The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) will commence an indefinite strike on Tuesday, October 3. This followed a joint press briefing held by both leadership of the union in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Tuesday (today). The unions also asked their state chapters to mobilize for protests across the country. Platforms Africa reported that the leaders of the two labour centres have resolved their differences that made only NLC embark on a two-day warning strike without the participation of TUC.…

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Mandela’s Granddaughter, Zoleka Is Dead

Aoko Benjamin

The Mandela Family confirmed her death on Tuesday morning in a press statement signed by the family Spokesperson, Zwelabo Mandela. Zoleka was the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and Nomzamo Nobandla Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. According to the family, Zoleka was admitted into the hospital for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer on the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord. “Recent scans revealed signiicant disease progression including fibrosis in the lungs as well as several emboli. “Zoleka passed away on the evening of Monday, September 25th surrounded by friends and family. Our…

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OML 83 & 85: NNPC/FIRST E&P JV Sets Up Development Trust for Host Communities

Damilola Olonade

. The NNPC/FIRST E&P OML83 & 85 Joint Venture, has inaugurated a Development Trust for its host communities in compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 mandate. The inauguration ceremony was held on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Trust, named ‘KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust’ (KHCDT), is a not-for-profit and non-political organization which will be governed by a constitution. In support of its activities, the NNPC/FIRST E&P JV will contribute 3% of its actual operating expenditure in the upstream petroleum operations…

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Public Display of Ignorance by New Power Minister Worrisome – Workers

Abibat Babalola

    Adelabu on media frenzy instead of addressing salient issues – NUEE   The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has chided the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over his conduct since being sworn in. In a statement on Monday signed by the acting general secretary of NUEE, Dominic Igwebike, the union said Adelabu had yet to reach out to stakeholders since assuming office, but had been threatening electricity workers. READ ALSO: Veteran Nollywood actor, Suara is dead Missing Intestines: Group Calls For Independent Probe By MDCN Nigeria Declares…

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