‘Criticism, Commendation;’ Inside Meeting of Six NNPC ex-GMDs With Kyari

▪️ Chief Chamberlain Oyibo, Dr Jackson Gaius – Obaseki; Engr Funsho Kupolokun, Engr Abubakar Lawal Yar’adua, Engr Austen Oniwon, Engr Andrew Yakubu; Lineup of ex-helmsmen at the meeting and key points they made about Kyari’s NNPCL   Six former Group Managing Directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) met with Mallam Mele Kyari, the incumbent Chief Executive Officer of the company, where they assessed the reign of Mr. Kyari with constructive criticism and commendations. Platforms Africa reports that the ex-GMDS include Chief Chamberlain Oyibo, Dr Jackson Gaius – Obaseki;…

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U.S. Black Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Dies At 74

U.S. Black Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74 after pancreatic cancer diagnosis Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), a longtime congresswoman who served three decades in Congress, has died at the age of 74, her family announced in a statement Friday night. “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas,” the statement read. Her family did not note a cause of death, however,…

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5 Students Get eStar Awards As UK Platform Partner Chrisland Schools

+ Full names, faces of winners   Five students from Chrisland Schools have emerged first in Africa to receive an eStars award. eStars is an innovative educational esports platform in the United Kingdom. The students, Khadijah Alege, Khalid Olatunji, Brian Leghemo, Adeolu Adewumi, and Ayomide Ojo were recognised at the launch of eStars in Nigeria, which was held at the British High Commission in Lagos on Tuesday. Eleven-year-old Alege, a Year 7 student, earned a star award as the top of five students honoured by eStars at an event marking…

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‘Small Body, Big Engine;’ Chinedu Ikedieze Unveils Second Wife

‘My world and love,’ emotional tributes Ikedieze (aka Aki or Efe of The Johnsons) penned for second wife that has gotten tongues trading tantrums on twitter (X).   Popular Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, better known as Aki of Efe of The Johnsons, has caused a buzz on social Media after unveiling his new wife, Stephanie Promise Taking to his Instagram page on Stephanie’s birthday, Aki described her as “his world and love” He went on to reveal to his fans that their union is blessed with three children. Phobia For…

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Phobia For Maths, Love For Beautiful Women; Story of Oludare Ogunyombo, First To Complete Ph.D In Communication At OOU

The grass to grace story of the first person to complete the journey of Ph.D at the department of Mass Communication in Olabisi Onabajo University’s history is one with potential to inspire a lot. The Emuren Remo-born scholar, Oludare Ogunyombo, opens up to Platforms Africa on all, including 5 things people do not know about him.   Who is Oludare Ogunyombo? Oludare Ogunyombo is from Emuren Remo in Ogun State. He has a B.Sc. in Journalism and an M.Sc. in Mass Communication from the Lagos State University and University of…

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Rice Or Fries, Food Has No Taste In Space. Here’ Why

You still wonder why humans are naturally created and found themselves living on earth and not other planets? This may give some insights!   In space, food is a vital necessity for astronauts to survive. However, the experience of eating in space is vastly different from what we experience on Earth. One of the most surprising aspects of eating in space is that food has no taste. The reason for this is due to the lack of gravity in space. On Earth, our sense of smell plays a crucial role…

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The Church And Its Unfaithful Singles

Not having sex before marriage ought to be good. Restraining yourself from all that tantalising stuff is tough alright, but that is what the Bible says and we all (believers) know that God is always right. Uncle, no touching; aunty, no sneaking. Keep the marriage bed undefiled. All solid contents must be kept in the bra, in the boxers. You can look, even imagine (though that is a sin too) what is in there but you can’t weed or cultivate the land. You can salivate but you must not sip…

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‘Do And Die;’ 10 Reasons Male Bees Die After Mating Female

Female bees don’t only live far longer than the male, a fatal fate also immediately befall the male anytime it mates. Platforms Africa presents a 10-point article on why male bees die after mating the female. Number 8 may be shocking as it exposes the ‘do and die’ fascinating complexities of nature.   1. The life cycle of a male bee, also known as a drone, is quite fascinating. While female bees, or queens, can live for up to five years, drones typically live for just four to six weeks…

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