Day: February 23, 2025

Dr. Wasiu Tejuoso Is First Elected HoD Mass Comm In MAPOLY’s History

Damilola Olonade

‘Twist of fate, Long overdue,’ reactions trail emergence of “brilliant alumnus” who “has been lecturing even before he graduated.”   An award-winning communication lecturer and author, Dr. Wasiu Tejuoso, has emerged the first elected Head, Department of Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that Tejuoso, an alumnus of the department, emerged after a keenly contested maiden election in line with the new Polytechnic Act of 2019, where he defeated his opponent and classmate, Dr. Shola Adeosun. The newly elected Head of Department has earlier…

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Pope Suffers Respiratory Attack, Condition Critical – Vatican

Ganiyu Amodu

Pope Francis’s condition “continues to be critical”, the Vatican said Saturday, saying the 88-year-old was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack that required “high-flow oxygen”, and also blood transfusions. “At the moment the prognosis is reserved,” it said, as the head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend his ninth night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where he was diagnosed this week with double pneumonia. “The Holy Father’s condition continues to be critical, therefore, as explained yesterday, the pope is not out of danger,” the Vatican said in its regular…

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A Jacksonite’s Happy Return for Annual Lecture, By Obinna Ezeobi, PhD

Obinna Ezeobi

    As I stood on the podium at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA), the most revered venue in the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), it seemed surreal for a few moments. The last time I was in the hall was 25 years ago. Back then, I was a young, lanky undergraduate, and you only step into the legendary hall during convocation ceremonies, inaugural lectures, and similar important events. At such occasions, one will be fortunate to sit or stand at any corner at the facility. But this time I…

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RCCG Campus Fellowship Ex-Pastor Weds Male Partner

Ganiyu Amodu

Jimmy Adekoya, a former president of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF) at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), has sparked controversy on social media after marrying his male partner Seamus O’Donovan. The Microbiology student tied the knot with his partner in the United Kingdom. Photos of the wedding ceremony recently surfaced online, with Jimmy flaunting his ring beside his partner, prompting social media reactions. One user, identified as Popo, claimed to have known the former students’ campus fellowship president during their university days and expressed shock at his transformation. Popo shared throwback…

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Tinubu Backs Fintech Firms As Flutterwave Seeks Listing On NGX

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu said his administration will support businesses in the financial technology sector that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. He said this when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital in Abuja on Saturday afternoon, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said. Flutterwave boss Olugbenga Agboola and other stakeholders in the company Adeleke Adekoya, Oluwabankole Falade and Mitesh Popat represented the fintech firm at the meeting while Oluseun Olufemi-White represented Alami Capital as its chief executive. READ ALSO: 13-Yr-Old Boy Dies After Attempting Viral Social Media…

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NAFDAC’s Raids Find USAID-Donated Drugs In Nigeria Markets, 11,000 Shops Shut

Abibat Babalola

Following the ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trade in major drug markets nationwide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, said it had shut down over 11,000 shops in Aba, Onitsha, and Idumota drug markets even as it has arrested 40 people linked to the sale of unregistered and dangerous drugs. Conducting journalists around its warehouse in Apapa, Lagos, the Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, disclosed that the agency has also evacuated over 77 truckloads of illicit and counterfeit drugs. According to her, out of…

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‘Now 11 Points Clear,’ Liverpool Defeat Man City 2-0 At Etihad

Ganiyu Amodu

Liverpool have extended their lead atop the Premier League table to 11 points with a comfortable 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a close-range shot that took a heavy deflection off of Nathan Ake. Salah turned from scorer to assister as Dominik Szoboszlai wrong-footed Ederson to double Liverpool’s lead in the 37th minute. How West Ham Defeated 10-Man Arsenal 1-0 Is Your Son Married To A ‘Citizen’?, By Funke Egbemode The four-time defending champions are now 20 points…

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