Category: Awards/Recognitions

‘NYC First Muslim Mayor In History,’ 33 Year-Old Zohran Mamdani’s Date With History

Ganiyu Amodu

Man of Moment: What to know About the Indian-American Socialist Altering Political Dynamics In New York City   Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist and state assemblyman, claimed victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, positioning himself to become the city’s first Indian-American and Muslim mayor. Former governor Andrew Cuomo, his main rival, conceded the race late Tuesday in what analysts described as a significant upset, according to Western media reports. Kwankwaso, Shettima, Ganduje, and Northern Realignment For Tinubu: 2027 Not Coming — It Has Already Started…

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How Boxing Legend, Obisia Nwakpa, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

Golden Gloves: What you need to know about the former Nigerian and African lightweight champion   Legendary Nigerian pugilist and coach Obisia Nwakpa has passed away at the age of 75, after battling health issues and dementia. The former Nigerian and African lightweight champion died on Tuesday , June 3, with his body said to have been moved to the mortuary ahead of funeral arrangements. A member of his family had confirmed in an interview with Fight Gist Media on September 26, 2024, that Nwakpa had been facing several health…

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‘15.85s (2.0m/s),’ Favour Ofili Breaks 150m World Record

Ganiyu Amodu

. as Nigerian athletes shine in Atlanta   Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, delivered a historic performance at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games on Saturday, breaking the world record in the women’s 150m with a sensational time of 15.85s (2.0m/s) at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The 22-year-old became the first woman in history to run the event in under 16 seconds, shattering the previous mark of 16.23s set by Bahamian Olympic champion, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, in 2018. Ofili’s run headlined an impressive showing for Nigerians at the high-profile street meet,…

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‘Worth The Wait,’ Harry Kane Lifts First Career Trophy

Ganiyu Amodu

Harry Kane declared the first major trophy of his career was “worth the wait” as Bayern Munich celebrated their 34th Bundesliga title win on Saturday. Bayern had already secured the Meisterschale last week, as 2023-24 victors Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg. And they celebrated in style with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena, with Kane and Michael Olise getting the goals. Kane’s goal was his 25th in the Bundesliga this campaign, at least six more than any other player. His 32 total goal involvements (seven…

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FULL LIST: Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Others Make BET Awards Nominees List

Ganiyu Amodu

The 2025 BET Awards nominations have been announced, with African artists earning recognition across top categories, marking another milestone in the continent’s growing global influence in music. The awards ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on 9 June. Nigerian artist Ayra Starr made a significant impact by securing nominations in two of the show’s most prestigious categories. She joins the ranks of SZA, Summer Walker, and Victoria Monét in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist category, a highly competitive field dominated by US heavyweights. Starr’s nomination…

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Wasiu Tejuoso: Tribute To The New Asiwaju Kemta Egbaland, By Ganiyu Olowu

ADEOLA YUSUF

    There are many woods in the forest—some hardy, some ordinary, some merely ornamental. But when the time comes to create the gbedu, that great drum whose timbre commands kings and warriors to hearken, only a rare, resilient, and resonant wood is considered. Gbedu is not just any drum—it is the drum against which all others are measured, the drum by which drums themselves are defined. Such is the story of Dr Wasiu Tejuoso: a man chosen not just for a title but for the substance of his existence.…

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‘64-Hour Marathon,’ Again, Tunde Onakoya Breaks World Chess Record

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has officially received the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon after completing a 64-hour session in New York City’s Times Square. Onakoya attained the feat alongside US chess player, Shawn Martinez, during the marathon, which ran between April 17 and 20, 2025. He had in April 2024, played for 60 hours, surpassing a previous record before it was reclaimed two months later, by Norwegian duo, Odin Blikra Vea and Askild Bryn, with a record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds. ‘Comeback,’…

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‘Oyebanji, Adelabu, Kyari, Soneye, Andy Odeh, Others,’ Who-Won-What At energyTIMES Awards

ADEOLA YUSUF

Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State; Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; Engr. Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited; Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd; and Andy Odeh, former General Manager, External Relations and Regulatory Compliance at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), were among the leading energy stakeholders recognized at the second edition of the energyTIMES Awards. Platforms Africa reports that the event, held in Oriental hotel, Lagos, honored exceptional individuals and organizations spearheading excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s energy sector. Kola Adesina, Group Managing…

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Ansar-ud-Deen Explodes In Excitement As Imam Becomes Professor

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Schor-cleric,’ emotional tributes the 101 year-old society penned on Prof. Olaofe Musa Adeyemi, the latest Professor at the University of Abuja   The Ansar-ud-Deen Society, Abuja Branch, has congratulated its Imam, Prof. Olaofe Musa Adeyemi, a cleric and scholar on his well-deserved promotion to the rank of Professor of Islamic History and Ethics by the Governing Council of the University of Abuja. In a statement by the Secretary of the branch, Ismail Omipidan, the society described the feat as a milestone that should not be seen as a personal achievement…

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Tinubu Make Four Fresh Appointments Into NCDMB Governing Council

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing the board’s capacity to drive local content growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The new members include Mr. Olusegun Omosehin from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). Also appointed are Mazi Sam…

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