Category: Awards/Recognitions

How Heavyweight Boxing Legend, George Foreman, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

Big George: All you need to know about the two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist   Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45. He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle…

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Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, Seven Things To Know About New Accountant General

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. Here are seven things hitherto not generally known about him. 1. Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi is 57 years old 2. He hails from Ikorodu in Lagos 3. Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. 4. He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. 5. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered…

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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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‘Denied Varsity Admission Due To Age,’ Teenager Earns 30 Tech Certifications

Ganiyu Amodu

A brilliant 14-year-old Nigerian girl, Zainab Akintola, has defied expectations by earning 30 certifications in Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning — all before turning 14. Zainab’s dream of becoming a doctor began when she was just a little girl. Her father, who lovingly called her “Doctor Zainab”, always encouraged her to pursue medicine, emphasizing the need for more Muslim female doctors in Nigeria. Her academic journey moved faster than norm. With an accelerated education, she completed secondary school at the age of 12. Confident in her abilities,…

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Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half-marathon World Record

Ganiyu Amodu

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo shattered the men’s half marathon world record, clocking an unprecedented 56 minutes and 41 seconds. This remarkable feat on Sunday, February 16, 2025, saw the 24-year-old obliterate the previous record by a staggering 49 seconds, marking the most significant single improvement in the event’s history. This took place in an historic performance at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, Athletics Weekly reports. Kiplimo’s previous world record of 57:31, set in Lisbon in 2021, was surpassed by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, who recorded 57:30 in Valencia in October…

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‘Lost Parents While Schooling,’ Boy Who Wrote JAMB Four Times, Emerges FUTA Industrial Chemistry Best Graduating Student

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Denied admission by UNILAG and UNIJOS,’ Adelanke Ayobami shares grass to grace secret of success in this no-holds-bared interview with Platforms Africa’s Ganiyu Amodu. Excerpts;   What kept you motivated throughout your studies? After I was denied admission two times by the university of Lagos and once at University of Jos, before finally getting admitted into FUTA, I told myself right from the start that I was going to make sure I finish with a first-class and this goal kept me motivated. Also, my late parents were a constant source…

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Meet Russ Cook, Man Who Ran The Entire Length Of Africa

Ganiyu Amodu

. Begins new challenge to climb Mount Kilimanjaro   A man who ran the entire length of Africa has begun his latest challenge – to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Russ Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, completed his previous endurance challenge in April last year after 352 days. CNN/Multichoice African Journalist Award Winner, Ololade Olatunji, Bags PhD ‘Migingo,’ Inside Africa’s Smallest Island Two Countries Claim It’s Theirs Despite complications with visas, health scares, geopolitical issues and an armed robbery, the 27-year-old, from Worthing, West Sussex, raised more than £1m for charity. Nine months…

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Tinubu Congratulates Nigerian Scientists, Engineers On Biden’s Honours List

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named by President Joe Biden among the 400 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States. A statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) noted that the prestigious recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers. It said this year’s awardees, announced…

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5 Facts About Nafisat Balogun, 1st Female Pilot In Nigeria Customs Service’s History

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

‘I almost absconded,’ Odo-Otin Osun state-born Miami Florida Flying Academy-trained pilot shares her grass to grace story   Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot), Olanike Nafisat Balogun, has made history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) history. Platforms Africa, which reports that Balogun has now transformed from a cabin crew member to a trailblazer in aviation, digs up dive unique facts about the trailblaizer. 1. According to a statement by the NCS on Sunday via X, Balogun was born in Kaduna and hails from Odo-Otin Local…

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Celebrating a Life of Wisdom, Boldness and Progress: HRM Dr. Eze Ezo Ukandu’s Enduring Legacy

Ridwan Bodunrin

His Royal Majesty, late Dr. Eze Ezo Ukandu – the traditional head of Isuikwuato, Abia State, was an exceptional leader. His 48-year reign exemplified dedication, success and service. From entrepreneur to beloved monarch, Eze Ezo Ukandu left a lasting legacy in politics, business and community development. Dinka Ethnic Group: Tales of World’s Tallest Tribe Marry, Divorce or Die, You Have Fingers To Lose; Damn Tale of Dani Tribe ‘No Plane? No Problem,’ 5 Countries Without Airport And How To Reach Them No Fat, No Prize: Bodi Tribe Where Only Fattest…

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