Category: Awards/Recognitions

‘86%, 77%, 91%,’ Crescent Varsity Law Students Shine at ICC Moot Contest

Ganiyu Amodu

Students of Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW), Crescent University, Abeokuta have once again shown class at a recently concluded International Bar Association/International Criminal Court Moot 2025 competition organized by the Grotious Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University Campus, The Hague. The Crescent University team which comprised the team captain, Sururah Olaniyan; general counsel, Qadeerah Ibrahim;counsel for the office of the prosecutor, Iyiola Justus Adeyemi and counsel for the defendant, Mohammedgazaal Abudu and their team coach, Mujeeb Imran Esq. shone like a million stars at the international contest. The…

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‘One Graduate, 18 Awards,’ Story of Olawale Ifonlaja, Law School’s Overall Best Student

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Mayflower, Turkish International College, Nile University,’ Seven things you don’t know about the legal prodigy, first Nigerian law student to simultaneously hold the record for best graduating student at both university and law school levels within a two-year period   Oluwabusayo Olawale Ifonlaja has emerged as the overall best graduating student of the Nigerian Law School for the 2024/2025 academic year. Platforms Africa reports that the accomplished young professional hails from Odogbolu and has an impressive educational journey, having attended Mayflower School, Ikenne; Turkish International College; and Nile University. This…

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Meet Dr. Noeem Thanny, Scholar LASU Just Appointed HoD, PR And Advert Dept

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Ford Foundation 2017 Grantee, Others,’ Seven Quick Facts About The Communication Scholar, PRAD Frontliner   Lagos State University (LASU) has appointed Dr. Noeem Taiwo Thanny as the Acting Head of the Department of Public Relations and Advertising, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. The appointment, effective from July 5, 2025, to July 4, 2027, was announced in a letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello. According to the letter, Dr. Thanny’s responsibilities will include day-to-day administration, curriculum development, staff supervision, and advising on faculty matters.…

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US-Based Emmanuel University Promotes Nigeria’s Stella Ahunanya Professor

Ganiyu Amodu

“Teacher of teachers,’ what to know about the Professor of educational management and teaching + what Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, Ph.D., and others, said about her   The United States-based Emmanuel University has promoted Nigeria’s top researcher and renowned facilitator of soft-skill education, Stella Ahunanya, Ph.D., to the rank of Professor. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Monday Akpan, who declared Ahunanya a Professor of educational management and teaching at the professorial tenure ceremony of the university, reiterated that the new Professor has been duly certified…

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US-based Lawyer Owolabi Salis Becomes First Nigerian To Travel To Space

Ganiyu Amodu

Owolabi Salis, a Nigerian-born lawyer and politician, has made history as the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis was among six passengers aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which lifted off from West Texas on June 29, 2025. His crewmates included Allie Kuehner, Carl Kuehner, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno Jr., and Jim Sitkin. According to Space in Africa, the 10-minute suborbital flight took the crew past the Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary of space, reaching a peak altitude of 105.2 kilometres. With this feat, Salis joins the ranks of…

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‘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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