Category: Awards/Recognitions

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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PHOTONEWS: Adeola Yusuf Bags Journalism Entrepreneur of The Year Award

Gbenga Adeoti

    See-for-yourself photo story from the maiden Made-In-MAPOLY distinguished entrepreneurship awards + who-won-what report on 12 old students that returned to Ojere in honour many years after graduation   Team lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, was on Wednesday decorated as the Distinguished Journalism Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, who decorated the serial award winner at the maiden edition of the Made In MAPOLY Distinguished Entrepreneurs Awards, declared that Adeola Yusuf, who was his best student over 20 years ago,…

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Platforms Africa’s Adeola Yusuf, 11 Others Bag Made In MAPOLY Entrepreneurs Awards

Gbenga Adeoti

Box Office Record Breaker, Funke Akindele; Mobile Classroom App Founder, Akeem Salami; Renowned Broadcasters, Ayinde Soaga, Doyin Kukoyi, Adeyinka Adegbite Omo Baba Tisa; Legal Luminary, Barr. Abdul-Hafeez Atanda-Shoremi; SSA to Ogun Gov, Olamide Lawal; Serial entrepreneur, Bola Solate-Ayedun; Realtor Olamide Quadri; successful make up/make over beautician, Igwe Sylvester Theresa; Taxation Expert/Consultant, Mr. Korede Lawal : Organisers share Profile of Awardees and reasons they were called to return to Alma mater many years after graduation   Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf; Box Office Record Breaker, Funke Akindele and 10…

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