Category: Awards/Recognitions

Meet Kolade Owolabi, FUTA Lecturer Who Is Nigeria’s Best Maths Scientist

ADEOLA YUSUF

Kolade Owolabi and another professor of the African Institute of Science and Technology, Charles Chidume, who was ranked in the second position, are the only two Nigerians on the current global ranking.   An associate professor with the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Kolade Owolabi, has been named the best Mathematics scientist in Nigeria in the Ranking of Research.com for 2022. Mr Owolabi and another professor of the African Institute of Science and Technology, Charles Chidume, who was ranked in the second position, are the only two Nigerians on…

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Meet Abiola Bawuah, First Female CEO UBA African Operations

ADEOLA YUSUF

Bawuah’s appointment surges number of female Directors on UBA Board to eight   United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Monday announced the appointment of Abiola Bawuah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. The Ghanaian, who is the first female CEO of UBA Africa, will also join the Group Board as an Executive Director, overseeing the Group’s operations across the African continent outside Nigeria. UBA operates in 19 African countries beyond Nigeria, in addition to global operations in New York, London, Paris and the UAE. READ ALSO: It…

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Award-winning Writer, Chimamanda Adichie, Bags Chieftaincy Title

ADEOLA YUSUF

Her Tide. Her Title: What to know about Adichie and her traditional title, Odelụwa   Nigeria’s award-winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State. She was honoured with the title, Odelụwa (She who writes for the world) on Friday. READ ALSO: Obateru Twins, Drs. Kennie, Taye, Bag Eruku Chieftaincy Titles BREAKING: Former Pope, Benedict XVI, Is Dead Pelé: Brazil Declares Three Days Of Mourning, Funeral To Be Held In Hometown Santos Christmas: How Teenager Was Electrocuted At Recreational Park In Lagos…

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Obateru Twins, Drs. Kennie, Taye, Bag Eruku Chieftaincy Titles

ADEOLA YUSUF

What Kwara top monarch, dignitaries and Team Lead, Platforms Africa said about the Obateru twins who successfully voided the axiom; “prophets are not honoured at home” + See-for-yourself photos of talk-of-the-town event   Top traditional ruler in Kwara state, the Owa of Eruku, Oba Busari Olarewaju Amuludun 1, has conferred Chieftaincy titles on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) ex-spokesman, Dr. Kennie Obateru; his wife, Monisola; and his twin brother, Dr. Taye, and wife, Agnes. Platforms Africa reports that the honour on the Obateru twins coincided with the 10th…

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Pele Can’t Untie Messi’s Shoelace (1), By Tunde Odesola

ADEOLA YUSUF

“On the throne of global football was Pele’s acclaimed record which says that he scored 1, 281 goals in 1, 363 games. This is true and false: Half-truth.”   When Frenchman Jules Rimet became FIFA President in 1921, his mission was to wean football off the dominance of the Olympic Games, and project it as the most popular sport, unifying people from all walks of life. Rimet’s mission was no mean task considering the fact that the Olympics dates back to 776 BC – about 3,000 years ago, when the…

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I Made Mistake in World Cup Final — Referee

ADEOLA YUSUF

The referee that officiated the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, Szymon Marciniak, has said he made a mistake during his officiating at the Lusial Stadium. The Poland referee has been widely praised by both football lovers and professionals for his topnotch officiating of the final match between Argentina and France, that saw the Lionel Messi-led Argentina side lift the trophy after an electrifying 120 minutes football that ended in a penalty shootout. Marciniak on Saturday admitted that his widely praised officiating was not completely error-free. According to the Express…

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US Grants Asylum To 12-Yr-Old Nigerian Chess Prodigy, Family

ADEOLA YUSUF

At eight years old, Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi stormed to victory in the New York State Chess Championships while living in a homeless shelter. He rose to national stardom with that performance, which saw him defeat 73 of the best chess players in his age group and win his division. His success in 2019 came less than two years after his arrival in the US. His family had fled the Islamist militant group Boko Haram and left their home in Nigeria. “We escaped by the mercy of God,” Tani’s father, Kayode…

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Diploma To Ph.D; Inspiring Story of LASU Scholar, Khadijat Adedeji-Olona

ADEOLA YUSUF

Adedeji-Olona’s research interest, the thesis that earned her highest academic degree in Communication and Media Studies at Lagos State University, and an emotional article she wrote about her bumpy road to Ph.D   A Certified ATLAS.ti Professional Trainer,. Khadijat Adedeji-Olona, has successfully defended her thesis for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Communication Studies. Platforms Africa reports that Adedeji-Olona who faced a board, comprising Professors of Communications at the School of Post-graduate studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, will be officially pronounced a Ph.D holder at the next convocation…

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Kylian Adesanmi Mbappé Marks 24th Birthday, Nigerian Root Unveiled

ADEOLA YUSUF

Fans of French star striker, Kylian Mbappé, celebrated him as he marked his 24th birthday on Tuesday. Platforms Africa reports that Mbappé is the winner of the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot award after scoring eight goals at the just-concluded 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, including a hat-trick in Sunday’s final against Argentina. READ ALSO: Messi W’Cup Photos Become Instagram Most-Liked Sportsman Post Lionel Messi Breaks Record For Most-Liked Instagram Post In History World Cup 2022 Awards: Messi Wins Golden Ball, Mbappe Wins Golden Boot, England Win Fair Play…

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Best Journalists In Nigeria: List of Who Won What at 2022 NMMA

ADEOLA YUSUF

    Punch is best newspaper, Channels best TV, Daily Trust’s is best editor, Innocent Duru won 4,  Afeez Hanafi and Collins Nweze cleared 3 each; Meet the winners at the Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA) 2022   The Nigerian Media Merit Award (NMMA) held its 30th edition in Lagos, commercial capital of Nigeria, where journalists with outstanding entries in 2021 were rewarded. Platforms Africa compiled names of the Winners of the 30th edition of the 2022 Nigeria Media Merit Awards and what they won. Newspaper of the Year Punch…

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