Tale of Shina Peters, Clarion Chukwura; Two Titans And Their Love Tentacles

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ How whirlwind romance between two top entertainers birthed Clarence Peters, World’s renowned video director, cinematographer, and filmmaker   In 1982, an 18-year-old aspiring actress named Clara Nneka Chukwura landed her breakthrough role in the movie “Money Power” directed by veteran filmmaker Ola Balogun. This came after her impressive performance in the play “Camwood on the Leaves,” written by her professor, the legendary Wole Soyinka. On the set of “Money Power” Clara’s path crossed with that of 25-year-old Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, who was also cast in the movie. This chance…

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“For Profs., Others,” Ex-VC Demands Mandatory Drug Tests For Lecturers

ADEOLA YUSUF

Prof. Muhammad AbdulAziz, the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi state, has advocated drug tests for lecturers to sanitise the university system. Mr AbdulAziz stated this in a valedictory speech to the Senate of the University at a handing-over ceremony to his successor, Prof. Sani Kunya, the new acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. While commending the decision by the federal ministry of education to introduce drug tests for students seeking admission to all universities, he said such tests should be extended to lecturers. According…

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‘It’s Jim Ovia,’ Why Tinubu Offered Fresh Role For Man Nicknamed Godfather

ADEOLA YUSUF

▪️Presidency gives details on Educational Loan Fund Board’s Chairman, who once reportedly said “$825m means nothing to me.”       President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This is contained in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, on Friday. Platforms Africa reports that Ovia, popularly called the God Father of Banking, was once quoted by Forbes Africa to…

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Popular Nollywood Actor, Ogunjimi, is Dead

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Popular Yoruba Actor Ganiyu Oyeyemi popularly known as Ogunjimi, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Ogunjimi’s death was announced by a Yoruba actor, Kunle Afod, in a post on his Instagram page. READ ALSO: YABATECH Postpones Resumption, Updates Students, Parents On Fees ‘Just Relocated In 2022,’ Nigerian Beats Wife To Death In UK Veteran Journalist, Ray Ekpu, Loses Wife MTN, Airtel, Others Mull Tariff Hike Mourning the actor, Afod wrote, “We tried our best but God loves you more. “May his soul rest in peace. Baba Ogunjinmi, RIP, Sun re…

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YABATECH Postpones Resumption, Updates Students, Parents On Fees

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Here is a read-for-yourself statement the Registrar sent to Platforms Africa detailing what tens of thousands of new and returning students should do immediately   The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has approved the postponement of physical resumption of all new and returning students by two (2) weeks. The institution, which said this in a statement sent to Platforms Africa, tasked all “students and parents to also discountenance rumours on fees circulated on social media as the College will announce authorized fees on College portal.” READ ALSO ‘Just Relocated In…

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Many Trapped As Building Collapses In Kano

ADEOLA YUSUF

An unidentified number of workers are currently trapped at a building which collapsed in the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. According to sources, at least 11 persons are trapped under the rubble. READ ALSO: ‘Just Relocated In 2022,’ Nigerian Beats Wife To Death In UK MTN, Airtel, Others Mull Tariff Hike Mother, Son, One Other Electrocuted In Ogun Two persons who were rescued have been rushed to the hospital by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Excavation is currently ongoing while some corpses…

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‘Just Relocated In 2022,’ Nigerian Beats Wife To Death In UK

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A United Kingdom-based Nigerian man, Olubunmi Abodunde, has beaten his wife, Taiwo, to death with their son’s skateboard, Daily Mail reports. The couple, who had three children, arrived in the UK from Nigeria in 2022 and always clashed over alleged affairs and arguments about bills. According to the news platform, 48-year-old Abodunde had been repeatedly investigated by Suffolk Police about domestic violence and was due to go on trial for murder but changed his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Police officers said that they heard ‘a number of bangs’ inside…

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14 Fleeing Niger Prison Inmates Re-Arrested, 105 Still At Large

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The scramble to recapture fleeing inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State continues as authorities report that 14 of the escapees have been apprehended. However, the pursuit remains ongoing for the remaining 105 inmates who are still at large following the devastating aftermath of a severe downpour on Wednesday night. READ ALSO: MTN, Airtel, Others Mull Tariff Hike Death Of Four-Year-Old Boy Stirs Controversy In Abuja School We’re Not Doing Again, Four Commissioners Resign From Fubara’s Cabinet We’re Not Doing Again, Four Commissioners Resign From Fubara’s…

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MTN, Airtel, Others Mull Tariff Hike

ADEOLA YUSUF

Telecoms operators including MTN, Airtel and Globacom have pushed for cost-reflective tariff in view of extant economic realities. This was contained in a statement jointly released by the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Thursday. The statement was co-signed by ALTON’s Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo; and ATCON’s President Tony Emoekpere. The telcos called upon the government to take decisive action in addressing the numerous challenges confronting the telecommunications industry. The telcos said telecommunications infrastructure development requires substantial investments in…

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Death Of Four-Year-Old Boy Stirs Controversy In Abuja School

ADEOLA YUSUF

Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil of BrickHall Schools Abuja reportedly died in the school on Wednesday during its feeding hours. The parents of the deceased are suspecting foul play. The death certificate dated April 24, 2024, which was issued by Excel Specialist Hospital, Abuja, indicated that Ovoke was brought to the hospital by his teachers around 11 am in an unconscious state. While the medical report, signed by Dr. Akinwande Ajayi, on behalf of the medical director, showed that he was brought in, “on account of aspiration on meat while…

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