‘Vocational institutions bring hope to youths’
Founder of Gazelle Vocational Academy, Muna Onuzo, has said that vocational institutions bring hope to the youth of a nation. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the academy held at Protea Hotel,...
View ArticleCliqfest: UNICAL stands still for Nigerian Idol stars
Leonard Okachie Nigerian Idol discoveries, Evelle, K-Peace, Eye-D and Dolu recently brought alive good memories of the leading TV reality show when they took to the stage to perform at the just...
View ArticleExperts warn against child sexual abuse
Worried by the incessant child sexual abuse in the country, children have been advised not to allow anyone touch their bodies, especially their private parts and should quickly call attention whenever...
View ArticleMinister charges NYSC to renovate orientation camps nationwide
Leonard Okachie Minister of Youths, Sports and Social Development, Mr. Solomon Dalong has charged the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), to renovate all existing orientation camps in the country....
View ArticlePneumonia kills half a million children in Africa yearly – UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has raised concern about the state of children, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, following its recent report that the region accounts for half of nearly one...
View ArticleIntel to empower girls with online learning platform
Intel Corporation has launched an online learning platform, “My Digital Journey”, aimed at providing an opportunity for women to learn, connect and share online. My Digital Journey is a web-based...
View ArticleDemons in school, ‘Teacher factor is critical’
Stories of violence in schools were before now frequent in countries where weapons such as guns or knives are legalised and freely used. Though arms are used by few licensed to have it in Nigeria,...
View ArticleKaduna: Taking children off streets through school feeding scheme
Education which is supposed to be one of the top priorities of every government for decades has suffered lack of adequate attention despite efforts to reposition the sector. However, different...
View ArticleUNIZIK VC reiterates commitment to excellence
Vice- Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku has reiterated the institution’s commitment to harnessing all resources, human and material, from within and outside the university in...
View ArticleUN expert urges FG to protect lives of children
Worried by the scourge of insurgency in the north-eastern part of the country, the United Nations human rights experts have reminded the Federal Government to ensure the right to safety and security,...
View ArticleKaymu rallies support for children with cancer
Online classified marketplace Kaymu spent a fun and gift-filled morning playing with children battling cancer at the Pediatric Oncology Ward of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), recently...
View ArticleGroup unveils Agribusiness start- up challenge for youth
Fast-tracking Innovation Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development FIELD, has unveiled Africa Agribusiness start- up challenge for youth to engender innovation in the agricultural sector in Africa....
View ArticleNYSC warns against online registration extension
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned that online registration for the 2016 Batch `A` Orientation Course, for prospective corps members, will not be extended after the Feb. 28 deadline....
View ArticleEmmanuela,5, displays talent at Funnybone comedy show
Social media sensation Young Emmanuella was a delight to watch last Sunday at Funnybone Untamed comedy show as she took the guests to another level with her ‘This is not my real face’ performance. The...
View ArticleIntel charts path for more girls to access technology
To drive Nigeria’s economy and help shape her future, there is need for more girls and women to be empowered technologically. This was the submission of panelists at the Intel She Will Connect...
View ArticleGidi Fest is about youth empowerment – Chin Okeke
Founder, Gidi Culture Festival otherwise known as Gid Fest, Chin Okeke has said that the oneday beach festival is geared towards creating a tradition for youth empowerment as well as celebrating...
View ArticleLions Music Unveils New Act TIM, Signs Dj Kentalky
Nigerian entertainment powerhouse, Lions Music (a subsidiary of Lions Entertainment) is ready to take over the Nigerian music scene with the unveiling of fast rising sensation, TIM and famous disc...
View ArticleTFAA sensitises young Africans on leadership, citizenship
As part of the post-awards activities for its 10th season, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) launched the Africa Citizenship School, beginning with a tour across secondary schools and universities in...
View Article‘My style signature is simple but classy’
Martin Evans aka YungBilo is Delta State University graduate of Computer Science and the CEO, BillionNation Music Label. He opted for music in order to reach out to people through his songs. In this...
View ArticleWhen preparation leads to perfection
Twenty nine year-old Ayodele Dada has created a new record at the University of Lagos as he last week graduated with the highest cumulative grade point average obtainable in the university, 5.00. The...
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