Day: September 19, 2016

4 Ways Video Games Can Improve The Life Of A Nigerian

A majority of Nigerians have the erroneous belief that video games are time-wasters and that most of the audio-visual games available have a way of encouraging violence, including other social ills. Unfortunately, there is no tangible proof to ascertain the misconception, instead, new research shows that games offer plenty of positive benefits. Wondering how this…

Lagos Assembly Hosts Stakeholders On Sports Trust Fund

Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Youths, Sports and Social Development at the weekend held a stakeholders’ forum on a bill for a law that will provide for the establishment of the Lagos State Sports Trust fund and for connected purposes. At the same gathering, stakeholders also brainstormed on ‘A bill for a law…

Warri, The Oil City

An oil hub in South-South Nigeria, Warri City, is one of the major cities in Delta state. Although not the state’s capital, it houses an annex of the Delta State Government House and is considered the socio-economic capital of the state. Warri City also happens to be one of South-South’s oldest and most magnificent settlements…

Plagiarism Does Less National Harm Than Corruption And Stealing, By Kelvin Adegbenga

Plagiarism is the “wrongful appropriation” and “stealing and publication” of another author’s “language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions” and the representation of them as one’s own original work. The idea remains problematic with unclear definitions and unclear rules. Plagiarism is not in itself a crime, but can constitute copyright infringement. In academia and industry, it is…

Awujale Commends Goldberg At Ojude Oba Festival

The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, JP Ogbagba II has commended Goldberg for its support for traditional institutions at the 2016 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode On Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Oba Adetona gave the commendation while receiving homage paid him by the Goldberg brand team…

9ice Drops ‘Economy’

Multiple award-winning artiste, Akande ‘9ice’ Abolore, has released new single he entitled ‘Economy’. 9ice, who is also called Ancestor, revealed that this time, he was on a song that talks about the Nigerian Economy; its ups and downs. ‘Economy is a song or as a topic is rare in today’s entertainment world but crucial, necessary…

Copyright Infringement: No Safe Haven For Telcos—Okoroji

Chairman of Copyright Society of Nigeria, COSON, Tony Okoroji, has said that there will be no hiding place for telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria who do not respect the intellectual property rights of creative people whose works these companies exploit for profit. Speaking at the COSON Stakeholders’ Forum which took place in Ibadan on September…