The preliminary rounds of the 2016 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics Television Quiz Show ended last weekend and produced 36 semi-finalists who are set to battle for the 12 slots in the finals of both Junior and senior categories. Out of the 47,000 candidates that participated in the Stage 1 written examination of the competition, only…
Yay! Nigeria is 56. 56 years of freedom from British rule. And of course, it will be a public holiday in the country. Not just any public holiday but one that knocks out the dreaded Monday! So you have the weekend and Monday to yourself. For the outgoing, gregarious individuals or anyone who wondered where…
By Kelvin Adegbenga “There are no journalistic ethics that transcend the value of human life. There are none. In a situation where you can save a human life, you must. There isn’t any conflict in my mind”. Sebastian Junger. My attention has been drawn to the press release by Amnesty International dated Wednesday 28 September…
With vast tracts of unspoiled nature stretching from tropical forest, glorious waterfalls and spectacular warm and cold water springs, as well as a rich cultural heritage, Ekiti State is a great destination for visitors from around the world. Quite recently, a new law titled, “Prohibition of Cattle and Other Ruminants Grazing in Ekiti, 2016,” signed…
Rapid Empire Music artiste, Yong Page, has released two new singles entitled ‘Baby Nah’ and ‘Kogbagidi’. The fast-rising pop act from Ibaji local government area of Kogi State, took his time to bring out songs that will stand the test of time. Born Arailo Ojochegbe Godwin, but with the stage name Yong Page, this talented…
Rave of the moment and sensational artiste, Lawrence Uwaifo popularly known as Kilo One is set for a tour of radio and club across the country. The tour is expected to take place throughout the month of October starting with Cool FM Nigeria @CoolFMNigeria. The upwardly mobile entertainer, Kilo One, has continued to soar with…
Bala is a busy business man who is always on the move. He could barely spend two nights in a city before he finds his way to the next. Recently, he flew into Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos from Dubai late in the evening and he had only one hotel in mind- Eko Hotels &…
It is going to be another long weekend in Lagos as the Independence Day celebration has warranted a bank holiday on Monday, 3rd October 2016. As expected, many Nigerians will take advantage of the short holiday to either visit family, friends or just relax. Some may even take it up a notch higher and visit…
The Federal Government has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc for being at the forefront of supporting the development of education in Nigeria. Professor Anthony Anwukah, the Minister of State for Education, said this on Tuesday, at the commissioning of a block of Staff Quarters built by Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund at the Federal Government…
Tanzania’s dynamic duo, Navy Kenzo, are in Kenya and ready to make their joint debut on Coke Studio Africa season 4 this year. Comprising Aika and Nahreel, the “Kamatia Chini” and “Game” hit makers will be collaborating with Mozambican queen of hip hop Dama Do Bling, returning to show for a second time this year.…