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  • Anambra, professionals hold quiz competition for pupils

    THE League of Anambra Professionals (LAP) and the state government are set to hold a school quiz competition for SS2 students, as part of fresh investment in education.

    Highest winner will go home with N100,000 as well as certificate of excellence in competition holding across the state. Various cash prizes are for other winners.

    Announcing this in his office in Lagos, LAP President Willy Nzewi said the competition will start in a written quiz at both the local government area and the state levels and end in an oral televised quiz.

    The local government area level competition takes place on Tuesday May 23, 2017 and the state level holds on Wednesday May 31, 2017, he further said.

    In his contribution, the chairman of the group’s education, research, doctrine and publication committee, Prof. C.U. Ezeigbo said the subject areas of the quiz are English Language, Igbo Language & Culture, ICT and Mathematics.

    Ezeigbo added that each school in Anambra State will send its best two students to the local government area level competition. Then each council will send its best three best students to the state level and the best six students at the state level will proceed to an oral televised quiz.

    The LAP school quiz expert confirmed that first prize will get N100,000, the second prize is N50,000 naira and the third prize is N30,000 – in addition to three consolation prizes of N5,000.

    On the cash prizes at the council level, he said the first winner will smile home with N12,000 as well as a certificate of merit, adding that the second and third winners will get N8,000 and N5,000 plus certificates of merit.

    Nzewi said the first and only LAP school quiz competition held in 2008, expressing happiness that it is back and brighter nine years later.

    According to him, “the 2017 competition is billed as the battle of the minds to emphasise its objectives among which are to promote and stimulate education as an enabler of economic advantage towards the transformation of Anambra State into a richer and safer society.”

    Nzewi, a renowned chartered accountant and business adviser, added that the group, through the school quiz competition, is also drawing the attention of privileged Ndi Anambra to the need to invest in education and the opportunities that lie in coming together to pursue development in their home state in partnership with government at every level.

  • Firm rewards winners in malaria essay competition

    Firm rewards winners in malaria essay competition

    RAVIMAL Essay competition organised by Miral Pharm Ltd has come to a successful close.

    According to the project coordinator, Ravimal End Malaria for Good essay competition, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ugo-Amadi, the essays were assessed based on their ingenuity, structure, insightfulness, content and language style and creativity by Dr Jane Ifechelobi of the Department of English and Dr Obinna Ifechelobi of the Dept of Clinical Pharmacy, both of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka.

    The award ceremony which took place at NAU, Awka had in attendance the National President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria who doubles as the Consul- General of Pakistan to Nigeria, Ahmed Yakasai, the National Secretary, Pharm. Gbolagade Iyiola, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof Charles Esimone and several other dignitaries.

    Three star prizes and over  20 consolation prizes were presented. The star prizes include: First position, one year scholarship (N100,000) plus a factory visit to India; second, one year scholarship (N100,000) plus a laptop computer; and the third position, one year scholarship (N100,000).

    The first prize went to Victor Aniagu of the Department of Applied Biochemistry. The second prize went to Asomba Chinonso of the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering and Friday Chizurum of the Faculty of Medicine

    Chairman of the occasion, GMD, Krisoral Group of Companies, Chief Chris Oranu Chidume said Miral Pharm is taking a road less traveled by calling for essays. He also praised Miral for the new approach taken at uncovering executable ideas that will move the country closer to victory in the war against malaria. He called Ravimal a best in class product well positioned for treatment of malaria.

    Managing Director, Miral Pharm Ltd, Mr. Onyeka Onyeibor said  Ravimal ‘End Malaria for good’ Essay is a deliberate search for ideas, “ending malaria is an achievable and a worthwhile pursuit – saving 1000 lives daily.”

    Yakasai, who presented the award to the star prize winner, Victor Aniagu,praised the efforts of Miral Pharm in the war against malaria and the drive to continue to support the development of youths and education in Nigeria.

    He said that National Universities Commission has approved to work with Miral Pharm and Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria at making this competition an annual National Event with the aim of bringing out the best in Nigerian students.

  • Nigerian band wins music competition in Cairo

    Jesus People Enabled band, a Christian group comprising physically challenged musicians, has emerged winner of the first anniversary of Awladna International Art Forum for the Gifted.

    The band, which started eight years ago, defeated other contestants from 28 countries, including the United States of America (USA) and Germany, among others, to win the competition in far-away Cairo, Egypt.

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was part of the eminent personalities that watched the group demonstrate musical prowess by generating different sounds with their bodies at the event.

    The orchestra appeared in splendid costume each day and engaged the audience at the Civic Centre Cairo to an electrifying performance.

    Guests at the event savoured the magnitude of God’s love for mankind as the group demonstrated their vocal prowess on stage with inspirational and motivational gospel songs.

    They were the latest sensation in Cairo because of the group’s unique style that distinguishes it from the rest.

    The melody touches the mind and reaches deeply into the soul, always leaving the audiences and followers yearning for more.

    Head of the musical band, Dokumbo Oyejobi, told reporters, “Our goal is to prove to people that there is ability in disability and that God can use any willing souls for his glory.”

    He added: “We were not told that it was a competition among 28 countries including United State, Germany. It was unplanned.

    “We were only invited but not to compete until we got there and we were told we were going to be in competition with other contestants from 28 countries. It was indeed an amazing experience.”

    On how the band emerged victorious, he shared: “We play different music styles from Juju to highlife and other genres of music.

    “We want to able to preach the gospel irrespective of our challenges. God can use any man and we are happy to be instrument in HJis hands for the Great Commission.”

  • Winners celebrated at MFM essay competition

    Winners celebrated at MFM essay competition

    The 2016 winners of the annual essay competition of Pastor Lawrence Olasehinde Youths Development Foundation (PLOYDEF) have emerged.

    The competition had over five hundred students across the twelve regions of MFM in north central Nigeria.

    In the secondary category of the essay competition with the topic “The danger of joining a cult group in the school”, Olawumi Michael from North central region 1 Utako took the first position.

    Three of the contestants Akoji Joel Victor MFM North central region 6, Karu, Tamunoko Stephen from Lugbe region and Goodluck Olajumoke from Utako region won the second position.

    Deborah Oparinde from Kuje region came third.

    Four of the contestants Esther Bolaji, Usiena Meseh, Usman Godwin and Adeda Deborah came fourth.

    In the junior secondary category, Ayomide Lambe from MFM North central region 33 Byazhin was the overall winner.

    The second position went to Efedayo Emmanuel from Bwari region and the third position was shared by Qkolo Joshua from MFM Dakwo region and Idera Abasi from MFM Utako.

    First prize winners in the categories got HP Laptops while all second prize winners got iPads.

    The third prize winners went home with DVD players.

    54 consolation prizes were also given out.

    Chairman of the board of PLOYDEF, Dr. Etim Amba, stated the competition is in honour of Pastor Lawrence Olasehinde, one of the pioneer pastors that started MFM Abuja branch in 1995.

    He added that the recognition accorded pastor Lawrence Olasehinde is meant to awaken the spirit of sacrifice and commitment in young pastors in the church and drive them to maintain focus remain in the work of God.

  • Winners named in Spelling Bee competition

    Winners have emerged at the Spelling Bee competition organised for pupils in Oriade local  council development area (LCDA) Lagos.

    Over 80 pupils drawn from different public primary and secondary schools participated in the competition.

    In the primary school category, Emmanuel Ezeigbo of Satellite Town Nursery and Primary School, slammed his co-contestants for the top prize, while Chima Ifeanyi of Kuje Nursery and Primary School, and Segun Ogunfeyinmi of Local Authority Nursery And Primary Schoolemerged the first and second runners up.

    In the secondary school session, Chiemerem Uzoukwu  of the Agboju Senior Secondary School, clinched the first position; Aniforo Thaddeus  of Kuje  Senior Secondary School and Ajibo Chidera of Satellite Senior Secondary School settled for second and third positions respectively.

    Speaking at the event, wife of the council’s Sole Administrator, Alhaja Folashade Aileru, explained that the objective of the competition was to bring out the best in the pupils.

    “I also want to note that the journey of one’s success in life starts with a step, remember that this competition will not end in the four corner walls of this halls”, Mrs Aileru said, urging winners to make the council proud at the forthcoming grand finale of the competition.

  • Loyalty in competition

    AS this year’s edition of social lifestyle reality show, Big Brother Naija inches towards the finals, there are remarkable changes in the tempo of game that evoke food-for-thought – loyalty in competition.

    There are six contestants left in the competition, as true to what organisers and viewers would consider the real essence of the game, hostility, intrigues, gossips and tension are the order of the day in this 11th hour of BBNaija. Interestingly, the six are divided into two – four against two – with Efe, Bisola, Marvis and Bally in one camp, while T-Boss and Debie-Rise make up the other.

    Although this alliance, which invariably is to see that no member of either group misses the final, will collapse naturally any time after tomorrow, after which every man will be to themselves – as only one winner will eventually emerge from the process.

    For example, Bisola, on Wednesday, was in her usual comic albeit serious way, campaigning for Marvis and Bally. In the end she said, “But come next week, vote for me…”

    Bisola and Efe have shown a great level of loyalty by not putting their allies up for possible eviction in this game, and it is interesting to see that those who showed more desperation have been sacked from the show.

    Bisola and Efe recognise that they are contenders for the prize money, but have never nominated each other for possible eviction. Bally, who is somewhat close to these two had on several occasions nominated them, making it clear to Biggie during his Diary Sessions that he wanted to get them out because they constitute a threat to him in the game. T-Boss, despite her romance with Miyonse, was among the housemates who nominated him for eviction. ThinTallTony had put up Bisola for possible eviction despite their romance, just as Uriel had put up CocoIce and Debie-Rise who confided in her at separate times and looked up to her as an advisor.

    While this appears to be the normal thing in a competition of this nature, Bisola and Efe appear to be changing the rule, so much so it is working in their favour. Yes, because of a truth, the probability of a winner emerging between these two is very high, going by the percentage of votes they have garnered during the periods they were put up for possible eviction. At the moment, it is difficult to tell who between them has a stronger fan base on the show because they have never been up for eviction at the same time, so as to know who scored what votes from the viewers.

    But I like the new spirit that these two have brought to the game despite knowing that they constitute a threat to themselves. As Bisola put it, “I know that Efe is a threat, but I will not nominate him. I would leave God and the viewers to decide…”

    As if that was not enough, Bisola, having won the Head of House for this week, was asked to save one housemate and replace with another last Monday. Efe was among the housemates up for possible eviction. She chose to save him and put up Bally instead – meaning that she and Efe are sure for the finals, plus any other housemate(s) who may not be consumed by tomorrow’s live eviction show.

    For Bisola and Efe, I doff my hat for being loyal to themselves in the face of competition. It only shows their level of self-confidence, high self-esteem and spirit of sportsmanship.

    Indeed: “The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favour…” either Bisola or Efe, being the leaders in their group will live this mantra come upper Sunday April 9, 2017 when the winner of the N25 million and a brand new Kia Seranto car will be announced. This is not to say that with the new aggression from fans of either camp, the vote for T-Boss and Debie-Rise wouldn’t improve remarkably. It is noteworthy that Debie-Rise has showed she has more fan base than T-Boss twice that they have been put up for eviction together.

  • Dancer wins Etisalat BreakFree competition

    A professional dancer, Raymond Oluwafemi, last Friday emerged winner of the Etisalat BreakFree Competition, a 24-hour nonstop dance contest.

    With improvised flash-mob, music, and dance, the energy of the nigerian youth was put on display at Hardrock Café, venue of the competition.

    Shedding light on the essence of the show, Layi Onafowokan, Head of Youth Marketing for Etisalat Nigeria, said that it is to drive home the message that subscribers to the Etisalat Easy Cliq package have the freedom to choose.

    “We want to do something different; we want to do something that has never been done before. We cannot keep doing the same thing and expect a different result. We said we needed to break through. We need to do something different. It has never been done before in Nigeria, to have a nonstop 24 hours party with people constantly dancing,” he said.

    Thanking the network provider for the opportunity, Oluwafemi, said that the victory means everything to him.

    “I believed in it. I have a mindset that when I go for something, I take it. It is not by force. It is by grace. So I give all thanks to God. I also appreciate Etisalat for the gift. I had to win it because that was the only thing that can crown the stress I passed through,” he said.

    Oluwafemi, who is also a music producer and a singer with about five years of dancing experience, together with his crew, Stars On Earth Dance Crew, had represented Nigeria at the last edition of the Hip-Hop International dance Competition held in Las Vegas.

    As winner, he went home with a brand new Hyundai car while two runners-up also got phones and a year’s supply of recharge.

  • Teecoks competition celebrates winners

    Teecoks competition celebrates winners

    The annual literary competition, tagged Teecoks writing competition, has celebrated its fresh winners.
    The competition, which was organised for secondary schools pupils in Lagos, held its grand finale at the Summit Auditorium in Agidingbi. The event was attended by over 30 schools; it was chaired by Mr Niyi Karunwi.
    According to the founder, Miss Towunmi Coker, the literary initiative was inspired by her interest in promoting reading and writing among teenagers.
    This year’s edition, fourth in its series, was divided into two categories – poetry and prose. It had 99 participating schools. This year’s judges included Abigail Anaba, Lolade Ajekigbe, Chika Jones, Doyin Jaiyesimi and Dami Ajayi, who was the event’s guest speaker.
    Adebogun Oluwatosin from Ansar-Ud-Deen College, Isolo, came first in the poetry category; Ibukunoluwa Addy of Chrisland College, Idimu, came first in prose. Ogbonna Collins from Ajegunle Senior High School was first runner-up for poetry and Oyekola Ibukunoluwa from Providence Heights Secondary School, second runner-up.
    Oguntayo Favour from Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School, came second and Adetayo Ayomide from Christ the King International School, Gbagada was third in prose. The 20 candidates that came fourth to 10 th place in poetry and prose were also applauded for their efforts and they went home with consolidation prizes and certificates.
    Townumi said: “After winning the Association of Nigeria Authors/National Examination Council (NECO) award as a secondary school pupil in 2007, I wanted to encourage others to develop their gifts and flair for writing.
    “Nigeria is known for producing wonderful writers and intelligent storytellers. I wanted the standard to be maintained by the younger generations. And that was how the initiative was born.”
    The event featured a quiz session, which had names of authors of African literature as the focus.
    One of the judges, Madam Anaba, urged English and Literature teachers to teach pupils the act of writing. “We noticed that many literary terms were wrongly used and many did not pay good attention to the rules of grammar,” she said.
    Despite the recession, according to the organiser, this year’s edition drew enormous support and sponsorship. They included Parresia Publishers, Mobile Oil Nigeria Plc, Yetunde Sarumi Collection, Piggybank and Roving Heights Books, among others.

  • History competition produces winners

    The 2016 National History competition came to an end recently producing winners in the Lagos and Abuja zones.

    StarGate International Academy, Abuja, won the Junior Category for the Abuja Zone.  They were followed by Regent High School and Noble Hall Leadership Academy for Girls, which hosted the competition, in the second and third positions.

    In the senior category, Government Day Secondary School, Gauraka Niger State came first; Star-Gate International Academy came second, and Noble Hall Leadership Academy clinched the third prize.

    The junior category for the Lagos Zone which involved schools in the Southern part of the country, was won by Chrisland High School, Ikeja Lagos with 80 points. Corona Secondary School Agbara in Ogun State came second with 76 points; while Faith Heritage College Abeokuta Ogun State was third with 74 points.

    In the senior category, the Redeemers High School of the Redeemed Camp, Ogun State, won with 78 points; Dansol High School, Agidingbi Ikeja Lagos, and host of the competition was second with 76 points; while Faith Heritage School, Abeokuta, Ogun State was third position with 68 points.

    National coordinator of the competition, Mr James Onimisi, said its aim is to stimulate interest in History as a subject.

    “The essence National History Competition is to make our students who are also the leaders of tomorrow have a glimpse of history with a view to making them become responsible and better leaders. We equally want to popularize the subject so that it continues to be taught in all our schools in Nigeria as a compulsory subject. We believe that a country without a sense of history is doomed,” he said.

     

  • Honour for pupils in Microsoft competition

    Katherine Eta of The Childville School, Ogudu, Lagos, was the 10th best student in the world in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 version during the 2016 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship held recently in Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

    The competition challenges students aged 13-22 to demonstrate their proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel -Versions 2010 and 2013.

    Katherine qualified to represent Nigeria in the competition when she recorded a perfect 1000/1000 score in the Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 category of the national MOS championship organised by ReadManna Ventures Ltd, an ICT educational services firm, in July.   Atafo Abure of Childville School, Ogudu, and Abdullah Usman of Aduvie International School, Abuja, also represented Nigeria in Excel 2013 and Word 2013 categories.

    Readmanna Ventures Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Edna Agusto, praised the 15-year-old SS2 pupil for getting that far in a competition involving students from 50 countries.

    “We congratulate Katherine Eta who came 10th in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 category at the 2016 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship for Students held in Orlando, Florida, United States of America in August 2016.

    “The top three scorers in the 2016 National MOS competition – Katherine Eta, Atafo Abure and Abdullah Usman and two ICT teachers, Mrs Rukayat Adebayo and Mr Timothy Osaigbovo, formed the National Team,” she said.

    Nigeria, represented by Olubunmi Agusto, won second prize in the Microsoft Word category of the international competition in 2014.

    Katherine, Atafo and Abdullah would be honoured along others at a national awards programme holding October 5 at the City Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos, by sponsors of the competition -UBA Plc, Zenith Bank Plc and Agusto Consulting Ltd.

    Others are: Ochanya Elizabeth Idoko of Aduvie International School (Excel 2010); Nkpolara Munachi, Louisville Girls High School, Ijebu-Itele, Ogun State (PowerPoint 2010); and David Adeyinka of Faith Academy, Ota, Ogun State (Word 2010).

    Over 300 pupils across 22 secondary schools in Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Rivers, Osun, Niger States and the FCT entered for thecompetition from which 70 of the 97 students shortlisted from the first stage passed the final examination.

    Also to be rewarded at the event are: Jacinta Oguejifor, Holy Child College, SW Ikoyi, and Oluwakoyinsola Abel Emordi, The Childville School, Ogudu, for winning the 2nd Readmanna Under 13 National Computing Fundamentals Competition.

    Jacinta won the Computing Fundamentals category with a score of 978/1000 in a time of 10 minutes 48 seconds; while Oluwakoyinsola won the Key Applications  category with 956 in 29 minutes 31seconds.

    Mrs Agusto said the prizegiving ceremony would also feature an ICT exhibition where firms would display ICT solutions for interested schools and parents.