The Nation Newspaper

Tag: winners

  • Winners emerge in Alimosho Spelling Bee contest

    WINNERS have emerged in the Spelling Bee competition held in Alimosho Local Government Area.

    Johnpaul Njemnaobi of Shasha Nursery/Primary School took the first position while Daniel Akwomakou of Shasha Community High School led in the secondary school category.

    Twelve schools – eight primary and four secondary schools – participated in the competition which held at the council secretariat.

    The council chairman, Mr. Jelil Sulaimon, advised the pupils to listen to their questions very well before answering them. He said the competition was held to hone the pupils’ skills in spellings.

    He recalled that during his tenure as executive secretary in 2016, the council produced the one-day governor when its candidate won the competition. He urged the pupils to repeat the feat.

    Wife of the council chairman Hadjia Kabirat Sulaimon urged the pupils to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship. She noted that contests made students to perform better in their studies.

    Master Oluwafemi Olasehinde of Shasha Community High School, who was the one day governor in 2016, advised the pupils to see challenges as part of their contest. “Plan, prepare prayerfully and proceed positively. Don’t panic. The competition is easy,” he said.

  • Winners share over N9m prize money at Ariya Repete 2018

    Nine winners from the three categories of Yoruba Fuji, Juju music and Drums have won N9,750,000 as the Ariya Repete 2018 talent hunt show which began few months ago  ended.

    The winner in the Fuji music genre, Olushola Martins, a Fuji Musician and entrepreneur from Ibadan, Oyo State was presented with a cheque of N2 million prize money even as he was decorated as a Goldberg Ambassador while his counterpart in the Juju music genre, Ayodele Olatunji a.k.a. Femi Bright was also presented with a N2 million cheque and also crowned Goldberg Ambassador.

    Also, the winner in the Drums category, Oludare African Culture had their leader, Mrs. Oluwabunmi Sadiq Oketunji presented with their first prize money of N1m and equally decorated as Goldberg Ambassador, amidst wild jubilation by the team members.

    Meanwhile, the second runner-up in the Fuji category, Saheed Akangbe, was presented with a N1 million cheque. Abiodun Oloto, who came third also got N750,000 as consolation prize. The same was done for the contestants in the Juju music category as the second runner-up, Adebisi Olawale a.k.a. Wale Crown and Bukola Hameed a.k.a. Becky Shiloh were presented with cheques of N1m and N750,000 respectively.

    As for the second runner-up in the Drums category, Eniafede Cultural Group, from Abeokuta, Ogun State, whose leader, Mr. Adekola Adeyemi Ayomaya received their cheque of N750,000 on behalf of the group, while the third runner-up group,  Sakuba Cultural Group, represented by their teenage group leader, Jimoh Omolayo, student of Adegbola memorial College, Akure, Ondo State received their N500,000 cheque on behalf of his team.

    Before the winners were announced, Martins, in an interview, had expressed confidence about winning the competition, stating that his trust was in God and he hoped to win. He added that if indeed he wins, he will then be able to build a career from there.

    “Tonight, I put my trust in God and I know He will do it,” he had said.

    “I am going to win. From here on tonight, I know I am going to become Goldberg’s Ambassador by God’s grace. And when that happens, I will establish my musical career with the prize money of N2 million. I will be eternally grateful to Nigeria Breweries if that happens.”

    Most of the winners said they will plough the money back into their trade, which is singing and drumming by getting more instruments to better their singing careers.

    The second runner-up in the Juju category, Wale Crown, from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State noted that what he hopes to do with the money is confidential, but he will not fail to commend Nigeria Breweries for coming up with such a wonderful competition that has come to give so many young up and coming musicians hope for the future.

    “I am grateful to God for making me a winner that is going home with N1 million today,” he said.

    “And to Goldberg, I really duff my hat for you. This is because Nigeria Breweries is the only company I have ever seen in all my life that wants to elevate young up and coming musicians. They are so unique. As we know, there are so many talented musicians out there but nobody is really ready to help them. I appreciate Goldberg for organizing this Ariya Repete show.”

    Ariya Repete is an initiative of Goldberg lager beer which is brewed by Nigerian Breweries Plc. This year’s competition attracted over 600 contestants.

  • PR firm rewards pitch contest winners

    Sesema PR, a Public Relations firm, in conjunction with the Alima Atta empowerment fund, has announced winners of this year’s edition of the Corporate Communications Pitch Competition (CCPC), which held on Thursday last week.

    Mary Adeleye, a graduate of the Wesley University, emerged winner for the PR category of the competition while Kenechukwu David Nwafor, a graduate of the University of Lagos, was named winner for the IT/Graphics category of the competition. They each got N150, 000 reward and six months of paid internship.

    The winners emerged after a thorough process overseen by industry experts, including HR consultant, Mrs Habiba Balogun; Management consultant, Mrs Sade Onyia; renowned entrepreneur, Mrs Iyang Adesunlonye; General Manager Sesema PR, Mrs Damilola Sobajo; and Head HR Sesema PR; Mrs Mfon Bernard.

    The winners expressed gratitude for the platform given to them to venture into the world of corporate communications.

    “It is a very innovative platform and more than anything, the pitch competition has increased my drive for the PR world and has challenged me to do more and be more,” Mary said

    “I am super excited about winning this competition. Thank you Sesema PR for pushing me to do more,” Kenechukwu said.

    Speaking on the initiative aimed at identifying bright communications graduates for careers in public relations and digital communications, Mrs Sobajo said: “We are glad this initiative dedicated to keeping the founder’s legacy is still very active. We continue to create a viable platform for young graduates to fit into the corporate communications Industry. This initiative has produced a number of corporate communications professionals who are now thriving in their career. This year’s edition also commemorates our 16th year anniversary and we are happy to keep impacting lives.”

     

     

  • Regal Dry Gin produces winners at Turn Up and Shine party

    many people at the weekend won various prizes at the Regal Dry Gin raffle draws during the product’s Turn Up and Shine party.

    Mr. Jelili Pelewura won the grand prize of a plasma television set.

    Other consolation prizes included bags of rice, vegetable oil, umbrellas, key holders and home appliances.

    Consumers were entertained by the brand at the Railway Recreation Club in Ebute Meta, Lagos.

    Presenting the plasma TV set to Mr. Pelewura, the Brand Manager of Regal Dry Gin Mr. Niyi Babatunde said the event was an avenue to reward consumers’ loyalty.

    Babatunde said the Turn Up and Shine party was the grand finale of the three-week activations and road shows organised by the brand.

    According to him, Regal Dry Gin organised the party to reconnect and engage with its numerous consumers at a festive season.

    The brand manager said the gesture was to show appreciation to the brand’s consumers for their loyalty and patronage over the years.

    Babatunde: “We are here to connect with our consumers, to thank them for a wonderful year and for their patronage through the course of the year. Specifically, we are here because we have been out in the markets, at the consumption spots, at the neighbourhood stores, on the streets and at the retail points as well.”

  • More winners emerge in Skye Bank promo

    Winners in the ongoing Skye Bank’s Reach for the Skye Millionaire promo have praised the bank for creating a reward scheme they were sure would inspire Nigerians to rediscover the values of saving portions of their income.

    Speaking shortly after he was announced winner of the grand prize of N1million, at the live draw held at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, Bello Sarafa, an erstwhile staff at the Ota office of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc (PHCN), expressed his delight that the culture of savings he has cultivated appears to have paid off and commended the bank for initiating the savings promotion, saying the promo will enable the inculcation of the culture of savings especially among the younger generation.

    Sarafa, who was full of joy when contacted over the phone to communicate to him his good fortune, said with such an opportunity, he has got the motivation to even save more and urged the bank not to relent in its quest to encourage its customers to adopt the savings culture irrespective of the size of their income.

    Also speaking, Ajarat Olabisi Yusuf, who hawks Agege Bread around the Ago Palace Way, Okota Lagos and who won N100,000 at the draw, thanked Skye Bank for giving her the opportunity to get a reward from her savings and was convinced that with the money she just won, her small business will receive a boost that will even enable her save a lot more.

    Head, Retail Banking, Skye Bank, Mrs. Ayodele Olojede said Skye Bank’s Reach for the Skye Promo was carefully created as a platform to enable people ramp up savings and by so doing, plan for their future or grow their businesses.

     

  • BSN national quiz contest gets winners

    St Mary &Joseph Secondary School Nekede in Imo State has emerged winner of the 15th edition of The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) national quiz competition.

    The school garnered 120 points after three rounds to beat other schools which represented the six geopolitical zones of the country.

    The Shepherd School Port Harcourt with 115 points was runner-up followed by George Green Baptist College with 110points.

    Others schools that participated in the competition were: Ivan Private School, Maiduguri; Shepherd Academy, Kano and ECWA Good News Secondary School, Narayi, Kaduna.

    Marcel Chioma, an SSII student of St Mary & Joseph, and her colleague Ajah Oluebube, thanked God and BSN for organising the event.

    Chioma said it was the first time they were participating in the contest.

    She said they would gain tremendously from the competition.

    BSN General Secretary, Dr Dare Ajiboye, praised the contestants, urging the pupils not only to be comfortable with their prizes but also to learn some lessons from the competition.

    Chairman of the occasion, Col Michael Oladeji, said parents should always endeavour to make their children biblically literate.

  • See full list of winners below:

    See full list of winners below:

    Best Central African Act (Male) – Locko

    Best Central African Act (Female) – Montess

    Best East African Act (Male) – Eddy Kenzo

    Best East African Act (Female) – Nandy

    Best Southern Africa Act (Male) – Emtee

    Best West African Act (Male) – Wizkid

    Best West African Act (Female) – Tiwa Savage

    Best African Collaboration – Alikiba feat M.I – “AJE”

    Best Artist in African Rock – Gilad Millo (Kenya)

    Best Artist or Group in African RnB & Soul – Alikiba feat. M.I – “AJE”

    Best Artist or Group in African Contemporary: DJ Tunez feat. Wande Coal – “Iskaba”

    Best Artist or Group in African Raggae & Dancehall – 2Baba – “Holy Holy”

    Best Artist or Group in African Hip Hop – Ycee – “Juice”

    Best Artist of Group in African Pop – Toofan

    Video of the Year – Orezi x Adasa Cookey – “Cooking Pot”

    Best Female Artist in Inspirational Music: Asikey George

    African Songwriter of the Year – Simi

    Producer of the Year – DJ Coublon for Seyi Shay’s “Yolo Yolo”

    Artist of the Year – Wizkid

    Song of the Year – Wizkid feat. Drake – “Come Closer”

  • Shoprite celebrates 22 winners of brand new cars

    Shoprite celebrates 22 winners of brand new cars

    Shoprite Nigeria hosted the 22 winners of brand new Hyundai Grand Xcent cars at a celebratory fete in Lekki, Lagos.

    The event marked the end of Shoprite Nigeria’s two-month long win-a-car birthday promotion. Between August 21 and October 8, 2017, customers entered the competition by buying any product(s) from the 11 participating brands.

    One of the 22 winners, Mr Olufeyijimi Omobowale, said: “I couldn’t believe my ears when I got the phone call confirming that I was a winner. I initially thought it was a prank until I got to the store. I am so grateful to God and Shoprite for this car. Being invited to this reception with all the other winners crowns it all.”

    Shoprite Nigeria’s Executive Director, Adeola Kagho, congratulated the 22 winners and said: “In addition to offering world class shopping and delivering value through our low price promise, the win-a-car competition is another way for us to thank our customers for their loyal support.”

    As a food retailer, who stocks the largest selection of products that are produced in Nigeria, Shoprite will continue to deliver on its business promise of everyday low prices.

  • Winners emerge in Ribena/Lucozade’s ‘Back to School’

    The first set of winners have emerged in the 2017 edition of Ribena/Lucozade’s “Back to School” promotion, exciting shoppers of the products.

    Five lucky winners of N100, 000 scholarship were given their winnings  at the head office of Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria, Lagos, in the presence of regulatory officials of lottery promos.

    Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria Managing Director, Chinedum Okereke, said the promo was designed to help children return to school and alleviate the burden of school fees payment by parents in these challenging times.

    Okereke said:“The promo embodies Ribena’s motto of Goodness made fun, as we strive to make the high-pressure, back-to-school period more fun for children and parents.

    “This is our own little way of thanking our esteemed consumers for their continued loyalty and patronage over the years, and also reinforcing our dedication to helping the Nigerian child achieve his/her dreams.

    “We also want to use this as a platform to reach out and encourage patronage from new consumers, mummies, daddies, uncles and aunties are all enjoined to participate,”he added.

     

  • UK, Ghana trip for school quiz winners

    Finalists of the ongoing Ayodeji Joseph Inter-Primary Schools Quiz competition would be taken on tour to the United Kingdom  (UK) and Ghana.

    Ayodeji Joseph, a lawmaker, disclosed this at the kick off of the quiz, noting that it would promote academic excellence among the pupils.

    The contest held simultaneously in 20 schools.

    According to the legislator, two best pupils from the competition, one each from Apapa Local Government (LGA) and Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), would be sent to the UK for two weeks, while the runners-up would go on tour of Ghana, as well as N500,000 cash prizes each.

    The tours, he said, would be co-sponsored by the Apapa LCDA Chairman, Elijah Owolabi.

    Ayodeji said he was committed to instilling the passion for education in the children, adding that the quiz would encourage academic rivalry, challenge the pupils to be focused and bring out the best in them.

    He said: “Many youths in this constituency have seen touting and thuggery as the only means by which they can make money. We need to change this and that is why we want to focus on the pupils, so that they do not grow with that mentality.

    “When you educate a child, you enhance the potential inherent in him or her and when we fail to do this, they will take to hooliganism.

    By sending them on UK tour, we need them to know another part of the world where development is on the high side.

    “Since they are the leaders of tomorrow, we need them to know that something is wrong in this part of the world and that something must be corrected. We want them to know that electricity can run uninterrupted and traffic can flow better.”