To be young, gifted and Nigerian (but without a future)
Nina Simone, the “high priestess of soul” sang “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” in the '60s, an era synonymous with the Civil Rights movement in America, decolonisation and the first military coups back home.
UTME: JAMB gives candidates opportunity to complete registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says some candidates who initiated, but could not upload and complete the registration process for the 2016 UTME have been given some more time.
Egypt to launch African digital hub for diseases control
The Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development at the weekend announced its plans to develop a new African digital hub for disease control in Egypt.
Soccer fans can now enjoy EPL, others on DSTV compact
Cash-strapped soccer crazy Nigerians who, hitherto enjoyed watching top European leagues, including the English Premier League, the La Liga, European Champions League on DSTV Premium, but have not been able to renew their subscription can now smile as Multichoice, owners of the cable network have added these leagues to their compact bouquet.
AFCON 2017 qualifier: Burkina Faso friendly, a rehearsal for Super Eagles — Cuper
Pharaohs of Egypt coach, Hector Cup has said his team’s international friendly against Burkina Faso on Friday is key to his team’s preparation for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against he Super Eagles on March 25 in Kaduna.
Nigeria battle Brazil March 21-29
Nigeria’s Dream Team will face Brazil in a series of friendlies between March 21 and 29. This will be part of the build-up for the Nigeria Olympic team under coach Samson Siasia ahead of the Rio Olympics in August.
Nigeria to participate in Chinese maiden world investment conference
Nigeria is to participate at the first World Conference on Tourism Development in China in May this year.
UCH writes off Ibadan quintuplets’ bill
Relief came to the parents of the Ibadan quintuplets as the management of the University College Hospital, UCH, has waived all incurred bills.
The cheering news was made known by the hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Deji Bobade, who said the Chief Medical Director of the teaching hospital, Professor Temitope Alonge, had approved the waiver.
Record Breaking Attendance As Funnybone Debuts Comedy Show With Bovi,MI & Others
Record Breaking Attendance As Funnybone Debuts Comedy Show With Bovi, Emmanuella, Senator, Olamide, MI, Phyno & Others
Sacked 12 VCs were arbitrarily appointed by Jonathan – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday in Abuja said the recent removal of12 vice-chancellors of Federal universities by the Federal Government amounted to a violation of the law.
Tobechi Nneji, Oputa & Dike To Star In BET’s Reality Series “Top Actor Africa”
Nigerian actors Tobechi Nneji, Uriel Oputa and Ifeanyi Dike are hoping to fly the flag for Nigeria and make the nation proud in the upcoming BET reality series, ‘Top Actor Africa’ which kicks off next month ON BET DSTV Channel 129.
