The Association of Nigerians in Nova Scotia, Canada, has awarded Kenneth Oguzie as the 2019 most distinguished Nigerian for his outstanding contributions to the economic growth and development of the nation.
Kenneth Oguzie, the Nigerian born Canadian resident, got the award during the association’s annual ‘Nigerian Week’ to commemorate Nigeria’s independence celebration.
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The Nigeria Scrabble national team has won the 2019 World English Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) title in Goa, India.
The World English Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) featured 30 countries and 145 players. Nigeria, represented by 11 players and officials retained the WESPAC Country Trophy after achieving the feat in 2015.
The four-day event also saw two Nigerians in fifth and 10th positions in the over all individual ranking at the championship, just as the other Nigerian players were ranked among the top 30 spot.
Abiodun Jamiu, a campus-life reporter at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has won the 2019 El-Critical Writing contest as well as UDUS Pen Press Campus Journalist of the Year prize.
Abiodun Jamiu was presented his award at the 2019 Pen Press UDUS Day held at the institution.
The event was courtesy of a collaboration between Pen Press UDUS, one of the home-grown media outfits for students of UDUS and Ibrahim Jatto, an ex-CAMPUSLIFE reporter and award winning journalist.
The contest with the theme: “The making of a 21st century university” aimed at improving literacy in the north, especially among students. It is a yearly contest for students in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states.
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Deborah Olatunji, a student of Holy Saviour College, Isolo, has won the 10th edition of the National Travel Essay Competition (NTEC 2019).
In line with its policy to support youth empowerment, education and excellence among Nigerian youngsters, EgyptAir has rewarded the commitment and hard work of Miss Deborah Olatunji, with a free ticket to Dubai for winning. The airline also presented a second free ticket to the parent or guardian of the winner in order to allow her travel to Dubai together with any family member of her choice.
The District Manager of EgyptAir in Nigeria, Mr. Muharram Abdelrahman, presented the tickets to Miss Olatunji in the company of her aunt, Dr. Ayodeji Adewakun, in his office.
Mr. Muharram Abdelrahman said:
“EgyptAir is an airline that believes strongly in securing the future of the younger generation because we believe they are the leaders of tomorrow. With this in mind, we have supported the NTEC since it started 10 years ago in 2009, and we are committed to continue to strengthen our relationship and support for Travel and Business News, organisers of the competition, as we join hands with them to raise future aviation professionals.”
Winners have emerged at the 2019 West Africa Media Excellence Awards (WAMECA) held on the 19th of October 2019 in Accra, Ghana.
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), had announced a shortlist of 21 finalists from six African countries.
All 21 WAMECA finalists got Certificates of Merit while ultimate winners received plaques, certificates and cash prizes.
According to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA):
“All 21 finalists will also be inducted as fellows of the MFWA’s Journalism for Change Network and will be offered regular training opportunities both locally and internationally to enhance their capacity to influence positive change in society through journalism.”
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Ezem Collins, a teacher at the Royal Family Academy, Abuja has emerged the 2019 Maltina Teacher of the Year.
Ezem Collins, a Civic Education and Christian Religious Studies teacher was declared winner of the prestigious honour at the grand finale held on October 18 [2019], at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Zamani College Kaduna emerged winner of Nigeria’s Geography quiz was organised by the Association of Nigerian Geographers.
Presenting the trophy to the school during the 60th National Conference of the association held at Kaduna State University (KASU), Professor Adamu Idris Tanko said the school also won a cash prize of ₦100,000.
Zamani College Kaduna will represent Nigeria at the International Geography Quiz Competition scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey.
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