The future of every nation, they say, lies with the youths. A nation that invests in her youths invests in her future and a man who builds the youths builds the nation. Such is the role of teachers who impact knowledge and good natured character in youths for a better tomorrow. In this edition we […]
The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her […]
An African lady has become the first Black woman to get a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering. The talented lady is said to be a national aeronautics and space administration whiz. 30-year-old Wendy Okolo has achieved a lot in her career. Africa is slowly becoming known for producing geniuses who almost always break barriers in […]
Scroll through Samaira Mehta’s Instagram and you’ll see that she is a lot like other kids her age. She posts about having a lemonade stand, going swimming and doing the “In My Feelings” dance challenge. But she also stands out from other 10-year-olds — Mehta is CEO, founder and inventor of CoderBunnyz, a board game that teaches players […]
There is a popular saying among young people that, it is better to work smart than to work hard, for smart work yields more productive results than hard work. Smart work, when combined with talents is capable of shooting one beyond the skies. Here is the story of Rebecca, a talented young enthusiast who has […]
For many, the mandatory youth service year is a time to enjoy an absolute freedom from the rigors and stress of hot academic pursuits. Some view it as a time to live a worry-free life, catch enough fun and enjoy endless merriment. However, they only realize by the end of the service year, that they […]
Here is a story of a Catholic Priest, who beyond the pulpit reaches out to young people across the world, brings out the best in them and turns them to super stars. He is a well published writer and a poet, a creative designer and as I call him, a star Raiser! Meet Rev. Fr. […]
In most homes in Africa, parents are charged with taking care of their children and even sponsoring their education. However, some unfortunate circumstances can cause a change in the order of things. A number of people desire sound education and are willing to do anything to get it. This young man identified as Rabiu Ahmad […]
Great men and women are always known by their ability to step out of their comfort zones and execute ideas that will not only benefit them, but their entire generation. They are known for their resilience when the going is tough and never resting on their oars when the going is smooth. Great minds do […]
Finding Success Adegor’s home within the Urban Area of Sapele wasn’t difficult. Within a week, she has become one of the most famous people in the history of her community. The entrance to their one-bedroomed apartment at Brazilian-styled house, popularly known as Face-me-I-face-you, was swamped by visitors. Urban Area is a poor neighbourhood but for […]