Education
Beat the Boredom: Fun and Interesting Activities to Keep Kids Entertained During School Break
School breaks are usually a bitter-sweet period, a joyful escape from the regular school activities and extracurricular activities for the kids and an unending cry of attention and boredom for parents.
Keeping the kids occupied can be a whirlwind for parents with juggling work and other important stuff and trying to cater to the cries, screams and demands of the little ones. But not to worry, this write-up offers a series of fun ideas to keep the little ones entertained and out of your hair.
Craft Making: Unleash the mini Picasso in your kids. Set up a crafting station with paints, glitter, glue, and other art supplies and watch them get engaged for hours.
Organise play dates: Planning play dates is a win-win during the break. Team up with other parents in your circle and create unforgettable playdates that will keep the kids entertained, strengthen their social skills, and give you a chance to relax.
Watch entertaining and interesting kid’s shows: Another effective way to keep the kids entertained during the school break is for them to binge-watch their favourite shows on TV. While screen time should be managed, educational and entertaining shows can be a great way to keep the kids occupied. That’s where GOtv steps in. They offer a variety of dedicated kid’s channels filled with engaging shows. From exciting adventures and hilarious animations to action-packed stories, these channels provide a fun and safe space for kids to explore. Here are a few picks that they’ll love.
Monsters at Work: This show follows Tylor, a recent graduate of Monsters University’s scare program, who arrives at Monsters Inc. only to discover that the company has switched from scaring children to making them laugh. Shows every day at 10 am and 1 pm on Disney Channel GOtv ch 92.
Bluey: This animated children’s television show follows Bluey, a six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy, and her younger sister Bingo as they play imaginative games with their parents Bandit and Chilli Heeler. Airs every day at 3:05 pm on Disney Channel GOtv ch 92.
Danger Force: A spin-off of the popular hilarious Nickelodeon drama series Henry Danger. The show follows Captain Man as he forms a new team of superheroes to protect Swellview. This time he chooses a team of quirky and mischievous teenagers who are still learning to control their superpowers. The show airs Every day at 1 pm on Nickelodeon GOtv ch 87.
Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan: This sit-com drama follows Dylan a young and aspiring hip-hop artist who is forced to move in with his wealthy aunt and uncle in a fancy neighbourhood. Dylan must learn to adjust to his new life and fancy relatives while still dealing with his growing popularity. Airs Every day at noon on Nickelodeon GOtv ch 87.
Read Engaging books: Even though it’s a break from school, encourage them to dive into a good book or two. Stimulating their minds with engaging reads keeps their brains sharp and active, ensuring the holiday remains both fun and educational.
With these few tips, you can keep your kids entertained throughout the holidays. Don’t forget to check out GOtv’s dedicated kids channels for other variety of children’s shows. Download the MyGOtvApp or dial *288# to upgrade, renew your subscription, and stay connected.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with 61.54 per cent of candidates obtaining credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
The Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, Mr Amos Dangut, announced the results at a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday.
Mr Dangut said 1,200,514 candidates met the benchmark for admission to higher institutions, out of the 1,950,726 candidates who sat the examination nationwide, held between April 24 and June 19.
He said 102,708 examiners were engaged in the marking exercise held at 88 marking venues across the country between 2 July and 20 July.
“Today, I am happy to inform you that all the processes leading to the release of results have been completed. It is now my pleasure to announce the release of the results of candidates who sat the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2026 in Nigeria,” he said, directing candidates to the agency’s portal to access their results.
“UPDATE: 2026 WASSCE (SC) results have been released. Generate your PIN at waec.org and check your results now on waecdirect.org,” the examination body said, noting that candidates must obtain their Serial Number and PIN before they can check their results.
To generate the required credentials, candidates are expected to visit WAEC’s official website and select the “Serial Number and PIN” option at the top of the page.
They are then required to select the appropriate examination year and diet, enter their examination number and National Identification Number (NIN), and ensure that the NIN provided is the same one used during registration for the examination.
Candidates must also provide their email address and phone number to receive a One-Time Password (OTP).
After entering the OTP, candidates can recover their Serial Number and PIN, which they can subsequently use to check their results through WAEC Direct.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Over 200 senior students of Cleggs Girls High School, Surulere, Lagos, were on July 23, 2026, engaged in practical knowledge about the risks associated with smoking, vaping, and shisha.
This engagement was made possible through a collaboration between Breathe Life Foundation and Teach Nigeria Fellow.
Participants were students aged 15–19 years. They were also informed about the misconception that shisha is a safer alternative to cigarettes or other substances.
Through an engaging and interactive discussion, students explored the influence of peer pressure and learned practical strategies for making healthier, more informed lifestyle choices.
They also gained a better understanding of common environmental triggers of asthma and other respiratory conditions, including cigarette smoke, generator fumes, bush burning, mosquito coil smoke, candles, charcoal, and firewood.
The session highlighted an important reality: young people may not always recognise how seemingly routine lifestyle choices and environmental exposures can gradually affect their respiratory health, quality of life, and long-term wellbeing.
For Breathe Life Foundation, this reinforces the importance of shifting the conversation from treatment to prevention through awareness and education.
By equipping young people with the knowledge to identify risks and make healthier choices early, the foundation is helping to build a generation that is more conscious of – and better prepared to protect – its respiratory health.
The organisation said it is dedicated to advancing respiratory health, an often-neglected public health priority. Healthy lungs are essential to life, yet respiratory diseases remain among the world’s leading causes of death and disability, even though many are preventable and treatable.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes, the Obajana Plant of Dangote Cement Plc has distributed some educational materials to some pupils in Kogi State.
The items shared to the beneficiaries included school bags, exercise books, writing materials, water bottles, and other essential learning aids aimed at enhancing the learning experience of the pupils and preparing them for the next academic session.
The General Manager for the Social Performance Department of Dangote Cement at Obajana Plant, Mr Ademola Adeyemi, said the materials were donated days after Dangote Cement distributed similar education materials to pupils in public schools in its catchment communities of Oyo, Iwaa, Obajana and Apata; and commissioned a multi-million-naira hospital in Obajana, which added to the growing list of social investments that includes an earlier hospital project in Iwaa and Oyo Communities.
He noted that, over the years, the company has invested billions of naira in a wide range of social programmes for host communities, including empowerment programmes, road construction, and potable water projects, and it remains resolute in its commitment to sustaining and expanding its interventions.
He noted that the company’s corporate social responsibility programmes are aligned with government development priorities and are implemented through sustained, mutually beneficial partnerships.
“The intervention was informed by findings from a needs assessment conducted by Dangote Cement. During the assessment, it was observed that several pupils attended school without school bags, while others carried their books by hand. It was also discovered that many students lacked essential learning materials such as exercise books, pens, pencils, and other basic learning materials,” the cement firm said.
The Head Teacher of UBE LGEA School, St. Luke Model II, Adankolo, Lokoja Local Government Area, Mr Abubakar Sanni, expressed profound appreciation to the management of Dangote Cement for the gesture.
The Head Teacher expressed gratitude to the Group President of the conglomerate, Aliko Dangote, for extending the company’s educational support programme beyond its host and impacted communities to schools located at the state headquarters.
The beneficiaries, school management, parents, and community stakeholders expressed gratitude to Dangote Cement for the timely intervention and prayed for the continued growth and success of the company in its efforts to improve lives and support sustainable community development.
