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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Receives 2024 Paralympians

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...Says their stories show courage, determination and inspiration First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (middle) flanked on the left by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shetimma, on the right by Minister of Sports Development, Sen John Enoh and surrounded by others when the First Lady received Team Nigeria at the just concluded Paralympic Games in Paris at the State House Abuja on Saturday 14th September 2024. The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commended Team Nigeria to the just concluded 2024 Paralympics in Paris noting their stellar performance have shown the true meaning of perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship. She stated this while receiving the athletes and officials led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh in her office at the State House, Abuja. She specially acknowledged the gold medalists including Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Onyinyechi Mark for also breaking world records. L-R Minister of Sports Developme
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Eni Oko, Olajide Otitoju, and Meihong Wang named joint winner of 2024 The Nigeria Prize for Science with Carbon Capture and Fuel Production

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The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science has named Eni Oko, Olajide Otitoju, and Meihong Wang as the joint winner of the 2024 edition of the Prize.  The trio was recognised for their pioneering work on “Process Intensification Technology for Greenhouse Emission Control in Power Generation and Industry for Sustainable Fuel Production (PIC-FUEL)”. At a news conference held on Monday, the Board highlighted the importance of the 2024 competition theme, “Innovations and Technologies for Reducing the Effect of Climate Change,” which underscored the need for urgent solutions to environmental challenges. According to the Chairman of the Advisory Board, Professor Barth Nnaji, the innovation could significantly reduce harmful emissions from power plants and factories while creating cleaner, greener fuels.  Eni Oko is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Chemical Engineering at Newcastle University, U.K., while Olajide Otitoju is a Research Associate at the University of Sheffiel
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Domestic Violence: Lagos Assembly Urges Enlightenment Units In Schools

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has emphasised the need for a proactive approach in addressing domestic and sexual violence in the state. At a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, the House stressed the importance of establishing guidance and counseling units in schools and religious institutions as a way to reach out to the public and prevent such violence. The House also called on the Ministry of Information to continue its enlightenment campaigns. Moving a motion under 'Matter of Urgent Public Importance', Hon. Omolara Olumegbon, representing Lagos Island 1, highlighted the necessity of educating children about domestic violence. She urged that the existing laws be given the needed spark while there should be improvement in sensation and enlightenment. She further emphasised the urgency of sustaining awareness and educating the youth. She called on the relevant ministries to intensify their efforts. Contributing to the debate, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-O
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Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's RHI Partners NPC, UNICEF on Birth Registration

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L-R National Population Commission, NPC Director of Vital Registration, Mr Rasheed Towobola, NPC Chairman, Hon Nasir Isa Kwarra, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, UNICEF rep. Mr Ibrahim Sessay and the private sector partner, Mr Adebayo Bankole during their visit to the First Lady ahead of the Official Launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative Project to Accelerate Birth registration in Nigeria holding on Thursday 29th August in Abuja. First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI has partnered with National Population Commission, NPC and United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF to further ramp up birth registration in the country with the launch of UNICEF/ RHI Commemorative Birth Certificate for year 2024. NPC Chairman, Hon Nasir Isa Kwarra who disclosed this after leading development partners to the office of the First Lady in Abuja, said the commemorative event, scheduled for August
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Children’s Literature takes centre stage as CORA, The Nigeria Prize for Literature honour 2024 Longlist of 11

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In a celebration of literary talent and creativity, the Committee for Relevant Arts (CORA) and The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), hosted a book party in Lagos over the weekend to honour the 11 authors shortlisted for the 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature. The event, which marked the first public gathering of the longlisted authors, was a vibrant mix of book readings and a panel session, with authors participating both in person and virtually. The 11 selected works, chosen from a pool of 163 entries by a panel of judges led by Professor Saleh Abdu of the Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, are all contenders for this year’s prize, which is dedicated to Children’s Literature. Other judges include Professor Vicky Sylvester and Dr. Osarobu Igudia. The winner is set to be announced in October 2024. The honoured authors on the longlist include Ndidi Chiazor-Enenmo (A Father’s Pride), Akanni Festus Olaniyi (Bode’s Birthday Party), Jumoke Verissi
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ICPC, Osun State Government Sign MOU to Bolster Anti-Corruption Efforts

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. The Governor of Osun State, Sen Ademola Adeleke (left) and the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu during the signing of the MOU in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Osun State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the culture of Integrity and accountability in Osun State. The MOU was signed by the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu and the Governor of Osun State, Sen Ademola Adeleke at the Government House in Osogbo and was witnessed by top state functionaries and top officials of ICPC Dr. Aliyu, who was warmly received by the Governor, commended the Osun State Government for showing commitment towards the anti-corruption campaign through the collaboration with the Commission.  He noted that the move was a show of unwavering support for collective action against corruption and pointed out the importance of such action embodies political will against corruption saying, “Thi
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Court Dismisses Application to Vacate Forfeiture Order granted ICPC in N96 Million Contract Fraud

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application to vacate a final forfeiture order granted to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in a Ninety-Six-million-naira contract fraud.  The ruling was predicated on an application dated and filed on 15th February 2024 asking the court to set aside the interim and final forfeiture orders granted to the ICPC to freeze certain bank accounts believed to have been used to receive the sum of N96 million for contracts that were never executed. In a case involving former Surveyor-General of the Federation (SGF), Ebisintei Bietoru Awudu, Kumeni Services Limited and Geolev Nigeria Limited, ICPC had in December, 2021 and April 2022 secured interim and final forfeiture orders respectively from the Federal High Court over funds believed to be proceeds of crime. However, the second respondent/applicant (Kumeni Services Limited) challenged the jurisdiction of the court to hear the matter just as it
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