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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

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

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

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

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

. 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

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

 . The President of the NBA, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, and the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu during the courtesy visit of NBA's delegation to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are to foster a working partnership in the areas of training and sensitization of its members to enhance their capacity in dealing with the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. The idea of partnership between the two bodies was brokered when the President of the NBA, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, and some members of his team paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja.  The NBA President stated that the purpose of his visit was to inform the ICPC Boss and his management team of what the NBA had done and is still doing that was directly connected to the mandate of the commission. The visit, he said,

    . The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka The appointment of Jude Chiemeka as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has continued to generate widespread acclaim from industry professionals, who believe his extensive experience and proven leadership qualities will drive NGX towards sustained success. Chiemeka, a seasoned executive with a robust background in finance and management, brings over 30 years of professional experience in securities trading, asset management, and investment banking across African markets. He joined the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the Divisional Head of Trading Business in February 2019 and became the Divisional Head of Capital Markets in 2021. Before his current position, he was the Executive Director of Capital Markets at NGX. As Chiemeka steps into his new role, the Securities and Investment Empowerment Network (SIEN), a prominent professional group in the finance sector, h

. First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu tendering her garden to encourage other women to join the #Every Home A Garden Competition with a N25m prize money. The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says women must be seen at the forefront of the Food Security Campaign in the country.  She stated this at the State House Residence while unveiling her vegetable garden which she planted to encourage first time women farmers to join the ongoing Every Home A Garden Competition. The First Lady, who has planted Seven vegetables including spinach, water leaf, bitter leaf, Ewedu, lemon grass, scent leaf and Okro, says a little effort on the part of every individual will go a long way in ameliorating food insufficiency. “This little garden will be able to provide healthy vegetables enough for my household and I would definitely be able to let some of my staff have as well. The solution to any problem lies in everyone contributing their own quota to getting that soluti

 . L-R: First Lady of the Federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima when the First Lady paid a condolence visit to Hajia Shettima on the death of her mother which occurred on Sunday 23rd June. The visit was in Abuja on Tuesday 2nd of July The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has extolled the virtue of mothers, saying they are the ones who largely help shape the lives of their children. She was speaking while on a condolence visit to the wife of the Vice President HE Hajia Nana Shettima who recently lost her mother. Senator Oluremi Tinubu pointed out that though female children tend to gravitate towards their fathers, the role and influence of the mother cannot be overemphasised. “The influence of the mother is great. Though our fathers tend not to scold us as much as our mothers, what our mothers do, especially when we are still very young, is really remarkable”. “I know you will miss

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says competition will promote unity, creativity  * Over 100 entries received  . L-R Fashion Designer and One of the Judges, Princess Abba Folawiyo, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Textile Designer and another Judge, Banke Kuku displaying the catalogue of the over 110 entries for the # ONE NIGERIA/ Unity Fabric at the meeting to commence the selection process for the winning entry held at the Conference room, Office of the First Lady, State House, Abuja on Tuesday 2nd July The selection process for the winning entry of the #One Nigeria/Unity Fabric Competition has commenced. The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu disclosed this on Tuesday at the commencement of the process which was held at the State House, Abuja. She noted that the quality of the entries show the creative prowess of the Nigerian youth. . First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senator Olur

. Some of the vehicles impounded . CSP Adetayo Akerele, centre, and his enforcement team Operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce led by their new Chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele on Saturday impounded over 92 vehicles parked indiscriminately along the highways and picking up passengers at undesignated bus stops, causing serious impediments to traffic flow and pedestrian movement in Oshodi area of the state. Akerele who was the former second in command of the Agency demonstrated clearly that he knows the job and the terrain. “This is no longer business as usual. Parking vehicles along the expressway which is meant to serve the entire populace is completely selfish and irresponsible. There is a new sheriff in town and I will make sure Lagosians are no longer shortchanged by commercial bus operators and selfish private vehicle owners”, he said.  CSP Akerele while carrying out a tour of Oshodi and environs decried the manner in which road side traders displayed their goods on the kerb and wal