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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