Victory Onya Njah of the department of Economics, University of Jos (UNIJOS) has emerged the first First Class graduate in Economics since the inception of the university (43 years ago).
EMADET Wins 2019 UNDP Equator Award
Environmental Management and Development Trust (EMADET) Nigeria has emerged one of the 22 winners of the 2019 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equator Prize.
The prize is part of the events marking the World Environment Day with the winning organisations showcasing innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling climate change, environment, and poverty challenges.
Masai Ujiri’s Toronto Raptors Emerge NBA Champions [2018/2019]
The Toronto Raptors have made history by winning the first NBA championship in their 24-year history, beating the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in Game 6 of the finals on the 13th of June 2019 in the 2018/2019 season.
As the president of the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri made some impressive deals, which enabled his team to win. He assembled players who have exceptional skills and capable of making history to play in the first-ever National Basketball Association (NBA) finals.
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Divine Ejowvokoghene Oduduru Named 2019 USTFCCCA Co-Men’s Track Athlete Of The Year
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has named Divine Ejowvokoghene Oduduru, the 2019 Co-Men’s Track Athlete of the Year.
At the NCAA Division 1 Championships concluded in June 2019 in Austin, Texas, Divine Ejowvokoghene Oduduru successfully completed a sprint double, winning the 100 meters and 200 meters titles in scintillating fashion.
Divine Ejowvokoghene Oduduru won the 100 meters in 9.86 for his third sub-10 race of the season. Barely an hour later, the 22 years old delivered another sub-20 in the 200 meters.
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Oluwafayokunmi Olurinola Wins The Ijebu-Ode Future City Challenge [2019]
Ten-year-old, Oluwafayokunmi Olurinola has won The Ijebu-Ode Future City Challenge with his prototype design of plastic roads to solve challenges of deplorable roads in Ijebu-Ode.
The project required for them to identify a need/problem in the city of Ijebu-Ode, proffer a solution and build a prototype of the solution using recyclable/waste materials gotten from their immediate environment. Imagining and creating a city of Ijebu-Ode in the future.
Oluwafayokunmi Olurinola, a Junior Secondary School (JSS) One student of Rosarium Model College, Ijebu – Ode, Ogun State emerged overall winner of competition organized by Exquitec Education Technology.
He polled 157 points to emerge winner. Babasola Al-meen of Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta came second with 154 points, while Lawal Ekundayo of Tai Solarin University Secondary School, clinched third position 90 points.
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Enyimba International FC Wins 2019 NPFL Title
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba have won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title for the 2019 season.
The club beat Akwa United 3-0 at the Agege Stadium, Lagos to win a record seventh NPFL title, thereby maintaining the club’s reputation as Nigeria’s most successful club (winning the championship in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015 and 2019).
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Abdullateef Olasubomi Abdul Wins 2nd Babalola’s Law Dictionary Quiz Competition For Young Lawyers
Abdullateef Olasubomi Abdul has emerged the overall winner of the 2nd Babalola’s Law Dictionary Quiz Competition For Young Lawyers.
Abdullateef Olasubomi Abdul, an Associate at Ikeyi Shittu & Co. received the grand cash prize of ₦250,000 courtesy of the firm of Perchstone and Grady’s.
The event, which had 9 finalists was held at Onikan Youth Centre, Lagos on June 07, 2019.