The wife of Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been charged with “money laundering” and other offences, the public prosecutor said Friday, a month after a coup toppled her husband. Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin was charged by an investigating judge on Thursday, Andre Patrick Roponat announced on state TV channels on Friday. She has…
Nigerian socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry, has explained that his brawl with Mohbad was over N2 million owed him by the late singer. Recall that Vanguard had earlier published a report on how Sam Larry came under fire on social media after a video of him and some people harassing late singer, Mohbad…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ACCI, has lauded Dangote Group for its sponsorship over the years and for providing opportunities for businesses to thrive in the Country. President of ACCI, Dr. Al-Multaba ABUBAKAR FCA, MFR,stated during the opening ceremony of the Abuja fair, that the inclusive trading platform welcomes companies, trade associations, government…
The police have confirmed that embattled Lagos socialite, Sam Larry is in its custody and currently assisting with the ongoing investigation investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 27-year-old singer and songwriter, Promise Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad. According to reports, Sam Larry was apprehended at the Lagos airport upon his return to Nigeria…
There was apprehension at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Abuja, on Thursday, as protesting civil servants grounded activities after the minister, Dave Umahi, locked out over 300 staff and directors who resumed work late. The public servants expressing their displeasure also confined the minister to his office, demanding an apology. It was gathered…
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has declared the Kaduna governorship election inconclusive. The petition was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru against Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 governorship election held in the state on March 18, 2023. In a split decision of a…
Vice President Kashim Shetimma has commended the government of Osun State over the successful hosting of the National Joint Planning Board meeting, describing Osun as a good host for a new national economic roadmap for the nation. Speaking at the National Economic Council meeting held today at the State House, Abuja, Senator Shetimma expressed appreciation…
Two final year students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo state were killed in a fatal accident in Osun state. The driver of the 18-seater bus which caught fire at Ojutu area of Ilobu, Irepodun local government area of Osun state was also killed and five others injured in the accident which…
Protesting workers of the Ministry of works on Wednesday locked the Minister for works, David Umahi inside his office for his inhumane and unjust treatment towards them. They locked the Minister in his office over claims that he stopped engineers and directors from doing their work, by bringing consultants to run the affairs of the…
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Osun state , Mr Bankole Ojo has called on private investors at home and abroad to come and partner with the state with a view to benefitting from its many tourism potentialities . The Commissioner made the call during the 2023 World Tourism Day Celebration themed “Tourism and…
