A judge has sentenced Bob Menendez, former New Jersey senator in the United States, to 11 years in prison. Prosecutors sought at least a 15-year sentence, citing in court documents the “rare gravity” of the ex-senator’s crimes. Last year, Menendez, 71, was found guilty on 16 counts of accepting gifts, including gold bars, cash, and…
The final day of the Osun SDG Creative Conference culminated in a dynamic and immersive tour, offering participants a firsthand experience of Osun State’s rich cultural heritage, sustainable craftsmanship, and thriving creative economy. The tour highlighted the intersection of tradition and innovation in promoting sustainability and community empowerment. Participants commenced their journey at Afin-Ilu Palace,…
A 16-yr-old secondary school student in Lagos has allegedly ran mad after confessing that he was sexually molested by a popular Lagos hotelier at Bucknor, Isheri Oshun area of the state. The incident, which rattled his parents reportedly started before last Christmas when the student confided in his mother that he had a confession to…
A 50-year-old man, Kazeem Tunde, on Thursday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing his customer’s Toyota Hiace bus catalytic converter (catalyst) valued at N950,000. The defendant, a panel beater, who resides at Obawole area, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos, is standing trial for stealing, conspiracy and causing breach of the peace. The prosecutor, ASP…
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed that there was no going back on the removal of embattled former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, insisting the process was conducted lawfully, in line with constitutional provisions. Recall that Obasa 32 of the 39 lawmakers had reconvened during recess on Monday, January 13, 2025, to summarily…
The Chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, Prof. George Chima, has been abducted at his residence in Okigwe, Imo State. Sources told Vanguard that the gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, numbering four, had stormed the ABSIEC chairman’s residence while he played host to some lecturers from Abia State University, Uturu, and seized him….
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared plans to embark on a nationwide mass rally on Feb. 4 over the 50 per cent hike on telecom services by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this in a communique issued at the end of the Congress’s National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting…
The Osun State Government, through the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria (GENN) and the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, is proud to announce the launch of the Creative Business Cup (CBC) Competition in Osun State. The CBC competition is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering…
FewChore Finance Company Limited, a leading CBN-licensed financial institution, has announced a groundbreaking ₦500 million pledge to support creative entrepreneurs in Osun State under the Osun SDG Creatives initiative. The announcement was made on the first day of the maiden edition of the Osun SDGs Creative Conference, which hosted over 500 participants in-person and attracted…
The Osun State government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke has released the list of successful candidates for the much-anticipated Imole Youth Corps scheme. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Hon. Moshood Olagunju on Monday revealed that 10,000 youths were selected from the pool of applicants and they have started receiving…
