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The Federal Government, Nigerian Bar Association and United Nations Children’s Fund have launched a partnership to expand access to pro bono legal services for children in conflict with the law and other vulnerable children across Nigeria. Representing the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, at the high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Monday, the Director, Administration of Criminal Justice and Reform Department in the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Leticia Ayoola-Daniels, said access to justice was a fundamental right of every child. Daniels said children who came into contact with the justice system, whether as…
Today, I’m talking with Lila Snyder, who is the CEO of Bose.You certainly know Bose — it’s one of the most famous brands in all of consumer tech. The company started 60 years ago selling speakers to consumers, and its focus on research and development has led it to be a leader in both car audio and noise-canceling headphones.Lila was last on the show about four years ago, and since then she’s dramatically rearchitected the company. The focus on research is still there, but she’s sold off Bose Professional, acquired the high-end audio brands McIntosh Labs and Sonus faber, and,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’re like Us, you love a good summer-to-fall fashion staple. And, honestly, no piece better fits that category than a short-sleeve blouse that’s light enough for summer but can easily layer under cardigans and jackets as the weather cools down. And for women over 50, short‑sleeve blouses provide an easy, flattering foundation for layered looks any time of year. Thankfully, there’s no better place to shop for flattering short-sleeve blouses than Amazon, which is stocked with an array of…
During the campaigns for the 2022 Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke repeatedly assured residents that his administration would chart a different course if elected. Running as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he promised improved welfare, economic growth, infrastructure development and people-centred policies, arguing that Osun deserved better governance. Addressing thousands of supporters at a rally in Osogbo on 14 May 2022, Mr Adeleke unveiled a five-point agenda as the blueprint for his administration from 2022 to 2026. Mr Adeleke’s agenda promised improved welfare for workers and pensioners, economic expansion through business partnerships and support for…
The National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members will pass out from national service on Thursday, September 3, 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the NYSC Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Monday via the scheme’s official X account. The statement urged corps members, employers and other stakeholders of the scheme to take note of the date. “All Corps Members, Employers and other stakeholders of the Scheme are enjoined to take note of the date,” the statement read. According to the statement, Certificates of National Service will…
Valve says a data breach may have exposed the personal information of customers who ordered its Steam hardware in Europe. In an email sent to users, Valve says its European shipping partner, CEVA Logistics, suffered a data breach that may have included customer names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.The breach at CEVA occurred between July 29th and August 1st, weeks after Valve began taking reservations for its new Steam Machine and Steam Controller. Valve adds that European customer data “was likely compromised” as part of the breach, as CEVA stores “delivery-related information” for up to 90 days after orders.As…
Strategy, which holds the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, sold BTC for the second week in a row to repurchase its STRC preferred stock.The company sold 1,690 Bitcoin for $108.6 million between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9, according to a Monday 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Strategy used the proceeds to buy back 1.15 million shares of its STRC preferred stock for $108.6 million. STRC is a variable-rate preferred stock designed to pay monthly dividends.The transaction marked Strategy’s fourth disclosed Bitcoin sale of 2026, bringing its total Bitcoin sales for the year to 6,948 BTC, while the…
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson is giving an update on good friend Jeana Keough’s tongue cancer battle. “She’s going through it,” Vicki, 64, said on the Sunday, August 9, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “She’s in chemo, radiation, and we just pray for her.” Vicki previously showed her support for fellow RHOC OG Jeana, 70, via Instagram. “By now most of you have heard my incredible friend @jeanakeough is battling cancer,” she shared on July 20, linking to a GoFundMe page set up to support Jeana cover the costs of her treatment.…
A few days to Saturday’s governorship election, one question keeps circling back in Osun’s political conversations: where does President Bola Tinubu actually stand? The election is, on the surface, another off-cycle contest between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the president’s party, and incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, seeking a second term. In reality, it has become something larger. The election has become a test of President Tinubu’s authority within the APC, his personal relationships, and his ability to manage competing interests within the ruling party. Unlike previous off-cycle elections, Osun presents the president with an unusually…
Nigerian singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has sparked fresh reactions after declaring that he has “seen trouble” and decided not to look for it again, amid speculation about his marriage to Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly. The singer made the cryptic remark while performing at Daddy Showkey’s ‘50 Years on Stage’ celebration at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday. The event, which celebrated Daddy Showkey’s five decades as an entertainer, featured 2Baba alongside other Nigerian music stars. During his performance, the “African Queen” hitmaker reflected briefly on his recent experiences before telling the audience…
