‘Census exercise was meant for development, not a contest or competition’ – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday reiterated that the forthcoming 2023 census was not a contest or a competition like the just concluded 2023 elections. The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) Publicity Committee, Dr. Garba Abari noted that Nigeria wastes so much time on elections, saying…

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If Obi runs 1000 times, we will reject him 1000 times, because he doesn’t like North” — Buhari’s aide, Bashir Ahmad

Bashir Ahmad, a special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on digital communication has declared that the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, would never get the support of the Northern people. According to him, the former Anambra State Governor has never missed an opportunity to show his dislike for the North. Meanwhile, Peter Obi…

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Osun: Desperate politicians move to upturn Adeleke’s victory, Timi Frank warns

…Urges Supreme Court Judges to maintain integrity and resist inducement Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the Supreme Court Judges to maintain their integrity and resist any attempt of subversiveness through inducement as regards the Osun governorship matter. He said some desperate politicians have…

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Osun: Desperate politicians move to upturn Adeleke’s victory, Timi Frank warns

…Urges Supreme Court Judges to maintain integrity and resist inducement Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the Supreme Court Judges to maintain their integrity and resist any attempt of subversiveness through inducement as regards the Osun governorship matter. He said some desperate politicians have…

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Osun PDP postpones State congress

The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday, postponed its State Congress which had earlier been slated for tomorrow till further notice. This was contained in a release signed by the party’s caretaker committee Chairman, Dr Akindele Adekunle and obtained by SAHEL STANDARD reporter in Osogbo. Akindele said the postponement is…

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Two dead as fence collapses on workers in Abuja

Two workers have been confirmed dead after a fence at a construction site at Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, collapsed on Wednesday, April 19.  They were reportedly working on a building which was still at the foundation level. It was alleged that they encroached on the fence of an adjoining building, part of which collapsed…

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