Governor Adeleke hosts Chief of Army Staff, applauds Military for supporting democracy

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has praised the Nigerian military for shunning anti-democratic acts, describing democracy as a necessity for all societies. Welcoming the Chief of Army General Taoheed Lagbaja to his country home on Thursday, Governor Adeleke condemned democratic setbacks in some parts of Africa and urged the strengthening of democratic correction mechanisms…

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FULL LIST: Reps confirms NDDC board, management designates

The House of Representatives has screened and confirmed the presidential designates to the Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission. The designates appeared before the House ad-hoc committee mandated to conduct the screening on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu had written to the House of Representatives, to ratify the Niger Delta Development Commission’s chairman…

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Desist from activities that can cause environmental hazard in the State – OSEMA Boss warns Osun residents

The General Manager, Osun State Emergency Management Agency, Mr Jide Falade has warned the residents of Osun to desist from any form of activity that may cause environmental hazard like fire outbreak and flooding in the State. Falade stated this on Wednesday in a release personally signed by him and obtained by SAHEL STANDARD correspodent…

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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Ola Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. Olukoyede’s appointment followed the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. Tinubu also approved…

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Gaza war: ‘Palestine pushed to the wall’ – MURIC calls for immediate ceasefire

Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) said the Hamas’ attack on Israel occurred because the Palestinian people have been pushed to the wall. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group called for an immediate ceasefire, urging the global community to address the…

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Kogi Governorship: Habibat Deen Urges Support For Okun Man As Next Governor Of Kogi State

Yagba, Kogi State – In a compelling rally during the Governorship campaign, Hon. Hajiya Habiba Muhammad Deen (Mrs), the PDP Deputy Governorship candidate, addressed a massive crowd in Yagba, emphasizing the importance of an Okun man taking the gubernatorial seat in Kogi State. Deen, known for her inclusive approach to governance, passionately asserted that it…

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