No fewer than 9 people has lost their lives and 7 injured when a building collapsed at Jegede, Olunloyo, Ibadan. According to findings by SAHEL STANDARD correspondent, the incident happened on Thursday afternoon.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chief Abiola Morakinyo, as painful and devastating, commiserating with family and associates on the loss of a distinguished politician. Governor Adeleke who notes Chief Morakinyo’s exceptional life of service, notably…
Two young men, Monday Peter, 21, and ThankGod, 17, have been nabbed by the Delta State Police Command for the murder of two individuals in separate incidents. In a video interview released on Thursday by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright, the suspects confessed to their crimes. Peter admitted to killing…
Governor Ademola Adeleke while chairing the Treasury Board meeting for the 2025 budget, has issued a strong admonition to Ministries and Agencies to sustain budget performance on all fronts. Members of the Treasury Board include the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye; the Chief of Staff to the…
Senior US officials planned to meet their Israeli counterparts on Thursday to discuss a potential deal to end the conflict in Lebanon and secure Israel’s northern border against Hezbollah attacks. The US visit came as the Palestinian militant group Hamas rejected separate truce proposals for the fighting in Gaza, where Israeli strikes continued overnight. Less…
Social media has been filled with tributes for the late veteran Nollywood actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” as fans and colleagues share memories of the iconic performer. On Thursday, the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) announced the passing of Agbako in a statement on Instagram…
By Kehinde Olusegun Manchester City midfielder Rodri becomes first Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to be crowned Ballon d’Or winner while Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati won the women’s award for second year running. Aitana Bonmatí Conca Aitana Bonmati Conca is a Catalan professional footballer from Spain who plays as a midfielder for…
….says A nation is as quality as the quality of it’s Youths The Convener of Take Over Summit, Adebayo Falade has called on state government across different states in the country to intentionally and consistently invest in Youths. He made the call on Wednesday during the second edition of Take Over Summit which held at…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, played host to Southern Governors’ Forum, led by the Chairman and Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Adedapo Abiodun, who called at the Hilltop Mansion Government House, Uyo to commiserate with Governor Eno and family on the passing of his wife, Her Excellency, Pastor (Mrs)…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the seven new ministerial nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new ministers confirmed during plenary are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Labour and Employment), Bianca Odinaka Odumegu – Ojukwu (Foreign Affairs – State). Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade…
