The People’s Democratic Party in Osun State has blasted the Osun State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as inhumane, unpatriotic and delusional for denying reports of threats to peace and security in the state. This was contained in a statement released by the party media office signed by its Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger. He also ordered the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. A statement by the President’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that the directive was in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Commissioner for Justice and the Attorney–General of the state,Oluwole Jimi–Bada Esq. on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, celebrating his remarkable contributions to entrenching justice in our society. Governor Adeleke reckons with admiration Jimi–Bada’s unique approach to navigating through challenging times, applauding…
President Bola Tinubu has issued directives to revive the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector. This was contained in a release signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi and obtained by Sahel Standard. The statement noted that the directives aim to shorten Nigeria’s oil and gas contracting cycle of 38 months…
This is a comprehensive guide to nourishing your body and soul during Ramadan. Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims around the world, is a time for fasting, reflection, prayer, and community.From dawn until sunset, those observing Ramadan abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs. This fasting is not only a spiritual act to cleanse…
President Joe Biden clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday after winning a majority of the delegates and setting up what is expected to be a closely contested rematch with Donald Trump. Biden faced token opposition as the party’s biggest names, Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan among them, opted to sit…
The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made this known during an interview with Arise News on Tuesday. The loan, which was originally scheduled to commence on Thursday, has been postponed once more. Sawyer explained that the…
••• Lift curfew on Ifon/Ilobu Following security alerts raised by Governor Ademola Adeleke, the State Security Council has adopted preemptive and proactive measures to secure the state. Rising from the security council meeting chaired by Governor Adeleke, the Council resolved among others to strengthen interagency intelligence sharing, the creation of a rapid response joint security…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over his allegation that the Federal Government was operating two budgets. The suspension followed the amendment of prayers by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim to the motion raised by Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan which took Senators hours to debate. Ningi granted an interview on Monday…
The Senate is currently in a rowdy session over the budget padding allegation levelled against it. Recall that Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi had accused the Senate of padding the budget to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Ningi, who is the Chairman of Northern Senators’ Forum, had alleged that the National Assembly debated and passed…
