July 24, 2025 - Sahel Standard

2027: Nigeria needs competent leaders not those who share faith, ethnicity – Gbenga Hashim declares war on zonal presidency

Presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that Nigeria’s future lies not in zoning arrangements or ethnic alliances, but in the emergence of a competent, patriotic, and visionary leader, one capable of tackling insecurity, reviving the economy, and improving the living conditions of all citizens. Hashim made this assertion while reacting to what he described…

Emir of Gwandu extols Gov. Idris for holistic support to traditional rulers

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago06 mins

The Emir of Gwandu, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Iliyasu-Bashar, has commended Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu for extending support to Traditional Rulers in the state. A statement by the Emirate’s Secretary in Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji Shehu Lamin Kuwa said the Emir was highly elated by the recognition being accorded to the traditional…

PDP NEC Warns Disloyal Members, Declares Party Stable, Strong

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago09 mins

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to members fraternizing with rival political parties, urging them to retrace their steps and reaffirm loyalty to the party. This was part of the resolutions reached at the end of the 101st NEC meeting held on Thursday, July 24,…

AI won’t replace human creativity, tech advocate Misstechy tells UNESCO forum

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

A Nigerian digital storyteller and tech advocate, Ayeni Dorcas, popularly known as Misstechy, has asserted that Artificial Intelligence can support innovation but must never be seen as a replacement for human creativity. Misstechy made the statement while speaking at the UNESCO-UNEVOC Global Forum in Paris, themed “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills.” According to…

Reps To Probe Maintenance Of Refineries, Others

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has launched a probe into the issues affecting the nation’s downstream oil sector. Among other things, the committee is expected to probe the controversial turnaround maintenance of the country’s refineries, the acquisition of OVH Energy, and the mounting concerns over market dominance by the Dangote Refinery….

I Read Oath Of Office Daily To Remind Me Of My Responsibility — Gov Namadi

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago06 mins

Governor Namadi reminded those in leadership that public office is before God, and not a platform for personal gain. Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State disclosed that he reads his oath of office every day as a solemn reminder of his responsibilities to the people, stressing the spiritual weight of leadership and the fleeting nature…

2025: 10 most powerful passports in the world

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

The 2025 Henley Passport Index reveals a significant reshuffle in global mobility rankings. While the United States holds 10th place—with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 182 destinations—several other countries now offer wider travel freedom. ContentsSingapore – 193 DestinationsJapan – 190 DestinationsSouth Korea – 190 DestinationsGermany – 189 DestinationsFrance – 189 DestinationsItaly – 189 DestinationsSpain –…

OYSCATECH suspends 24-day indefinite strike

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago04 mins

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora, has suspended the 24-day-old indefinite strike action embarked upon by its staff unions—Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP). The affected workers…

Defecting Osun senators fell for APC’s trap – Adeleke’s aide

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

The Senior Special Adviser on Media to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Hezekiah Bamiji, has described the defection of two senators from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress as a political miscalculation. Bamiji, who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, said the lawmakers, Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi…

OSUN: The People Are Not Defecting, by Sarafa Ibrahim

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago013 mins

Defection appears to be the biggest business going on in Osun state at the moment. Some politicians elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are falling over themselves to switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the same party that did almost everything to stop their election in the 2023 general election….