July 28, 2025 - Sahel Standard

Opinion: The Appointment of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as APC Chairman and its Potential Impact on INEC’s Credibility in Future Elections

Abstract: This paper examines the potential implications of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s appointment as the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in forthcoming Nigerian General Elections. Drawing upon his extensive background as an ICT Director, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for INEC, and…

Governor Adeleke Greets Hon. Mudashiru on birthday

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the lawmaker representing Iwo, Ayedire, Ola-Oluwa federal constituency, Honourable Mudashiru Lukman on the occasion of his birthday, acknowledging his pronounced effort to uplift lives and benefit communities. In a congratulatory message signed by Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed notes the federal lawmaker’s heartwarming contributions to…

Falcons Don’t Enjoy Privileges Like Eagles Yet They Perform – Analyst

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

The Super Falcons sealed their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title under intense pressure last Saturday. A sports analyst, Cecelia Omorogbe, has established a key difference between the Falcons’ and Eagles’ performances in terms of comfort and availability. She highlighted the Falcon’s determination to succeed irrespective of the resources unavailable to them. She…

EU Accuses Temu Of Violating Digital Rules

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago01 mins

EU said Temu breached the bloc’s digital rules by not “properly” assessing the risks of illegal products. Fast-fashion eCommerce giant Temu, owned by the PDD Group. The European Union accused Chinese-founded online shopping giant Temu on Monday of breaching the bloc’s digital rules by not “properly” assessing the risks of illegal products. “Evidence showed that…

Lagos State Doctors Commence Strike Over Pay Reduction

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago05 mins

The Medical Guild, the umbrella association for all medical and dental practitioners employed by the Lagos State Government, has embarked on a a three-day warning strike over salary reductions. The Medical Guild, in a recent statement, frowned at the state government for unilaterally deducting the salaries of all Medical practitioners in its employ without a…

Setting the Records Straight: Misconstruing Rep Bamidele Salam’s Patriotism is Mischievous and Cowardly

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

By Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji Personally, i take strong exception to the ongoing mischief by certain political opportunists who are shamelessly twisting the patriotic and constructive comments made by Representative Bamidele Salam representing EdeNorth, EdeSouth, Egbedore and Ejigbo federal constituency in the national assembly. It is both unfortunate and dishonest that these elements would rather play…

Check 5 health benefits of magnesium oil

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago04 mins

Are you sure you know about magnesium oil? Contents Below are the health benefits of magnesium oil:

Renaming streets in Lagos, smacks of authoritarianism — Falana

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago03 mins

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has strongly criticised the ongoing trend of renaming streets and public spaces in Lagos, describing the actions as unlawful and undemocratic. Falana condemned recent instances, including the renaming of the popular “Charly Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the former chairman of Bariga…

Tinubu overfeeding Nigerians with wrong statistics – Peter Obi

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the economy, accusing him of misrepresenting data to mask the country’s deteriorating economic realities. Obi, in a statement posted on Monday via X, referenced a comment made by Tinubu during the 2022 presidential campaign in Delta State, where…

Osun Is Not for the Bitter or the Rejected

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago011 mins

By James Bamgbose There comes a time in a people’s journey when they must rise, not in protest of bad governance, but in the defence of good leadership. Osun State is at that very moment. What we are witnessing is not just a political battle. It is a confrontation between two ideologies, one that believes…