August 22, 2025 - Sahel Standard

Rep. Bamidele Salam Ranked Among Top 20 Most Productive Lawmakers in House of Reps Deliberations

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Representative Bamidele Salam, representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State, has been ranked among the top 20 most productive lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives Deliberations. This recognition comes from the latest Legislative Productivity Index released by ERGAF-AFRICA, an independent policy think tank dedicated to strengthening democratic governance across…

Osun is not going back to the past, says Governor Adeleke

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that Osun state will not go back to what he described as “dark past”, as he resumed official duties after a short vacation. This is also as residents of Osogbo, Osun State on Thursday trooped out in thousands to welcome Governor Ademola Adeleke back to the state after a brief…

Governor Adeleke Celebrates Wazeer Mumineen of Yorubaland, Sheikh Adekilekun on his 80th Birthday

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated the Wazeerul Mumineen of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Sheikh Abdullateef Adekilekun on his 80th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described Sheikh Adekilekun as one of the rare gifts of Allah bequeathed to mankind. The…

Japanese City Proposes Two-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The proposal aims “to prevent excessive use of devices causing physical and mental health issues… including sleep problems,” Mayor Masafumi Koki said in a statement on Friday. A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no…

PDP Crisis: I Won’t Go Into Gutters With Anyone, says Makinde

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

A few days ago, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, said he was not aware that the PDP NEC had picked Ibadan for the party’s national convention. Governor Ayo Makinde of Oyo State does not want to join issues with anyone over the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), particularly about its national…

Don’t stay away from home, Tinubu urges Nigerians in Diaspora

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

…says Nigeria under his watch is on the rise again President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria under his watch is on the rise again, reaffirming his administration’s priority to create an environment where every Nigerian can feel the positive impact of change. He therefore called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute their…

EFCC declares Atiku’s son-in-law, Abdullahi Haske wanted

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the founder and Managing Director of AA&R Investment Group, Abdullahi Bashir Haske, wanted. The anti-corruption commission, in a public notice signed by its Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, informed that Haske, a son-in-law to former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, was being wanted by EFCC in an…

Six dead, 10 missing as bridge collapses in China

Tomi Lala2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Six people have died and 10 others remain missing after a bridge under construction collapsed on Friday in northwest China, according to state media reports. Video released by state broadcaster CCTV captured the moment the middle section of the bridge’s arch suddenly gave way, crashing into the waters of the Yellow River. State news agency…