Sahel Standard

We read with great concern the above subject matter by the opposition party in our great State. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has displayed gross ignorance and did not care to have a second thought before going to press. Even though we did not intend to join issues with the opposition, we have it as…

The Kebbi State Government has expressed serious concerned over the abduction of the District Head of Kanya, Alhji Aliyu Isah Kanya in Danko Wasagu Local Government Areas, who was kidnapped by suspected bandits alongside nine others. His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu made the pledge in Birnin Kebbi while reacting to the development…

An Osun State High Court on Monday issued a restraining order against Segilola Resources Operating Limited stopping its operations forthwith. This is based on an application by the Osun State Government before the court against the company. Ruling in favour of the State Government Justice A.A Aderibigbe, ordered against Segilola Resources Operating Limited from resuming,…

••• demands N100m to fix show Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has shared his opinion that the Big Brother Naija reality show has lost its entertainment value. According to Portable, this season’s housemates failed to capture much attention, despite the show’s extensive publicity. The ‘Zazu’ hitmaker and self-acclaimed Dr Zeh went on…

A former Senator, Dino Melaye has been acquitted in the twelfth and final case against him by the Federal Government. This lengthy legal battle began six years ago. According to him, Justice Sylvanus Oriji delivered the verdict at the FCT High Court in Maitama, clearing Melaye of two charges of providing false information concerning an…

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for strategic partnership and sustainable expansion of healthcare initiatives in Nigeria to ensure better health for Nigerians. Obi, presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the last election in Nigeria, made this call when he visited the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and its partners at…

The political tension in Rivers State continued on Monday as fresh explosions and protests rocked some local government areas of the state. The latest is linked to Monday’s order by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun for the secretariat of the 23 LGs to be unseled and the immediate withdrawal of policemen who had…

In a statement, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs said while some Nigerians have indicated interest in being evacuated, a good number of them are unwilling to do so. The Federal Government says it will soon begin the evacuation of Nigerians from Lebanon following the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. In a statement signed by…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel stationed at the secretariats of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State, marking a decisive end to a months-long security presence at the facilities. The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Bala Mustapha also directed the immediate unsealing of…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia on Monday inaugurated the newly elected local government chairmen with charge to them to uphold the highest standards of governance without fear or favour. The 23 local government chairmen on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress were on Sunday declared winners of the just concluded LG election held…