The Nigerian arts and cultural scene mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars, Jimi Solanke, who passed away at the age of 81. A revered figure in the realms of acting, folk singing, poetry, and playwriting, Solanke left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Nigeria. His journey came to an end…
Residents of Oke-Gada, Ede North Local Government Area, Osun State, have been alerted of a controlled blast that will happen on Thursday. This was disclosed by spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, SP Yemisi Opalola in a statement on Wednesday, made available to newsmen in Osogbo. According to Opalola the blast will occure in…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged investors to tap into the potentials of cocoa in the state, saying that his administration is already taking steps in addressing past challenges that stunted growth of the sector. Addressing a global audience of investors in the cocoa sector in London, the United Kingdom,…
Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia netted five between them as Napoli thumped Sassuolo 6-1 on Wednesday, harking back to the thrilling partnership which won last season’s Serie A title. Osimhen scored a hat-trick before Kvaratskhelia bagged a brace of his own as Napoli come from behind to handily win their game in hand and reignite…
Ghana’s parliament voted to pass a controversial bill to severely restrict LGBTQ rights on Wednesday in a move condemned by rights activists. The bill still has to be validated by the president before becoming law, which observers believe is unlikely before a general election in December. Activist groups have called the “Human Sexual Rights and…
The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, has announced six-day arrangements for his burial rites, alongside his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi. SAHEL STANDARD recalls that Wigwe had died in an ill-fated helicopter alongside his wife, son, and a former Chairman of the Nigeria…
The burial rites for Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and his son have been announced by the family. A funeral ceremony for Wigwe, his wife, and his son is scheduled to commence on Monday, March 4, 2024. They lost their lives in a helicopter accident in the United States a few weeks ago. The former Chairman…
Renowned Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, passionately urged the Federal Government to immediately release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igboho’s plea, conveyed through a viral video on Tuesday, coincided with Kanu’s ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who appeared in court on Monday, February 26, 2024,…
Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kano on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced two illegal Bureau de Change operators, Munkaila Sani and Mohammed Sani to one-year imprisonment for operating without appropriate licences. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, in a statement, said the convicts…
A 29-year-old man, Joseph Yakubu, has been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command for killing his father, Yakubu Dalyop with a pestle. Yakubu was said to have picked a pounding pestle and hit his father during a disagreement which led to his unconsciousness and eventual death. The suspect who committed the act in the…
