Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye launched a virulent anti-gay tirade on Friday, saying same-sex couples should be publicly stoned. He also lashed out at Western countries that press other nations to allow gay rights or risk losing aid. Homosexuality in Burundi, a conservative Christian country in East Africa, has been criminalised since 2009 with prison terms…

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has said that he is qualified and competent to be the President of Nigeria, adding that he would grab the opportunity if it arises. In an exclusive interview with Arise News, on Friday, the governor, who also spoke on his ongoing works in Osun State, said that he…

The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has announced the commencement of applications for teaching positions under its Build-A-Thon initiative programme. The programme which was launched earlier in December, according to the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, will promote early-technology adoption among senior secondary students. The programme will run for…

Osun State Government in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF on Thursday unveiled the 2024 Health Sector Annual Operational Plan, which is to serve as a guideline aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the state. Speaking at the event held in Osogbo, The State’s Commissioner for Health Barr. Jola Akintola disclosed that…

The Guinness World Record for the coveted Longest Cooking Marathon has been broken again. Mama D, a Ugandan chef broke the record on Thursday, 28 December 2023, cooking for more than 119 hours, 57 minutes, a record set by the Irish chef, Alan Fisher in November. Mama D, who is still cooking, plans to cook…

President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, on Thursday hosted Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, in their Lagos residence. The First Lady shared photos of the visit on her X page. The photos were captioned, “It was a pleasure for Mr President and I to receive six time African Female Footballer of the year, Asisat…

Following the death of the sitting Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday, 27th of December, 2023, list of Nigerian governors who died while in office was gathered by SAHEL STANDARD Recall that Akeredolu died of protracted prostate cancer while receiving medical care in Germany. However, SAHEL STANDARD reports that Akeredolu is the third…

The death of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo State in the South West, marked the end of a political giant on the national stage. Within the South West geo-political zone, Akeredolu was not just a governor but an emerging father figure and a highly regarded voice due to his role as the Chairman…

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has expressed sadness over the death of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday. According to a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP said Akeredolu’s death was “a huge national loss” The party described the governor as “a courageous and amiable personality, brilliant lawyer and…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State. The swearing-in took place at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, on Wednesday. This development followed the death of the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Wednesday, at the age of 67 in Germany. Akeredolu, according to the state government, died of prostate cancer. Akeredolu…