Born in Wimbledon and raised in Nigeria, Kemi Badenoch became leader of the opposition on Saturday. Sir Keir Starmer could face a rough time. Many leading politicians are fond of talking about having been on a journey. But Kemi Badenoch’s journey has been longer and more eventful than most. From the leafy London suburb of…
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed displeasure over the bail condition imposed on the #EndBadGovernance protesters. In a post on his Facebook page, Kwankwaso expressed shock over the condition of the suspects which he described as a violation of their…
Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan has announced the passing of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who has died at the age of 81. The film producer shared the sad news on his Instagram page on Saturday, posting cherished memories with his late mother, including photos of her with her grandchildren. He wrote, “It is…
A federal high court in Abuja has granted bail of N10 million each to 72 defendants charged with participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Presiding Judge Obiora Egwuatu stipulated that each defendant must secure two sureties in the same amount. One of the sureties must be a civil servant at grade level 15 or higher,…
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have garnered endorsements from various billionaires and celebrities. Below is a comprehensive list of billionaires and celebrities who have publicly endorsed Trump and Harris: Billionaires and celebrities endorsements for Kamala HarrisMichael Bloomberg: The former New York City mayor…
Residents of Aribisala Street in the Igando area of Lagos State were thrown into confusion on Thursday after a woman identified simply as Fatima allegedly cut off the tongue of her neighbour, Mitsura. The incident happened while the duo was doing laundry on the premises where they live. Trouble was said to have started when…
Ruben Amorim was Friday named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach, who won two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting Lisbon, has signed a deal until 2027 and will join the club on November 11, 2024. “Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of…
A popular social media activist, Martins Otse, otherwise known as VeryDarkMan, was on Friday, arraigned before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 6, over an allegation that he falsely presented himself as a police officer. The defendant, who was in the charge marked: CR/510/2024, accused of impersonation and making unauthorized use of…
There was a mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, as no fewer than four children, among the 76 defendants, billed for arraignment over their involvement in the August #EndBadGovernance protest held across the country, collapsed during their trial. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest, which began…
No fewer than 9 people has lost their lives and 7 injured when a building collapsed at Jegede, Olunloyo, Ibadan. According to findings by SAHEL STANDARD correspondent, the incident happened on Thursday afternoon.
