Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun popularly known as AY Comedian’s sister-in-law, Grace Makun has shared a video of the aftermath of the comedian’s house after the tragic fire incident. In her social media post, Grace Makun expresses her gratitude to a higher power for sparing the lives of AY Makun and his family from the perilous…
Tourists, devotees as well as cultural enthusiasts from across the globe have been arriving the ancient city of Osogbo, the state capital, to participate at the grand finale of this year’s edition of the annual Osun-Osogbo festival. Observations by Sahel Standard reporter that moved round Osogbo on Wednesday, indicated that commercial activities were on the…
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi and his Ile-Ogbo counterpart, Oba Abeeb Agbaje, have been warned not to cause trouble over a land dispute involving them and their communities, that the State Boundaries Commission was presently handling. The warning was given by the Commission Chairman, Justice Moshood Adeigbe (rtd), during the panel sitting at…
An increase of 1,000 steps a day was associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause, and 500 more was linked to a 7% reduction in dying from cardiovascular disease. If you thought 10,000 steps always sounded like more of an epic quest than a casual stroll, researchers have good…
An increase of 1,000 steps a day was associated with a 15% reduction in the risk of dying from any cause, and 500 more was linked to a 7% reduction in dying from cardiovascular disease. If you thought 10,000 steps always sounded like more of an epic quest than a casual stroll, researchers have good…
0sun State Government has unveiled plans to rehabilitate the moribund Industrial Development Centre to rejuvenate the economy of the State and create job opportunities for youths. The State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo made this known during an official inspection to the centre, opposite St. Charles Grammar School, Ilesa Garage Area, Osogbo…
Osun State Chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday warned the All Progressive Congress, APC, in the state to desist from engaging in politics of bitterness. The Director of Publicity for PDP, Mr Oladele Bamiji said this while reacting to a statement issued by APC Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, where it stated that…
A 25-year-old suspected kidnapper has been nabbed by operatives of Amotekun Corps at Obanisola Street in Osogbo, Osun state’s capital, for luring a girl with N50 in an attempt to abduct her. Mumini Oseni who was previously convicted of armed robbery, was nabbed when the victim raised the alarm which attracted the attention of her…
Nigeria tops in the ranking of countries with the highest rate of unemployment in the world, according to the latest statistics released by the World of Statistics. Nigeria led with 33.3 per cent, followed by another African country, South Africa 32.9 per cent, and Iran 15.55 per cent. According to the report, the lowest rate…
Stakeholders in the energy industry have called for support for the renewable energy sector to enable it to contribute to Nigeria’s quest to end energy poverty. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Association (Alliance) in Abuja, they observed that if fully backed, the sector would play a greater role…
