Tomi Lala, Author at Sahel Standard

Group Endorses Rep. Bamidele Salam for Third Term, Cites Performance and Equity

The E4 Development Advocates, a coalition of community leaders and stakeholders, has endorsed the re-election of Bamidele Salam to the House of Representatives, citing his legislative performance and commitment to equitable representation across the Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency. During a press conference held on Tuesday, the group Cordinator, Dr. Ogundeji Awoniyi described the endorsement…

Your Statements are Pack of Lies: Adeleke’s Spox Hits Back at Omowaiye

Tomi Lala17 hours ago17 hours ago03 mins

The Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has described as “a pack of lies” the criticisms leveled against Adeleke’s administration by Mr Remi Omowaiye, describing the sectoral analysis as “fraught with fake news”. He faulted allegations that the state governor mismanaged state funds, citing several locally and nationally acknowledged projects and programmes on…

Stop Misleading the Public,” Jarigbe Knocks Ayade, Brands Him ‘A Political Liability’

Tomi Lala22 hours ago22 hours ago05 mins

A fierce political war has erupted in Cross River North as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe launched a blistering attack on former Governor Ben Ayade, accusing him of distorting facts, spreading falsehoods, and desperately attempting to rewrite his declining political legacy. In a strongly worded statement, Jarigbe dismissed Ayade’s recent claims as “blatant lies,” accusing the…

Governor Adeleke Reaffirms Commitment to State Industrialisation

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago05 mins

…Directs Strict Enforcement of 45 Days for Processing of C-of-O Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the industrialisation of Osun state using a public private partnership model. Addressing a group of Chinese investors who are setting up factories around Ile Ife on Sunday evening, the governor said…

OSUN 2026: Oyebamiji will do a terrible job and he is not hiding it

Tomi Lala1 day ago1 day ago012 mins

By Ibrahim Sarafa When Bola Oyebamiji, a former Commissioner for Finance in Osun state, indicated his intention to vie for the topmost political office in the state, he played up his experience as “what it takes to run a good government if given the opportunity.” But experience is not a straightforward thing as it could…

The Price of Our Democracy: Gbenga Hashim Links Past Struggles to Present Challenges

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has drawn fresh attention to the sacrifices that birthed Nigeria’s democracy, warning that current political developments in the country demand renewed vigilance from citizens and leaders alike. In a reflective statement titled “Reminiscence: The Price of Our Democracy,” Hashim recalled his detention during the late 1980s and the global solidarity…

Governor Adeleke Condoles Diamond FM, Ilesa Over Rainstorm Damage

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago01 mins

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed sympathy with the management and staff of Diamond FM, Ilesa, following the recent rainstorm that caused damage to the station’s premises. The Governor’s condolence message was delivered by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, who paid a visit to the radio station on Saturday to assess the extent…

Governor Adeleke Set To Provide Free Artificial Limbs For 1,000 Amputees in Osun – Aransi

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

Governor Ademola Adeleke, has initiated a large-scale humanitarian program aimed at providing artificial limbs for 1,000 amputees in the state. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Special Needs to the Governor, Kamil Aransi, on Friday. Recall that the Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Law, 2024, signed by Governor Ademola Adeleke…

Imo APC joins Orlu leaders to plead with Governor Uzodimma to run for senate

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago08 mins

Shuts door on any other senatorial aspirant from Orlu Zone The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress had earlier today played host to critical leaders of the Party from Imo West Senatorial District as they came to present the governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, as the consensus…

Governor Adeleke condoles Osun APC Chairman over loss of wife

Tomi Lala2 days ago2 days ago02 mins

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, over the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Alhaja Fatimah Oreoluwa Lawal. In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, describes the passing of Alhaja Fatimah Lawal as…