A shooting incident in Baltimore County, Maryland, on Tuesday, claimed the life of one individual and left nine others injured, with a vehicle engulfed in flames, according to police reports. Baltimore County Police Department officers were dispatched to Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 p.m. after receiving multiple calls about the gunfire. “Upon arrival,…
The year 2024 has been marked by a series of devastating events that have left a lasting impact on communities around the world. From natural disasters to unexpected tragedies, these events have shocked and saddened people globally. In this article, ten (10) major events that shocked the world in 2024 is revealed
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, stated that the Federal Government aims to stabilise the exchange rate at N1,500 to the dollar to ensure the smooth implementation of the 2025 budget. This marks a reduction of about N200 from the current rate of N1,700 to a dollar. Tinubu made this known while presenting the 2025 Appropriation…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate investigation and pardoning action on the case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun state for stealing fowl. In a statement signed by Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Tuesday evening, the Governor ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure the…
Osun state government has celebrated innovations and local talents in the state by creating an exhibition platform for students to showcase their technology innovations and creativity. The exhibition took place during a Two-day exhibition and second edition of Osun State Digital Nigeria Day, with the theme – “Osun STI Expo” and tagged “Technology and creativity:…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate, Gboyega Oyetola, stole the 2018 governorship election in the state from him. Sahel standard gathered that that Adeleke made this known in an interview with Wazobia TV on Monday Governor Adeleke claimed he did not lose the election…
MINISTER of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on Monday said the N13 trillion deficit in the N48 trillion 2025 budget would be financed through borrowing. He said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…
A Professor and Consultant Psychiatrist at Obafemi Awolowo University and the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Prof. Adesanmi Akinsulore, has revealed that Nigeria ranks sixth globally among countries with the highest suicide rates. He disclosed that men account for 79% of suicides, while women are more prone to suicidal thoughts, emphasising the urgent need…
The Federal Government on Monday approved the 2025 budget proposal. This follows the Senate’s endorsement of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework 2025 – 2027 on November 22. President Bola Tinubu will present the proposed N47.96tn budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The exercise, earlier slated for Tuesday (today), was postponed to…
In it’s efforts to mitigate the socio economic effects of the COVID 19 pandemic on citizens, OSUN CARES on Monday, distributed inputs and assests which include, deep freezer, Sewing machine, pumping machine, rice, among others to over 100 farmers in the state. The Initiative, according to the State government is in line with Governor Adeleke’s…
