The Osun State Government has reassured residents and visitors of the state of adequate security, urging those outside the state to disregard social media reports suggesting otherwise. This follows recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, which resulted in casualties and property destruction. However, while receiving holiday-makers who arrived in Osogbo via the…
A 14-year-old Secondary School Student, identified as Nicknes Ayo, has committed suicide after her mother pressured her to name the man who impregnated her. The incident happened on Saturday at Egba in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A neighbour who identified herself as Mama Enyi told our correspondent on the phone that…
Governor Okpebholo announced the suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the state following the killing of some travelers in Uromi. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has blamed Governor Monday Okpebholo for the “rapidly deteriorating security situation” in the state, which the party linked to the recent killing…
Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion…
Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. It was gathered that he was reportedly leading on points…
As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, prominent traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, have called for peace, national unity, and religious tolerance in the country. Sultan calls for unity, support for leadersSpeaking on Sunday at his…
40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League when the incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Olanrewaju…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan period, describing the 29-day fasting period as a divine grace for spiritual renewal. In a statement signe by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke rejoices with…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his Seventy Three birthday anniversary, describing the number one citizen of the nation as “a resourceful democrat with tested decades of democratic activism” In a birthday message personally signed by him, Governor Adeleke recalled the huge contributions of…
By Tomi Lala The Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed ‘Amotekun’ in Osun state, has conducted passing our parade for newly recruited operatives in the agency. Recall that Sahel Standard earlier reported that the newly recruited Amotekun cadets began their three weeks of training in earlier in the month. Speaking while inaugurating the Amotekun Cadets at…
