The Senate on Thursday approved death penalty for dealers and importers of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs into the country. The proposed capital punishment also applies to manufacturing, trafficking, dealing in or delivery of hard drugs by any means. The Senate arrived at the resolution on the floor of the red chamber after deliberations…
The National Orientation Agency, (NOA), Osun state chapter, has sought for collaboration between her and Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), for joint campaign against electoral malpractices and violence in the forthcoming local Government elections billed for February, 2025. The State Director, NOA, Mrs Bola Morgan alongside her Management team stated this while paying an…
A Nigerian man, Young C, has spent 23 hours buried alive in a coffin as part of a daring challenge. Providing updates on his Instagram account, he assured his followers of his well-being, even though there’s shortage of water. He said, “Guys, I am still alive, I am still fine, I am okay. A lot…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has emphasized with job seekers in the state, listing several measures his administration is pursuing to address the challenge. The State Governor who was represented by the Jead of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina made the remarks at the the Careers and Employment Opportunity Fair organised by the Ministry of…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a septuagenarian landlord, identified simply as Adesina, for allegedly defiling and impregnating his tenant’s 14-year-old girl (name withheld) at Akegbeyale Street in Ifesowapo Akute, Ifo Local Government Area of the state. SAHEL STANDARD learnt that the residents and other tenants were thrown into a state of shock when…
Operatives of the Osun State Chapter of Amotekun Corps has arrested two artisans, Toheeb Yekini, 35, and Yekini Sulikaleni, 30, said to be an ex-convict, both from Iwo, for alleged burglary and theft. The suspects were reportedly arrested at the Oje Oniyan area of Iwo following a tip-off by the residents, who alerted Amotekun operatives…
The police on Thursday continued their investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad. This followed the invitation extended to Mohbad’s family and the group of persons mentioned in the ongoing probe of the illegal embalming of the deceased’s body following his death. Boluwatife Adeyemo aka Darosha…
The Executive Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke had on Wednesday sworn in members of Osun Boundary Committee, while assuring that the government will not continue to witness dissemination of lives and properties along borderlines with neighboring states. The swearing-in program held at the governor’s office in Osogbo, the state capital. While speaking on…
Super sub Joselu’s two late goals earned Real Madrid an incredible semi-final victory against Bayern Munich and set up a UEFA Champions League (UCL) final with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern appeared to be heading to the final when Alphonso Davies cut in and blasted past Andriy Lunin after England captain Harry Kane had found him with…
A Nigerian man who identifies as Young C has embarked on a challenge to be buried alive in a coffin for 24 hours. He made this known in a series of posts on his Instagram page on Wednesday, stating that the stunt was genuine and not a hoax. He announced his intention to broadcast live…
