••• Court cautions Nigerians A Lagos Federal High Court has sentenced one Fabian John Itafor, for hawking the Nigerian currency. Itafor was handed three months of community service by Justice Kehinde Olayiwola Ogundare after he pleaded guilty to a count-charge slapped on him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convict, according to…
Tragedy struck in the Gbagada area of Lagos, after a yet-to-be-identified woman was stabbed to death by her househelp , in her apartment on 29, Kiniun-ifa street sawmill. No one could tell when exactly the fleeing househelp identified simply as Peter, allegedly committed the murder. But the lifeless body of the woman, according to information…
The member representing Kajuru Local Government Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Usman Danlami Stingo has raised the alarm that the local government might soon be overrun by criminal elements if no urgent and decisive action is taken to curb the activities of bandits. Moving the motion on Serial Annihilation in Kajuru…
The People’s Democratic Party in Osun State has blasted the Osun State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as inhumane, unpatriotic and delusional for denying reports of threats to peace and security in the state. This was contained in a statement released by the party media office signed by its Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger. He also ordered the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. A statement by the President’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that the directive was in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Commissioner for Justice and the Attorney–General of the state,Oluwole Jimi–Bada Esq. on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, celebrating his remarkable contributions to entrenching justice in our society. Governor Adeleke reckons with admiration Jimi–Bada’s unique approach to navigating through challenging times, applauding…
President Bola Tinubu has issued directives to revive the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector. This was contained in a release signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi and obtained by Sahel Standard. The statement noted that the directives aim to shorten Nigeria’s oil and gas contracting cycle of 38 months…
This is a comprehensive guide to nourishing your body and soul during Ramadan. Ramadan, the holy month for Muslims around the world, is a time for fasting, reflection, prayer, and community.From dawn until sunset, those observing Ramadan abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs. This fasting is not only a spiritual act to cleanse…
President Joe Biden clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday after winning a majority of the delegates and setting up what is expected to be a closely contested rematch with Donald Trump. Biden faced token opposition as the party’s biggest names, Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan among them, opted to sit…
The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made this known during an interview with Arise News on Tuesday. The loan, which was originally scheduled to commence on Thursday, has been postponed once more. Sawyer explained that the…
