By James Bamgbose The recent statement from a group calling themselves the “Progressive e-group” reveals a lack of progressiveness in their thinking. Despite being expected to embody youthful vigor, their statement instead reflects a regressive mindset. What progress can be expected from a group aligned with a party that has shown a lack of understanding…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has said that he is qualified and competent to be the President of Nigeria, adding that he would grab the opportunity if it arises. In an exclusive interview with Arise News, on Friday, the governor, who also spoke on his ongoing works in Osun State, said that he…
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has announced the commencement of applications for teaching positions under its Build-A-Thon initiative programme. The programme which was launched earlier in December, according to the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, will promote early-technology adoption among senior secondary students. The programme will run for…
Osun State Government in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF on Thursday unveiled the 2024 Health Sector Annual Operational Plan, which is to serve as a guideline aimed at improving healthcare delivery in the state. Speaking at the event held in Osogbo, The State’s Commissioner for Health Barr. Jola Akintola disclosed that…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed the budget 2024 bill into law with a promise to ensure full implementation for the benefit of the state and her people. The total approved budget is Two Hundred and Seventy Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand Naira and Four Hundred and Ten…
● Governor Adeleke Reaffirms Commitment To Workers Welfare In line with Governor Adeleke’s promise to Osun workers and retirees, wage award alerts have started dropping for Osun workers and pensioners. Governor Adeleke had two weeks ago approved the wage award to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal. Serving state workers were awarded Fifteen Thousand…
The Guinness World Record for the coveted Longest Cooking Marathon has been broken again. Mama D, a Ugandan chef broke the record on Thursday, 28 December 2023, cooking for more than 119 hours, 57 minutes, a record set by the Irish chef, Alan Fisher in November. Mama D, who is still cooking, plans to cook…
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, on Thursday hosted Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, in their Lagos residence. The First Lady shared photos of the visit on her X page. The photos were captioned, “It was a pleasure for Mr President and I to receive six time African Female Footballer of the year, Asisat…
The Special Adviser and Spokesperson to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has congratulated the NUJ Correspondents Chapel Chairman in Osun state, and Vanguard Newspaper correspondent in the state, Mr Shina Abubakar on his birthday anniversary. The Governor’s Spokesperson, in his congratulatory message, described the celebrant as a dogged Comrade who stands…
Following the death of the sitting Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday, 27th of December, 2023, list of Nigerian governors who died while in office was gathered by SAHEL STANDARD Recall that Akeredolu died of protracted prostate cancer while receiving medical care in Germany. However, SAHEL STANDARD reports that Akeredolu is the third…
