The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the just completed Dangote Refinery as “a continental game changer with huge capacity to positively transform Nigeria and African economy” In a congratulatory message to the Chairman of Dangote Holdings, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, signed by the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said…
A pastor and relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo has debunked the belief that men are wired to cheat. This reaction is coming after legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface asserted that men cheat on their lovers with women they don’t love because they are wired that way. Tuface made the assertion in a…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a freight agent, Nwobodo Chidiebere; a female suspect, Chioma Lucy Akuta; and the drug man behind the shipment, Charles Ezeh, with large methamphetamine drug concealed in powdered custard containers as part of a consolidated cargo going to London, United Kingdom at the SAHCO export shed of the…
The United Kingdom is set to announce new restrictions that will most likely stop Nigerian students, other nationalities studying in the UK from bringing their families over. According to an exclusive report by The Sun UK, this crack down will be annocued this week. The crackdown will see all masters students and many other post…
…described him as a rare Patriot It was an agog celebration as Akire Of Ikireland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olatunde Falabi Olambeloye III celebrate the 30th coronation anniversary, conferment of Honourary and a posthumous award to selected dignitaries under the aegis of Oba Falabi Foundation. While speaking at the ceremony, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olatunde…
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Prof Adeyeye said this at the official commissioning of the New NAFDAC Office complex for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport/NAHCO in Lagos. In a statement by…
Presidential candidate aspirant, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has urged delegates of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to elect an experienced and trustworthy presidential candidate to help the party win the 2024 general elections. He said that the party needed someone who was loyal and also had compassion to lead the party. The former Minister of…
A temporary ceasefire in Sudan has been agreed as fighting between two warring factions entered its sixth week, BBC reports. Previous truce attempts between Sudan’s regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have tended to collapse within minutes of beginning. But the new deal will be enforced by a “ceasefire monitoring mechanism,” according to…
As the Dangote Refinery begins operations tomorrow (Monday), oil marketers have expressed optimism that the facility will help reduce the cost of petrol, if the government deregulates the commodity. SAHEL STANDARD had reported earlier that the Dangote Refinery, established by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is scheduled to be inaugurated on May 22. A presidential…
Famous actress, Tonto Dikeh, has disclosed that she may not be having a big birthday celebration this year when she clocks 38 June 9. The star actress said she feels too old for glitz and glam that usually accompany her birthday every year, adding that she couldn’t just find the motivation to do what she…
