The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised Nigerians to stop consuming hides popularly known as ponmo, smoked meat and bush meat due to the outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The caution was made by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal…
As Nigeria celebrates first Democracy Day under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, a non-governmental organization in Osun State, Insight Initiative for Community and Social Development has called on federal and states governments to consolidate on the gains through affirmative actions that will better the lives of Nigerians. The Organization, in a statement signed by…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at the 2023 Democracy Day Lecture unveiled the truths of Nigeria’s democracy while speaking on the theme; Reflecting on Challenges and the Path to a Stronger Democracy According to his address during the lecture he noted that : “The 2023 Democracy Day is holding at a…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disclosed plans by his administration to develop a plan of action for the making of Osun State Electricity Market policy and legislation. This was confirmed in a press release, issued on Monday and obtained by SAHEL correspondent at the state capital. The Statement partly reads:‘Speaking…
Resolving national economic challenges is a condition for strengthening democratic culture and enhancing productive participation of the citizenry, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared. Speaking at the 2023 Democracy Day Lecture organised by Coalition of Civil Society Coalition in the State, the state Governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon…
Nigerians have been advised to stop consuming hides (ponmo), smoked meat and bush meat due to the outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development gave the caution on Monday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Ernest Umakhihe….
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Monday explained why he sacked newly employed civil servants by his immediate predecessor.Alia who gave the explanation during a statewide broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day, noted that the wings of democracy which he has benefitted from to serve Benue people cannot be taken for granted. “We…
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has pardoned 80 inmates in various correctional centres across the State. The governor has also approved the immediate payment of their fines to enable the inmates immediately rejoin their families. Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the State Government, in a statement in Minna on Monday, explained that the gesture…
Traders in Shasha Market, Oke-Baale, Osogbo are now counting their losses after a heavy downpour that fell on Saturday evening submerged their stalls leading to loss of their goods and wares. The heavy rainfall, which lasted for more than two hours, also forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes in the area. A visit…
Mercy Omokwo of Delta Queens also won the Top Scorer prize having scored nine goals in 15 games. Delta Queens have won the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), 11 years after they claimed the title. They defeated Bayelsa Queens 2-1 on Sunday to win the 2022/2023 crown at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta…
