Former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has officially resigned from his position in the House of Representatives in order to assume the role of Chief of Staff to the President. SAHEL gathered that during a session on the floor of the house, the speaker read aloud Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation. As previously reported by this newspaper on…
The governor of Lagos state has rejoiced with the former governor of the state, Akinwumi Ambode on the occasion of this 60th birthday. Sanwolu, on his Twitter page noted that Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode dedicated his young and adult life to the service of Lagos State, first as a civil servant and later as the 14th…
A prominent leader in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, has adjudged the performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the last six months as impressive, noting that the governor has given so much attention to infrastructural development in the state since coming into office. Adeoti who was a former Secretary…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State, claiming many lives. The boat accident according to reports, led to the death of over 100 people who were wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state. “I am deeply saddened by the news of…
A notorious leader of a cult gang, Taiwo Ogunsola, alias Taiwo Portable, has been arrested by operatives of Amotekun Corps in Ilesa, Osun State. He was arrested midnight Monday after a complaint was lodged at the Amotekun Ilesa Area Command about his nefarious activities,Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, Commander, Osun State Amotekun Corps said on Tuesday. Adewinmbi…
In June 2023, numerous news media outlets worldwide, spread reports stating that Sweden had officially declared sex as a sport and was hosting Europe’s first-ever sex competition. However, it was later discovered that this was a hoax. Several fact-checking organizations and reputable news sources have refuted the claim, pointing out the lack of evidence and…
Nigeria has reclaimed its position as the top crude oil producer in Africa, according to a recent report by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). POLITICS NIGERIA reports that this development comes just weeks after the inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the subsequent removal of petrol subsidy. In May 2023, Nigeria recorded…
The state governor’s office said the victims had been returning from a wedding ceremony to Patigi district. More than 100 people have drowned in Kwara State after a boat carrying families returning from a wedding sank in a river, police and local authorities said. Details about the accident in Kwara were still emerging, but it…
Former Speaker and new Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is expected to tender his resignation as a lawmaker on the floor of the House of Representatives today. President Bola Tinubu had on June 2nd, appointed the former Speaker as his Chief of Staff. SAHEL STANDARD recalls that prior to his appointment, Gbajabiamila of the All…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has accepted to lead discussion at the 2023 National Conference on Building Local Content Synergy between the Insurance Industry and Oil and Gas Sector. Executive Secretary of the Board, Simbi Kesiye Wabote, who has confirmed NCDMB’s participation has also accepted to be the Guest speaker at the…
