Insecurity: Osun to introduce identification jackets, cards for motorcyclists, plead for cooperation

Osun State Government has disclosed its readiness to introduce an identification system for commercial motorcyclists operating within the state in order to check crimes and the influx of bad elements into the State. The Commissioner for Transportation in Osun State, Hon. Sesan Oyedele, who made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking during a current affairs…

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Business boom as cultural enthusiasts flood for Osun festival grand finale

Tourists, devotees as well as cultural enthusiasts from across the globe have been arriving the ancient city of Osogbo, the state capital, to participate at the grand finale of this year’s edition of the annual Osun-Osogbo festival. Observations by Sahel Standard reporter that moved round Osogbo on Wednesday, indicated that commercial activities were on the…

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Commission warns Oluwo, Olu-Ileogbo against disregard for orders over disputed land

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi and his Ile-Ogbo counterpart, Oba Abeeb Agbaje, have been warned not to cause trouble over a land dispute involving them and their communities, that the State Boundaries Commission was presently handling. The warning was given by the Commission Chairman, Justice Moshood Adeigbe (rtd), during the panel sitting at…

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Niger Coup: Military intervention could still happen – Tinubu’s spokesman

Niger Coup: Military intervention could still happen – Tinubu’s spokesman The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said military intervention is “not off the table” as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seeks to ensure that democratic rule returns to Niger Republic. Ngelale revealed this during…

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