The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi-Ojaja II has disclosed details of his meeting with President Bola Tinubu alongside other traditional rulers. Sahel Standard gathered that the National Council of Traditional Rulers had paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at the Villa on Friday. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Ooni said the…
This new law will empower states, companies, and individuals to generate, transmit and distribute electricity in the country. The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has signed the 2023 Electricity Act which is a replacement for the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 into a law. The newly enacted law will de-monopolise Nigerian electricity generation,…
Every now and then, we are treated to the devastating impact of climate change on our environment. If it is not flood washing away homes and cities, it is the extreme weather conditions, such as heat waves and drought that alerts us to the danger facing our planet. But the question we have mostly failed…
A House of Representatives member-elect on the platform of the Labour Party, Godwin Amobi Ogar has expressed his surprise at the intelligence and preparedness of President Bola Tinubu, after his encounter with him. Amobi who was elected to represent the Isiuakwato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State at the House of Representatives said he did not…
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, has identified dishonesty as one major drawback affecting public administration in the country. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, the 38-year-old Speaker of the 8th state Assembly said due to his age, some critics had underrated him. “I am a young man and…
Nigerian artiste Wande Coal has advised the superstars in the music industry to remain friendly with the new generation of artistes, now labelled as ‘new cats.’ The singer, in an interview with Cool Fm, said that the supposed ‘new cats’ will take over the industry from the superstars. He cited that on this term it…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed the suspension of all appointments in the state civil service from October 1, 2022, saying it is indiscriminate, irregular and does not follow due process. This is contained in a statement by Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA) to the governor, Gyang Bere.The statement also directed all…
The remains of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the Founder of DAAR Communications, would be buried on 22nd June, 2023 at his residence in Agenebode, Edo State. This was disclosed by the Dokpesi family of Agenebode, according to the burial arrangements released by the Dokpesi family of Agenebode. Dokpesi, the owner of AIT and Ray Power…
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will on Monday, June 12, hear a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC), seeking to dismiss the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in the state, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. The adjournment by the three-member tribunal led by…
Six students drawn from various secondary schools will represent Nigeria at the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Disneyland, Florida, United States. The yearly event, which attracts students from over 150 countries, is designed to test students’ capabilities in the use of Microsoft software. A statement by the organiser of the Microsoft Office…
