Author: Herald Newspaper

By Haliru Idris A former Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Herald Newspapers, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the corporation’s headquarters in Ilorin, where he applauded the newspaper’s professionalism and urged the sustenance of its editorial standards. The traditional titleholder, who was received by the General Manager of Herald Newspapers, Mr Yomi Adeboye, alongside some members of the management team, said the newspaper had continued to distinguish itself through credible reporting, ethical journalism and sound editorial judgment under the present leadership. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed, who is also the Magaji Nda of Ilorin, said he could not afford…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has identified patriotism, justice and loyalty as indispensable to lasting peace and security, urging Nigerians to uphold the values in the interest of national development. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed stated this during a courtesy visit to The Herald Newspapers in Ilorin. He said building a peaceful and secure nation requires a collective commitment from both government and citizens, stressing that every Nigerian has a role to play in promoting national unity and safeguarding the country. According to him, patriotism goes…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Oyo State. He described the recent operation as a further demonstration of effective collaboration among the nation’s security institutions. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of The Herald Newspapers in Ilorin. The former police officer said the successful operation reflected the commitment of the Federal Government to tackling insecurity, noting that such…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has commended President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of kidnapped persons in Oyo State, describing the operation as a demonstration of effective collaboration among the nation’s security institutions. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to Herald Newspapers in Ilorin, where he was received by the General Manager, Mr. Yomi Adeboye, alongside other management staff of the corporation. The former police officer said the successful operation reflected the commitment of…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has commended the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alh (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for the appointment of the new Chief Imam of Ilorin, describing the decision as a product of wisdom, patience and sound judgment. The Magaji Nda of Ilorin made the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to Herald Newspapers in Ilorin, where he was received by the General Manager, Mr. Yomi Adeboye, alongside other management staff of the corporation. He said the Emir demonstrated uncommon…

By Haliru Idris The General Manager of The Herald Newspapers, Mr Yomi Adeboye has called on students in tertiary institutions across Kwara State to embrace skills acquisition, discipline and character development alongside academic qualifications, saying certificates without practical competencies have become a major challenge in Nigeria’s labour market. Adeboye made the call while receiving the newly elected leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Joint Campus Council (JCC) from Kwara State during a courtesy visit to the corporation’s headquarters in Ilorin. The NANS delegation was led by the Executive Chairman, Kwara State Axis, Comrade Yusuf Abdulquadir…

By Haliru Idris For one week, taxation moved beyond policy documents, audit rooms and revenue offices into markets, mosques, churches, roads and public conversations across Ilorin as the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Ilorin and District Society staged its 2026 Annual Tax Week. The week-long programme, held under the theme “Tax Awareness for National Growth: Reform, Compliance and Shared Prosperity,” brought together tax professionals, government officials, legal practitioners, market leaders and citizens in what many participants described as one of the most extensive tax awareness campaigns witnessed in recent years in Kwara State. From institutional advocacy visits and…

By Zarumi Mashood The leadership of the Kwara State All Progressive Congress (APC) has presented the party’s nomination form to its gubernatorial candidate and Speaker, Kwara House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Salihu Danladi. Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Ilorin, Chairman of the party, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, said it was imperative for his executive organ to present the winner the nomination form to fill and submit to the INEC, following the ratification of his victory at the primaries by the APC National Headquarters. “Before now, we have conducted the primaries. There have been winners for the House of Assembly,…

By: Ruth Adebayo, Oluwatobi Aroyehun and  Lawrence Okedare The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN), Kwara State Chapter, has called on the government to establish a disability commission as stakeholders gathered on Wednesday at the Registry Hall of the Ministry of Social Development to commemorate the 2026 International Albinism Awareness Day. The call formed the centerpiece of the association’s message during an event themed “Proudly in My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones,” which brought together government representatives, disability rights advocates, security agencies, and members of the albinism community to promote awareness and challenge persistent discrimination. Abdulsalam Kehinde Hussein, chairman of the…

By Haliru Idris The management of The Herald Newspapers has pledged support for the Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) project as part of efforts to deepen public awareness and promote agricultural development across the State. The commitment was made when officials of the SAPZ project paid a media engagement visit to the corporate head office of the State-owned newspaper in Ilorin. Welcoming the delegation, the General Manager of The Herald, Yomi Adeboye, stressed that communication remains the most critical ingredient for the success of any developmental initiative. According to him, “after setting up your offices and other structures,…