Author: Herald Newspaper

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2025 Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) has sought the royal blessing of the 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, to ensure the successful hosting of the competition by the University of Jos (UniJos). The delegation, led by the LOC Chairman , Mr Pam Ishaya, paid a courtesy visit to the emir at his Palace in Kano as part of its nationwide sensitisation and stakeholder engagement ahead of the games scheduled for Nov. 6 to 16, 2025. He said the university was ready to showcase the best of hospitality and sportsmanship as…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a decline in the number of African countries with active type 2 poliovirus outbreaks, dropping from 24 to 14 between 2024 and 2025, alongside a 54 per cent reduction in virus detections. Dr Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, made the announcement in commemoration of World Polio Day on October 24, emphasising the theme: “End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere.” Janabi lauded Africa’s progress toward becoming polio-free and renewed the commitment to protecting every child from the preventable disease through coordinated vaccination efforts. He said in April 2025, Health Ministers inaugurated…

Liverpool were ruthless on Wednesday as they halted their recent run of defeats with a ruthless comeback from a goal down to thrash Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in a spectacular Champions League display. The victory, powered by a stunning first-half turnaround, emphatically ends the Reds’ run of four successive defeats and provides a most needed shot of confidence following Sunday’s demoralizing Premier League loss to rivals Manchester United. Liverpool, who had started the season in blistering form with seven straight wins, looked set to continue their poor run after a stumbling opening in Germany but manager Arne Slot’s decision to hand…

It took a stunning, defiant display by Guglielmo Vicario between the sticks to single-handedly rescue a vital Champions League point for Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur side against Monaco at Stade Louis II. The Italian goalkeeper, who has faced some critics this season, was arguably the only reason Spurs escaped the French principality with a draw after they failed to turn on the style. Vicario was sensational from the first whistle, denying a persistent Monaco attack. His first-half heroics included four fine saves, three of which thwarted former Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun. He then clawed away a dangerous effort from Maghnes…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sent his heartfelt condolences to family, friends, and associates on the death of the pioneer Secretary to the Kwara State Government and Head of Service, Sir Chief Joseph Adeniyi Aderibigbe. He died in Ilorin on Wednesday morning, aged 104 years, according to his son Barrister Debo Aderibigbe. The Governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. The Governor said the death of Pa Aderibigbe marked the end of a great era which was marked by patriotism, dedication to public service, and a zeal…

Ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the media will play a strategic role in the success of the exercise through dissemination of factual information to the public. INEC’s Deputy Director of Publicity, Mr Wilfred Ifogah said this on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka. Ifogah noted that media practitioners are the mirror of the society, as they reflect the collective conscience of members of the public. “The commission appreciates and values the services of the media in ensuring accurate…

The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Bolakale Mogaji, has disclosed that English Premier League side, Chelsea Football Club is among several other international clubs interested in signing three players from the Kwara Football Academy. Mogaji disclosed this on Wednesday in Ilorin during the 3rd Quarter Inter-Ministerial News Briefing organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications. According to the chairman, the players are Abduljelil Kamaldeen for Chelsea in England; Uthman Tajudeen for Brentford in London and Ifeanyi Ikechwukwu for Lueven in Belgium. He said that the proceeds from the proposed contracts with the international clubs were expected to boost…

After a dominant first-half performance that failed to produce a goal, Arsenal went on to completely dismantle visiting Atletico Madrid by way of an explosive second-half display in North London. The hosts produced a four-goal victory, including a devastating three goals in just six minutes, to decimate Diego Simeone’s side. The triumph on the night also marked Arsenal’s 100th Champions League victory. Gabriel’s nodded opening goal turned on the floodgates, with a superbly finished second goal following quickly from the foot of Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal’s Swedish striker, Viktor Gyokeres put two more goals past Atletico’s Jan Oblak in a space…

By Zarumi Mashood The Kwara State Government has commenced a four-day training for budget/finance and audit desk officers of the 16 Local Governments of the state on the adoption of harmonized guidelines and national chart of accounts under the state Human Capital Opportunity for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project. HOPE Project is a World Bank-supported Performance for Results (PforR) programme that covers key sectors, such as Governance (HOPE-GOV), Basic Education (HOPE-EDU), and Primary Healthcare (HOPE-PHC). The training, which was attended by cabinet members and local council chairmen, will take place between Tuesday, 21st and Friday 24th October, 2025, with the…

By Olatidoye Akeem The Kwara State Government has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 International Adolescent Day with a symbolic road walk and public sensitization campaign held in Ilorin, the state capital. Speaking during the event, the Director of Public Health, Dr. Oluwatosin Fakayode, described adolescents as leaders of today and tomorrow, emphasizing that they deserve holistic attention and care to help them reach their full potential. He explained that the celebration and advocacy campaign were designed to raise awareness on issues affecting adolescents—particularly girls—while guiding them away from social vices, exploitation, and other forms of…