Author: Herald Newspaper

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has ordered the reopening of schools across the state on Monday, January 5, 2026 — except in areas with ongoing special security measures. “We welcome our children and teachers back to school across the state. Learning activities are to resume immediately in all but areas earlier identified to be under special security surveillance. “This structured school resumption is designed to keep our children from harm’s way amid renewed security operations. Normal school activities will resume in such places very soon,” Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr.…

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says it has fully restored power supply to all parts of the country, and system stability normalized after a system disturbance. The management of NISO made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday, assuring that investigations into the cause and sequence of events leading to the system disturbance are currently ongoing. It added that appropriate measures shall be put in place to forestall future reoccurrence of such major system incidents. It said ”(NISO) wishes to inform the general public and relevant stakeholders that the national grid experienced a system disturbance at 2.01pm.…

The Africa Cup of Nations group stage enters a decisive phase this week as second-round results sharpen the qualification picture across the tournament. The outcomes have set up tense final group fixtures, with little room for error as teams chase places in the knockout stage. Narrow margins and mounting pressure defined the round, with Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria sealing round-of-16 qualification. Several other groups remain finely balanced, ensuring dramatic final group matches across multiple venues. Nigeria qualified on Saturday night after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Tunisia to move onto six points. First-half goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and…

By Tobi Aroyehun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday spoke by telephone with the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua (AJ) following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates. The Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Mr. Bayo Onanuga informed in a statement that the president similarly spoke to the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on the accident. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He…

By Ruth Adebayo, Haliru Idris and Tobi Aroyehun The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqhas condemned the recent attack on women protesters in Ilorin, the State capital. He expressed his displeasure that the hoodlums were able to carry out such unprovoked attack on women who were exercising their right to freedom of peaceful protest. While dissociating himself and the administration from such criminal behaviour, the Governor told the State Police Command to ensure prompt apprehension of the perpetrators and to bring them to justice. Governor AbdulRazaq appealed to all sections of the State for support as government continues its strategic…

By Zarumi Mashood About a thousand forest guards had their passing out parade in Kwara State yesterday ahead of full deployment to curtail the activities of terrorists, kidnappers, and illegal miners, among others. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq called the initiative a game changer, which he said would leave the terrorists and kidnappers with the option of either leaving the state or paying a heavy prize. He commended President Bola Tinubu for “thinking out of the box” to repossess Nigeria’s forest resources, expel all the bad faith actors occupying the forests, and strengthen public safety. Governor AbdulRazaq also thanked the security forces…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday joined the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General W Shuaib on a special luncheon with the troops of the Nigerian Army at Dabban Lema in Edu Local Government Area of the State. In the entourage to dine with troops in the theatre of operation were security commanders in the state; Commissioner for Social Development Dr Mariam NnaFatima Imam; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters Muyideen Aliyu; Chairman Edu local government Alhaji Abdullahi Bello; and a representatives of Emir of Lafiagi. Speaking at the event, AbdulRazaq said…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved 27.5 Teachers Specific Allowance (TSA) for teachers across the state, giving effect to his pledge at the budget presentation earlier on Monday. The Governor directed that teachers should enjoy the allowance effective from Jan. 2026. The 27.5% allowance applies to TRCN-certificated teachers across Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) under CONKWESS I, while 21% applies to those without TRCN. The Governor again acknowledged the indispensable role and commitment of the teachers to the education sector, commending them for their efforts in nation building.

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara APC stakeholders and thought leaders were awestruck on Monday evening as cabinet members took turns to give data, figures, and footages of how far the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has gone in delivering its campaign promises across the state. Commissioner for Works Abdulquawy Olododo said official records show that the AbdulRazaq administration now has more completed, ongoing, or facilitated (tax credit) road projects than the three previous administrations since 1999 combined. He said the administration has completed 302.4kms of roads between 2019 and now, has 275.25km ongoing, including the 209.7km under RAAMP, along with the 294km tax credit …

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday, presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the state parliament. At least 65.95 per cent of the fiscal plan goes for capital expenditure, while the remaining will go into recurrent, such as supporting the poor and doubling down on workers’ welfare. The Governor said the fiscal plan will focus more on finishing the ongoing capital projects — and break the grounds for new ones that align with strategic needs of the state. “With profound gratitude to God for His mercies and guidance, I again stand before this Honourable House…