Author: Herald Newspaper

Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties in the State to conduct their primaries in accordance with extant relevant law. A statement issued in Osogbo by INEC Public Relations Officer, Olurode Musa, attributed the counsel to Dr Mutiu Agboke, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State. The statement informed that the conduct of party primaries in line with the law was important ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. INEC had earlier announced that governorship election in Osun will hold on August 8, 2026 for the…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Entrepreneurship Expo came to a close on Monday with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq empowering fifteen most outstanding business creatives with start-up funds. Held to commemorate the 2025 edition of International Students’ Day, the programme was put together by the Office of Special Assistant on Students Affairs, Hon. Wasiu Salami Onidugbe. It was themed “Entrepreneur for Development: Igniting Students as Catalysts for Economic Prosperity.” Fifteen out of 582 student entrepreneurs, who made it to the final stage after rigorous screening, pitched their business proposals before a panel of judges. Pitches were centered on fashion designs, solar powered…

By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem The University of Ilorin has reaffirmed the sustenance of its long-standing record of uninterrupted academic sessions, citing strong collaboration with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions. This was made known by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Alex Morenikeji-Aremu, who also said that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has streamlined the admission process nationwide, mandating all institutions to conclude admissions by the approved date. On the University’s relationship with ASUU and other unions, the Dean described Unilorin as a “family-oriented institution” that thrives on harmony, mutual…

By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem The University of Ilorin says it has strengthened its hostel allocation process through a transparent, online system aimed at ensuring fairness for both new and returning students, even as it calls for more partnerships to expand accommodation on campus. The University Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Alex Morenikeji-Akanmu, said the institution has continued to manage the growing student population effectively despite limited hostel spaces. “Managing the influx of new students, especially allocation of hostels, is a natural thing. Our hostels are allocated online, which is the usual practice, and the process has…

By Haliru Idris, Lawrence Okedare and Rukayat Abdulraheem The management of the University of Ilorin has expressed deep appreciation to the Federal Government for the successful implementation of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with more than 12,000 students of the institution benefitting so far. The University’s Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Alex Morenikeji-Akanmu, stated that the cumulative value of the intervention for Unilorin students amounts to approximately N1.5 billion across the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions. According to him, the institution remains one of the top beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s education loan scheme, describing it as a major…

By Yomi Adeboye The ancient Yoruba town of Erin-Ile in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, is in festive mood as the people mark the Royal Coronation Celebration of His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Adebowale Adesoye, Adetona I. This has been the mood since Sunday, November 9, 2025 when sons and daughters of the town kickstarted a week-long programme of events outlined for the joyous occasion with a special church service at St. Mattias Church, Erin-Ile. The community started a special medical outreach on Monday, November 10, which ended on Friday; it also celebrated the youth and students segments…

By Rukayat Abdulraheem and Lawrence Okedare Hon. Rasheedat Azeez, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Irepodun Local Government Area, has been presented with a car in recognition of her loyalty, community service, and long-standing contributions to grassroots political development. The presentation was done during the Mega Prayer Session for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Omu-Aran on Wednesday. The gesture served as a public affirmation of Mrs Rasheedat Azeez’s steady role in party mobilisation, women and civic engagement, efforts the APC leadership described as vital to strengthening the party’s influence across the council area. The event attracted an impressive…

From Rukayat AbdulRaheem and Lawrence Okedare The Irepodun Local Government Area on Wednesday hosted a mega prayer session in honour of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq with voter registration sensitisation also part of the programme. The event, which was held at the council secretariat in Omu-Aran, brought together key political leaders, royal fathers, religious figures, and stakeholders from across Kwara State. The programme was organised under the leadership of the Executive Chairman of Irepodun Local Government, Hon. Abdulazeez Yakubu Tinuola and was widely hailed as a model of civic engagement and community collaboration. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said his administration is deploying policies and programmes to empower youth, researchers, and agripreneurs to add value, access markets, and deepen food security. He said over 10,000 farmers in the state have so far benefitted from the distribution of tractors, ploughs, processors, and other farm implements. The Governor spoke at the 25th International Conference and 45th AGM of Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) and maiden National Agricultural Machinery Exhibition, held at the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM) in Idofian, Ifelodun Local Government Area. The Governor of Borno…

By Haliru Idris Chinese authorities have ordered the removal of two popular gay dating applications from mobile stores in the country, Apple has confirmed to AFP. The development affects Blued and Finka, both owned by a Hong Kong-based firm, which disappeared from Apple and Android stores over the weekend. According to Apple, the action followed a directive from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country’s national internet regulator and top censor. The agency has recently intensified content control measures, penalising several social media platforms for alleged lapses in content management. Herald gathered that same-sex marriage remains illegal in China,…