Author: Herald Newspaper

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Government on Wednesday handed different industrial cassava flour (Garri) processing machines to the people of Owode Oja in Asa Local Government to scale up their business, create jobs, improve livelihoods, and encourage sustainable development. In August 2025, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited Owode Oja to inspect some road projects in Asa, during which he commended the women and asked for their other needs apart from the administration’s earlier interventions. The machines included dewatered cassava mash fryer; cassava mash sifter; and cassava grater with 1.5tons capacity on a daily basis. While presenting the items to the community…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday received Nigeria’s new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on a working visit to the state, indicating a renewed commitment of the Force to combat crimes in collaboration with other state actors. Addressing journalists after his meeting with the Governor, the IGP said he was on an operational visit on how to strengthen public safety. Having led a special task force on clearance operations in the state a few weeks ago, Disu said he is aware of the challenges in Kwara State. He assured the people of…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday hosted Kwara schoolchildren who recently won the International Junior Secondary School Debate Championship in Malaysia. Concluded in December, 2025, the competition featured 16 countries from across Asia, Africa, and Europe, with Nigeria fully represented by pupils of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board KwSUBEB. They represented Nigeria on the ground of their being the national champions in school debate — a feat Kwara has recorded for four consecutive years. Shortly after Malaysia’s outing last December, the team (Kwara Contingent) participated in the Nigerian Presidential School Debate in…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday inspected the ongoing International Conference Center (IICC) in Ilorin. The IICC is one of the several projects of the administration to refocus the local service economy along technology, innovation, conferencing and hospitality, tourism, creativity, and agribusiness. The Governor, who was impressed with the pace of work and execution standards, expressed optimism that the project will be delivered later this year, all things being equal. Accompanied by Special Adviser on Special Duties Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah, the Governor was conducted round the facility by the Construction Manager, Engr. Kola Olowookere.…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday asked the new executives of Kwara APC to work harder and create a fair playing field for all aspirants at the coming party primaries. Speaking in Ilorin at the swearing-in ceremony of the state executives of the party, the Governor congratulated them on their emergence. AbdulRazaq described the APC as a very big house that accommodates everybody, urging the party leaders to continue to work hard for the party. “Once again, I say, congratulations to you all. You have done well and that’s why there was a consensus…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commencing on the same day this year is a reminder of shared values among Nigerians. Tinubu stated this in a special message to both faith communities on Wednesday in Abuja. “This year, Lent and Ramadan began on the same day. “This is not a common occurrence, and it reminds us that as a people of faith, we share a lot in common and are one people under God,” he said. The President urged Muslims and Christians to embrace peace, unity and good neighbourliness…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended special greetings to all Muslims and Christians on the dawn of Ramadan and Lent fasting seasons, February 18, 2026. The Governor’s felicitation message was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. The Governor said the two fasting seasons beginning on the same day again signals a need for all of mankind across creeds to work for harmony, peace, and unity, while acting as a united force against all forms of evil and things that could slow down the pace of development in the…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed the Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Kpotwa Goshi II, as the leader of the state’s contingent (Ameerul-Hajj) to the 2026 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye. The Ameerul-Hajj would lead pilgrims from the state to the holy land, coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure that the welfare of Kwara pilgrims is taken care of. Preliminary activities for the 2026 Hajj have since commenced, but the Hajj rituals itself are slated for the…

By Zarumi Mashood The Kwara State Government has expressed deep concern over the disturbing video released by terrorists earlier yesterday, allegedly showing some persons taken during the tragic February 3 attack on Woro community. The State Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, stated this in a statement issued in Ilorin. “As always, our thoughts are with all the families affected, and we reaffirm our commitment to securing the safe return of all those impacted”, the statement. The state government said it acknowledged the anxiety that the footage might cause, adding that government officials and security agencies were carefully analysing the video…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness over the death of a gallant forest guard, Mr. Omotosho Olawuyi Samuel, who fell during a courageous encounter with some kidnappers in Koro community of Ekiti Local Government Area. The Governor commended the bravery and patriotism of the forest guards and local vigilantes who launched an assault on the fleeing kidnappers. The Governor, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, announced a N10m support for the family of the operative as a token of government’s gratitude for his sacrifice — apart from…