Author: Herald Newspaper

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, has admonished Directors of Local Government (DLGs) and Local Government Treasurers to adhere strictly to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for accurate and up-to-date financial records. Hon. Adabenege made the remark during a sensitisation meeting held on Wednesday at his office in Zone 8 Lokoja, with the key LG officials in attendance. According to him, compliance with the IPSAS serves as a strategic tool to improve local governance, transparency, and service delivery. He noted that adopting IPSAS would not only enhance the credibility of…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja In the bid to strengthen its health services, Kogi State Government has trained health managers and planning officers on developing operational plans, with a focus on people-centered planning and effective implementation of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative. The initiative is in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), Nigeria Governors’ Forum, and Partners. Declaring the four-day workshop closed on Thursday in Lokoja, the Commissioner for Health Dr Abdulazeez Adeiza, said the SWAp) initiative would strengthening the state’s healthcare system. Abdulazeez, represented by the state’s Director Health Planning…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The media team of Kogi State former Governor Alhaji Alhaji Yahaya Bello has disassociated itself from the Yahaya Bello for APC national chairman position posters that flooded major streets in the federal capital territory Abuja. This was contained in a press statement signed by the media Director of the team Comrade Micheal Ohiare and made available to theheraldnews.ng on Friday in Lokoja. It described the action as the negative handiworks of political enemies of their chairman Alhaji Yahaya Bello. ”These reports would have, ordinarily, been ignored as those close to the former governor are aware that,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Botswana’s Mares in their second group match at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco. Thursday’s encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli saw the Southern Africans give the nine-time champions a real challenge throughout the game. Botswana signaled early intent, as Refilwe Tholakele’s fierce strike forced goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie into a quick double save. The Mares stayed resolute at the back, with goalkeeper Sedilame Bosija marshalling the defence and frustrating Nigeria’s attacking efforts. Midway through the first half, Ashley Plumptre surged forward but narrowly missed after a well-placed pass from Rasheedat Ajibade. Soon after,…

Akeem Olatidoye The Oludofian of Idofian in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Muhammed Jamiu Olanrewaju Adedamola Omikunle II, Olufemiloye I, is dead. Oba Muhammed Jamiu Olanrewaju died at about 10:00 am on Thursday following a brief illness and has been buried in accordance with Islamic rite. Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commiserated with the people of Idofian in Ifelodun Local Government Area on the passing of the Oludofian, Oba Muhammed Jamiu Omikunle II. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, on Thursday, AbdulRazaq said the transition of the second class traditional ruler was an…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it intercepted a container on June 5, loaded with 10,300 donkey genitals along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The Comptroller-General of NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, stated at a news conference on Thursday at the NCS Government Warehouse in Karu, Abuja. Adeniyi, represented by NCS’s National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, said that the move underscored the service’s commitment to protecting endangered species and preserving biodiversity. “The interception was carried out under coordinated surveillance by officers of the Special Wildlife Office (SWO), Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU), further confirming the persistence of illegal wildlife trafficking networks in exploited Nigeria’s…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo, urging him to use it as a boost to fast-track development in the State. This followed Thursday’s dismissal by the Supreme Court of the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, over the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo. This is contained in a statement issued by President Tinubu’s Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Thursday that the President welcomed the court’s verdict as a boost for governance, urging the governor to be magnanimous in victory and unite all Edo citizens behind a…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, has taken a significant step towards advancing girl child education in Kogi State with the introduction of a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme. The State Project Coordinator, Alh. Ahmed Oricha, disclosed this during an advocacy visit to Kogi Central at the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebira Land, Alh. Dr. Ahmed Tijani Anaje, on Wednesday in Okene. Oricha noted that the CCT program is one of AGILE’s key interventions for increasing school enrollment, retention, and transition of girls across public secondary schools. He emphasised that the…

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a commanding performance to defeat Real Madrid 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2nd semifinal match at MetLife Stadium in New York on Wednesday. The reigning European champions were ruthlessly efficient as they scored four unanswered goals to secure their spot in the final against Chelsea. Fabian Ruiz scored twice, in the 6th and 24th minutes, sandwiching Ousmane Dembele’s goal in the 9th minute. Goncalo Ramos added a late fourth goal, wrapping up the scoring with a precise finish from a Bradley Barcola layoff. PSG’s dominant display was marked by their precision, pace, and clinical finishing.…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the Phase 7 of the Kainji Mass Trials of terrorist suspects. This is contained in a statement from the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), on Wednesday in Abuja. The National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, said the trials represent Nigeria’s unwavering pursuit of justice and a reaffirmation of its resolve to confront terrorism through lawful and transparent means. He said it was encouraging to see the convergence of the Judiciary, law enforcement, legal practitioners, and partners, once again united in purpose and duty. According to him,…