Author: Herald Newspaper

For residents of the 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State, happy days are here again as the Chairmen under the State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have declared their decision to commit the sum of N7.4billion to the payment of gratuity arrears from 2011 and execution of various priority projects. The money, totaling N7,430,264,266.68 is the signature bonus that the councils recently received from the Federation Account.The State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon Abubakar Abdullahi Danladi said in a statement that the council chairmen unanimously allocated N4bn of…

By Ruth Adebayo and Oluwatobi Aroyehun Workers around the world have been advised to prepare for the imminent loss of no less than 92 million jobs by the year 2030, as a result of current advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The scary statistics was made known in a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) which also predicted that the loss of 92 million jobs, representing 8% of the world’s workforce, becomes certain as 41% of employers globally will reduce their staff numbers with the automation of more tasks by AI. According to the WEF, the…

The Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) has so far employed about 300 youths and registered over 270,000 Kwarans in its continuous registration exercise.The Acting General Manager of KWASRRA, Mr. Tajudeen Jimoh stated this at the inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications. He disclosed that the mandate of the Agency which is to register all Kwara State residents is anchored on the target of registering three million Kwarans based on projections from the last population census, which puts the population of Kwara State at 2.3 million as at 2006. Jimoh highlighted the successes recorded by…

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners by prioritizing their working conditions, self-development, and overall well-being. The Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru gave the assurance during the fourth quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room in Ilorin. She emphasized that the current administration, under the transformative leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has consistently prioritized the prompt payment of salaries, pensions, and the implementation of promotions for deserving staff across all categories. She highlighted the government’s approval of a three-month financial bonus equivalent to the monthly…

The Kwara State Government has pledged continuous development in the education sector with emphasis on access, system strengthening and delivering quality and inclusive education for all. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, made this known during the 4th quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications at the conference room of Ministry of Finance. She noted that the State government had embarked on the demolition and reconstruction of a block of 3 classrooms, demolition and reconstruction of 2 blocks of classrooms with offices and construction of a block of 4unit toilet compartments…

The Kwara State Government will continue to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other relevant stakeholders in order to improve mining practices and other solid minerals related activities in the State. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afees Abolore Alabi disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Fourth Quarter Inter Ministerial Press briefing organised by the state Ministry of Communications. He informed that Kwara State has been identified as one of the leading solid mineral producing states in the country and assured that the Ministry under his watch would utilize the full potentials of mineral…

The Kwara State Government will continue to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other relevant stakeholders in order to improve mining practices and other solid minerals related activities in the State. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afees Abolore Alabi disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Fourth Quarter Inter Ministerial Press briefing organised by the state Ministry of Communications. He informed that Kwara State has been identified as one of the leading solid mineral producing states in the country and assured that the Ministry under his watch would utilize the full potentials of mineral…

The Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) United States Chapter, Professor Tai Balofin, has issued a strong warning to those leveling baseless allegations against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All the claims of corruption, certificate forgery, and drug-related activities, he stated, are unfounded and represent a calculated attempt to undermine the legacy of a leader whose transformative contributions to Nigeria over the past year are indisputable. In a statement reflecting the sentiments of APC USA, Prof. Balofin urged detractors to refrain from divisive rhetoric aimed at gaining cheap popularity. “It is time for Nigerians to embrace constructive criticism over baseless accusations,…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Commissioner for Health in Kwara State, Dr. Amina El-Imam has declared the state free of Onchocerciasis and nearing complete eradication of Lymphatic Filariasis. She also disclosed that she attended a high-level advocacy meeting on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) organized by the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in Abuja. According to her, the meeting brought together health commissioners, development partners, and Federal Ministry officials to strategize on resource mobilization and effective deployment in the fight against NTDs, which continue to impact the most vulnerable communities in Nigeria and beyond. Speaking on the state’s achievements, Dr. El-Imam credited…