Author: Herald Newspaper

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,…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu is for the best interest of all Nigerians. Idris stated this when a delegation of Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), jointly led by the General Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh and Deputy President, Sabestian Abu, paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday in Abuja. He said Tinubu reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy has led to state governments getting more money to deliver dividends of democracy to the people. “On the Student Loan, over 300,000 youths have now gone back to school because…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Tinubu never asked him to lie, arrest or harass any journalist because of unconstructive criticism and reportage. Idris stated this while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) led by its General Secretary, Mr Onuoha Ukeh, and Deputy President, Mr Sebastian Abu, in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, in spite of negative criticism and alleged defamation of character by some journalists and members of the public, the President had never given him a marching order to arrest or harass anyone. “There are times…

Hannatu Musawa, minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2025 All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) scheduled to hold in Lagos. The AFRIMA 2025 is slated to hold from November 25 to 30, with the theme “Unstoppable Africa.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inter-agency LOC was inaugurated at the ministry’s headquarters on Wednesday in Abuja. Members of the committee were drawn from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Nigerian Film Corporation and the National Film and Video Censors Board. Others included the Federal Ministry of Interior.…

The Task Force of the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has sealed off a residential building in the Jooro area of Asadam, Ilorin, over an open soakaway system and persistent offensive odour, which has posed a significant threat to public health and environmental safety. The enforcement action was carried out on Tuesday during a routine inspection exercise. The affected property was found to be discharging toxic effluent openly, resulting in a pungent smell that endangered the well-being of residents and violated the State’s environmental protection laws. Representing the General Manager of KWEPA, Hon. Jide Aina, during the operation was…