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The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afees Abolore Alabi, has described Kwara as a naturally endowed State with immense potential for agricultural growth, stating that beyond civil service, agriculture remains the most viable pillar of the State’s economy. Dr. Abolore made these remarks while addressing participants during a technical session and townhall meeting organized under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) initiative in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The engagement focused on strengthening ease of doing business and unlocking sectoral opportunities. “Kwara is largely blessed in all that concerns agriculture. Our arable…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja More than 500 houses have been submerged and properties worth millions of naira have been lost due to floods in Kabba, the headquarters of kabba/Bunu local government area of kogi state. The disaster destroyed over 500 houses, leaving many families without shelter. Eye witnesses disclosed to theheraldnews.ng on Tuesday morning that the rainfall occurred consistently for three days without ceasing, making streams and brooks in the areas to overflow its banks, and flooded the communities, with devastating effects. Among others, the Idde-Iyah community in the Kabba metropolis was said to be hardest-hit by the incident, resulting…

By Ahmed ‘Lateef The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Engr Yakubu Danladi Salihu, has vowed that no efforts would be spared until criminal elements are totally and finally crushed. He added that the state government would not rest on its oars in ensuring restoration of lasting peace in the state. Salihu said this on Monday when he led the state government’s delegation to villages that came under banditry attacks of criminal elements in the Edu Local Government Area of the state. The Speaker-led delegation also paid sympathy visits to the palaces of Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Abdullah Kpotwa Aliyu; and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to eliminate all barriers stalling Nigeria’s agricultural potential, especially in livestock production, in a push towards food sovereignty and global exports. ‎The president made the declaration during a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, on Saturday at the Copacabana Forte in Brazil. ‎According to a statement on the event issued by Presidential Spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga the president said that excessive bureaucracy had delayed progress in agriculture, and Nigeria was undertaking reforms to make the sector globally competitive. ‎He highlighted agriculture as a key area where Nigeria holds a natural competitive…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday in Kaduna charged the Nigerian Army to defeat terrorism and insurgency. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, marking the Army’s 162nd year anniversary. The theme for this years’ celebration is ‘Developing the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for Nigerian Army’s Transformation Drive:. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tinubu said that the theme reflected not just strategy but humanity. He added that the event was a time for solemn pause, reflection and celebration, honoring the sacrifices of soldiers…

Spain international Martin Zubimendi has joined Arsenal on a long-term contract. He is the Arsenal’s second summer signing following the earlier arrival of Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from their London rivals, Chelsea Football Club. Prior to this switch to North London, 26-year-old Zubimendi made 236 appearances in all competitions at first-team level for Real Sociedad in Spain. He is a graduate of Real Sociedad’s academy. Along with another thriving Gunner, Mikel Merino, Martin helped Real Sociedad to win the 2019/20 Copa del Rey against intercity rivals Athletic Club; he also played a prominent role in helping Real Sociedad to secure their…

The South-South stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday adopted President Bola Tinubu, as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The stakeholders also adopted the governors of Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Edo as the sole candidates of the party, during their respective governorship elections. The Leader of the House of Representatives, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, moved motion for the adoption of the communique and was seconded by Sen. Adams Oshiomhole. Reading the communiqué, Victor Giadom, APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), said the zone’s decision to Tínubu was for his transformational leadership and agenda. He also lauded…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja A former member of the House of Representatives for Yagba Federal Constituency, Hon. Samuel Aro has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Also joining the APC alongside Hon. Aro are prominent Kogi West politicians including Alhaji Abdulganiyu Salaudeen, popularly known as Erukutu Yagba, Hon. T.J. Faniyi, Commodore Folunsho Daniel and other notable figures from across Kogi West Senatorial District. The defectors were officially received into the party at a rally in Isanlu, headquarters of Yagba East Local Government Area by the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The Nigeria Police Force, in a sustained and strategic operation aimed at restoring public confidence said it has recorded a series of commendable breakthroughs recently across Kogi, Lagos and Katsina States leading to the rescue of several kidnapped victims and recovery of an Ak-47 rifle. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to journalists in Kokomo on Thursday. According to the statement on the 23rd June 2025, police operatives attached to Kogi State Police Command on patrol along Obajana–Oshokoshoko road successfully repelled a kidnap attempt…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has disowned its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso saying he does not have its platform for contest against President Bola Tinubu and or any other presidential candidate at the moment in 2027. The NNPP National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major made this known in a statement on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Major was speaking on the backdrop of claims by Elder Buba Galadima that Kwankwaso will stay and run for presidency on the NNPP platform. Galadima, who claimed that there is no evidence that Kwankwaso is joining the All…