Author: Herald Newspaper

The Federal Government has expressed worry at the state of Carter Bridge in Lagos State, saying that its condition is dangerous and requires urgent attention. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, raised the concern when he inspected the bridge alongside other engineers from the ministry. The minister said that the government had been repairing the bridge since early 2024. He said that damage to the piers and pile caps of Carter Bridge was similar to what was found on the Third Mainland Bridge. Umahi said: “We have observed many defects on the Carter Bridge. Some of the piers are badly…

By Ahmed ‘Lateef The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has written to the State House of Assembly, seeking its ratification for the state government’s decision to dissolve Harmony Holdings Limited. The Harmony Holdings is government owned with subsidiaries but ran as a private entity prior to its dissolution. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Engr Yakubu Danladi Salihu, and read at the plenary, the Governor said the state Ministry of Finance Incorporated had been directed to take over the firm. AbdulRazaq explained that the directive followed the recommendation of the State Executive…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja In a bold move aimed at rewarding hard work, excellence and philanthropism, the Kogi State Sports Council has reappointed Mr. Jibril Ojih Saidu as Chairman of the State Handball Association for another term. The appointment was conveyed vide a letter signed by the Director of Sports in the Kogi state Sports Council Mr. Akowe Sule Adejoh and made available to the press today on Friday Mr Jibril Ojih Saidu who is a front-line candidate for the position of President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria and also Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Handball Association He thanked and…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed a total of three bills which is now awaiting the assent of the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. The bills were passed by the lawmakers after clause-by-clause consideration during Thursday’s plenary siting in Lokoja. The bills are a Bill for a Law to amend the Kogi State Commodity Exchange Export Promotion and Market Development Agency Law, 2024; Bill for a Law to Repeal the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency Law, 2005 and Enact the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency Law, 2025 and bill for a law to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai who died at 61, on Thursday after a brief illness. ‎In a statement issued by the President’s Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to the Rufai family, friends, and the Nigerian football community. ‎The President praised Rufai’s lasting impact on Nigerian football, describing him as a legendary figure beloved by fans across the country who affectionately called him “Dodo Mayana.” ‎Tinubu lauded the ex- Super Eagles’s goalkeeper as a patriotic sportsman who carved his name in gold in Nigeria’s football…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for a permanent end to bloodshed in Plateau as she donated N1 billion to the victims of recent violence in the state. Mrs Tinubu, who held an interactive session with stakeholders in the state during a visit to Jos on Thursday, prayed for lasting peace on the Plateau. She further expressed hope that the visit and donation would be the last she would make to the state on humanitarian grounds. Addressing Governor Caleb Mutfwang, traditional rulers, religious leaders, security agencies, women’s groups, community members, and others, Tinubu expressed concern over the ongoing…

Nigerian natural baby food, Moppet Foods, has penetrated the U.S. market with a landmark display of its products on Walmart. This significant development positions Moppet Foods as the first Nigerian children’s food brand made from natural ingredients to be distributed by Walmart U.S., a rare feat for African consumer goods. Roberta Oyedotun, Founder of Moppet Foods, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. Oyedotun said, “Moppet’s entry into Walmart is a testament to what is possible when innovation, resilience, and purpose collide. “From a mother’s kitchen in Lagos—concerned about chemical-laden baby foods—to the shelves of America’s largest…

The Managing Director of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Mr Francis Agoha, has said that the 400 megawatts from the national grid represents barely 20 per cent of what is actually adequate to service the country. Agoha said this on Wednesday while delivering a keynote address at the 8th edition of the “Engr. Ifedayo Akintunde Annual Lecture” organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Oluyole branch, and the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. The topic of the 8th Engr. Ifedayo Akintunde Annual lecture was : Empowering Africa’ Energy Transition”. He disclosed that the IBEDC franchise area has an estimated…

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to improve flood and other disaster control infrastructure to avert a reoccurrence of flooding in the country. The house made the call after a unanimous adoption of a motion making case for victims of flood in Niger and Kwara by Reps. Joshua Gana and Saba Umaru at plenary on Wednesday. Moving the motion, Gana recalled that in late May, Niger and Kwara experienced devastating floods which affected Mokwa town and farmlands in some parts of Kwara. Gana noted that the floodwaters swept away entire neighborhoods, destroyed critical infrastructure and displayed thousands…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja A student of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL)Miss Aisha Nna Muhammed is set to represent Nigeria at the World University Games in Germany – FISU, following her inspiring emergence and qualification for the extraordinary global competition. Aisha,a female student from the Department of Biotechnology, will participate in the 800m and 1500m race in Germany, having won both competitions at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) trials held earlier at the University of Jos, Nigeria. The young athlete is one of the recipients of the one-year scholarship awarded by the University for their impressive performance at…