Author: Herald Newspaper

Nigeria has assured the State of Israel that no Pilgrim to Israel will abscond during the 2025 pilgrimage exercise. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, made the commitment in a statement after leading a delegation comprising of members of the House of Representatives and ground handlers to the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a bilateral meeting. The statement containing NCPC position was signed by Mr Celestine Toruka (Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations, NCPC) and made available to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Adegbite explained that the meeting which held…

A total of 3,544,850 Nigerians have now pre-registered online in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within three weeks. This was made known by Sam Olumekun, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, vide an update issued on the exercise in Abuja on Monday. He also disclosed that 288,614 registrants have now completed their physical registration within two weeks. “As at Sunday Sept, 7, a total of 3,544,850 Nigerians have now pre-registered online in three weeks since the commencement of the exercise on Aug. 18. “The figure at the end of…

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of sales of forms and payment of 8.5 Million Naira for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji AbdulSalam Abdulkadir, who disclosed this while answering questions from journalists in Ilorin, explained that the total cost for the 2026 Hajj was set at eight point five million naira (8.5m) by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). While stating that the Commission has allocated a total of three thousand, seven hundred and sixty-two (3,762) slots for Kwara State, the Executive Secretary outlined the necessary requirements for…

The Lagos State Police Command has assured thatnormalcy has been fully restored on the 3rd Mainland Bridge following a protest staged by residents of Oworo over demolitions in their area. The command Deputy spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. He said that the protesters had blocked the section of the bridge near Iyana Oworo Bus Stop, obstructing movement from the Island to the Mainland. Oluseyi said that upon receiving the information, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Olohundare Jimoh, swiftly moved to the scene alongside detachments of the Mobile Police Force, Tactical…

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has reiterated its full support for President Bola Tinubu’s financial, fiscal and economic reforms. The group also pledged its backing for the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun. SWAGA made this known in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Mr Bosun Oladele, on Monday in Lagos. Oladele stressed that SWAGA would not engage in destructive criticism of a government it actively supported to emerge. Oladele, a former federal lawmaker and ex-Commissioner for Information in Oyo State, said the group fully endorsed Tinubu’s fiscal and economic measures.…

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the 2024 cash backing for promotion of Three Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety-Four Teaching and Non-Teaching staff of the State’s Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), with immediate effect. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar disclosed this in his office while addressing the management staff of the commission. He affirmed that the approval is another testimony to Governor AbdulRazaq’s commitment to improving the welfare of teachers in the State. Bello recalled that Governor AbdulRazaq on assumption of office in 2019 cash backed the promotions for the years 2015, 2016,…

In continuation of the current season of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Kwara United Football Club on Sunday secured a 2-0 victory over visiting Kun Khalifat FC during a match day three clash at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. New signings Aule Johnmark and Kingsley Obiorah were the heroes of the day, finding the back of the net in the 24th and 82nd minutes to hand the Harmony Boys their first three points of the season. Second-half substitutes, Shola Abdulraheem, Gidado Toheeb, and Kingsley Obiorah brought fresh energy, played crucial roles in securing the win. Shortly after the…

By Ahmed ‘Lateef Barring any last-minute alteration, the Kwara State House of Assembly has fixed Tuesday for screening of four nominees as members of the state Judicial Service Commission. The nominees included Mande Aliu Umar from Kaiama Local Government Area, Titus Olasupo Ashaolu from Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Lawal Victor Jimoh from Ilorin South Local Government Area and Dr Saliu Ajia from Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state. They are to appear for screening at the hallowed chambers of the state House of Assembly. The invitation of the nominees was sequel to a letter Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq transmitted…

By Zarumi Mashood Executive Secretary, Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA), Dr Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter said the agency has so far registered more than 100,000 residents in the state health insurance scheme. She said the beneficiaries of the scheme cut across students, the informal sector, people living with disabilities, and private organizations, among other categories. Dr Jetawo-Winter said Kwara continues to witness donor support in the health sector under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq because of the government’s investments in the sector. “Today, we have more than 100,000 beneficiaries enjoying health in the state, starting from students in our tertiary institutions, the informal…

By Ahmed ‘Lateef The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has identified quality education as the antidote to poverty and security challenges confronting the country. He stated this in his palace when he played host to Alhaji AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin, the Founder and Chancellor of AbdulRasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU), Oke Ogba, Ganmo. Sulu-Gambari enjoined the proprietor and the authorities of the newly established institution to be more proactive, innovative, focused and consistent in the task of fast tracking the attainment of the goals of establishing A Private Not-For- Profit University for global…