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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it is set for a nationwide sensitisation campaign on government policies, programmes, activities, national values, and national security awareness. The Director-General (DG), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Kaduna. Issa-Onilu, who was represented by Mr Olorunfemi Olubukola, the Director, Community Outreach and Development, NOA Headquarters, Abuja, said the campaign, which would cover 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory and the 774 local government areas, aims to engage the public and provide clarity on government programmes and policies. He noted that the agency had expanded its message platforms to meet…

Dozens of persons being held at the Babasango hideouts of criminals have fled the location following a security crackdown on the place, according to operatives and community leaders in Babanla, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. “The security operation has really been a modest success, in spite of the ambush laid for the government forces. Not only were several of the criminals eliminated, but dozens of their victims have also fled the area. Many are now in Babanla and Shagbe,” a source said on Tuesday. “Also, a forest guard which we thought we had lost to the operation has…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday restated the commitment of the administration to promote the livestock value chain through establishment of an agro industrial processing zone in the state. The Governor was speaking in Ilorin, the state capital, when he received the delegation of the Bank, led by their operation head, Masuda Saidova, on a courtesy visit. The project is being executed under the National Coordination Office for the Special Agricultural Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). AbdulRazaq, who expressed his reservation about the slow process by Islamic Development Bank (ISDB), said their visit now gave…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday held a meeting with Ifelodun stakeholders, detailing his efforts to scale up infrastructure development and keep the people safe for shared prosperity. Led by the chairman of the council Hadji Femi Yusuf, the stakeholders were drawn from various layers of the local government, including serving and former public officers, monarchs, clerics, politicians, youth and other community leaders. Acknowledging constant collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and all security agencies, the Governor said everything is being done to eliminate all security threats in the state, including…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend toured communities in Ifelodun to reassure the people of government’s commitment to strengthen public safety and economic activities. In Babanla and Oke-Ode, where he touched down, Governor AbdulRazaq commended the community folks and security forces for standing firm. He commiserated with families who lost dear ones, reassuring them of sustained efforts to prevent further security breaches and pledging social safety supports for those affected in the recent incident. The Governor was received in Babanla by the Oba of Babanla, Oba Aliyu Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II, and his…

Following recent upsurge in the activities of bandits and terrorists around Oke-Ode town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, and the consequent influx of refugees into the town, the Oke-Ode Community Development Association (OCDA) has appealed to the Federal Government to consider the establishment of an Internally Displaced People’s Camp (IDP) in the town. This, according to the National President of OCDA, Alhaji Ganiyu Ajala Bello, is necessary in order to avoid overcrowding and overstretching of available resources, a situation that could result in the outbreak of serious epidemic diseases. In a press statement made available to newsmen…

The Kwara State branch of a Non-Government Organisation, the AL-MU’MINAAT (The Believing Women Organisation) has disclosed that it plans to host a Professional Forum event on August 17, 2025 in Ilorin. The programme is part of the activities lined up to mark its 30 years of existence and has as the theme – “The journey of strength: Thirty years of Women development.” This was made known when a delegation of members visited the corporate headquarters of theheraldnews.ng on Friday. Leader of the delegation and the organisation’s Amirah for Kwara State, Hajia Mujidah Balogun explained that in its 30 years of…

A UK-registered skincare company, Huked Limited, founded by Nigerian entrepreneur, Uchechi Osuchukwu has been nominated for the 2025 Prestige Awards in recognition of its commitment to ethical sourcing, community empowerment, and excellence in natural beauty formulations. The Prestige Awards celebrate small and medium-sized businesses across the UK that demonstrate innovation, service quality, sustainability, and positive community impact. Huked’s nomination places it among standout UK brands being recognised for making a difference both locally and globally. What sets Huked apart is its unique sourcing model. The brand directly partners with female traders and producers in Nigeria, Ghana, and across West Africa,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ranked the best team in Africa and 36th in the world with 1630 points, according to the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday. World champions Spain are ranked top in the world with 2066 points, followed by the U.S with 2065 points. In third place is Sweden with 2025 points, while Euro Champions England is fourth with 2022 points. In Africa, South Africa is in second place behind Nigeria and 54th in the world with 1,465 points. Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finalists and hosts, Morocco are in third place with 1,407 point and 64th place…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dr (Mrs) Doyin Abiola, widow of the late winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. Abiola, the first female Managing Director and Publisher of the National Concord Newspapers, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82. The Governor, in a condolence message issued on Wednesday in Lagos by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described the deceased as an amazon who left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s media landscape. He said that Abiola contributed immensely to the…