Author: Herald Newspaper

The Kwara State Government has informed that it would commence soil testing and analysis services under the Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS). The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Afees Abolore on Tuesday in Ilorin described the development as a major step towards advancing evidence-based and sustainable agriculture in Kwara, adding that the initiative was inaugurated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Abolore said that the soil testing and analysis was aimed at promoting efficient soil management, encouraging responsible fertilizer use, and improving crop performance. “Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme will help farmers in Nigeria…

In its bid to promote gender equality and inclusivity in governance and decision-making processes, the League of Women Voters (NILOWV) has called for full implementation of 35 percent affirmative action. The Kwara State Chairperson of the group, Hajia Biliqis Oladimeji made the call on Tuesday in Ilorin while speaking during the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NILOWV. Oladimeji urged women to be visible and participate actively in political and electoral processes in Nigeria. According to her, despite the population of Nigerian women and their participation in electoral processes, they are not given consideration in decision making. She restated the…

Three members of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State on Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors are Rep. Abdulkarim Ahmed, (Kaduna South Federal Constituency), Rep. Aliyu Abdullahi, (Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency) and Rep. Sadiq Abdullahi, (Sabon Gari federal constituency). Reading their defection letters respectively, the Speaker, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen during plenary said their defection was due to an internal crisis within the PDP. “They also highlighted the need to align forces with President Bola Tinubu to deliver the dividends of democracy to their respective constituents. “The defectors pledged their…

Dr Ali Nuhu, Managing Director of Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), has reiterated the corporation’s commitment to engaging stakeholders on the Zuma International Film Festival. Nuhu, who reiterated this in an interview on Tuesday in Abuja, said this was to ensure the right connection with government, private sector and their counterparts across the globe. Zuma International Film Festival, facilitated by the NFC, is Nigeria’s foremost film festival held annually in Abuja in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The festival serves as a convergence point for film professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to network, interact, and explore…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm the appointment of Prof. Joash Amupitan as Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. The National Council of State had, on Oct. 9, unanimously approved the appointment of Amupitan as the new Chairman of INEC. Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at University of Jos, replaces Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who bowed out of the commission upon completion of his tenure. In the letter, President…

Cameroon’s opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, on Tuesday claimed that he won the country’s presidential election, which concluded on Sunday. In a televised address to his supporters, he claimed that the results showed an “overwhelming victory. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected. The people have chosen.” Although the government has yet to officially react to the claim, the opposition candidate was the spokesman of the government who resigned to run against President Paul Biya, the country’s leader for 43 years. The victory announcement came barely a day after Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, issued a warning…

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC), hinging the action on the fact that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), did not recognise the voice of his people. The governor, in a broadcast to the Enugu people Tuesday morning, announced that he had quit the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mbah left PDP alongside his immediate predecessor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as well as the state and federal lawmakers, among others. Former Governor Sullivan Chime was among leaders of the APC in the state present at the…

For broom sellers in Enugu its been brisk businesses fueled by the defections of Governor Peter Mbah from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah, along with most of his political aides, joined the APC on Tuesday and some of the broom sellers were seen at the Okpara Square venue for the event selling their goods. Some of the broom sellers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Enugu, said their profit had doubled due to large demand of brooms by the governor’s supporters. Mrs Blessing Alejim said that…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated the newly rehabilitated Otte/Budo-Egba water project in Asa local government to deepen access to clean and safe water in the areas. The Governor said the completion of the 500,000 litre tank reflects the vision of his administration to modernise water infrastructure across the state. “This is not just about giving clean water to our people. The project brings comfort and renewed confidence in the power of our government to deliver. “As an administration, we recognised that access to safe and reliable water supply must be a priority.…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor of Kwara State AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented 80 million naira cheques to families of the forest guards and vigilante who recently lost their lives during encounters with kidnappers in Babanla, Oke Ode, and Eleyin of Ifelodun and Isin Local Government Areas of the state. The Governor has also approved N100m support for the families of brave men in Edu and Patigi who died in an ambush in July by kidnappers as the former set out to confront them in the wake of abductions in the area. He saluted the bravery and patriotism of all the…