Author: Herald Newspaper

By Rafiu Ajakaye One of the important legacies of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq are the many walkways in every part of the capital city Ilorin. Beyond being pleasing aesthetics which set the new Ilorin apart from its old self, these walkways come with lifestyle change and numerous health benefits for everyone. They reduce incidents of vehicles hitting pedestrians, potentially causing injuries and deaths. But equally significant is the platform for exercise that these beautiful walkways offer to all. We need to sit less, walk more, and reduce the sedentary lifestyle which experts blame for the many cardiovascular complications that we see…

From Rukayat AbdulRaheem (Omu-Aran) The lawmaker representing Irepodun Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Shola Odetundun has made a significant move to fortify local security architecture through the donation of a new operational patrol vehicle to the Irepodun Local Vigilante Group. During the handover ceremony, which was held at his constituency office, there was also a massive outreach program where cash and food items were distributed to widows, the elderly, and vulnerable residents to mark the Yuletide season. Hon. Odetundun, who chairs the House Committee on Business Innovation, Industry, and Women Affairs, explained that the donation will…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged off the e-registration and revalidation of membership for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The Governor, who was documented as the first registrant of the party in the state, said the exercise is designed to strengthen the party and ensure accurate membership tally for planning. He said everyone who wishes to register as members of the party should be accommodated, cautioning against excluding anyone from the exercise. “It is important that we know how many of us are members of this exclusive club (APC), which is…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has ordered the reopening of schools across the state on Monday, January 5, 2026 — except in areas with ongoing special security measures. “We welcome our children and teachers back to school across the state. Learning activities are to resume immediately in all but areas earlier identified to be under special security surveillance. “This structured school resumption is designed to keep our children from harm’s way amid renewed security operations. Normal school activities will resume in such places very soon,” Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr.…

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says it has fully restored power supply to all parts of the country, and system stability normalized after a system disturbance. The management of NISO made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday, assuring that investigations into the cause and sequence of events leading to the system disturbance are currently ongoing. It added that appropriate measures shall be put in place to forestall future reoccurrence of such major system incidents. It said ”(NISO) wishes to inform the general public and relevant stakeholders that the national grid experienced a system disturbance at 2.01pm.…

The Africa Cup of Nations group stage enters a decisive phase this week as second-round results sharpen the qualification picture across the tournament. The outcomes have set up tense final group fixtures, with little room for error as teams chase places in the knockout stage. Narrow margins and mounting pressure defined the round, with Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria sealing round-of-16 qualification. Several other groups remain finely balanced, ensuring dramatic final group matches across multiple venues. Nigeria qualified on Saturday night after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Tunisia to move onto six points. First-half goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and…

By Tobi Aroyehun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday spoke by telephone with the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua (AJ) following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates. The Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Mr. Bayo Onanuga informed in a statement that the president similarly spoke to the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on the accident. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He…

By Ruth Adebayo, Haliru Idris and Tobi Aroyehun The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqhas condemned the recent attack on women protesters in Ilorin, the State capital. He expressed his displeasure that the hoodlums were able to carry out such unprovoked attack on women who were exercising their right to freedom of peaceful protest. While dissociating himself and the administration from such criminal behaviour, the Governor told the State Police Command to ensure prompt apprehension of the perpetrators and to bring them to justice. Governor AbdulRazaq appealed to all sections of the State for support as government continues its strategic…

By Zarumi Mashood About a thousand forest guards had their passing out parade in Kwara State yesterday ahead of full deployment to curtail the activities of terrorists, kidnappers, and illegal miners, among others. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq called the initiative a game changer, which he said would leave the terrorists and kidnappers with the option of either leaving the state or paying a heavy prize. He commended President Bola Tinubu for “thinking out of the box” to repossess Nigeria’s forest resources, expel all the bad faith actors occupying the forests, and strengthen public safety. Governor AbdulRazaq also thanked the security forces…

By Zarumi Mashood The Governor Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday joined the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General W Shuaib on a special luncheon with the troops of the Nigerian Army at Dabban Lema in Edu Local Government Area of the State. In the entourage to dine with troops in the theatre of operation were security commanders in the state; Commissioner for Social Development Dr Mariam NnaFatima Imam; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters Muyideen Aliyu; Chairman Edu local government Alhaji Abdullahi Bello; and a representatives of Emir of Lafiagi. Speaking at the event, AbdulRazaq said…