Author: Herald Newspaper

By Ruth Adebayo The government and people of Kwara State have mourned the death of a former governor of the State Chief (Senator) Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo (CON) who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 84. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the demise of Adebayo, an ex-Minister of Communications, as a sad occurrence and eulogized the deceased. “I received with sadness but submission to the will of God the report of the death of His Excellency former Governor Cornelius Adebayo. He was 84. “C.O. Adebayo, as he was fondly…

By Zarumi Mashood Following their numerous financial crises, liabilities, and non-profitability since 2012, Kwara State Executive Council on Tuesday resolved to revert all public properties in Harmony Holdings and its wobbling subsidiaries back to the Ministry of Finance Incorporated for better management and reduced liabilities. At a meeting in Ilorin presided over by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the council received briefings from Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru on the status of the companies and the best way to stop their continuous losses, in spite of several bailouts and loans that did not yield anything in the public interest. The Commissioner…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the creative industry is not just for entertainment or visual expression but a major driver of economic growth and national identity. Speaking at an event tagged “Kwara Kre8 Workshop”, held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, the Governor described creativity as one which transforms lives and powers the economy, a reason why he said the administration is investing in the sector. The training was organized by the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Hon Fafoluyi Olayinka Solace in partnership with Adebisi Oyelere, the Lead Creative for…

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State Government on Friday received 1000 life jackets as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to promote safe water travels across riverine communities in Nigeria. The items are to be distributed across riverine communities in Patigi, Edu, Baruten, Kaiama, and Moro local governments. Presenting the items in Ilorin, the state capital, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola said a balance of 2,500 life jackets will be delivered soon. Oyetola, who was represented by the Director, Maritine Services, Dr (Mrs) Mercy Ilori, said the initiative is a strategic step to make water transport safer…

By Zarumi Mashood The 65th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Investiture of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has ended in Ilorin, with participants committing to working with all stakeholders to make Nigeria a $1tr economy by 2030. Themed “Harnessing Private Sector Potential to Achieve Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy by 2030,” the event was keynoted by the Board Chairman, Bank of Industry and former Minister of Industry, Dr Mansur Mukhtar. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, while Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was represented by Deputy Governor…

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has issued a stern warning to anyone cooperating with the country’s arch-enemy Israel, promising swift and harsh punishment. “Without leniency and with full determination, they will face the harshest punishment in accordance with the applicable laws and with the utmost urgency,” Mohseni-Ejei said on Monday, according to the Tasnim news agency. Cooperation with Israel or foreign intelligence services is often punishable by death in Iran. The judiciary chief said that anyone taken into custody for such connections should be brought to trial immediately, with verdicts issued quickly and punishments carried out swiftly and publicly, especially…

For the first time in years, a passenger plane from the European Union landed in Damascus, Syria on Monday. The Dan Air flight from Bucharest arrived in the morning with 138 passengers on board, according to a representative of the airline in Syria Mohammed al- Raz. Mohammed al- Raz, said that the flight carrying 138 passengers, including Syrians and foreigners, and that the flight would take off from Damascus to Bucharest with 125 passengers. This marks the first commercial flight by a European Union-based airline to Syria since early 2012, when EU airlines suspended operations due to escalating unrest and…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would advise residents of Tehran to leave, as the Israeli army issued an “urgent warning” to residents of a large district in the city to evacuate the area. During a visit to an Israeli airbase, Netanyahu said: “We are on the way to achieving our two goals: the elimination of the nuclear threat and the elimination of the missile threat.” “If we control the airspace over Tehran, we will hit these targets – targets of the regime.” He accused Iran of attacking civilians in Israel, and added: “We say to the…

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State on Sunday said President Bola Tinubu deserves a second term in 2027, citing his administration’s recorded achievements. Buni made the remark while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North East Consultative Forum meeting held in Gombe. He noted that Tinubu has provided effective leadership for Nigeria, navigating local and global challenges to ensure the country moves forward. Buni said Tinubu introduced reforms over the past two years aimed at placing Nigeria on the path of growth and national development. According to the governor, Tinubu’s policies and programmes need more than four years…

President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ready to welcome Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), whenever he decides to join the party. The President stated this at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), connecting Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), along with accompanying interchanges and feeder roads in Maitama District, Abuja, on Wednesday. The Wike-led FCT Administration executed the projects, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. Commending Wike for his dedication and collaborative approach to governance, the…