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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…

The Osun State Police Command and the Western Nigeria Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) have deployed their personnel to provide adequate security ahead of the grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo festival slated for Friday. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, informed on Wednesday that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, during a meeting with the organisers of the event, assured them of adequate security to ensure a hitch-free celebration. He also said that the Commissioner of Police had directed Area Commanders to deploy tactical teams for the grand finale of the festival. “Tactical teams, mobile…

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected different rural roads that are under construction in Asa Local Government Area, describing the projects as continuous efforts to spread development to every segment of the state. The Governor visited the 17.7km Madi-Peeke and the 23.23km Okolowo Express-Sokoto-Tafatafa-Elere-Owode Oja-Baba Kudu-Akopari-Otte Oja Road, all in Asa, where he told the authorities in charge of the projects to deliver a good job within reasonable time. The Governor said Kwara keyed into the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) to deepen farmers’ access to the market and enhance sustainable life and businesses for…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday called for stronger cooperation among Muslim nations to halt Israeli “crimes” in Gaza. The call was made during a phone conversation between the two leaders, as confirmed in a statement from the Iranian president’s office. They discussed recent regional developments and bilateral relations. President Pezeshkian emphasised the urgent need for collective action by Muslim countries to prevent the continuation of the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, describing Israel’s actions as “unacceptable.” He expressed hope that Muslim states would intensify diplomatic efforts and apply pressure to stop the violence. On…