Author: Herald Newspaper

By Zarumi Mashood Kwara State has recorded at least two foreign investments worth $35m, in what underscored Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s drive for industrialization and economic growth in the state. Sun Qing Rong, team lead of the ER-KANG Company Limited, said the firm has since concluded and flagged off its $20m lithium factory, aligning with government’s policy to grow value addition and local manufacturing capacity. He said the firm has more than 300 employees, who are mostly Kwarans, saying the plants process lithium into ready materials, instead of exporting it raw without any value addition. He said the firm is also…

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended his condolences to the Ojoras of Lagos on the death of their patriarch and foremost industrialist, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. The Governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye. The Governor specifically commiserated with Mrs Toyin Saraki, former First Lady of Kwara State, on the death of her father. Governor AbdulRazaq said the family should be comforted by the good legacies of their patriarch who was an accomplished journalist, industrialist, and respected business and community leader. He prayed to God to give the family…

By Zarumi Mashood Thousands of Muslim faithful, on Tuesday, converged on the forecourt of the palace of the Emir of Ilorin for the final burial rites of the Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Ulamah, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu. The funeral prayer was led by the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Sheikh Abdullahi Abdulhameed. The palace forecourt was filled to capacity, as security operatives struggled to control the massive crowd that turned out to pay their last respects. Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from different walks of life extolled the virtues of the late…

The Federal Government has directed the immediate enforcement of the “No Work, No Pay” policy against members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) participating in the ongoing strike. This is contained in a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the circular was addressed to Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of federal health institutions. The circular, dated Jan.8, was signed by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr Disu Adejoke, on behalf of the Coordinating Minister…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will ensure that votes count during the forthcoming February Polls in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council and August Osun governorship elections. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for Osun, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, and his counterpart in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Aminu Idris, gave the commitment at the commission’s 2026 Induction and Strategic Retreat. The event was organised for INEC newly appointed National Chairman, Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Agboke assured residents of Osun of strict adherence to the rule of law to ensure…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the joint task force of Operation Hadin Kai, has conducted a coordinated air interdiction operation at AbbagaJiri in the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information of NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement on Saturday said the air interdiction successfully cleared the way for the ground troops. Ejodame said the Air Component acted on actionable, multi-source intelligence that confirmed active terrorist presence, structures, and concealed logistics facilities in the area. He said the NAF air assets were employed in integrated surveillance and precision strike roles to engage identified…

The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RELEF) has expressed concern over the impeachment notice issued to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Ordu. The Acting Chairman of RELEF, Dr Gabriel Toby, a former deputy governor of Rivers, condemned the impeachment move in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday. The move to impeach Fubara was conveyed by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly following an emergency plenary on Wednesday. Toby warned that impeachment was a grave constitutional process and must not be deployed as “an instrument of political vendetta or factional rivalry.” According to him,…

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…