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By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Kwara State Police Command has a new Commissioner. This follows the redeployment of senior officers across the country by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi has now been posted to head the Kwara State Command in a broad restructuring aimed at enhancing security operations nationwide. The new postings take immediate effect, though they remain subject to final approval from the Police Service Commission (PSC). CP Adekimi steps into the role at a crucial time, as security challenges continue to demand strategic leadership and effective policing in Kwara State. His experience and leadership…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has performed the lesser Hajj (Umrah) in the early hours of Friday, as Muslims marked the first night of the last ten days of Ramadan 1446 AH. Sharing his experience, the governor reflected on the spiritual significance of these final nights, during which millions of Muslims seek Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Majesty, believed to be a time of immense divine mercy and blessings. “As millions gather to worship God and circumambulate the blessed and sacred House of God, Ka’abah, I pray to God to answer our prayers, grant us the…

Happy days are here again for serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as the Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has announced that all Corps Members will be credited with their new monthly allowance of N77,000 with effect from March 2025. Following the approval of a new national minimum wage, the Federal Government had promised about six months ago to increase the allowance of Corps members from N33,000 to N77,000. NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said in a statement that NYSC DG has assured that the Scheme and the Federal Government are…

A Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday granted an order for Abdulrahman Ballo, the suspected killer of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal and his co-defendants to be returned back to the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS) for further investigation. The suspects in the gruesome murder of Hafsoh Lawal have been moved from the Nigeria Correctional Service facility, Oke-Kura, IIorin by the DSS as against the speculation going viral that they have been moved to Abuja in a section of the media. However, on Thursday 20th March 2025, trial began at exactly 9.12am at the Magistrate Court 8 before…

The International Olympics Committee (IOC) on Thursday made a troika of historical records as it elected a new President. By her election, 41-year-old Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry, became the first woman, the first African and the youngest person to occupy the world’s highest office in sport. As she succeeds German Thomas Bach, who had been President of IOC since 2013, Coventry becomes the 10th person to hold the post and could remain President for at least the next eight years. Although World Athletics boss Lord Sebastian Coe was favorite to win Thursday’s election in Greece, Coventry, who already sits…

By Ruth Adebayo and Oluwatobi Aroyehun For years, many people around the world perceived breast cancer as a women’s health issue. However, the reality is that men can also develop breast cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 1% of all breast cancer cases occur in men. While the incidence is lower than it is in women, the consequences can be just as devastating. Doctor Ezekiel Adeshina Oladepo, A Senior Registrar in General Surgery at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) told theheraldnews.ng in an exclusive interview that breast cancer is an abnormal growth in the breast.…

By Ruth Adebayo Aso Oke is a traditional fabric that originated centuries ago from the Yoruba people, one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. The fabric reflects the richness of Yoruba craftsmanship and their long-standing tradition of weaving. History Aso Oke is a fabric of great cultural importance, originating from the Yoruba people in Nigeria. The name “Aso Oke” means “top cloth” or “upper cloth” in the Yoruba language. It was historically worn by royalty, nobles, and other high-ranking individuals during important events or ceremonies, making it a symbol of status, wealth, and cultural pride.…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is set to host on Thursday the 2nd Kwara Stakeholders’ Summit on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control, reinforcing its commitment to addressing the rising challenge of substance abuse. The summit, themed “Synthetic Drug Crisis: United for a Safer Kwara,” is being organized through the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control and aims to develop effective strategies for prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term solutions. With synthetic drug abuse becoming an escalating public health and security concern, the state government is…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The ongoing construction of the central palace in Oro Kingdom witnessed a significant moment yesterday as members of renowned sociocultural and community-based foundation, the Igbomina Pathfinders, paid a congratulatory visit to His Royal Majesty, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom. Led by Olaniyi Toye, the group reaffirmed its commitment to the Kingdom’s development, highlighting its instrumental role in key initiatives, particularly the successful facilitation of the step-down power project in 2022. This milestone, it noted, has contributed to improving electricity access within the region. During the visit, discussions were held on…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for a high-stakes World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda, as they look to revive their campaign after a disappointing start in Group C. theheraldnews.ng recalls that Nigeria has struggled in their opening four group games, failing to secure a single victory. With three draws and one loss, they currently sit in fifth place and must now win their remaining fixtures to stand a chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their journey begins with a must-win clash against Rwanda on away soil. Head-to-Head Record Historically, Nigeria and Rwanda…