Author: Herald Newspaper

The Kwara State Government has awarded contracts to the tune of 5 Billion Naira for facility upgrades of 70 Primary Health Care centres across the three Senatorial Districts of the State. The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWHCDA), Professor Nusirat Elelu, said the upgrades will promote the affected PHCs to Level 2 PHCs. She spoke during the contract signing event held at the office of the Agency and added that the intervention will include infrastructural upgrade, solar installation, provision of staff quarters, potable water supply and supply of ultra-modern hospital equipment across all benefitting Primary Health…

By Ruth Adebayo The Kwara State Government has made public the prototype of the new Court House complex currently being constructed on Ahmadu Bello Way, Ilorin. The six-storey Court House Complex project will feature eight well-equipped courtrooms, offices, a conference hall and a library, among other modern facilities. It is conceived to ease the operations of the judiciary in the north-central state. Reputed as the first of its kind in Africa, the Court House complex was conceived by Governor AbdulRazaq, in line with his vision of enhancing judicial services while revamping and repositioning every sector in the State. The Kwara…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi (Ajuloopin), the federal lawmaker representing Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State, has been appointed as the Chairman of the House Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The appointment was confirmed in a congratulatory message from his colleague, Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya, who praised Olawuyi’s commitment to service and his deep understanding of the North Central region’s developmental challenges. “I am delighted to congratulate my colleague and fellow federal lawmaker from Kwara State, Hon. Raheem Tunji Olawuyi (Ajuloopin), on his appointment as the Chairman, House Committee on the North Central Development Commission…

Should the telecom companies operating in Nigeria fail to revert to their old tariff, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliates have threatened to embark on a nationwide strike effective from March 1, 2025. This is just as the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers of Nigeria (NATCOMs) called for sanctions against the operators for a “sudden tariff hike”. Following the conclusion of its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State on Wednesday the NLC vowed not to accept the increase in tariff while negotiations between it and the government lasts. “The CWC received with grave concern the news…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun Lagos-based cybersecurity expert, Oyetunde Yunus, popularly known as Coy Emerald, has once again earned global recognition as Apple lists him in its prestigious 2025 Hall of Fame for Security Researchers. Coy Emerald, hails from Offa, Kwara State, remains the first Nigerian acknowledged by the world’s largest tech company. For the fifth consecutive year, Oyetunde has been recognized by Apple for his contributions to cybersecurity, further cementing his status as one of the leading ethical hackers globally. Announcing the recognition on his official Facebook page, he wrote: “Apple just published the 2025 list of the #ethicalhackers who have…

By Ruth Adebayo The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye (Olufayo II), has urged eminent sons and daughters of Oro Kingdom to focus their energies and resources on things that could enhance the development of the town, saying that is the best way to impact the community. Oba Oyatoye made the call at the weekend during the commissioning of Ijomu-Oro township road, solely sponsored by renowned philanthropist and community developer, Chief Dotun Olohuntele. The monarch, while emphasising the need to contribute to the progress and development of Oro Communities,…

By Ahmed ‘Lateef In Kwara State, this day will be chronicled in the book of history. For Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the occupant on the seat of power at Ahmadu Bello House, GRA, Ilorin, today is not just like every other day. To a socialite, the day should ordinarily be accompanied with pomp and pageantry with elaborate party for family members, friends, associates, admirers and well wishers, all geared toward commemorating it because of the significance of the date of birth in one’s lifetime. But AbdulRazaq, who is also the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), is a man in a class…

From Zakari Suleiman, Baruten The chairman, Baruten Traditional Council and Emir of Okuta, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abubakar Sero Idris (Kperogi Afon III) has described the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a man with uncommon administrative qualities. The monarch gave the commendation while rejoicing with Gov AbdulRazaq on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary. According to him, AbdulRazaq is a man with great mindset whose leadership skills have been impactful, especially in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development. He prayed that Almighty Allah should grant him many more years in life and productive service…

By: Raheem Adedoyin Today is Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s 65th birthday. There will be plenty of congratulatory messages especially in newspapers and on social media. Special prayers will also be held to commemorate the milestone. Birthday gifts? The Governor is averse to loud celebrations; so, you won’t probably find him in Kwara today to hand him your gifts. But the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate and Akorede of Oro Kingdom actually received a unique birthday gift a week ahead of the celebration today. It was from Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who was the Governor’s guest for three days ( 28th-30th…