Author: Herald Newspaper

The Kwara State Government has pledged continuous development in the education sector with emphasis on access, system strengthening and delivering quality and inclusive education for all. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, made this known during the 4th quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications at the conference room of Ministry of Finance. She noted that the State government had embarked on the demolition and reconstruction of a block of 3 classrooms, demolition and reconstruction of 2 blocks of classrooms with offices and construction of a block of 4unit toilet compartments…

The Kwara State Government will continue to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other relevant stakeholders in order to improve mining practices and other solid minerals related activities in the State. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afees Abolore Alabi disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Fourth Quarter Inter Ministerial Press briefing organised by the state Ministry of Communications. He informed that Kwara State has been identified as one of the leading solid mineral producing states in the country and assured that the Ministry under his watch would utilize the full potentials of mineral…

The Kwara State Government will continue to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other relevant stakeholders in order to improve mining practices and other solid minerals related activities in the State. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afees Abolore Alabi disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Fourth Quarter Inter Ministerial Press briefing organised by the state Ministry of Communications. He informed that Kwara State has been identified as one of the leading solid mineral producing states in the country and assured that the Ministry under his watch would utilize the full potentials of mineral…

The Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) United States Chapter, Professor Tai Balofin, has issued a strong warning to those leveling baseless allegations against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All the claims of corruption, certificate forgery, and drug-related activities, he stated, are unfounded and represent a calculated attempt to undermine the legacy of a leader whose transformative contributions to Nigeria over the past year are indisputable. In a statement reflecting the sentiments of APC USA, Prof. Balofin urged detractors to refrain from divisive rhetoric aimed at gaining cheap popularity. “It is time for Nigerians to embrace constructive criticism over baseless accusations,…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Commissioner for Health in Kwara State, Dr. Amina El-Imam has declared the state free of Onchocerciasis and nearing complete eradication of Lymphatic Filariasis. She also disclosed that she attended a high-level advocacy meeting on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) organized by the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in Abuja. According to her, the meeting brought together health commissioners, development partners, and Federal Ministry officials to strategize on resource mobilization and effective deployment in the fight against NTDs, which continue to impact the most vulnerable communities in Nigeria and beyond. Speaking on the state’s achievements, Dr. El-Imam credited…

By Raheem Adedoyin I allowed her fidau today to take place before I would say or write anything about Rafat Salami, the ebullient, conscientious journalist who passed on in Abuja on Thursday. Four days after Hajia Zainab Okino broke the shattering, early morning news to me on phone, I’m still struggling to accept that Rafa (as I fondly called her) is no more with us. Rafa was more than a younger professional colleague whom I had known for over 25 years, she was a lovable sister. Rafa came into my professional world during my time as the Editor- in- Chief/Chief…

The First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Professor (Mrs) Olufolake AbdulRazaq has launched the second phase of the elderly support scheme under the Renewed Hope Initiative. The scheme is part of a program designedby Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, to provide financial assistance to vulnerable elderly citizens in Nigeria. The second edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme aims to support 250 vulnerable elderly Kwarans aged 65 and above with Two hundred thousand naira each. The initiative, which was kickstarted on December 21, 2023, started with hundred thousand naira each to 250 elderly citizens in…