Author: Herald Newspaper

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can rest assured that his second term in office is guaranteed, notwithstanding the ongoing plot by some opposition elements to unseat him in the 2027 poll. He made the declaration during the special Iftar/Lent dinner organized by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) aimed at strengthening fellowship and deepening bonds of unity among governors, National Assembly members, ministers, top government functionaries, and the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Wednesday night. Akpabio also expressed optimism that the APC would sweep more elective seats across the…

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria host the Zimbabwean national team in Uyo, Nigeria’s players have declared that they will treat all remaining World Cup Qualifier matches as wars that must be won. “We are ready. The remaining matches are wars and we must fight them with all that we have to win.” Those were the words of the man, Victor Osimhen, whose brace in Kigali ensured an away victory for the Super Eagles on Friday. theheraldnews.ng reports that victory over Zimbabwe, who drew 2-2 with Benin Republic on Thursday, will take Nigeria to nine points and in good stead…

The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, has assured the National Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) of Kwara State Government’s preparedness to work with it in the administration and planning of tertiary education. The Commissioner gave the assurance when she received members of NAEAP were on a courtesy visit to her office. “The Kwara State Government is open to strategic partnerships that will complement our efforts in improving tertiary education. We welcome NAEAP’s expertise in educational administration and planning, especially in areas such as capacity building, policy formulation, and institutional governance,” she said. She also commended NAEAP’s…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Abuja restated the Federal Government’s determination to equip Nigerian youths with the required skills that would enable them to compete effectively as key players on the global stage. He informed that areas in which the government intends to train the young population include world-class training in digital literacy, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries, even as he pointed out that the success of a nation becomes realistic “when its children go to bed guaranteed of their place in the changing world.” A State House press statement said that the President, who stated…

Critics claim the emergency rule in Rivers undermines democracy. Their position misrepresents reality. The intervention is temporary, surgical, and aimed at restoring—not replacing—democratic institutions. The suspension of political actors for six months is no power grab; it is not a permanent removal but a reset to disarm warring factions.

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed sadness over the death of a prominent APC leader, second Republic lawmaker, and a fine progressive, Chief Wole Oke. The septuagenarian, who was Jagunmolu of Shao in Moro Local Government Area of the State and member of the APC Elders’ Council, died in the early hours of Sunday. Governor AbdulRazaq described the Jagunmolu as a great statesman and community leader who peacefully pursued his causes with superior arguments and personal conviction. “He will be sorely missed. He was a courageous, yet calm man who spoke truth to power. He was a…

The world of boxing has lost one of its greatest former world heavyweight champions, George Foreman. Famed for his 15 rounds ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ bout against Muhammad Ali in October 1974 in Kinshasa, Zaire (now DR Congo), a family statement said Foreman died on March 21 at the age of 76. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a…

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…