Author: Herald Newspaper

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State, citing prolonged political impasse which had pitched the Executive and Legislative arms of government against each other. The President said the declaration was in exercise of powers conferred on his office by Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The declaration, which took effect from Tuesday, is to remain in place for a period of six months. HERE IS TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025:…

Following Tuesday night’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and members of the state’s House of Assembly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the immediate appointment of Vice Admiral Ibokette Ekwe Ibas (rtd) as Administrator for Rivers State. theheraldnews.ng reports that the new Administrator had served the nation as the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Nigerian Navy. However, the judicial arm of government in the State, the President said, would not be unaffected by the suspension order and is expected to keep performing its constitutional duties. The President also assured that the…

By Ahmed ‘Lateef President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday after a review of the prolonged political logjam in Rivers State announced the immediate suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly. The President said the suspension would last for an initial period of six months. In a nationwide broadcast, the President premised his actions on the provisions of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). He said the decision took immediate effect from Tuesday. theheraldnews.ng reports that the Supreme Court, had in its judgement on the political crisis rocking…

From Zakari Suleiman, Baruten The Chairman of Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Issa Jibril has warned herdsmen in the area against grazing on people’s farmlands, saying such can cause tension with farmers. Jibril warned that any person caught or found culpable would be promptly apprehended and handed over to the law enforcement agencies for appropriate punitive measures. He told theheraldnews.ng in an exclusive interview that Baruten is an area known for its peace and that all hands must be on deck to ensure that peace reigns supreme at all times. He warned the people of the area…

From Zakari Suleiman, Baruten A leading traditional ruler in Kwara North Senatorial District and Emir of Ilesha-Baruba, Prof Halidu Ibrahim Abubakar, Derekureku IV has emphasized the need for government at all levels to invest more in the education and health sectors of the country as they are paramount to the lives of the citizens. The monarch, who noted that education and health have essential roles to play in the lives of citizens, said that there was also the need to include skills acquisitions in the trainings by tertiary institutions so as to enable the graduates to learn at least one…

By Ruth Adebayo Recent research findings have raised great concerns and awareness about the dangers and threats that hair relaxers and associated chemicals pose to the human health. For many years, relaxers have been the best solution to straightening and taming the hair, but as it poses health risks and challenges, the shift towards caring, nurturing and maintaining natural hair should be put into consideration not only to promote healthier hair but also to create sustainable and safer beauty choices. It is believed that chemicals found in hair relaxers, such as formaldehyde and phthalates, are endocrine disruptors, can interfered with…

By Ruth Adebayo In today’s fast paced digital landscape, entrepreneurs need the right tools to stay ahead of competition; these range from graphic design to finding inspiration for effective content creations, to streamlining financial management and boosting productivity. This six essential apps can help streamline your workflow and boost productivity. Canva is a versatile graphic designing tool that empowers entrepreneurs to create easy and stunning visuals for various application. In addition to this, its user-friendly interface and extensive templates library, Canva enables users to craft professional looking social media graphics, engaging presentations and eye-catching adverts. Its intuitive tools enable a…

Eminent Nigerian cleric, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has emerged as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, in Kaduna State. His appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu comes along with those of principal officers for the university. They include Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as university Librarian. President Tinubu’s Special Adviser (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga said on Monday that approval was also granted for the appointment of Mr Thomas…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun In a strategic move to enhance youth entrepreneurship and drive economic growth among youth entrepreneurs, the Kwara State Ministry of Youth Development, led by Commissioner Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, has initiated a partnership with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Also, the collaboration aims to simplify business registration processes, provide mentorship, and ensure regulatory compliance for youth-led businesses in the state. During a courtesy visit to the CAC office in Ilorin, Commissioner Shehu emphasized the government’s commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs by creating an enabling environment for their businesses to thrive. “We seek to partner with you to…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun In a bid to enhance food security, improve economic livelihoods, and address the persistent clashes between farmers and herders, the Kwara State Government has concluded a five-day intensive training on commercial fodder production and value chain addition for 100 livestock farmers and industry stakeholders. The training, organized under the World Bank-assisted Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), was conducted by the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) of Bayero University Kano (BUK) in collaboration with S G Imperial Concept Limited. The event was held at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) in Kabba-Owode, Ifelodun Local…