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By Ruth Adebayo The First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson Nigeria Governors Spouses Forum, Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq has affirmed the importance of routine vaccination in the prevention and limitation of the spread and outbreaks of disease in the society. Amb. AbdulRazaq made this affirmation during an awareness and advocacy walk for Measles and Rubella vaccine introduction which was organized by her office on 21st February, 2025 in Ilorin. The First Lady who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief Mrs Oluwakemi Folashade said that according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Measles and Rubella are highly…

Members of the Bola Tinubu Support Organisation (BTSO), UK chapter, have demanded a formal apology from former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd) over the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential elections. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the group made the demand on Friday in a statement by its Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Muyiwa Adeliyi. Adeliyi criticised Babangida for annulling the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest. Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the election. Adeliyi’s demand follows Babangida’s admission in his autobiography that Abiola won. Babangida stated: “I…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja said former military president, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. The president, who was the special guest of honour at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, ”A Journey in Service,” and the fundraising for the IBB Presidential Library Project, saluted the former leader’s contribution to the country’s history and development. Babangida confirmed for the first time in 32 years that Abiola had won the historic June 12 class election based on collated results. The News Agency of Nigeria…

The Federal Government on Thursday, called for deeper bilateral cooperation with China towards advancing Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu called for the cooperation in a statement following the visit of the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunham to the Ministry. In the statement by Magnus Eze, the minister’s Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Odumegwu-Ojukwu described China as one of Nigeria’s largest trade partners, saying the two countries have a long history of economic cooperation. According to her, Nigeria is hopeful that…

Halima Ibrahim, a Senior Secondary (SS) 2 student of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, died on Thursday, following the collapse of their school building during lessons. Four other students of the school are currently receiving treatment in hospital as a result of the tragedy. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Dr Bukar Aji, Permanent Secretary, Yobe Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed the incident at a news conference on Thursday in Damaturu. He said the incident occurred at about 1 pm on Thursday, when a block of two classrooms collapsed on the students during lessons. “Actually,…

By Yomi Adeboye Europe’s football governing body, UEFA on Friday concluded the draws for the last 16 stage of the Champions League for the 2024/2025 season. While Arsenal face PSV Eindhoven, their Premier League title rivals Liverpool are up against a formidable opponent in Paris St-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa will be playing against Club Brugge. Defending Champions Real Madrid will face stiff opposition in their local rivals Atletico Madrid just as it will be an all-Germany affair in the battle between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. With this draw, Liverpool are set to face PSG for the first time…

By Ruth Adebayo The Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday pledged the support of the 36 governors for the federal government’s Nutrition 774 Initiative. AbdulRazaq gave the assurance during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Nutrition 774 Initiative, which was officially launched by the Vice President during the 148th Meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), is a clarion call to action by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Vice President Shettima noted that the consequences of malnutrition…

From Adebayo Adisa, Ibadan The Chairman, House Committee on Works and the representative of Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, Hon. Akin Alabi has reiterated federal government’s commitment towards ensuring that federal roads across the nation particularly Oyo state are safe, durable and efficient for all users. He said good road infrastructure plays vital roles in the economic and social development of Oyo state. He made the assertions at the Oyo State Federal Roads Stakeholders’ Engagement in Ibadan, themed: “Enhancing Federal Roads in Oyo State: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions. theheraldnews.ng reports that stakeholders at the engagement decried the slow phase of works…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun In a significant step toward improving education infrastructure, the Kwara State Education Trust Fund (KwaraETF) has successfully provided chairs, desks, and a new school gate to the schools of the 2024 Presidential School Debate Champions. This initiative aligns with the Kwara State Government’s broader commitment to transforming education by creating a more conducive and inclusive learning environment for students. By ensuring that learners have access to essential resources, KwaraETF is reinforcing the government’s vision for a better-structured and well-equipped educational system. “This is just the beginning,” a KwaraETF spokesperson stated. “We are dedicated to making meaningful contributions…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has expanded its popular Thursday Market to include a wider variety of fresh, organic vegetables, along with essential food staples and locally produced rice. Residents can now purchase Ewedu (Jute leaves), Soko (Lagos Spinach), Tete (African Spinach), and other organic vegetables cultivated at the Ministry using sustainable farming methods. These fresh greens, grown with water and waste from the Ministry’s Fish Hatchery, are available at affordable prices, furthering the state’s commitment to promoting healthy eating and food security. In addition to vegetables, the market now offers yam, beans,…