Author: Herald Newspaper

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…

By Saadu Salahu Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was born in the year of Nigeria’s political independence in 1960 to Alhaji AGF AbdulRazaq, SAN and Alhaja Raliat AbdulRazaq. By the circumstances of his birth he was born into multiple fortunes of nobility, professional distinction and aristocracy as exemplified by the family of the late Barrister AGF AbdulRazaq (SAN )first Mutawali of Ilorin and Tafidan Zazzau. Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, fondly addressed as AA by millions of his political admirers, lovers and loyalists, inspired and nurtured an uncommon passion and belief in his leadership by the vast majority of Kwarans. His leadership is extraordinarily…

By Bashir Adigun ‎It’s three scores and five for a man  whose mission  to revamp and reposition Kwara to its rightful place of Glory is unwavering.‎ Indeed, Kwara has been on the path of rapid development over the last five and half years that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been in office. The Governor has adopted a hands-on approach to Governance by paying attention to the details of all the  projects and programmes being executed .‎Born on February 5 1960, the third child of Alhaji Abdul Ganiyu Folorunsho AbdulRazaq (SAN), popularly known as AGF, the first lawyer from Northern Nigeria and Alhaja…

By Ruth Adebayo In a bid to eradicate the harmful practices of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and circumcision, the Office of the First Lady of Kwara State, sponsored by Her Excellency Ambassador Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Ministry of Health, Ajike Foundation, and Ministry of Women Affairs, has embarked on an outreach program. Titled “Setup the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM,” the outreach aims to create awareness about the dangers of FGM and circumcision. It is also part of the First Lady’s efforts to improve the health, well-being, and empowerment…