The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday, September 18, 2025, commission two completed roads and flag off the construction of 12 new roads alongside the rollout of solar-powered street lighting in key parts of Abuja under the Light-Up Abuja Programme. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant…
The Ogun State Government has sounded a fresh flood alert, warning residents in vulnerable communities to prepare for possible flooding between September and November 2025. The caution, issued Thursday, March 20, follows new Seasonal Rainfall Predictions (SRP) from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). First Wave Managed, Second Wave…
A manhunt is underway after a newborn baby boy was allegedly stolen from a hospital just hours after he was delivered via Caesarean section, sparking outrage and grief. According to sources close to the family, the infant was taken under circumstances that point to serious security lapses at the facility. Disturbing CCTV footage reportedly shows…
The leadership of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, wishes to inform the entire student community about the outcome of the interactive session held on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, at the Council Chamber. The meeting brought together the Polytechnic Management, Student Union leaders, security agencies, government officials responsible for student matters, and…
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully conducted a peaceful and transparent governorship primary election in Ekiti State, with Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) emerging as the party’s candidate ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election. The exercise, held under the supervision of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, was chaired by…
For decades, Nigeria’s two most important institutions—the NNPC and the CBN—were reduced from assets to liabilities. The NNPC was busy subsidizing petrol, while the CBN was subsidizing dollars. Together, they dragged the nation into an economic black hole. Instead of strengthening the country, they crippled it. Nigeria reached a point where it had to borrow…
Kabba/Bunu, Kogi State — The Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area has urged the Federal Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces to adopt a more proactive and offensive strategy in tackling terrorism and banditry across the country. In a statement made available to Okun Reporters, the Chairman expressed concern that the current reactive security approach…
Special Report — Okun Reporters The pressure for transparency is mounting as Okun citizens intensify calls for an official update on the long-awaited Okun Unity House — a flagship project initiated by the Okun Development Association (ODA) in March 2022 but still uncompleted nearly three years later. The Unity House, designed to serve as the…
A human rights advocate, Adeyanju Deji, has raised a serious alarm regarding the plight of Nigerian citizens being held in the “civil de Djagbo” prison in Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin. In a recent statement, Deji revealed that a formal petition has been submitted to the Nigerian Senate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Disapora Commission,…
In Nigeria’s political landscape, authority operates on two levels — the written laws defined by the Constitution and the unwritten traditions that shape respect, influence, and hierarchy beyond public office. This understanding provides context for the ongoing discussion surrounding former Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who recently came under public scrutiny for…
