Abuja, Nigeria – In a decisive move to reshape Nigeria’s power sector, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, into law. This isn’t a total rewrite but a significant evolution of the groundbreaking 2023 Act. The core mission? To finally push reliable electricity closer to the people by empowering states and…
Kunle Afolayan’s Comments Spark Industry Debate as Toyin Abraham’s Management Responds Recent comments by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan on box office earnings have continued to generate conversations across the Nigerian film industry, prompting a response from the management of actress and producer Toyin Abraham. Mr Afolayan had reportedly suggested that some producers make as little as…
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has congratulated Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on the occasion of his second anniversary in office, describing his administration as focused, people-oriented, and impactful. In a congratulatory message released to mark the milestone, Dr. Abdullahi noted that Governor Ododo’s two years in…
Egbe, Yagba Land — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially approved the newly completed 288-capacity Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre at Titcombe College, Egbe, for the conduct of its examinations. The state-of-the-art CBT centre was constructed through the intervention of Senator Sunday Karimi, in partnership with the Titcombe College Old Students’ Association, as…
The Miss Okun National Organization has extended warm congratulations to the Public Relations Officer of Yagba West Local Government Area, Mr. Ogungbemi Emmanuel Kayode, following his recent recognition for outstanding service. In a congratulatory message signed by Miss Okun National 2026, Toluhi Christiana Blessing, the organization praised Mr. Ogungbemi for his dedication to duty, professionalism,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 16-count money laundering charge against former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son Abdulaziz Malami, and Hajia Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Limited. According to court documents, the charges form the first batch in a three-series…
The political atmosphere in Kogi State shifted dramatically with the formal defection of former Governor Captain Idris Wada from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Far from a routine party switch, Wada’s move is a strategic masterstroke—one that reshapes the power map ahead of Governor Usman Ododo’s expected bid for…
Okun Reporters — Political DeskNovember 14, 2025 Hajiya Mariam Rimari Mustafa, Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Mobilization to Governor Ododo Ahmed Usman, has reiterated her firm support for the current administration, emphasizing continued commitment to the goals and direction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State. Her position was restated during the latest…
Okun Reporters — Legal Watch The High Court of Justice, Kogi State (Isanlu Division), has delivered a decisive ruling on the contested Iloko chieftaincy matter, issuing an Interlocutory Injunction that reinforces the legitimacy of the recognized Obaloko-Elect. In Suit No: KGS/IHC/11/2023, Motion No: HCL/40M/2025, the Court ordered that: The Court’s ruling aligns with the earlier…
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…
