Egbe, Yagba West, Kogi State—Every community has its founding myths, and in Egbe, Yagba West, the story of Yeye Lamo stands as a powerful, cautionary tale woven into the fabric of local folklore. Believed to have once been a human woman, Yeye Lamo’s transformation into a revered—and feared—goddess is rooted in the searing pain of…
In a bold and inspiring commitment to the progress of his hometown, Asiwaju Prince Dr. Olatunji Olusoji, Chairman of Ayere Day 2025 and CEO of Grosvenor Group, has vowed to revolutionize the educational and infrastructural landscape of Ayere community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Speaking during the 2025 Ayere Day celebration, Prince…
This is Okun Reporters, bringing you voices from the heart of our land. Once upon a time, Okun men stood tall in the dignity of labour. We remember Pa Ojo Elepe, Baba Osho, Samson Agbona Idi, Baba Melosi, Baba Asarapo — men who rose with the sun, hoes and cutlasses in hand, tilling the soil…
When people picture 19th-century Yorubaland, they often imagine kings, warriors, and battles for territory. But behind those stories lies another truth: the women who held families, towns, and entire economies together. Far from being confined to the home, Yoruba women of the 1800s were traders, priestesses, community leaders, and negotiators—forces whose impact shaped society in…
Princess Inikpi remains one of the most celebrated heroines in Igala history — a young woman whose courage and sacrifice spared her people from destruction. She was the only daughter of Atah Ayegba Oma Idoko, ruler of the Igala Kingdom in the 15th–16th century, and his queen, Omele. Beautiful, intelligent, and deeply loved, Inikpi was…
