KINGJAMESTV calls on creative-minded Okun indigenes to apply for acting roles in upcoming production. Kabba, Kogi State – KINGJAMESTV has announced open auditions for the continuation of the popular Okun-themed movie “Okun My Pride.” The production is seeking talented, creative-minded individuals of Okun origin based in Kogi State who are interested in acting. The upcoming…
How systematic political exclusion has left a loyal Okun community behind By Ayobami Omole-Iyagin In the political history of Yagba and the wider Okunland, few communities have carried the weight of marginalization as persistently as Mopamuro. Rich in culture, human capital, and historical relevance, Mopamuro Local Government has remained paradoxically poor in political reward—especially in…
As terror reaches the heart of the nation, leadership falters and citizens are left to mourn alone. The map is being redrawn in blood, and the government is busy reading from a script of denial. Kogi is overrun. Kwara is bleeding. Ogun is encircled. In Oyo, communities now pay “taxes” to armed terrorists just to…
APC aspirant declares intention for 2027 election, pledges “articulate, humble, and bold representation.” Kabba, Kogi State – High Chief Olugbemi Femi Michael has formally declared his interest in contesting for the Kogi State House of Assembly seat representing Kabba/Bunu State Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The aspirant is seeking the ticket of the ruling…
Yagba Action Group urges President to back district’s 2027 gubernatorial bid, citing 34-year marginalization. Lokoja, Nigeria – The Yagba Action Group (YAG) has formally appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and support the rotation of the Kogi State governorship to the West Senatorial District in the 2027 election. The group, led by veteran…
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,…
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…
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…
Okunran community in Yagba West Local Government Area has once again been thrown into panic following a renewed wave of bandit attacks, barely weeks after Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo visited the area and pledged improved security. According to local reports, the latest incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. today when armed men invaded the community….
