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…
The Public Relations Officer of Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK) has described the pace of development around the university as nothing short of remarkable. According to him, the influx of developers and land buyers — including investors from outside the country — is a clear sign of Kabba’s rapid growth. He stressed, however, that while…
IJUMU, KOGI STATE — The Ijumu Local Government Area is seeing a significant improvement in safety and security, thanks to the strategic efforts of its Executive Chairman, Hon. Haruna Ibrahim. Known for its rich cultural heritage, the area is now also gaining recognition for its enhanced peace and order, allowing residents and businesses to thrive….
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 suspended Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area (LGA) in Kogi State is being portrayed as a perpetrator of corruption, accused of mismanaging over ₦600 million. Yet, beneath the official narrative lies a more complex story—one that exposes the entrenched dysfunction within the system itself. While the chairman is unable to fully account for the…
Following recent security challenges and killings in neighboring Yagba West and Yagba East local government areas, the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area (LGA) has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew. The measure, which takes effect on Monday, September 22, 2025, aims to curb criminal activities and enhance security within the community. The curfew restricts the movement of motorcycles…
6MW plant in Oyo State handed over under PPP model to boost renewable energy supply. Iseyin, Oyo State – The Federal Government has officially concessioned the 6MW Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant in Iseyin to Messrs Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. The handover ceremony was performed on Thursday by…
A peaceful gesture of mediation has ended in tragedy, as a 39-year-old man lost his life while attempting to settle an argument over public urination in Kogi State’s Adavi Local Government Area. The victim, identified as Orishagbemi Sunday, was fatally stabbed on [date of incident] after intervening in a dispute between his friend and another…
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…
The Kogi State Government has announced immediate temporary restrictions on commercial activities in parts of Kogi West Senatorial District as part of an intensified security operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks. In a statement issued today, the government directed the closure of selected markets and motor parks across multiple local government areas, including Lokoja, Kabba-Bunu,…
