The Kogi State Government has issued a strong warning to youths in Okunland, cautioning them against collaborating with kidnappers and bandits. The government stated that anyone found aiding these criminals would be treated as a terrorist. The warning came from the State Security Adviser, Commodore Jerry Omodara (rtd), during a briefing at the palace of…
The Security Adviser to Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, Commodore Jerry Omodara (rtd), has raised serious concerns over the role of some Okun indigenes in fueling insecurity in the region. Omodara, in a statement, disclosed that some youths and women in Yagba are allegedly aiding bandits by working as informants, supplying food, and even…
Former VP warns of health risks, calls for bail or clear disclosure of holding agency. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, demanding transparency regarding which security agency is holding him and under what authority. In…
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…
A concerned citizen of Kogi State, Comr. Dademoh Onimisi Habib (Blaize Zafir), has written an open letter to Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, calling for urgent action to address the critical shortage of staff in ministries and parastatals across the state. In the letter, Habib commended the Ododo administration’s achievements in infrastructure, youth empowerment, and…
A longstanding but often overlooked connection between politics and Nollywood has come to light, revealing that former Oyo State Governor and the current Olúbàdàn of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty Oba Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, played a crucial role as a major financier for several iconic films by renowned director Túndé Kelani of Mainframe Productions. The discovery…
Smartphones are an indispensable part of our lives, but there’s nothing more frustrating than a slow, sluggish device. Over time, your phone can start to feel like it’s trudging through mud, with apps taking ages to open and animations stuttering. But you don’t have to live with a slow phone. With a few simple tweaks,…
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…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved the full restoration of History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s education sector. For the first time in decades, History will now be taught from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School (JSS3), while Senior Secondary School (SSS1–3)…
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…
