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…
Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi Sunday, on his return from an official trip abroad, visited Yagba West Local Government Area on Thursday to commiserate with families and communities affected by last Wednesday’s deadly bandit attack. The incident, which left five security operatives dead—three policemen and two vigilantes—plunged the area into mourning and triggered prolonged protests…
The leadership of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, wishes to inform the entire student community about the outcome of the interactive session held on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, at the Council Chamber. The meeting brought together the Polytechnic Management, Student Union leaders, security agencies, government officials responsible for student matters, and…
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…
A man once married two wives and, to keep peace, drew up a roster: each wife got a week in his bed. Everyone seemed satisfied until one day the senior wife decided to change the rules.“You cannot sleep with me, and you cannot sleep with my junior wife,” she decreed. The husband was stunned. Even…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government’s recent disbursement of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households has sparked debate among policymakers and citizens on the best way to tackle poverty. At the heart of the discussion is whether direct cash support or strategic investment in agriculture offers a more sustainable path for…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has disbursed a total of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians under the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during a meeting of the Special Presidential Panel…
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)…
Jos, Plateau State – The University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) Global has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting its alma mater by donating ICT equipment to the Registrar’s Office as part of activities marking the University’s Golden Jubilee. The donation, which included two laptops and a desktop computer, was made courtesy of Chief Peter Owoeye…
Lokoja, Kogi State – Tension is brewing in Lokoja as residents have petitioned Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Kogi State House of Assembly over what they describe as arbitrary and unbearable increases in house rents across the state capital. In a petition submitted through the Clerk of the House of Assembly, the residents lamented…
