Hon. Engr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment, educational advancement. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ikeja, Lagos State – In a landmark move to boost educational access and youth empowerment, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Hon. Engr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun, has facilitated the presentation of 500 free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)…
By Okun Reporter News Desk There is growing tension within the Federal Civil Service following the abduction of six directors from the Federal Ministry of Defence by suspected gunmen along the Kabba–Lokoja highway. The disturbing incident, which reportedly occurred on the busy interstate route linking Kogi’s Kabba axis to Lokoja, has sent shockwaves through government…
Tension spreads to border towns as security situation unfolds in Ekiti LGA. Koro, Kwara State – Tension is high in Koro community, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, following an armed attack by suspected bandits on Monday. Reports from the area confirm that at least one person has been killed, with the number of…
Fresh tension grips Yagba West community following warning from fleeing kidnap victim. Ejiba, Kogi State – Fresh tension has gripped Ejiba town in Yagba West Local Government Area following a chilling warning from an escaped kidnap victim who claims armed bandits are planning to attack a church in the community. The victim, who reportedly escaped…
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…
Screening runs March 9–April 18, 2026; candidates urged to print invitation slips, avoid scammers. Abuja, Nigeria – The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the schedule for the physical and credential screening of candidates who successfully completed the online registration for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables….
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…
The Federal Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of China to commence local production of insulin in Nigeria, a move expected to drastically reduce import dependency and make diabetes treatment more affordable for millions of citizens. The agreement, which marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, is aimed…
Residents of Isanlu Makutu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, were thrown into panic on Sunday night as suspected terrorists attempted to invade the School of Nursing located within the community. According to reports, the attackers stormed the area in an attempt to overrun the institution, causing fear among students and residents. However,…
As of Sunday, September 14, 2025, more than 4.4 million Nigerians (4,445,505) have registered online for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), just four weeks after the registration exercise kicked off on August 18, 2025. Top States by Registration Numbers INEC data shows that registration figures vary significantly across states. Below is the breakdown from highest…
