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…
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…
We often hear that love is the cornerstone of marriage. Grand gestures, passionate declarations, and that undeniable spark are what draw us in and make us commit. But as the years turn into decades, the initial fire can sometimes mellow into a steady glow. In those moments, some couples discover that what truly anchors their…
Ministry of Education directs all primary, secondary schools to reopen as academic activities resume. Lokoja, Kogi State – The Kogi State Ministry of Education has officially directed all primary and secondary schools across the state to resume academic activities on Monday, February 23, 2026. In a notice issued by the ministry, school administrators, teachers, students,…
Emmanuel Umoh found guilty of stabbing 500-level Engineering student to death in 2020. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – A State High Court in Uyo has sentenced a church pastor to death by hanging for the murder of a 500-level Civil Engineering student of the University of Uyo. The convict, Emmanuel Umoh, was the Resident Pastor…
If you’re from Egbe or anywhere in Yagbaland, chances are you’ve heard whispers—perhaps even passionate retellings—about a mysterious spring along Patigi Road known as Amo. But what if that water isn’t just water? What if a spirit lives beneath its calm surface? A woman. A goddess. A legend. As the convener of Egbe Mekun Carnival,…
By Okun Reporter News Desk A compliance officer with Access Bank, Olomotane Egoro, on Tuesday told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja how a total of ₦117 million was moved from the accounts of 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kogi State, including Yagba East, Yagba West, and Ijumu, on May 6, 2022. Egoro,…
For years, Nigeria’s two most critical federal institutions—the NNPC and the CBN—were run aground. Instead of being national assets, they became liabilities. The NNPC was neck-deep in petrol subsidies, while the CBN poured resources into dollar subsidies. The result was economic chaos. Nigeria, once rich in resources, became a country borrowing to pay salaries while…
The atmosphere in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area has begun to calm after days of fear and uncertainty, following the disappearance of a young commercial motorcyclist, Sunday Baba Tunde Joseph. Joseph, a member of the Okada Riders Association, Ayede Unit, had been declared missing for three days, raising fears among colleagues and residents that he might…
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…
