KABBA/BUNU, KOGI STATE — A wave of terror struck the communities of Offere, Osomule, and Suku in the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area on Thursday afternoon, as suspected gunmen launched a violent attack that left one person dead and five others abducted. Eyewitnesses report the assault occurred around 2:00 PM. The assailants, whose identities remain unknown,…
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,…
A deep dive into the traditional burial rite marking a king’s transition to ancestorhood. Deep within the Okun-Yoruba communities of Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, and Oworo in Kogi State, an ancient funerary tradition continues to honor departed monarchs through a powerful ritual symbol known as Ogalata. Ogalata is a symbolic effigy crafted to represent a deceased traditional…
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…
After two years of suspension due to internal challenges, the highly celebrated Kabba Day Festival is set to return in grand style on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. In a statement signed by Alhaji (Hon.) Zachary Ejibunu, President General of the Kabba Development Union (KDU), the community expressed gratitude for the restoration of peace and stability….
The Ogun State Government has sounded a fresh flood alert, warning residents in vulnerable communities to prepare for possible flooding between September and November 2025. The caution, issued Thursday, March 20, follows new Seasonal Rainfall Predictions (SRP) from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). First Wave Managed, Second Wave…
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…
There was palpable tension at a recent public engagement in Kogi State as Okun leaders openly questioned the government’s commitment to development in their region. The event, which featured the Deputy Governor, Hon. Joel Salisu, representing the state administration, turned contentious after Senator Sunday Karimi raised pointed questions about ongoing and completed development projects in…
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…
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…
