Following the recent fire incident in Kabba, the Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael, has cautioned business owners and residents to ensure proper installation of solar systems and inverters. During his visit to the affected area, the Chairman emphasized that the fire outbreak was caused by substandard wiring and poor…
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…
Nine bags of suspected Indian hemp, 101 wraps of Canadian Loud recovered from Academy area hideout. Ibadan, Oyo State – The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a significant stockpile of suspected illicit drugs in the Academy area of Olomi, Ibadan, following credible intelligence provided by a strategic partner. Acting on a tip-off, detectives raided…
KINGJAMESTV calls on creative-minded Okun indigenes to apply for acting roles in upcoming production. Kabba, Kogi State – KINGJAMESTV has announced open auditions for the continuation of the popular Okun-themed movie “Okun My Pride.” The production is seeking talented, creative-minded individuals of Okun origin based in Kogi State who are interested in acting. The upcoming…
In a decisive move to curb insecurity, the Executive Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, has launched a joint security operation along the Kabba–Ayere–Ihima corridor. The initiative brought together personnel from the Nigerian Army, Police, and local vigilante groups. The operation successfully led to the arrest of nine suspects reportedly linked to…
By Okun Reporter News Desk Tension has once again gripped commuters along the Eruku–Egbe highway, as armed bandits reportedly launched another attack around 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening. According to eyewitness accounts, a traveller driving from Ilorin came under fire from suspected gunmen between Eruku and Egbe, a stretch of road notorious for violent ambushes….
A Popular Okun-born singer and songwriter, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, widely known as Jaywon Oba Orin, has stirred up a conversation on social media regarding the state of security in Okunland. In a recent and widely shared Facebook post, the artist directly addressed the ongoing debate surrounding a security barracks project, believed to be linked to Senator…
Traditional rulers outside Ife jurisdiction also benefit from Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s benevolence. Ile-Ife, Osun State – As local government allocations remain withheld by the Federal Government, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has stepped in to cushion the financial impact on traditional institutions across Osun State—personally paying the salaries of over 20 monarchs…
The ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja took a new turn on Monday as a prosecution witness from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) affirmed that withdrawals made by the Kogi State Government did not violate any banking regulations. The fourth prosecution witness,…
In a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s public sector, the Federal Government has approved three key policies designed to boost productivity, reward excellence, and strengthen leadership within the Federal Civil Service. The newly approved policies — the Rewards and Recognition Policy, the Incentive and Consequence Management Policy, and the Civil Service Mentoring Policy — were…
