Monique Pearl appeals for help after little girl taken from Abuja home; baby falls ill from grief. Abuja, Nigeria – A heartwarming bond that captured the hearts of thousands online has turned into a nightmare after a young girl known as Precious was forcefully taken from her guardian by parents threatening violence. Monique Pearl, a…
In the historic Yoruba town of Egbe, Kogi State, stands a silent, foreboding monument to ancient warfare and unresolved danger: Ile Oro, a sealed toxic armoury believed to be over two centuries old. The structure, approximately 12 feet tall and hermetically sealed since the last conflict, is not a shrine or object of worship, but…
Popular Nigerian singer Qdot was attacked and robbed in his home during the early hours of Sunday. The incident reportedly occurred around 2:30 a.m., when armed men stormed his residence. The assailants were said to have made away with valuable items including phones and laptops. They also allegedly gained access to his bank accounts, transferring…
Activist seeks federal approval to mobilize men against bandits terrorizing South-West communities. Ibadan, Oyo State – Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has issued a bold call to the Federal Government, offering to lead a coordinated offensive against terrorists and criminal elements hiding in the forests of Yorubaland. Speaking in Ibadan…
By Okun Reporter News Desk Another violent attack has been reported along the increasingly dangerous Eruku–Egbe highway, as suspected armed bandits struck again around 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening. According to eyewitnesses, a traveller driving from Ilorin narrowly escaped death after coming under fire from gunmen between Eruku and Egbe, a route that has become…
Kabba/Bunu, Kogi State — The Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area has urged the Federal Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces to adopt a more proactive and offensive strategy in tackling terrorism and banditry across the country. In a statement made available to Okun Reporters, the Chairman expressed concern that the current reactive security approach…
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…
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…
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…
Ground forces assess damage, engage fleeing fighters in successful follow-up operation. Borno State, Nigeria – Troops of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade have carried out a successful ground operation following an airstrike on terrorist camps in Chonogolo Kura, Borno State, neutralizing one fighter and destroying several hideouts and logistics structures.The operation, conducted under the umbrella…
