Okunran community in Yagba West Local Government Area has once again been thrown into panic following a renewed wave of bandit attacks, barely weeks after Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo visited the area and pledged improved security. According to local reports, the latest incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. today when armed men invaded the community….
Monarch’s latest venture promises international quality certification and thousands of jobs for Nigerian youth. Ile-Ife, Osun State – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, is poised to unveil a new indigenous beverage brand, OJAJA Soft Drinks, in what has been described as a landmark move for Nigeria’s manufacturing and beverage industry. According to…
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,…
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…
Okun Reporters — Legal Watch The High Court of Justice, Kogi State (Isanlu Division), has delivered a decisive ruling on the contested Iloko chieftaincy matter, issuing an Interlocutory Injunction that reinforces the legitimacy of the recognized Obaloko-Elect. In Suit No: KGS/IHC/11/2023, Motion No: HCL/40M/2025, the Court ordered that: The Court’s ruling aligns with the earlier…
Kabba, Kogi State — The Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring equitable development across all communities in Bunu land, promising that every district will feel the impact of good governance. The Chairman made this known on Monday when he hosted the leadership…
Nollywood Spat Deepens: Actor Austine Emmanuel’s Claims Met with Fiery Rebuttal from Colleague’s Associate Lagos, Nigeria – The public dispute between Nollywood actors Austine Emmanuel and Itele D’Icon has escalated after an associate of Itele issued a fiery rebuttal to Emmanuel’s recent interview claims. Hours after Emmanuel granted an interview reiterating that he introduced Itele…
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…
6MW plant in Oyo State handed over under PPP model to boost renewable energy supply. Iseyin, Oyo State – The Federal Government has officially concessioned the 6MW Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant in Iseyin to Messrs Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. The handover ceremony was performed on Thursday by…
AAC leader questions traditional protocol after lengthy delay at palace. Lagos, Nigeria – Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has opened up about a past encounter with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, during which he reportedly refused to prostrate to the monarch after being kept waiting for three hours. In a video dated…
