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,…
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…
In a landmark development for retirees in Ogun State, the state government has announced the full clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to retirees from 2012 to 2020, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s commitment to welfare and financial inclusion. The announcement was made by the Ogun State Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo,…
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA | February 15, 2026 – The Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially called upon all Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, 29 Sha’ban 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17, 2026. In an official announcement…
Attack on JIBWIS leader’s home in Digare town sparks fear, outrage amid worsening insecurity. Digare, Bauchi State – Suspected bandits have struck again under the cover of darkness, this time targeting the home of a prominent Islamic cleric in what residents are calling a brazen and terrifying attack. Late Saturday night, armed assailants stormed the…
Former corps member turned saxophonist, actress, and media personality reflects on journey since 2013. For millions of Nigerians who have visited the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) portal over the past decade, one face has become instantly recognizable—that of Adetuke Morgan, the striking female corps member whose photograph graced the official platform for years. Now,…
Abdul Halim Khan found guilty of 21 counts including child rape; youngest victim was 12. A former imam has been convicted of multiple sexual offences against women and girls, including children as young as 12, after exploiting his religious position to manipulate and control his victims through claims of black magic and jinn possession. Abdul…
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…
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…
Stakeholders condemn decision as unethical, self-serving days before tenure ends. Lokoja, Kogi State – A wave of outrage has greeted the decision by the Governing Council of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) to name the institution’s central Senate Building after its outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi. The announcement, made on February 11, 2026, approved the…
