In Nigeria’s political landscape, authority operates on two levels — the written laws defined by the Constitution and the unwritten traditions that shape respect, influence, and hierarchy beyond public office. This understanding provides context for the ongoing discussion surrounding former Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who recently came under public scrutiny for…
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….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government’s recent disbursement of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households has sparked debate among policymakers and citizens on the best way to tackle poverty. At the heart of the discussion is whether direct cash support or strategic investment in agriculture offers a more sustainable path for…
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,…
Estate Association cites security, privacy concerns after Airbnb-linked criminal breach. Ikoyi, Lagos – The Banana Island Estate in Ikoyi has imposed a total ban on short‑let and Airbnb operations across the community, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The decision follows a recent security breach linked to criminal activities carried out through rented apartments. In a…
Former Kaduna governor remains in ICPC custody; court rejects bail bid as premature amid high-profile political tensions. The scheduled arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, suffered a major setback after the Department of State Services (DSS) failed to produce him…
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…
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…
The Senate has rejected mandatory electronic transmission of results, leaving democracy at the mercy of discretion and delay. Abuja, Nigeria – There is fire on the mountain. What the Nigerian Senate passed today in the name of “electoral reform” is nothing short of a rigging playbook for the 2027 general elections. Under the leadership of…
A man once married two wives and, to keep peace, drew up a roster: each wife got a week in his bed. Everyone seemed satisfied until one day the senior wife decided to change the rules.“You cannot sleep with me, and you cannot sleep with my junior wife,” she decreed. The husband was stunned. Even…
