The Federal Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of China to commence local production of insulin in Nigeria, a move expected to drastically reduce import dependency and make diabetes treatment more affordable for millions of citizens. The agreement, which marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, is aimed…
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…
In a significant blow to the criminal support structure in Yagba West Local Government Area, the Joint Security Task Force (JTF) has arrested a suspected drug supplier allegedly fueling banditry in the region. This arrest marks another success in the intensified crackdown on logistics networks aiding criminal operations. The suspect, identified as Owoloja Femi, an…
By Okun Reporter News Desk The ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, resumed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with more revelations emerging about alleged cash movements from Kogi Local Government statutory accounts. Bello is currently facing prosecution by the…
There was palpable tension at a recent public engagement in Kogi State as Okun leaders openly questioned the government’s commitment to development in their region. The event, which featured the Deputy Governor, Hon. Joel Salisu, representing the state administration, turned contentious after Senator Sunday Karimi raised pointed questions about ongoing and completed development projects in…
Okun Land – A wave of passionate declarations is sweeping across social media, as prominent influencers from Okun land are taking a firm stand, refusing to remain silent on what they describe as critical issues facing the region. The movement, spearheaded by figures like Oladapo Mikky and Jaywon Oba Orin, signals a growing sentiment that…
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…
In a decisive move to sanitize Nigeria’s mining sector, operatives of the Mining Marshals, a specialized unit of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have conducted a major raid in Saki, Oyo State, targeting illegal mining operations. The operation led to the shutdown of multiple unlawful mineral extraction sites and the flushing out…
Former VP warns of health risks, calls for bail or clear disclosure of holding agency. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, demanding transparency regarding which security agency is holding him and under what authority. In…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a decisive move to reshape Nigeria’s power sector, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, into law. This isn’t a total rewrite but a significant evolution of the groundbreaking 2023 Act. The core mission? To finally push reliable electricity closer to the people by empowering states and…
