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…
Fresh tension grips Yagba West community following warning from fleeing kidnap victim. Ejiba, Kogi State – Fresh tension has gripped Ejiba town in Yagba West Local Government Area following a chilling warning from an escaped kidnap victim who claims armed bandits are planning to attack a church in the community. The victim, who reportedly escaped…
CRIPPLED MAN CLAIMS GIRLFRIEND DUMPED HIM AFTER KIDNEY DONATION, UNIVERSITY TRAINING A disturbing personal tragedy has surfaced on social media, sparking widespread outrage and debate after an eyewitness shared the story of a physically challenged man who claims his life was shattered by the woman he loved and supported. According to the viral account shared…
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…
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…
A concerned citizen of Kogi State, Comr. Dademoh Onimisi Habib (Blaize Zafir), has written an open letter to Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, calling for urgent action to address the critical shortage of staff in ministries and parastatals across the state. In the letter, Habib commended the Ododo administration’s achievements in infrastructure, youth empowerment, and…
Police intervene after property owner allegedly dismantles roof, exposes tenant’s belongings to rain damage. Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Operatives of the Ozuoba Police Division have arrested a landlord, Frimpong Samuel, for allegedly removing the roof of his tenant’s apartment in a contentious rent dispute along NTA Road, Port Harcourt. The incident occurred after the tenant,…
The leadership of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, wishes to inform the entire student community about the outcome of the interactive session held on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, at the Council Chamber. The meeting brought together the Polytechnic Management, Student Union leaders, security agencies, government officials responsible for student matters, and…
The Ogun State Government has sounded a fresh flood alert, warning residents in vulnerable communities to prepare for possible flooding between September and November 2025. The caution, issued Thursday, March 20, follows new Seasonal Rainfall Predictions (SRP) from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). First Wave Managed, Second Wave…
From head porter to prosperous landlord — the enduring lesson of hard, humble work. In a bygone era, a young man named Adégbòrò left Ibadan for Lagos, seeking a better future. With no connections or capital, he began as an alabaru—a head porter—carrying heavy loads for traders at Oyingbo Market. Through sheer grit, he saved…
