Yoruba

Ijoba Ipinle Ekiti Kede Itewogba Abalakeji Abere Ajesara Arun Covid-19

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Ijoba ipinle Ekiti sope, oun ti ko abala keji abere ajesara to n dena arun Covid-19 bi egberun lona ogoji de sipinle naa latije to n ri soro idagbasoke ibudo eto ilera alabode nile yi.

Alakoso feto ilera atoro omoniyan, Dokita Oyebanji Filani to siso loju oro naa nilu Ado–Ekiti salaye pe, igbese naa yoo jeki ipinle Ekiti tesiwaju lati maa fawon eeyan ipinle labere ajasara ohun lati dena itankale arun covid-19.

Dokita Filani tun sope, abala akoko abere ajesara ohun tiwon gbe wa fun ipinle naa lawon samulore dada.

Ko sai tenumo pe, isejoba to naa lode bayi ti pinnu lati pese eto ilera to ye kaaro faraalu, pelu afikun pe, ko si olugbe kan tiwon yoo fissile laigba bere ajesara to n dena arun Covid-19 nipinle Ekiti.

Folakemi Wojuade/Omolola Alamu

Crime

Gunmen Abduct Ekiti Monarch: Oba Council Wants Deployment of Soldiers

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The Obadu of Ilemeso, Ekiti in Oye Local Government of Ekiti State, Oba David Oyewumi has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

Oba Oyewumi was said to have been kidnapped late last night at his palace.

According to report, the abductors of the monarch numbering six were said to have scaled the fence of his palace and shot sporadically before whisking away the Oba to unknown destination.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Police Command, Mr Sunday Abutu confirmed the abduction of the monarch to Radio Nigeria.

Mr Abutu said investigation had commenced on the matter while some officers had also been deployed to the community to rescue the monarch and as well arrest the suspected kidnappers.

The abduction of Oba David Oyewumi is coming barely a week when the Elewu of Ewu Ekiti, Oba Adetutu Ajayi was shot by some gunmen between Ewu and Ayetoro-Ekiti.

Just last week, unknown gunmen also abducted the manager of a petrol station in Isan Ekiti, Mr Itakodoro, Adebayo and up till now he had not been released.

Meanwhile, the Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji  Alabi has called on the police to swing into action and rescue the kidnapped Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, Oba David Oyewumi.

Speaking in his palace in Ilawe-Ekiti on behalf of all traditional rulers in the  state, the Alawe, who described the situation as embarrassing and  worrisome, urged the police to increase patrols both day and night to stop kidnappers from having free movement in Ekiti. 

The monarch suggested that more personnel should be recruited into the Amotekun corps in addition to equipping the security outfit with modern  gadgets in order to monitor all routes and forests in the state.

The chairman of Ekiti traditional rulers further called for the deployment of soldiers to the state to support other security outfits in flushing out all kidnappers from Ekiti forests and other hideouts. 

Oba Alabi urged members of the various communities in Ekiti to always give useful and timely information on unusual movements of strange faces to security agents.

Ogunrinde Amos

Lifestyle

Senator Bode Olowoporoku Bids the World Farewell

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A second republic senator and foremost politician from Ilawe Ekiti, Bode Olowoporoku has died.

Confirming his death, one of the sons of the deceased, Mr Ayodeji Olowoporoku said that the renowned political died on Wednesday night after battling with undisclosed ailment associated with old age.

“We regret to announce the passage to eternity of our dear husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Dr Olabode Olowoporoku, who peacefully passed away at his residence on March 24, 2021 after a brief illness.”

Dr. Olowoporoku was born on September 29, 1945 in Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State to the family of Mr Josiah Olowoporoku and Mrs Otutu Jolade of Irorin quarters.

He attended the then University of Ife for his first degree in Economics and won a scholarship by Ford Foundation to undertake a postgraduate study at University of Manchester where he bagged his Masters’ degree in Economics in 1972. He later got his doctorate degree in Development Economics at the University in 1975.

He began his illustrious academic career as a lecturer at the University of Ife, where he built a reputation of high-level intellectual profile and scholastic erudition. He was a thorough-bred scholar-politician who was part of the conclave of the intelligentsia that gave the Unity Party of Nigeria, UPN its ideological foundation and policy direction.

As a young man, his passion was to offer selfless service to his immediate community and motherland. He served exceptionally as Commissioner for Economic Planning and Statistics in Ekiti State in 1979 and supervised the creation of most of the industries and commercial investment that the Ajasin administration was reputed for. 

He was consumed with the idea of Ekiti emancipation and development, and so had to painfully part way with the UPN in 1981 because of what he and other Ekiti compatriots who served in the Government of Chief Adekunle Ajasin as governor of Ondo State perceived as injustice to and marginalisation of Ekiti people then. 

Later, politically, he aligned with the National Party of Nigeria, NPN and was appointed Federal Minister of Science and Technology under the Shagari regime before the military took over government in 1983.

Senator Olowoporoku was at the forefront in the agitation for the creation of Ekiti State, providing extensive funding, and also playing a prominent role working with the Council of Ekiti Obas and the committee for the creation of Ekiti State, and utilized his robust network through his close friends Olusola Saraki and Adamu Ciroma to meet the Late Abacha for the creation of Ekiti State. 

He served as Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District between 2003-2007. Due to his love for Ekiti State and its people, he offered to serve as the Governor of Ekiti State on three occasions but as fate would have it, he was not elected.

Dr Olowoporoku was a nationalist, a proud Ekiti elder statesman and philanthropist. We will miss him dearly for his irreplaceable role as a caring father.

He was one of the contestants for the 2018 governorship election in Ekiti State.”

Mr Ayodeji said Late Bode Olowoporoku’s burial arrangements would be announced later.

Asake/Olaniyi

Politics

INEC Releases Time Table For Ekiti East Bye-Election.

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The independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Ekiti state has rolled out the time table and schedule of activities for the conduct of bye election to fill the existing vacancy in Ekiti East Constituency one with the exercise slated for the 20th of March.

This followed the death of a member of the Ekiti state House of Assembly representing the constituency, Mr Juwa Adegbuyi.

Briefing newsmen in Ado Ekiti, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Rahmon Adeniran said collection of forms for the election by registered political parties from INEC website would start on Friday this week.

Dr Adeniran announced that conduct of party primaries including resolution of disputes arising from the exercise must be held between this Friday and march 3 while submission of forms online is scheduled for the 4th and 8th on march.

According to the Resident Electoral Commissioner, last day for the publication of particulars and list of nominated candidates is March eleven while names of polling agents are to be submitted to the electoral officer of the council by political parties on march 13.

He added that the campaigns by political parties would end on the 18th of March.

The REC said the election would be conducted in line with COVID-19 established protocols and called for the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure peaceful and credible by election.

Dr Adeniran maintained that the commission would work with the police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure violence free bye election.

He told the gathering that the electoral body would make use its staff and corps members to conduct the poll, promising that there would be a stakeholders meeting and sensitisation of the people of the constituency before exercise.

Amos Ogunrinde

Lifestyle

Ekiti SDP Deputy Governorship Candidate in 2018 Poll is Dead

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The deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in 2018 election in Ekiti State, Mrs. Adetayo Yemisi (Nee Adefolalu Yemisi) is dead.

Children of the renowned accountant, business woman and politician announced the death of their mother in a statement in Ado Ekiti.

Late Adetayo Yemisi was born on the 24th of December 1966 in Ilawe Ekiti.

The deceased attended Corpus Christi, Ilawe Ekiti before going to The Polytechnic Ibadan.

She retired as a Chief Accountant in Eti-Osa East Local Government Area of Lagos State. 

Late Adetayo Yemisi was a member of professional bodies which includes the Association of National Accountant of Nigeria  ANAN,  the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN as well as the Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria IPAN. 

Amos Ogunrinde

Transportation

Gov. Fayemi Flags Off Construction Of 1,000 Kilometers Rural Roads

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There was excitement in many communities across the three senatorial districts of Ekiti State as Governor Kayode Fayemi flagged off the construction of 1,000 kilometres of rural roads.

Dr. Fayemi who described the project as another dividend of democracy said it was part of the fulfilment of promises he made to the people of the state during the electioneering campaign for the 2018 governorship election.

Represented by the Deputy Governor Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, the Governor explained that the roads, when completed, would stimulate the grassroots economy, provide access to markets for farm produce and prevent post-harvest losses incurred by farmers.

Traditional rulers of the benefiting communities who hailed the Governor for extending construction work to rural roads in their domains sought for the cooperation of their subjects for delivery of quality jobs.

The excited residents who welcomed the Governor amidst pomp and pageantry eulogised him for not concentrating developmental projects in the state capital and other large towns alone but extending such to the rural communities where food resources are produced.

Dr. Fayemi stressed that his administration was committed to harnessing the potentials in the agricultural sector for the economic development of the state in addition to the pursuit of the vision to make Ekiti the food basket of the Southwest region.

The Governor noted that the commencement of the project would be a huge relief to the people as it would open up most access roads linking the communities to the farms and encourage more people into agriculture.

The project took off with six pilot roads namely: Ogotun-Alagbede Road, Kajola-Ago Aduloju Road, Iyin Odo Oro-Aroto Road, Itaji-Orisunmibare Road, Oke Ako Farm Road and Imesi Kosomolate Road, with others to commence in due course.

He urged all members of the benefiting communities to relate warmly with the contractors handling the projects to deliver optimally and to specification.

The Governor pointed out that work was already in top gear on the new Ado-Iyin dual carriageway, Aramoko-Ikogosi Road, Oye-Iye-Ikun Road, Agbado-Ode-Isinbode-Omuo Road and Ilupeju-Ire-Igbemo Road with the Ado Ekiti Ring Road project coming on board soon.

Dr. Fayemi further announced that his administration was planning to  set up Ekiti State Rural Access and Roads Agency (EK-RARA) and the State Road Funds (SRF) with a bill to that effect already before the House of  Assembly for consideration.

Ekiti RAAMP Coordinator, Mr. Sunday Adumo, said the commencement of the project was a testimony of the commitment of the Fayemi administration towards developing the agricultural sector and making life more comfortable for rural dwellers especially farmers.

Mr. Adumo said contractors handling the project had been instructed to engage artisans and professionals in the construction to benefit the communities, empower residents and give them a sense of belonging.

He recalled that Fayemi, during his first tenure, touched all communities in the state with at least two developmental projects each including construction of five kilometres in each of the 16 local government areas.

The National RAAMP Coordinator, Mr. Mohammed, assured the Governor of the commitment and support of the national office of the agency under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in supporting the initiatives of his administration in transforming rural communities.

He hailed the Governor for the provision and timely release of counterpart funds to the State Project Implementation Unit noting that the gesture would give Ekiti advantage over other States in project implementation.

Mr. Mohammed disclosed that the overall objective was to revamp the agricultural sector to boost the much-needed self-sufficiency in food production, poverty reduction, reduction in post-harvest losses and provision of amenities like schools, hospitals, electricity among others.

Amos Ogunrinde

Lifestyle

Ekiti Government Cancels New Year Interdenominational Service

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Stresses January 18 Resumption Date For Schools

Ekiti State Government has cancelled the customary interdenominational service usually held on the first working day of the year.

In a statement made available to Radio Nigeria in Ado Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Akin Omole explained that the cancellation was part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state.

Mr Omole added that Governor Kayode Fayemi’s directive that public workers on grade level 12 and below should work from home also remains sacrosanct as workers resume duties today January 4 after the public holiday marking the beginning of the New Year.

The commissioner stressed the need for people in the state to adhere strictly with all laid down protocols to protect themselves from contracting the virus.

Mr Omole stated that government had made proper use of face mask mandatory in the state, while physical distancing must also be maintained.

He also emphasized the importance of avoiding crowds, keeping rooms well ventilated and regular hand washing with soap and water as well as using alcohol-based hand sanitizers and coughing into a bent elbow or disposable tissue paper.

Meanwhile, the Ekiti State government has reminded parents and private school proprietors that schools will resume in the state for 2nd term on the 18th of January 2021 and that this shall be enforced.  

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr Bimpe Aderiye announced this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti.

Dr Aderiye warned that any contrary arrangement that involves making students resume today Monday 4th January, 2021, by wearing either mufti or uniform must be cancelled.

She, therefore, wished teachers and pupils peaceful, progress-filled and prosperous New Year. Amos Ogunrinde

Judiciary

Ekiti Gets Ten New Magistrates

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Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola has sworn in ten new magistrates, four males and six females.

At the ceremony in Ado Ekiti, Justice Daramola, who administered the oath of allegiance and judicial oath on the new magistrates, congratulated them on their elevation.

He stated that with the new appointment, their status had changed while they have assumed a higher responsibility.

He admonished them to be of good behaviour so as to be accorded due respect. 

Justice Daramola, however, warned them against indolence and absenteeism, as anyone found culpable would be shown the way out of the Judiciary. 

In the same vein, justice Daramola also decorated his police orderly, Femi Osayomi who was recently promoted from the rank of a sergeant to inspector.

Niyi

Security

Avoid acts that can tarnish the image of the Police – Otunba Egbeyemi

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The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi has charged officers and men of the Nigeria Police to be honest and eschew acts that can negatively affect the image of their profession.

Otunba Egbeyemi gave the charge in Ado-Ekiti while decorating the nine newly promoted officers working with him to the rank of Inspectors and one to the rank of Sergeant.

The Deputy Governor who could not hide his joy over the promotion, maintained that the newly elevated officers had been dutiful and respectful in the discharge of their duty.

Otunba Egbeyemi appreciated God on behalf of the officers working with him and prayed for more blessings, safety and sound health for the rank and file in the Nigeria Police.

While appreciating the fatherly role of Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, the Deputy Governor’s Convoy Commander, Mr Achigili Ben promised that they would not relent or fail in the discharge of their duty.

The newly promoted officers who were visibly happy, exchanged pleasantries with their colleagues.

Amos Ogunrinde

Energy

Ekiti Residents React To BEDC’s Non-Distribution Of Prepaid Meters

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Despite the commencement of the sharing of prepaid meters to electricity consumers by some distribution companies in Nigeria, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, has not started the process.

Ekiti is one of the four states under BEDC’s jurisdiction.

In this report, correspondent Anthony Ojo samples the opinion of some residents of Ekiti State on the delay in distribution of the meters.

His report.

Anthony Ojo

Health

PCN Seals Over 250 Erring Medicine Shops In Ekiti

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Over two hundred and fifty patent medicine shops and twelve pharmacies have been sealed off in Ekiti State by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN, for unwholesome practices.

Speaking with newsmen in Ado Ekiti, the Registrar of the council, Mr Elijah Muhammed highlighted some of the offences of those sanctioned to include, operating without registration with the council, failure to renew premises license, poor storage and sanitary conditions and dispensing sensitive drugs without the supervision of a pharmacist.

Mr Muhammed who spoke through the PCN Director Enforcement, Mr Steven Esunmobi added that the action of the affected vendors was responsible for the increase in untimely death and health complications among Nigerians hence the need to for them to be checked.

He explained that six patent medicine vendors who broke the seal of the council during the exercise were arrested and would be charged to court after due investigation.

The PCN registrar appealed to members of the public to always purchase their medicines from licensed pharmacies in the interest of their health.

Kayode Babatuyi

Politics

Governor Fayemi Inaugurates Committee on Creation of LCDAs.

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The Ekiti State Government has taken step to revisit the creation of Local Council Development Areas with the inauguration of 13 man Committee to critically examine and recommend their viability and suitability.

At the inauguration in Ado Ekiti, Governor Kayode Fayemi said the move was to bring government nearer to the people and to ensure grassroots development.

He noted that agitations for the creation of new LCDAs was part of demands of stakeholders during his recent consultative meetings across communities in the State hence the need to revisit the matter.

The Governor pointed out that the creation of the LCDAs was in demonstration of his administration’s commitment to justice, fair-play and response to the yearnings of the people for equal representation at all levels of government.

Governor Fayemi charged members of the committee to approach their assignment with courage and advice government on necessary administrative procedures to ensure equitable revenue allocation for the sustainability of the new LCDA’s.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the committee, Mr Segun Oluwole promised that members would effectively deliver on their mandate and terms of reference.

The committee which has three months to deliver on its mandate is expected to review the Local Government Development Council Laws, Ekiti state 2014 and make recommendations on its relevance in view of current realities in Ekiti state.

Tope Omobepade

Education

Ekiti Corps Member Gives Birth in Camp

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A new corps member Odoh Abigael with registration number EK/20B/0375 who came to the NYSC orientation camp in Ekiti state as an expectant woman has given birth to a baby girl.

The Ekiti NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mrs Rose Onoja confirmed this to Radio Nigeria in Ado Ekiti.

According to the PRO, the corps member after registration went straight to the Camp Clinic where the baby was assessed as due for delivery.

Mrs Onoja said the corps members was immediately moved to the nearest General Hospital in Emure where she was delivered of the baby girl without much stress.

She added that the State Coordinator, Camp Officials and other Corps members were full of joy as mother and daughter are in good conditions.

Amos Ogunrinde

Crime

Court Sentences Two To Death By Hanging In Ekiti

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An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two men, Oke Iyiola and Olanribiwonnu Kazeem to death by hanging.

Delivering his judgment, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye said, death was the penalty for the offences committed and established against the accused persons.

According to the charge against the accused, on July 20, 2016, Iyiola, 39 and Kazeem, 27 conspired and robbed one Mr. Olaoti Abiodun of his two phones and money at No. 2 Amen close 4, Federal Housing Estate Okeila, Ado Ekiti.

They were charged on a three-count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Armed Robbery which contravened section 516 and 402(2) (a) of the Criminal Law Code, cap C16, Laws of Ekiti State 2012.

NIYI

Yoruba

Ìjọba Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì Ti S’àwárí Àwọn Ayédèrú Òsìsẹ́ Tó Lé L’ọdunrun Níye

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Ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì ti sọ pé ìpínlẹ̀ náà ńpàdánù owó tó jẹ́ milliọnu lọ́nà ogún naira lórí àwọn ayédèrú òsìsẹ́ tó lé ọdurun níye láwọn ìjọba ìbílẹ̀ nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀hún.

Nínú àbọ̀ ìwádi èyí tígbìmọ̀ tón tọpinpin ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ náà tíjọba gbá kalẹ̀ fisíta.

Nígbà tón gbé àbọ̀ ọ̀hún fún Gómìnà Kayọde Fayẹmi nílu Adó-Èkìtì, alákoso fọ́rọ̀ tóníse pẹ̀lú ìjọba ìbílẹ̀ àti ìdàgbàsókè agbègbè, ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n Adio Fọlayan, sọpé akápò àgbà ni wọ́n ti pa lásẹ fún láti dáwọ́ sísan owó osù dúró fún àwọn ayédèrú òsìsẹ́ wọ̀nyí.

Ọjọgbọn Fọlayan se lálàyé pé iye àwọn òsìsẹ́ yi ló jẹ́ ọ̀tàlélẹ́gbẹ́ta ólé méjì níye.

Ó sọ síwájú pé, ìgbìmọ̀ náà gba níyànjú pé kí wọ́n yọ owó tí wọ́n gbà lọ́nà àitọ́ yi kúrò nínú owó ìfẹ̀yìntì wọn, bákanà kí wọ́n mójú wọn balé ẹjọ́ lórí ẹ̀sùn líluni ní jìbìtì.

Nígbà tón gba àbọ̀ ọ̀hún, Gómìnà Kayọde Fayẹmi dúpẹ́ lọ́wọ́ ìgbìmọ̀ fún isẹ́ takuntakun tí wọ́n se tó sì sèlérí pé wọ́n yo gbé ìgbésẹ̀ kọ́mọ́nkìa lórí rẹ̀.

Tọpe Bamidele/Ọlọ́ládé Afọnja

Education

Ekiti Govt. Recruits 600 Secondary School Teachers

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has charged teachers in the state to always display commitment to diligence, excellence and integrity in molding a total child both in academic and moral excellence.

Dr Fayemi gave the charge while flagging off a three- day induction programme for newly recruited secondary school teachers in the state held at saint Louis Grammar school,Ikere Ekiti.

Dr Fayemi, said the process of selecting applicants were transparent, competitive and merit- based regardless of background, gender, religion, political colouration and in some cases state of origin.

The Governor stressed that the quest to build not only best teachers but also produce best schools and best students in every subject can only be achieved with the cooperation and commitment of all stakeholders in the education sector.

He stated that the induction was the first of its kind in the last ten years in the State, adding that his administration was committed to the training and retraining of Ekiti workers.

Earlier, the Chairman, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Babatunde Abegunde disclosed that the number of the newly appointed teachers made a 9 percent increase in the current stock of teachers in the State and 3% of the total applicants for the teaching job.

He commended the Governor for not only raising quality and standard of teaching but for demonstrating strong quest to restoring education values in the state.

Some of the new teachers were of the view that the induction course would prepare them for the task ahead in the teaching profession.

The 600 newly recruited teachers were part of the 20,000 candidates that jostled for employment into the State teaching Service Commission as well as those who transferred their service from other cadres to the Commission.

The induction ceremony had in attendance the Head of Service, Mrs Peju Babafemi, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr Adebimpe Aderiye, Special Adviser on Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Francisca Aladejana, Tutor General for Ekiti South, Mrs Ojo Olufunke Rhoda and other top government functionaries.

Tope Bamidele

Security

Ekiti Govt. Reviews 24hr Curfew

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Ekiti state government has reviewed the period of the ongoing curfew imposed on the State last week.

In a statement in Ado Ekiti, the commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Akinbowale Omole says the curfew will now be a dusk to dawn, starting from 8 O’Clock in the night till 6 o’clock in the morning.

The statement implores members of the public to go about their normal businesses without any fear of molestation.

Amos Ogunrinde

Politics

Governor Fayemi Tasks Amotekun personnel on Patriotism.

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Ekiti state Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has challenged personnel of the Amotekun Security Outfit to ensure patriotism and carry out their activities in conformity with the rules and regulations guiding the corps..
The Governor who gave the charge in Ado Ekiti at the official launch of the Western Nigeria Security Network code named “Amotekun Corps” also affirmed that the security outfit would help to curb all forms of insecurity in the state.
He said that the over four hundred personnel recruited into the corps in the state  would complement efforts of other security agencies in protecting the lives and property of the people..
Dr Fayemi said that the Amotekun security corps was not a subtitle for any security agency but was established to strengthen the security architecture of the state.
He added that the issue of insecurity in the country was a major concern which needed to be tackled collectively
The Governor said that the Amotekun corps would deploy ancient, local and modern security techniques to ward off kidnapping, robbery and other crimes in the state.
Earlier In his remarks, the corps Commandant, Retired Brigadier General Joe Komolafe said the mandate of the Amotekun corps revolved around the protection of lives and property.
He added that the outfit would not dabble into marital issues, land disputes or other breach of contractual agreement.

Tope Omobepade

Environment

Flood Ravages Homes in Ekiti

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Some Residents of Ekiti State have been rendered homeless while property worth millions of Naira were destroyed following a heavy downpour that lasted for about four hours across towns and villages.

The rain, which resulted in heavy flooding, pulled down some structures and submerged many streets in Omisanjana, NTA Road, Oriapata, Poly road, Elemi all in Ado-Ekiti the state capital.

Report from Ilawe Ekiti also indicated that many parts of the ancient town were affected including the palace of the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Ajibade Alabi.

According to the Media adviser to the monarch, many rivers and streams in the town overflowed their banks, as a result, many Farmers could not go to their farms due to the flooding

In Ado Ekiti, Radio Nigeria Correspondent Oriola Afolabi reports that major streets were flooded, while some residents had been sacked from their houses.

Some of the victims could not hold back their tears as they cried profusely.

A community leader, Sir Lawrence Eegunjobi, who expressed shock at the level of damage done by the flood, called on the state government to come to the aid of those rendered homeless by the flood as a matter of urgency.

Another community leader, Chief Sesan Ojo said several houses had been washed away by the flood and urged government to assist in addressing some factors responsible for incessant flooding in the state.

The Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Ajibade Alabi who is also the chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers in Ekiti State, blamed the ravage flood on lack of drainage and good layout in some streets across the state.

Oba Alabi whose palace’s fence was pulled down by the flood, urged government to assist landlords and residents of his town who were now left with nothing due to the ugly development.

During an unscheduled visit to some of the affected areas, the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, promised that government would do everything possible to avert such occurrence in the nearest future.

Otunba Egbeyemi directed the local government chairman of Ekiti Southwest, Mr Kolade Amire to look at the affected areas and report back to his office.

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, who sympathised with the victims, said measures had been put in place by administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi to assist the flood victims.

He urged residents to always support government’s efforts to prevent flood in the society.

Crime

Motorist Crushes Policeman To Death In Ekiti

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A State Intelligence Bureau, SIB, officer attached to the Aramoko Division of the Ekiti State Police Command has been crushed to death by a motorist between Efon and Aramoko Ekiti in Ekiti State.

It was gathered that the police officer was on his way to office when the incident happened.

The driver of the vehicle who also sustained critical injury is said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

Sympathizers confirmed that the officer works at Aramoko but resides in Efon Alaaye with his family.

The Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Sunday Abutu who confirmed the incident explained that investigation had commenced to ascertain the cause of the crash for necessary action.

Kayode Babatuyi

Politics

Federal Agencies in Ekiti Assure INEC of Stronger Collaboration

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INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Ekiti State, Dr Rahman Adeniran has assured the people of the state that credibility, impartiality, transparency and accountability will be the watchwords of the commission under his leadership.

Dr Adeniran gave the assurance when he led the management team on familiarization visits to the offices of National Orientation Agency, NOA, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Correctional Service and Nigeria Immigration Service, all in Ado Ekiti.

The REC told the headship of the offices visited that the familiarization tour was aimed at soliciting for their support in the task before him so as to achieve his set goals in future elections in Ekiti.

He emphasized that one of the major assignments given to him was to conduct governorship election in Ekiti come 2022.

Dr Adeniran, who described the Federal agencies visited as important stakeholders in electoral matters, stressed the need to build on existing relationship among them.

In their short remarks, the NSCDC State Commandant, Mr Solomon Iyamu, NOA Acting Director, Mr Olurotimi Omotoso, Controller, Nigeria Correctional Service, Mr Akinyemi Afolabi and the Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service,  Mr Achilonu Alphansus reassured the REC and his management team of stronger collaboration in the task before the commission.

Ogunrinde Amos

Transportation

FRSC Commences Ember Months Campaign in Ekiti

By Web News 712

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC in Ekiti State has commenced its ember month campaign with an appeal to road users to be calm and observe all traffic rules.

The Sector Commandant, Mrs Elizabeth Akinlade said in Ado Ekiti that the motive was to reduce incessant cases of accident on roads.

Our correspondent Busuyi Ogidiolu completes the story.

Security

Ekiti Amotekun Corp Strategizes to Rescue Kidnapped Industrialist

By Web News 1688

The Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Amotekun in Ekiti State says it is working with other security agencies to apprehend those who kidnapped an industrialist Mr Jide Ijadare at his groundnut producing factory on Ijan Ilupeju road.

The Ekiti corps commander of the security network, General Joe Akomolafe stated this when he led some top government functionaries on a visit to Ijan Ekiti to unravel the circumstances behind the act. 

Retired General Joe Akomolafe said government was no longer comfortable with the security situation in the state and gave assurance of more synergy to combat crimes.

He said the corps in collaboration with the police and other security agencies in state would secure Mr Ijadare’s timely release and apprehend the culprits.

It was however gathered that the kidnappers have contacted Mr Ijadare’s family demanding for a twenty million naira ransom.

The industrialist Olajide Ijadare was kidnapped on Tuesday along Ijan Ilupeju road on his way home from his groundnut oil factory and one of his staff was shot dead by the kidnappers.

Mr Ijadare recently returned from the United States of American to Ekiti state to establish the factory where he employed about fifty people.

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