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08/02/2024

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01/03/2023

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09/02/2023

AGAIN,TROOPS OF 1 DIVISION NIGERIAN ARMY AND AIR COMPONENT OF OPERATION WHIRL GIVE TERRORISTS BLOODY NOSE, NEUTRALIZE 4 BANDITS, CAPTURE ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN KADUNA

In continuation with the onslaught against banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other criminal activities in the North Western part of the country, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army and Air Component Operation Whirl Punch dealt massive blow on criminal elements.

In an operation that lasted for about 48 hours, troops cleared Manini-Kuriga, Farin Ruwa, Kwanan Yashi, Makera, Dogon Dawa-Maidaro, road Kidanda-Yadi Forest and Sabon Birnin all in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area and Dogon-Dawa-Kidandan in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the encounter, troops engaged the criminals with heavy and superior firepower, capturing one AK 47 rifle with quantity 20 rounds of 7.62mm Special, six motorcycles and neutralised 4 Bandits while others escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops in their efforts to permanently displace the bandit and rendered the general area inhabitable for all criminals went ahead to destroy all the bandits enclaves, properties and the captured motorcycles.

The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the troops during the operation and commended them for their gallantry and resilience. He also urged all law abiding citizens to continue to assist the military and other security agencies with timely and credible intelligence. Additionally, he appealed to members of the public, particularly health facilities and paramedics to watch out for persons who may be seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds and kindly report to relevant security agencies.

MUSA YAHAYA
Lieutenant Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army
9 February 2023

09/02/2023

An accident involving a vehicle, an 18-seater bus belonging to GUO motors, a Sienna car, Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Matrix car occured in the early hours of Thursday on the Kara Bridge axis of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Eye witnesses claimed that the trailer rammed the vehicles from behind which led to the Toyota Matrix car falling off the bridge while the Toyota Jeep got seriously damaged. The unconscious body of a hawker was also seen lying on the road.

An accident involving a vehicle, an 18-seater bus belonging to GUO motors, a Sienna car, Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Matrix car occured in the early hours of Thursday on the Kara Bridge axis of Lag…

03/02/2023

This was disclosed in a memo dated January 31, 2023, signed by K.N Akintola for the Osun Head of Service. Parts of the memo stated that Mr Adeleke ordered the immediate payment of arrears of half the salaries of workers for January 2016. “Subsequent payment of arrears of half salaries once in a quarter beginning with the second quarter of the year 2023....

This was disclosed in a memo dated January 31, 2023, signed by K.N Akintola for the Osun Head of Service.Parts of the memo stated that Mr Adeleke ordered the immediate payment of arrears of half th…

03/02/2023

Flying Eagles youngster, Ojo signs for Egyptian top club.. by Pelumi Abiara

Flying Eagles attacking hotshot Tolulope Ojo has put pen to paper with Egyptian Premier League title chasing, Pyramids Football Club on a two-and-a-half (2½) years deal.

The 19 years old Ojo who powered the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to win the nation's first ever U-20 WAFU Cup last year, scoring two (2) goals in the final, signed on the dotted lines with the Cairo based team on the winter transfer deadline, Tuesday 31st, January, 2023.

The Ekiti born attacker also know as Tolulopez or OT9 was also awarded the Man of Match Award of that final and joins the Egyptian professional football club from Phoenix ASC of Ado Ekiti.

Pyramids FC are currently placed 2nd on the Egyptian Premier League table - only behind giant Al Ahly, with 31 points after 16 games. They are hoping the addition of Ojo dubbed the 'Black Brazilian' can add to their rich vein of form (3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 league games) and propel them towards a historic title after also finishing as runners up in 2021/22.

Tolulope Ojo is expected to join the Flying Eagles as they prepare to conquer Africa at the 2023 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Egypt between 19 February - 11 March

01/02/2023

The group made the threats at a press conference held in Lagos State Tuesday over the disobedience of Deposit Money Banks to the extension of the deadline for the swap of old N200, N500 and N1000 notes. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups has issued a threat to commercial banks. The coalition threatened to shut down commercial banks that refuse to make the new naira notes available to Nigerians....

The group made the threats at a press conference held in Lagos State Tuesday over the disobedience of Deposit Money Banks to the extension of the deadline for the swap of old N200, N500 and N1000 n…

01/02/2023

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01/02/2023

Governor Biodun Oyebanji met with the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers at the Council Chamber, Old Governor's office, Ado Ekiti. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the relationship between the state government and traditional rulers, as well as finding ways to work together for the development of the state. The governor addressed the traditional rulers and expressed his appreciation for their support and cooperation in ensuring peace and stability in the state....

Governor Biodun Oyebanji met with the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers at the Council Chamber, Old Governor’s office, Ado Ekiti. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the relationsh…

01/02/2023

Ekiti State University,Ado - Ekiti.Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs.1st February, 2023. CIRCULAR TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ON LECTURE FREE DAYS The Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado - Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun, on behalf of the university Senate, has declared today, Wednesday, 1st February till Friday, 3rd February, 2023 as lecture (face to face) free days on campus..

Ekiti State University,Ado – Ekiti.Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs.1st February, 2023.CIRCULAR TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ON LECTURE FREE DAYSThe Vice Chancellor, Ekiti St…

01/02/2023

Justice Chukujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, adjourned further hearing in the trial of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayos…

03/11/2022

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji Presens N113.5 Billion Budget Estimate To Ekiti Assembly

Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday presented a budget estimate of N113,572,718,523.82 to the House of Assembly for the 2023 fiscal year aimed at building on a strong foundation already laid for the development of the State.

Christened “Budget of Strong Beginning,” it has a total sum of N80,362,578,854.29 as recurrent expenditure and the sum of N34,062,085,464.93 as capital expenditure.

03/11/2022

Ekiti state governor said one of my campaign promises to Ekitikete is Sports Development. Sports can be a powerful tool for youth development as well as socio- economic development.

Today, I inspected facilities at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado- Ekiti and interacted with some of our athletes and officials. With more facilities in place, our sports men and women will achieve greater feat in their different fields.

28/10/2022

October 26, 2022 EditorSola POPOOLA Christ’s School,Ado-Ekiti has continued to receive the attention and supports of it’s old students, as the 1977-1982 set refurbished some facilities in the 89-year old institution . Dr Sola Oyebode, President of 1977-1982 set hinted while briefing newsmen during the 2022 homecoming of the set. He expressed joy that the Christ’s School Alumni holds the record of being the first in Nigeria to conceive the idea of Alumni Homecoming ....

October 26, 2022 EditorSola POPOOLAChrist’s School,Ado-Ekiti has continued to receive the attention and supports of it’s old students, as the 1977-1982 set refurbished some facilities in the 89-yea…

28/10/2022

PRESS RELEASE
IGP ASSURES NIGERIA RESIDENTS OF SECURITY, PROMPT EMERGENCY RESPONSE, INSISTS NO IMMINENT THREATS IN FCT

Rolls Out Emergency Numbers Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, CFR, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, in concert with other security agencies, to ensure the safety of all residents within the country. The IGP emphasized this while charging all Strategic Police Managers in charge of Commands and tactical formations within the country to beef up security in their respective jurisdictions, especially in the FCT.

The IGP similarly directed that all emergency numbers across the country should be activated to full capacity for a 24/7 prompt response with combatant officers and men on standby to respond in case of emergency situations and distress calls. Residents within the FCT are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence and persons to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883.

The IGP therefore allays the fear of residents in the FCT and admonishes them to go about their lawful businesses and normal social lives/engagements as all hands are on deck to nip any security threat in the bud and respond to distress calls promptly. The IGP similarly reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police to eliminating all threats, as well as protection of lives and property of all residents of the country.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA

October 27, 2022

27/10/2022

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has appointed Mr Rufus Olaniran Olatona as Chairman of the State's Internal Revenue Service. The appointment takes effect from November 1, 2022. Olatona, who hails from Okemesi- Ekiti is a chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He holds an HND in Accountancy from the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos (1992), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife (2010)....

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has appointed Mr Rufus Olaniran Olatona as Chairman of the State’s Internal Revenue Service.The appointment takes effect from November 1, 2022.Olatona…

27/10/2022

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26/10/2022

Be ready for the the national sport festival

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, The Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon Sunday Dare, The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen and other dignitaries during the lighting of the National Sports Festival Touch at A*o Rock Villa on Tuesday.
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26/10/2022

Moved by the poor condition of federal roads in Ekiti State, the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has called on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to, as a matter of urgency, classify the roads as emergency situation and make concerted efforts to fix them without further delay. Oyebanji made the plea when he paid a working visit to the Director General of FERMA, Engr Nurudeen Rafindadi, at the agency's headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday....

Moved by the poor condition of federal roads in Ekiti State, the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has called on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to, as a matter of urgency, classify …

26/10/2022

Strong indications emerged in Ekiti State yesterday that a female lawmaker, Hon. Bunmi Adelugba, might replace the late Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Funminiyi Afuye. Adelugba, who is currently the Chief Whip, is representing Emure Constituency in the state assembly. Afuye, who represented Ikere Constituency 1, died on October 19, 2022, after he allegedly suffered cardiac arrest. His body is yet to be interred....

Strong indications emerged in Ekiti State yesterday that a female lawmaker, Hon. Bunmi Adelugba, might replace the late Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Funminiyi Afuye.Adelugba, who is…

26/10/2022

At last Dr. Kayode Fayemi has bowed out and his right hand man, Abiodun Oyebamiji, has stepped into his shoes as new Ekiti State governor. Oyebamiji’s emergence, no doubt, has brought a new hope, aspirations and high expectations for the people of Ekiti State, who the new governor is expected to pilot for the next four years without any hindrance....

At last Dr. Kayode Fayemi has bowed out and his right hand man, Abiodun Oyebamiji, has stepped into his shoes as new Ekiti State governor. Oyebamiji’s emergence, no doubt, has brought a new hope, a…

25/10/2022

Pensioners in Ekiti have begged Governor Biodun Oyebanji to hit the ground running to bring development, peace and happiness to the state by correcting past ills and bad governance by past administrations in the state. The Ekiti State Chairman of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Joel Akinola also implored the governor to be selective in the much-emphasised continuity. Akinola said, “You can only continue with what is good; don’t continue with bad governance....

Pensioners in Ekiti have begged Governor Biodun Oyebanji to hit the ground running to bring development, peace and happiness to the state by correcting past ills and bad governance by past administ…

24/10/2022

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji swears in SSG, Commissioner for Justice

…says Ex- Gov Fayemi didn't impose any candidate on him

Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Monday presided over the swearing-in of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dayo Apata (SAN), with a charge to them to develop new socio political skills and emotional intelligence to cope with the pressure associated with their respective offices.

The Governor who said the two officials were appointed based on their rich credentials and experiences, restated his promise to get very competent Ekiti indigenes wherever they are to man strategic positions in his administration.

He also debunked insinuations in some quarters that he was under pressure by the immediate past Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi , his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi and former Deputy Governor to appoint their cronies into his cabinet.

Oyebanji said he had promised the people of the state that members of his cabinet would be the best set of individuals that would assist him in managing the affairs of Ekiti in a manner that would bring about the fulfilment of his electoral promises to the people of the State.

According to him, “While I recognize the right of people to freedom of expression, I also have the right to respond to the fake news being circulated on social media. Having listened to the CVs of the two appointees, you will discover that they got this job clearly on merit. My promise to Ekiti people is that I am going to look for the best anywhere to help me run Ekiti and that is what we are going to do.

“We are not going to be distracted as long as we are doing what is right in the interest of our people. But, I need to put it on record that neither the former Governor nor his wife, nor the former deputy Governor has put any pressure on me to appoint anybody. But if I have to go back to his former cabinet and appoint relevant people that can assist me , I will go and pick them.”

Expressing confidence in the professionalism and competence of Dr Adubiaro to serve in the capacity of Secretary to the State Government, Governor Oyebanji stated that her appointment was in consonance with his administration's commitment to gender balance, affirmative action and equity.

The Governor further charged the duo to develop a robust policy engagement platform where policy stakeholders can learn, interact, engage, review and evaluate government plans and programme from time to time to achieve the overall objectives of his administration.

“As you assume office, you need to learn fast on the job and familiarize yourself with the function of your respective offices, you must also acquaint yourself with the manifestoes that earn us the mandate of the good people of Ekiti State and to understand the direction of policies and programmes of this administration.

“Similarly you must pay attention to the political environment under which we operate and apprise yourself to its uniqueness and idiosyncrasies. As top government functionaries, you will expectedly come under intense pressure. You, however, need to develop the right socio political skills and emotional intelligence to manage pressure with firmness and magnanimity."

Responding on behalf of the duo, Apata assured the Governor that they would live a life of dedication, commitment, integrity, loyalty in discharging their responsibilities.

Expressing gratitude to the Governor for the appointment, Barrister Apata said they would key into the vision and mission of his administration and also add value to the progress of the State.

The new SSG, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, who holds a doctorate degree in Chemistry, was formerly Vice Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University, Oye ( FUOYE) Chapter; while Apata was a former Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja.

The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Ekiti State First lady, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji; Deputy Speaker, House of Assembly, Hon Hakeem Jamiu; traditional rulers led by the Chairman, Ekiti State Traditional Council and Onisan of Isan Ekiti, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon; Wife of Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Eyesorun Abosede Adejugbe; Ekiti State Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Barr Paul Omotosho, Permanent Secretaries, top Government Functionaries, clerics, among others.

24/10/2022

The greatest Challenge and shock I had In the four years of my second tenure was the day the Ekiti State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners rejected the plan we put before them to defray the backlog of gratuity.

There had been a backlog of gratuities running into N12billion by the time I came and we then entered a partnership with one of the prominent financial institutions to give these pensioners discounted promissory notes that would defray that, but there would be a commission by the institution providing the money. And we explained to them that, look, your gratuity, for example, is an N5million and the provider of this service will take between 10 and 15 per cent commission and you will get between N3.5m to N4m or thereabouts, instead of N5million.

It is still better for you to take this sum, rather than to keep waiting endlessly till when the government will have N5m cash to give you. Yes, you are losing some money, but this N4m million you’re getting is cash at hand, not N5m that you’re expecting but have not seen and that you may not see if – God forbids – you die before the money eventually comes to you.

We’ve concluded this arrangement. Unfortunately, the pensioners eventually refused the offer and lost a major opportunity. When you look at the inflationary trend in the country, N4m cash four years ago will probably be worth just N3m now if not less than that.

~Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi

24/10/2022

WHY I WAS UNABLE TO CONSTRUCT ROADS THAT LINK EKITI TO OTHER STATES

October 23, 2022

📌Why couldn’t you use your influence as Chairman of the Governors’ Forum or as a former minister in the ruling party to fix some of the roads?

📍First, the immediate response is that we are unhappy about the condition of the Federal roads linking Ekiti to other states and we have decided, as a policy, to take over those roads, using my network and influence. Just as I said about development partners, we got money from the development partners, we got in principle support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to reconstruct the Akure – Ado-Ekiti road and dualise it. But the owners of the road – the FG – blatantly refused.

Federal Ministry of Works rejected the offer?
Yes, the owners of the road said ‘leave our road alone and if you do it, you cannot toll it and we will not refund you. Just stay off our roads.’ This started in 2018. I was able to convince President Akinwumi Adesina of the AfDB to support the reconstruction of the road because of his own experience travelling on the road when he came to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Afe Babalola University and on his way back he called me and said ‘Kayode, I’ve just travelled on your road to catch my flight.

This is horrible. I said Mr President, you’re correct and I gave him the story of the road and asked him for money (to fix the road), that’s what I’m looking for.’ And then we started talks on the road and other projects in Ekiti. I went to Abidjan and Dr Adesina pledged to support us but the Federal Government insisted we could not do it. I am sure you can guess which of my friends. You know who my friend is. He’s the friend I was in cabinet with, who was also our captain when we were all Governors in Southwest.

Does he have the final say on such matters?
Well, I happen to know that they have a Federal Executive Council (FEC) policy that after paying more than half a billion as a refund to states (before I came in), for roads that have been reconstructed by states, a position was taken at FEC, that henceforth, no state should do Federal roads, that they (Federal Government) would fix their roads and they won’t pay any refund to anyone for any unauthorised road reconstruction.

In fairness to the government, it was only President Buhari that ever refunded payments for roads since 1999, and it was across the board, it was not selective, it was not partisan. The person who took the highest chunk of the money was Governor Nyesome Wike who took over N70 billion for a refund of roads fixed by previous Rivers governors.

So, you could understand where they were coming from. But it is still inexcusable in this particular instance because we had money. Because they (Federal Government) are the sovereign, AfDB cannot give Ekiti money unless the Federal Republic of Nigeria signs off on the money. So, we then conceded and I then asked the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, what if we transfer the money to you? The important thing is, to fix our road. It doesn’t matter whether it is Ekiti that took money or you.’ Then we started another round of talks and we transferred the ownership of whatever is coming from AfDB to the Federal Government.

The Federal Ministry of Finance got it and said they would sign – this is just paperwork, the money had not come – transferred it back to them, and they took possession. AFDB then said fine, it will still be in the Nigerian portfolio. The Federal Government can take it, but in taking it you must comply with our procurement process. This is global standard procurement practice, the Federal Government agreed but the road had by now been awarded by the FEC to Dantata and Sawoe. So, they accepted to take it over.

Meanwhile, out of the N30b the road was awarded, the first year, 2021 or 2020, they gave the contractor N400m out of N30b. So, the contractor used the N400m to mobilise to the site. The following year, N1billion was earmarked for the project in the budget and they started some work.

We wanted to do a road, we looked for money to do it, we ran into headwinds and the question to ask yourself is, what is this thing called Federal roads anyway? Because Ekiti people are asking why the roads are bad. They don’t know the difference between Federal roads and state roads. As far as they are concerned, the governor is the closest person to them, he’s the one they will hold responsible, even if he does not know anything about it, they hold him responsible. That is the problem we face.

So, that’s the context of the problem we are grappling with. It is unfortunate. Now, we have shifted, because they are not ready to follow the AfDB procurement process. The AfDB is still asking for updates up till now. We are now chasing the NNPC because the NNPC has also started its own tax credit roads.

So, working with the Ministry of Works and NNPC, we put Ado Ekiti – Akure on the tax credit road, just last week, with the hope that they would accelerate the work and it would still be under the purview of the Federal because that’s what we did for the road between Omuo and Kabba, which we got Dangote to sign up to for tax credit and extend the one they did from Obajana to Kabba to Ekiti boundary. So that’s the nature of our Federal system.

~ Former Governor Kayode Fayemi

21/10/2022

Breaking:
Otunba Niyi Adebayo ADC when he was the governor of Ekiti State, Sunday Olaleye Faleye has been deployed to Osun State as the new Commissioner of Police.

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20/10/2022

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20/10/2022