The Ekiti State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps has warned criminal elements still operating within the state to relocate immediately or be ready to face the full wrath of the law in the coming year. The network noted that the outfit would be rolling out series of security measures in the New Year that would help in ending the waves of killings, kidnappings, farm invasion and other heinous crimes in the State. The Amotekun Corps commander, Brigadier General Joe Komolafe (retd), in a statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, said that there would…
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“We recognised that transportation infrastructure is a crucial factor in improving agricultural productivity and creating new markets for agricultural produce, enhancing the quality of life of the people, facilitating interaction among geographical and economic regions, and opening up new centres of economic activities. Therefore, in addition to the routine maintenance of the existing road networks, we are also working on some roads critical to our local economy across the state. You are all aware of the ongoing work on the Ado-Iyin phase of the new Ado – Iyin- Igede – Aramoko – Itawure Road; Aramoko-Erijiyan – Ikogosi road in the…
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Saraki, yesterday shed more light on why the Senate under his leadership between 2015 and 2019 did not confirm the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, and other nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. Till his suspension from office on July 7, Magu, appointed in November 2015, operated as an acting chairman of the anti-graft body. His nomination was presented twice was for confirmation and the Senate rejected him on both occasions. Magu, who was the prominent among Buhari’s rejected nominees, was not confirmed owing to a report by…
Insurance companies yesterday got a breather in their efforts to recapitalise their businesses as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) yesterday announced the suspension of the exercise, whose deadline expires today. The commission cited the need to obey the December 21 restrained order by Justice C. J. Aneke of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court, for its decision. The commission had directed insurance firms to recapitalise on or before December 31,2020 and later extended it to September 30, 2021. But the exercise encountered some legal brickwalls as Justice Aneke ordered the suspension of the exercise. Justice Aneke had restrained…
HOW will Nigerians who are used to “praying their way” into the new year in churches get their hearts’ desire this time around in view of the coronavirus pandemic? The Presidential Task Force of COVID-19 has advised against church services this night in respect of the protocol against mass gathering of people. Many church denominations such as the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) , the Winners Chapel and Daystar have dropped the plan to gather members in parishes and opted to hold online services. Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) National President Rev. Samson Ayokunle advised state chapters to adhere…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi has pledged the continued commitment of his administration to the well being of retirees. Dr Kayode Fayemi said this in Ado at the sod-turning ceremony of the office complex and recreation centre of the Ekiti State Association of the retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries. The Governor who was represented at the occasion by the Ekiti State Head of Service, Mrs. ‘Peju Babafemi, commended the efforts of the Association on the project stressing that it would foster warm relationship among members and provide the forum for regular interactions. The Governor said “this…
Dear Colleagues, END – OF – YEAR APPRECIATION NOTE. As the year 2020 ends, a very special year, I would like to use this platform to thank you. Undoubtedly, the success of Ekiti State Civil Service leadership and indeed the administration of Governor John Kayode Fayemi could not have been possible without your invaluable inputs. The year has been filled with multiple challenges and victories. Of course, every year is different but this one has been filled with more challenges than normal with the huge negative impacts on economies across the globe. It has been encouraging to see how you,…
The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele, has emerged as the Chairman of the PDP Chairmen in the six States of the South West zone. He was announced to lead PDP State Chairmen in the South West after the meeting of the Zonal Caretaker Committee and the State Chairmen held in Abeokuta on Monday. Apart from seven members of the Zonal Caretaker Committee, the Chairmen of Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Ekiti States, Engr. Adedeji Doherty, Ogundele, Hon. Sunday Bisi and Chief Bisi Kolawole respectively, attended the meeting. A statement on Wednesday by the South West…
The reported death of the kidnapped Auxiliary Bishop of the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, the Most Rev. Moses Chikwe, and his driver, has been described as misleading. In a statement, the Archbishop of Owerri Diocese, the Most Rev. Anthony JV Obinna, has requested the public to disregard news of the bishop’s death. The statement asked “All Christ’s faithful and people of goodwill at large to disregard the purported news feed by one Useni Yusuf at AI Press on the killing of the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe. “This information is unconfirmed, misleading and does…
Kaduna police have arrested some youths who were behind the aborted maiden edition of a Kaduna sex party. The youths who have advertised the event on social media platforms revealed that the sex party was billed to take place on December 27, 2020 in an undisclosed location in the state capital. The invitation detailed that participants, male and female, are expected to be naked as no clothes will be allowed at the venue. Also, the party which was slated to start at 8 pm would last till daybreak to allow for participants who are interested in having sex during the…
