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  • Man sentenced to death for robbery

    Man sentenced to death for robbery

    A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced one Owoeye Ojo, 51, to death by hanging for attempted murder and armed robbery.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Ojo who attempted to murder one Funmilayo Adeyemi and Omolola Adesola was arraigned before the court on August 25, 2023 on a four-count charge of attempted murder and armed robbery.

    According to the charge, the defendant and others at large robbed Adeyemi of her hand bag containing money and handset valued at N85,000.

    Also, on May 12, 2023 at Ilokun in Ado Ekiti, the defendant and others at large robbed Adesola of her laptop, phones, flash drives and the sum of N 10,000.

    The offences contravened sections 314, 312(2) (b), 241 and 312 (a) of the criminal Laws of Ekiti State, 2021.

    In her testimony before the court, one of the victims, Adesola Omolola said, “I was in my house around 8:00 p.m., I was about to go to bed but one of my sons was outside.

    “I was trying to lock the door from behind, and realised that there was a push from outside. I opened the door to know why the door was not closed; I saw the defendant and others holding guns, cutlasses, and axes.

    “I was ordered to lay face down; they ordered my eldest son to lead them inside the room where they carted away my valuables and cash sum worth N710, 000.

    “After they left, I reported the matter at Oke Ila Police Station. A week later, I heard some armed robbers had been arrested in the neighbourhood.

    “When I visited them at the Rapid Response Squad of the Nigeria Police Force (RRS) office, I saw and identified the defendant as one of the robbers who robbed my house.” she narrated.

    To prove her case, Florence Ajumobi, the prosecutor called four witnesses and tendered one single barrel gun, live cartridges, statement of the defendant, and pictures of the victims among others as exhibits while the defendant counsel, Mr Lawrence Fasanmi called no witness.

    Delivering his judgment, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye said, “With the believable evidence before the court, the prosecution has established that there was robbery in the premises of the victims.

    “The defendant was one of those who took part in the armed robbery and there was an agreement between him and others.

    “The prosecution had therefore proved beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offences as charged.

    “Consequently, the defendant is hereby sentenced to death by hanging, may God have mercy upon his soul,” the judge pronounced.

  • NAFDAC shuts down 3 food warehouses

    NAFDAC shuts down 3 food warehouses

    National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down three major assorted raw food warehouses in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State.

    This is contained in a statement by the NAFDAC State Coordinator, Mrs Stella Dosumu on Friday in Ado-Ekiti.

    Dosumu said the warehouses were closed over varied degrees of infractions, allegedly targeted at short-changing unsuspecting members of the public.

    According to her, the closure is in continuation of the NAFDAC Director General’s efforts to rid the society of fake, counterfeit and substandard medicinal and wholesome items in Ekiti.

    “The closure took place on Wednesday, March 11, infractions of the agency’s laws.

    “The action followed a tip off by a concerned citizen that illegal re-bagging of rice was being done in some warehouses.

    “This led the state coordinator and her team to conduct surveillance  on  the implicated warehouses to confirm the information.”

    Dosumu said the finding revealed that several bails of empty bags of popular local and foreign rice were in the warehouses, while different brands of rice had already been re-bagged.

    She said that sewing and sealing machines were also found in the warehouses.

    According to her, the managers at the warehouses, refused to disclose the source of the rice that were being re-bagged, hence, the status of the rice cannot be ascertained.

    “It is a dangerous trend that is capable of compromising the health of  consumers, as well as misleading labelling information.

    “In the interim, the bails of empty bags of different brands of rice found in the warehouses were mopped; samples of the re-bagged rice were taken for laboratory analysis, while the warehouses were shutdown.

    “This is pending the outcome of the laboratory reports, before further regulatory actions can be determined,’’ she said.

    Dosumu, however, reassured the public that the agency would continue to pursue its  mandate of safeguarding the health of  citizens, by ensuring  both drug and food safety in Nigeria.

    This is coming just as the Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, warned that there was no hiding place for criminals.

    Adeyeye described some of the people as ‘merchants of death’ in the country, who had chosen to trade in regulated products, illegally.

  • Man sentenced to death by hanging for killing wife’s lover

    Man sentenced to death by hanging for killing wife’s lover

    A High Court in Ado Ekiti on Thursday sentenced a 28-year-old Ayodeji Alomoge to death by hanging for killing his wife’s lover.

    The convict was arraigned before Justice Jubril Aladejana in April 2023 on one count charge of murder.
    Delivering judgment, Justice Aladejana said:”to me, rivalry between men over the affection of a woman should not be grounds to justify provocation.

    “I consequently find the defendant guilty of murder charge against him and therefore convicted as charged.

    ”The judgment of this court upon you is that you, Ayodeji Alomoge shall be hanged by the neck until you die “.

    According to the charge, Alomoge on June  21, 2022 at Ikere-Ekiti within the jurisdiction of the court did murder  Ayomide Ogunleye for having an affair with his wife.

    The police said the offence is contrary to the provisions of Section 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

    In his statement to the Police, father of the deceased, Ige, said:” my wife called me on phone around 12:30 a.m. crying profusely.

    ”She told me that my son was attacked and beaten by Alomoge and his gang, I rushed down to the place, I met my son in a pool blood.

    ”I saw Alomoge and asked him the reason for his action, he said, Ayomide has been having an affair with his wife and he told me that he warned my son to stop or else he will kill him.

    “I took him to a nearby hospital and later to the University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara  where he later died”.

    To proof his case, the prosecutor, Kunle-Shina Adeyemo called five witnesses and tendered the defendant statements, pictures of the deceased and medical report of cause of death as exhibits.

    The defendant spoke in his own defence through his lawyer Adeyinka Opaleke who pleaded to court to temper justice with mercy, he called no witness.

  • Lagos Tricycle drivers forced to buy Tinubu’s sticker for N500 (VIDEO)

    Lagos Tricycle drivers forced to buy Tinubu’s sticker for N500 (VIDEO)

    As the 2023 presidential election campaign draws nearer,  a video showing Lagos tricycle drivers being forced to pay for a sticker of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu and other candidates is trending on social media.

    A tweep shared the video on Tuesday and said that the incident happened in the Ajah area of Lagos.

    Lagos Tricycle drivers forced to buy Tinubu’s sticker for N500

    In the video, the drivers objected to having the sticker on their tricycle and paying for it.

    One of the drivers insisted that rather than having the sticker placed on his tricycle, he would choose not to work.

    In his words: “I no dey pay, if na because of am, I go park this keke. I no dey pay one naira. Take your sticker, no put am.”

    However, despite all arguments, a worker from the park placed the sticker at the left back side of the tricycle.

    Watch video below:

     

    Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has alerted motorists and commuters traveling to and from Ado-Ekiti through Igede-Aramoko-Erio-Ekiti highway, to closure of the road, starting from September 20, for two weeks, owing to the rehabilitation of the road.

    Sector Commander Mr. Elijah Joseph, who made this known yesterday in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, announced blockage for heavy-duty trucks at Iwaraja junction, while smaller vehicles would be allowed to pass through Iwaraja-Efon/Ilesha-Efon route.

    Lagos Tricycle drivers forced to buy Tinubu’s sticker for N500

    A large portion of the critical road stretch, which links Ado-Ekiti to other states, including Osun, Ogun, Oyo and Lagos, has been in deplorable condition, making traveling hellish for motorists.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that FRSC is the Government Agency with statutory responsibilities for road safety administration in Nigeria.

    Founded in 1988, FRSC operates in all Nigerian states as well as the Federal Capital Territory and is the leading agency in Nigeria on road safety administration and management.

    The statutory functions include: Making the highways safe for motorists and other road users as well as checking the roadworthiness of vehicles, recommending works and infrastructures to eliminate or minimize accidents on the highways, and educating motorists and members of the public on the importance of road discipline on the highways.

  • RCCG inaugurates 2,500 capacity auditorium in Ado-Ekiti

    RCCG inaugurates 2,500 capacity auditorium in Ado-Ekiti

    The Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) has inaugurated a 2,500 capacity church auditorium in Ado-Ekiti.

    Speaking on the project on Sunday, at Jesus Embassy, Ado-Ekiti, the Provincial Pastor-In-Charge, Ekiti Seven, Mr Gabriel Adarabioyo, said the vision was to win more souls that would be heavenly focused and bring about a saner society in Nigeria.

    Adarabioyo said the aim to embark on the project was borne out of the desire to see a church that would be filled with saved souls, those who would always exhibit the “Christ-like” attitudes that will make Ekiti, Nigeria and the world a better place for all and sundry.

    “The purpose of this project, which has a capacity of more than 2500, is to win souls for God. I had a vision of turning the small building I met on my arrival into a Cathedral.

    This building foundation was laid on March 16, 2019, and completed in July 2022, after spending about N100 million.

    ”Twenty million naira was given to us by the national body of RCCG, while N1.7 million was from Region 25 and the remaining was internally generated by the province.

    “Today, the dedication of this house of God is a dream come through,” Adarabioyo said.

    The cleric lauded the contributions of all, who made it possible for the realisation of the project, praying that God Almighty would bless and reward them greatly.

    He thanked God Almighty for how far He had been with the church, particularly the Ekiti province seven, which was birthed in 2018, saying in less than four years the church had moved from being a small church to a Cathedral.

    He said aside auditorium containing over 2,500 capacity of worshippers at a service, the building also had about 10 offices and about 6 of them ensuite as well as a conference hall.

    ”If Jesus tarries, the province is proposing a maternity home, a school and creche that will commence soonest for the benefit of Ekiti people and Nigeria in general,” he said

    The dedication of the Church was done by the Pastor-In-Charge of RCCG, Region 25, Mr Goke Kuti.
    Kuti in his sermon title: ”From Zero to Hero 1″ citing 1Samuel 2:8, prayed for multiple celebrations, wonders and answers to prayers in the auditorium.

    There was the presence of dignitaries which included, the Chairman, Ekiti Traditional Ruler Council, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon, Oba Adegbenro Galore, the Onifaki of Ifaki-Ekiti, former Speaker, Ekiti House of Assembly, Mr Kola Oluwawole and clerics from across the country at the occasion among others.

  • Sorting, counting of votes ongoing in Ekiti guber poll

    Sorting, counting of votes ongoing in Ekiti guber poll

    Counting and sorting of votes have commenced in polling units in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, after voting ended around 2.30 p.m in most areas.

    While the process was ongoing in most Polling Units, some have concluded the counting of votes.

    In Polling Unit 031, Ward 10 Ado J Okesa, located at All Souls Anglican Grammar School, New Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, sorting and counting was concluded around 3.30 p.m.

    In Polling Unit 012, Ward 10, Ado-Ekiti LGA with 857 registered voters, only 259 voters got accredited and voted, voting was concluded at 2:30 pm and the results were being sorted out as at the time of filing the report.

    The situation was almost the same in polling units located in Ado-Ekiti.

  • Police arrest 5 suspected drug dealers in Ekiti

    Police arrest 5 suspected drug dealers in Ekiti

    The Nigeria Police Force, Ekiti Command, on Saturday said it has arrested five suspected cultists and drug barons following a tip-off in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

    ASP. Abutu Sunday, the command’s Spokesperson, made this known in a statement in Ado-Ekiti.

    Sunday said the command, on Feb. 18 at about 2.30 p.m, received a credible tip off that a group of suspected cultists were sighted at an Hotel located on Ikere Road in Ado-Ekiti.

    He said the command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS), upon receipt of the intelligence report, swung into action and the suspects (nameswitheld) were found in one of the hotel rooms.

    Sunday said the suspects were found with some incriminating items and were promptly arrested.

    “Upon searching the room, the following items were found in their possession and recovered, three packs of suspected Arizona Hemp, 50 raps of suspected cocaine,15 packs of suspected loud hemp.

    “Others are: 20 raps of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp, 10 gas lighters, one sharp knife and a cash of N76,900,” he said.

    The command’s spokesperson said the suspects, during interrogation, confessed to be illicit drug dealers.

    Sunday said the State Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo, however, appreciated members of the public for their cooperation and support in providing timely and useful information that led to arrest of the suspects and other suspected criminal elements.

    He said the police chief also assured the public that the command, under his watch, would not relent in its efforts to cripple the activities of criminals in the state.

  • Court remands prophet for alleged murder

    Court remands prophet for alleged murder

    An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Friday, ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man, Adedayo Oluwaseyidara, at the correctional centre in Ado-Ekiti for alleged murder.

    The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for alleged murder.

    The police prosecutor, Sgt. Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb.12 in Iyin-Ekiti.

    Adeniyi alleged that the defendant murdered a 17-year-old Emmanuel Adeyemo.

    The prosecutor told the court that the deceased’s mother, Mrs Bisola Adeyemo, in her statement said the deceased’s younger brother was bedwetting and was taken to the prophet for prayer.

    He said the defendant told her to bring the deceased, who he claimed was possessed, alongside different types of fruits to appease the gods due to a vision and revelation about him.

    He added that the defendant prepared the sacrifice and concoction and gave the deceased to drink, thereafter, the deceased started complaining of stomach ache and later died.

    According to him, the offence contravened Section 319(1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.

    The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant in the correctional centre pending legal advice from the office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

    The plea of the defendant was, however, not taken.

    The magistrate, Mrs Franca Olaiya, ordered the remand of the defendant at the correctional centre, pending issuance of legal advice.

    She adjourned the case till March 10 for mention.

  • Court remands 23-yr-old for allegedly killing his father

    Court remands 23-yr-old for allegedly killing his father

    An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, ordered the remand of 23-year-old Waheed Olayinka in the Correctional Centre, Ado-Ekiti for allegedly killing his father.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olayinka, whose address was not provided, is being tried for murder.

    The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 27 in Ipoti-Ekiti.

    Apata alleged that the defendant, together with his friend, allegedly murdered his father, Mr Adebayo Olayinka.

    He said that the defendant claimed in his statement that he and his friend laid ambush for the deceased in his farm.

    The prosecutor further said that the defendant claimed that he and his friend hit his father with a big stick about four times on the forehead.

    The deceased was said have slumped and fell out from his motorcycle unconscious and they both covered him with cocoa leaves.

    He said the defendant further said he and his friend took cannabis sativa before they embarked on the mission.

    According to him, the offence contravenes Section 319(1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.

    The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant in a correctional centre, pending legal advice from the office of Director of Public Prosecution.

    The plea of the defendant was however not taken by the Chief Magistrate, Mrs Kehinde Awosika.

    Awosika rather ordered that he be remanded in the correctional centre, pending the issuance of a legal advice.

    She adjourned the case to March 3 for mention.

  • Panic in Ado Ekiti as unknown gunmen kill man in broad daylight

    Panic in Ado Ekiti as unknown gunmen kill man in broad daylight

    There was palpable apprehension in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti capital, on Thursday as unknown gunmen shot and killed a man whose identity was yet to be ascertained as at press time.

    The state police command confirmed the incident, saying its men had launched an investigation to unravel the perpetrators of the crime.

    An eyewitness, however, revealed that the victim was a motorist driving in his car before he was shot.

    “The deceased was in the car and the vehicle conveying the gunmen had hit his car at the back.

    ” The deceased then alighted from the car to complain over the reckless driving not knowing they were armed robbers and the daredevil bandits opened fire on him killing him instantly,” he said.

    According to him, the hoodlums after shooting the motorist fled the scene at top speed.

    The source said that the incident occurred at the busy Ajilosun area of the city.

    “The incident, which created panic among the residents of the area, happened directly adjacent the popular Tosin Aluko Ado/ Ikere Ekiti Motor park at Ajilosun.

    “The deceased was shot in the head and stomach by his assailants,’’ he said.

    When the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visited the scene, the man was still in the pool of his blood.

    He was later evacuated by policemen from the Ologede Police station and taken to the morgue at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.

    NAN reports that men of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, who had reported for work, fled the scene.

    When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ekiti, DSP Caleb Ikechukwu, confirmed the incident.

    The police spokesman said: “We have got the report about the killing and our men have swung into action.

    ” We are yet to know the identity of the deceased but investigation has begun into the killing,’’ he stated.