Tag: ekiti
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Gunmen who invaded, kidnapped Ekiti monarch from his palace demand N20m ransom
Kidnappers who abducted Oba David Oyewumi, the Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, have demanded N20 million ransom to secure his release. TheNewsGuru, TNG reports that Oyewumi was abducted by the gunmen who invaded the palace in Ilemeso Ekiti in Oye LGA of Ekiti state at 9.00 p.m. on April 15. A family source, who did not…
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Adeboye condemns bandits’ attacks on traditional rulers in Ekiti, inaugurates 1000 Pastors, visits Fayemi
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has condemned the recent attacks by bandits on traditional institutions in Ekiti State. The cleric was speaking against the backdrop of separate attacks on two traditional rulers by gunmen in the state in the last ten days. While the Elewu of…
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Ekiti monarch shot by gunmen lands in hospital
The traditional ruler of Ewu Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Adetutu Ajayi has been hospitalised after he was shot by gunmen. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the monarch was shot Friday evening while in transit to a neighbouring town in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of the state. Locals said the gunmen rained…
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81 Ekiti monarchs tackle Fayemi, reject ‘surrendering’ lands to herdsmen for grazing
Traditional rulers in Ekiti State have rejected the Federal Government’s National Livestock Transformation Plan in the state, describing it as another nomenclature for the Rural Grazing Area, which they call a land grabbing initiative. The traditional rulers, under the aegis of Majority Obas of Ekiti Land, who said the scheme would bring about Fulani herders’…
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Ekiti APC warns indigenes, opposition parties against attacks on Fayemi’s government
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has advised indigenes and opposition parties in the state to shun the idea of perpetually whipping up negative narratives about the state, but rather to always celebrate the activities and achievements of the state government and people of the state that impact positively on the well…
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EFCC arrests 37 internet fraudsters in Ekiti
The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday said it has arrested 37 internet fraud suspects, also known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. This is contained in a statement signed by EFCC Media Head, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen in Ilorin. The statement reads…
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Herdsmen kill two farmers in Ekiti
Two farmers have been killed in Ekiti State after a clash involving some herders in Isaba, Ikole Local Government Area. The police spokesman in the State, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident, said the clash was preceded by a disagreement between both parties. Mr. Abutu said police operatives have been deployed to the area to…
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Ekiti tells residents to use personal savings for pilgrimage, as government withdraws sponsorship
The Ekiti State Government has advocated more private sponsorship of pilgrims to Mecca and Jerusalem, following government’s withdrawal from bankrolling the activity, according to remarks by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi. Speaking on Tuesday, at a meeting with members of the State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Onipede, in…
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No influx of herdsmen into Ekiti forests – Police
The Police Command in Ekiti State on Wednesday said there was no influx of herdsmen into forests in the state from Ondo State forest reserves as being reported in the media. The command disclosed this in a statement signed in Ado-Ekiti by Mr Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), on behalf of the…
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How Tinubu paid millions of naira to stop Sunday Igboho from disrupting Ekiti elections in 2009 – Ojudu
Special Adviser to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has narrated how Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and he were able to persuade freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho from unleashing mayhem with his thugs during the Ekiti rerun election of 2009. Ojudu said this in a published opinion piece. He said, “It was in…