Ekiti State

Ogun Banks Shut Down As Robbers Send ‘Notice Of Attack’

Robbers Blow Up Doors At Wema Bank, Cart Away Millions

October 2, 2020 3:03 pm

Dare-devil armed robbers have invaded Wema Bank in Iyin-Ekiti  area of Ekiti State and carted away millions of naira in broad day light operation.

The robbers were said to have stormed the bank around 3:30pm on Friday and successfully carried out their operations for over 40 minutes without the police challenging them.

It was gathered that the robbers blew up the security doors of the bank with dynamite before carting away millions of naira.

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Eyewitnesses said the robbers on getting to the bank shot sporadically several times into the …

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Ekiti Health Workers Begin 7-Day Warning Strike Monday

September 27, 2020 9:06 am

Ekiti State chapter of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) is to commence a seven-day warning strike on Monday to press home its demand for payment of its members’ outstanding benefits.

The stay-at-home directive is contained in a letter the union addressed to Prof. Kayode Olabanji, Chief Medical Director, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital.

The letter dated Sept. 25 was signed by Chairmen of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Comrade C.K. Monde, and Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Comrade O.O. Farotimi.

The other …

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Ekiti Announces Dates To Reopen Worship Centres, Schools

July 1, 2020 6:32 am
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state said worship centres in Ekiti State may resume for services from Friday, July 17, while the first phase of school reopening will commence on July 20.

The Ekiti Governor announced this on Tuesday night during a state-wide broadcast.

This, the governor said, would be in line with the agreement reached by the state government with leaders of religious organisations in the state.

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Fayemi, who was speaking, on the next stage in the State’s COVID-19 Response, said arrangements were in top gear to ensure that pupils …

We’ll Take Over Ekiti In 2022 – PDP Boasts

We’ll Take Over Ekiti In 2022 – PDP Boasts

June 4, 2020 1:00 pm

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has vowed to end the current rift among stakeholders in the party and take over the state in 2022.

The party, through the Caretaker Committee headed by Senator Hosea Agboola, also assured all members of fairness and pursuit of peace as the mission of the current leadership is to bring both old and new members together again.

Following the expiration of the tenure of Barrister Gboyega Oguntuase-led executive of the party in Ekiti and inability to conduct state Congress, the Prince Uche Secondus-led National Working set up the caretaker Committee to preside

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Osinkolu: Oshiomhole Shouldn’t Take Nigerians For Granted

March 11, 2020 10:55 am
The Director General , Buhari/Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Council in Ekiti State in the 2019 poll, Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, has advised the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress to stabilize the party ahead of 2023.

Osinkolu said the party must heed the warning of President Muhammadu Buhari so it doesn’t collapse after 2023 due to internal squabbles.

In a statement in Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday, Osinkolu tasked the leadership of the NWC to ensure peaceful co-existence among members while urging those in positions of authorities to refrain from any act that could destabilize the party.

He spoke on

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MURIC

MURIC Reacts As Gov. Fayemi Extends Maternity Leave

February 25, 2020 3:12 pm

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has hailed the government of Ekiti State for extending maternity leave for women in the service of the state government to six months.

Governor Kayode Fayemi recently announced the extension of maternity leave in the state from three to six months.

MURIC lauded the state government in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Tuesday by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

“On 11th February, 2020, Governor Kayode Fayemi announced the extension of maternity leave in Ekiti State from three to six months.

“It is worth celebrating. The governor himself and the state assembly deserve

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Okada

Police Panic As Dislodged Lagos Okada Riders Storm Ekiti

February 8, 2020 9:53 am

The Ekiti State Police Command has raised the alarm over fear that large number of commercial motorcyclists popularly called Okada riders whose activities were restricted in Lagos State have stormed the state.

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide SanwoOlu, had last week banned Okada riding in 15 out of the 20 council areas of the state, which forced the affected people to spread to other neighbouring states of Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti.

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The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Asuquo Amba, alerted the public about  influx of persons suspected to be criminals …

Ado Ekiti

Pandemonium As Explosion Rocks Ado Ekiti

February 8, 2020 9:43 am

There was pandemonium in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, Saturday as an an explosion rocked the Old Government Secretariat area of the city, with the people fleeing for their lives.

The effect of the explosion, according to information, which occurred around 7.05am, was felt as buildings located about two kilometres away shook to their foundations.

The Old Government Secretariat located at Oke Ori Omi area of the Ado Ekiti metropolis, is where the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is located.

The explosion, which sound effects reverberated as far as Okesa, Okeyinmi, Irona and Ilawe road, occurred …

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