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DON’T RELENT ON YOUR PRAYERS FOR NIGERIA, EKITI STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR URGES CHRISTIANS

From left): Ekiti State Deputy Governor Prof Modupe Adelabu, National President, the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), Dr. Aaron Nuhu and the Grand Patron of the BSN, Gen Yakubu Gowon (rtd) at the opening of the 2014 National Board meeting of BSN held at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Odo Ado, Ado-Ekiti.

Ekiti State Deputy Governor Prof Modupe Adelabu gave a charge to Christians on Tuesday. She urged them not to relent on their intercession for Nigeria to overcome its myriads of challenges.

The deputy governor noted that the challenges were threatening peaceful co-existence and security in

FAYEMI CHALLENGES GUBER CANDIDATES TO DECLARE ASSET

L-R: Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; acknowledging cheers from workers, during the 2014 Centenary May Day Celebration, in Ado-Ekiti.

ADO-EKITI

Ado-Ekiti, town, capital of Ekiti state, southwestern Nigeria. It lies in the Yoruba Hills, at the intersection of roads from Akure, Ilawe, Ilesha, Ila (Illa), and Ikare, and is situated 92 miles (148 km) east-northeast of Ibadan. An urban and industrial centre of the region, it was founded by the Ekiti people, a Yoruba subgroup whose members belonged to the Ekiti-Parapo, a late 19th-century

APC, LP IN WAR OF WORDS AFTER FAYEMI’S RALLY IN IYIN EKITI

The APC and Labour Party were yesterday drawn into a war of words after eight LP supporters were arrested in Iyin Ekiti, the hometown of the LP candidate, Opeyemi Bamidele.

While the APC described the men as thugs, LP described them as local folks who protested after “cultists” allegedly invaded the residence of the LP’s candidate’s father, Pa Ogunjuyigbe Bamidele.

Eight hoodlums were yesterday arrested by men of the Ekiti State Police Command at Iyin Ekiti Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state for allegedly blocking the Ado-Iyin road and preventing free vehicular movement

Vehicular movement

WE’RE COMMITTED TO TRAINING OUR TEACHERS –EKITI

Ekiti State Government says it remains committed to equipping its teachers to meet with global trends.

The state Deputy Governor, Prof. Modupe Adelabu, said this at a training organised to further expose teachers to fresh teaching methodology as well as classroom management/administration.

The workshop was organised for selected teachers in Ekiti East, Ikole and Ijero local government areas.

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CREATING AN EVERLASTING NAME by Sunday Cruiz: 07031041536

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EKITI GUBER POLL: FAYEMI ASSURES ON PEACEFUL ELECTION

EKITI State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has assured that his administration is working in collaboration with the relevant security agencies to ensure the maintenance of peace before, during and after the June 21 governorship election in the state. Fayemi, who spoke during the Yoruba edition of his monthly media chat on Thursday night, also counseled the people of the state to be wary of opposition politicians, who he said out of desperation for power, have resorted to falsehood instead of running issuebased campaign. He lambasted the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Ayo Fayose, for resorting to falsehood and playing to the gallery rather than telling the electorate what he would do better if elected. While admitting that electioneering campaign is already in full swing, the

All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate assured the people of the state that politics would not

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MONARCH DENIES EXONERATING FAYOSE ON DARAMOLA’S MURDER

The Onijan of Ijan in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Samuel Oyewole Fadahunsi, has denied exonerating former Governor Ayo Fayose of complicity in the murder of an illustrious son of the town, Ayodeji Daramola.

The monarch made the clarification on Wednesday when he received the state Governor, Kayode Fayemi, in his palace as part of his campaign tour to the community.

EKITI WORKERS TASK INEC ON CREDIBLE ELECTION

Workers in Ekiti State on Thursday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure that nobody is allowed to rig the June 21 governorship election holding in the state.

Chairmen of the Trade Union Congress and Nigerian Labour Congress, Kolawole Olaiya and Ayodeji Aluko respectively said this at the Workers’ Day celebration in Ado Ekiti.

The TUC chairman also appealed to politicians in the state to stop the violence which had characterised political rallies in the build-up to the election.

BAMIDELE IS TOO AMBITIOUS — ADEBAYO

Former governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo has described the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele as too ambitious and a man who should not be trusted with power.

Adebayo who is from Iyin Ekiti, the base of Bamidele spoke at a campaign rally for Dr. Kayode Fayemi when the Fayemi campaign carnival touched ground in the town.
Adebayo told the home crowd that it would be a mistake to vote for Bamidele whose aspiration he said does not represent the collective will of the people.

BAMIDELE IS GOD’S ANOINTED FOR EKITI GUBER, SAYS MIMIKO

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has described the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Hon Opeyemi Bamidele, as the God anointed for the June 21 Governorship election in Ekiti State.

Mimiko made the assertion in Ado Ekiti at the palace of Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe during his visit in company with the LP’s candidate and other national officers of the party , led by its chairman, Mr. Dan Nwanyanwu to the monarch.



Mimiko therefore appealed to the people of Ekiti State to vote for Bamidele, describing Labour Party

MORE DIVIDENDS OF DEMOCRACY FOR RURAL DWELLERS, SAYS FAYEMI

The people living in rural areas in Ekiti State are to enjoy more dividends of democracy as Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, promised to empower more people at the grassroots to boost the local economy.

The governor, who noted that most of the rural areas are far from urban life, said if rural dwellers are well-empowered, they would be self-dependent enough to cater for their needs and the needs of their families.

Fayemi spoke during his campaign tour to four communities in Gbonyin Local Government area of the state. Communities visited by the Governor’s campaign train included Iro, Egbe, Imesi and

EKITI 2014: LP NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, MIMIKO, OTHERS TO ATTEND BAMIDELE’S RALLY TODAY

The Labour Party in Ekiti State will today host Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, its national chairman, Mr Dan Nwanyanwu and other chieftains of the party.
Their presence in the state is to attend a mega rally organised by the party for its flagbearer for forthcoming gubernatorial election, Hon Michael Opeyemi Bamidele.

The event is billed to hold at the state capital, Ado-Ekiti.
In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Mrs Bolanle Olatunde-Bruce, LP said the state chairman, Mr Akin Omole would be the chief host.
“The event which starts at 9am and promises to be grand shall have in attendance dignitaries from all over the country including the National Chairman of Labour Party, Mr Dan Nwanyanwu, members of the national working committee of the party, chieftains of the party in the South West; including Governor Rahman Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, Ondo State House of Assembly members, Commissioners and Special Advisers, Afenifere chieftains as well as other stakeholders,” she noted.

EKSG PROMOTES 14 PRINCIPALS TO LEVEL 17

Ekiti State Government has promoted 14 principals of public secondary schools to special grade level 17.
The Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission, Prince Bayo Adeniran who made this known while monitoring activities in public schools after resumption from the 2nd term holiday, said that the gesture was part of the transformational agenda of the Fayemi led administration.
Prince Adeniran  noted that the action would motivate teachers and boost their morale towards achieving the desired standard of education in the state.
Reiterating the resolve of the present administration to guaranteeing job satisfaction for its workforce, the TESCOM boss charged teachers to reciprocate government’s gesture by being dedicated to their duties and living up to their responsibilities.
He warned that government would not tolerate truancy as well as other forms of indiscipline and lawlessness, stressing that principals and teachers have the responsibility of living by example and enforcing necessary order in public schools to sustain development in the institutions.
Adeniran also advised parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards take advantage of the provision of a conducive learning environment by the state government to secure their future.

THREE HELD FOR ‘ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF ARMS’ IN EKITI

Three men have been arrested in Ekiti State for “illegal possession of arms”.

They were said to be members of a political party.

Police Commissioner Felix Uyanna said yesterday that the suspects were arrested in Ikere-Ekiti around 6:30pm on Tuesday.

Uyanna said four rifles and assorted charms were recovered from them.

He said: “Some members of the public heard a gunshot and alerted the police. My men raided the place and arrested the three men. They were about eight or nine that committed the offence and we will arrest the others soon. They will be charged to court alongside the people they mentioned as their sponsors when we conclude our investigations.”

EKITI ATHLETES BEGIN TRAINING FOR SPORTS FESTIVAL

Ekiti State athletes on Wednesday commenced training in preparation for the 13th National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Calabar, Cross River State in November.

Ekitiicon: FAYOSE PLANNING TO TORCH OWN OFFICE, SAYS APC

Ekitiicon: FAYOSE PLANNING TO TORCH OWN OFFICE, SAYS APC

FAYOSE PLANNING TO TORCH OWN OFFICE, SAYS APC

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose

Kayode Fayemi Campaign Organisation has alleged that former governor, Ayo Fayose is planning to set part of his office ablaze and blame same on the supporter of the All Progressives Congress.

The Spokesperson of the campaign organisation, Mr. Dimeji Daniels, said this in a statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday.

BREAKING: FRESH NYANYA, ABUJA BOMB BLAST: 9 DEAD, 20 INJURED

Two weeks after the Nyanya, Abuja bomb blast that left over 70 dead, another bomb blast occurred today opposite Nyanya Motor Park, Abuja.
Nigerian Tribune learnt that nine persons were left dead with over 20 injured.
The injured persons have already been taken to nearby hospitals.
It was gathered that the bomb was detonated in a car, as it happened during the April 14 bomb blast.
The Nigeria Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) officials who were at the scene have evacuated the injured persons.

FAYEMI LIFTS BAN ON UNIONISM IN EKITI VARSITY

Students of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU) have lauded Governor Kayode Fayemi and the Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof. Patrick Aina, for lifting ban on unionism in the school.

The students, through the Students’ Union Government, also passed a vote of confidence on the governor, expressing support for his administration.

CP LAMBASTS EKITI POLITICAL PARTIES, POLITICIANS OVER CONTINUED VIOLENCE •THREATENS TO IMPOUND BRAN

CP lambasts Ekiti political parties, politicians over continued violence •Threatens to impound branded vehicles without registration numbers
By Sam Nwaoko - Ado-Ekiti

The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Mr Felix Uyanna, has lambasted political parties in Ekiti State over what he referred to as consistent violence in the conduct of the parties’ campaigns and rallies in the build-up to the June 21 governorship election in the state.

EKITI 2014: OLD SONG IN NEW TUNES?

As the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti State gets nearer, and the campaigns gather momentum, Assistant Editor, SAM NWAOKO writes on the underlining issues in the campaigns.

MONARCH DENIES EXONERATING FAYOSE ON DARAMOLA’S MURDER

The Onijan of Ijan in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Oba Samuel Oyewole Fadahunsi, has denied exonerating former Governor Ayo Fayose of complicity in the murder of an illustrious son of the town, Ayodeji Daramola.

The monarch made the clarification on Wednesday when he received the state Governor, Kayode Fayemi, in his palace as part of his campaign tour to the community.