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Itapa | Thursday 26  December, 2024  A wave of petty robberies has taken hold of Itapa Ekiti, leaving residents frustrated and concerned about their safety. The once peaceful community has witnessed a surge in break-ins, with one family being targeted multiple times. In a shocking incident, a family's home was burglarized for the third time in about a year, with thieves making off with food items, a gas cooker, and even emptying pots of soup. Previous thefts included kegs of palm oil, valuable items, and cash, causing significant financial strain on the family. Despite multiple reports, the perpetrators remain at large, fueling suspicions of internal and external collusion. The community, known for its hospitality, is struggling to come to terms with this new reality. Residents are calling for improved security measures to restore peace and safety, and are urging Governor Biodun Oyebanji to take decisive action to prevent further burglaries. The incident has raised questions a...

Ekiti | Thursday 26 December, 2024 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State - Today's outing of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Isan-Ekiti, the country home of former Governor Kayode Fayemi, has sparked a crisis within the party, evoking mixed reactions. The controversy stems from Fayemi's statement that there would be "no automatic ticket" for anyone seeking election in the ruling APC ahead of the 2026 all-important governorship election and the 2027 State and National Assemblies elections. Fayemi's statement, seemingly a call for a democratic process within the party, has been perceived as a challenge by those in the camp of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Many are already calling for calm and unity in the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Sources close to the party reveal that Oyebanji's camp views Fayemi's statement as a deliberate attempt to undermine the incumbent's chances of securing an automatic ticket. "The governor's camp fee...

Lagos | Wednesday 25 December, 2024 A recent video of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's son, Seyi Tinubu, taking a quarter guard salute has sparked widespread outrage, with many Nigerians condemning the act as a desecration of the office of the President. The latest criticism comes from Chief Olabode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of the PDP board of trustees. Chief George berated President Tinubu for assigning an unconstitutional role to his son, calling Seyi Tinubu's actions "disgraceful" and "absolutely irresponsible." He questioned why such a thing would happen in a constitutional democracy, noting that even during military rule, the children of heads of state never took quarter guard salutes. "I saw a video of Seyi Tinubu taking a quarter guard salute," Chief George said. "Even Baba Obasanjo's son, who is a Brigadier now, never went to represent his father and take a salute. It's unthinkable....

ADO EKITI | Wednesday, 25 December, 2024 As Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, a sociopolitical organization, Action Group Renewal Organization (AGRO Nigeria), has extended its warmest felicitations to Christians in Nigeria, particularly in Ekiti State, on the occasion of this year's Christmas celebration. In a statement released in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday and signed by its Initiator, Comrade Adeyinka Fadumiye, the group underscored the significance of the season. According to Comrade Fadumiye, "Christmas symbolizes love. The birth of Jesus Christ, who came to this world for the salvation of mankind, is the greatest love anyone could ever give." Comrade Fadumiye acknowledged that the birth of Jesus was to save humanity from eternal destruction, a sacrifice made possible by Jesus' love for humanity. He emphasized the importance of emulating Christ's selfless love and kindness during this festive season and beyond. AGRO Nigeria urged Chr...