Extortion: EKSG summons principal

Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | The Ekiti State Government has summoned the Principal of Ado Grammar School, Ado Ekiti, Mr Ebenezer Falayi, over report of alleged collection of unauthorised fees and other levies. The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, who summoned the principal to his office said he has been receiving complaints that some school heads […]

Caught pants down

By Sunmola Olowookere | Residents in our neighbourhood recalled the major shakeup which the community received from a sexual scandal that broke the previous year. It was one that made the ears of all persons that heard it to burn. Eniola was also right in the middle of the scandal. The scandal broke and threatened […]

No plan to ban Okada in Ekiti—Egbeyemi

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | Ekiti State Government has said it has no intention to proscribe commercial motorcycle operations popularly known as Okada riders in the state. The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi revealed that the intention of the state government was to promote peace, unity and robust relationship among transport associations operating in the […]

Effects of domestic violence

By Alice Odinde | Domestic violence is a global issue with greater adverse effect on the women and their children, though few men experience same. It can be described as an act of gaining power, control or intimidating behaviour intentionally put up by a spouse against his or her partner. Domestic violence comes in different […]

‘Ekun,’ others re-arraigned today over kidnapping

By Kayode Olabanji | A 58-year-old man, Mr Kayode Ajayi, popularly known as ‘Ekun’, and his two accomplice, will today appear before the Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Oke-Eda, Akure. Detectives of the Ondo State Police Command, had on Thursday dragged Ekun, with two others, Olumide Faleye,41, and their 38-year-old accomplice, Bola Ojo,  before the […]

Ondo assures Corps Members adequate security

From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko | The Ondo state government has promised assured Corps Members posted to the state that their security and welfare remain her top priority. Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu gave this assurance at the terminal parade marking the close of the Corps Members’ three week orientation course at the Permanent Orientation camp, Ikare […]

‘Nigeria’s population, tool for devt’

By Femi Atolagbe | Ondo State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget , Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan has described Nigeria’s population particularly those in the working age group of 15-64 years as a veritable tool for economic development. Igbasan stated this during the presentation of Policy Brief on Harnessing Demographic Dividend held in Akure the Ondo […]

Rivalry splits ASUU

Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | A group at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) , Ekiti State operating under the auspices of Concerned Academic Staff Union of Universities (CASUU) , has said that its members are ready to resist the politicisation and unhealthy rivalry in the union. This is sequel to the spliting of ASUU in […]