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www.voxpopuli.com                     Oba Adebanji Alabi The immediate past Chairman of Ekiti State Council of Obas, and the Alawe of Ilawe Oba Adebanji Alabi, has charged the incoming Governor of Ekiti, Mr Biodun Oyebanji to prioritise rehabilitation of roads across the state. Alawe gave this charge during an interview with journalists from the ministry of information and values orientation in his palace in Ilawe Ekiti, The traditional ruler said that, despite the huge investment of Governor Kayode Fayemi's Administration on roads, the heavy downpour and the influx of heavy trucks on Ekiti roads in the recent times had caused untold damages that need urgent intervention. Oba Alabi who lauded the outgoing Governor Fayemi for his numerous achievements, described him as a quintessential politician, visionary leader and a pacesetter who has written his name in gold. He mentioned some of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s Administration legacy projects to include the construction of

www.voxpopulitoday.com Ahead of the 62nd Independence celebration, Nigerians have been charged to shun divisive tendencies Speaking with a team of journalists from the state Ministry of Information and Values Orientation in Ado Ekiti,the President of the State chapter of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs,NSCIA, Allhaji Afolabi Bakare said  Nigeria should remain  as one indivisible entity, adding that those clamoring for secession and disintegration do not have the interest of the nation at heart.  He said Nigeria should draw strength from its size and population, noting that development can only thrive in unity and common front  The  cleric charged Nigerians and other relgious leaders to ceaselessly pray for a divine turnaround amidst her various challenges  On the new administration coming on board in Ekiti State,he said the Muslim community expects appointment to key positions, coupled with all-round development. He described  Mr Abiodun Oyebanji as a round peg

 By John-Ralph Kayode Ayodele L-R: Rev. Fr Ayemowa, Prof. Onijigin, Prince Abaekere and Rev. Fr. Bankole The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Ekiti Diocesan Chapter celebrates her 29th Annual Gboluwaga on Sunday at St. Theresa Catholic Church Ise-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The concelebrated Mass had in attendance: Rev Frs. Anthony Bankole (Diocesan Laity Chaplain), Patrick Ayemowa (Assistant Diocesan Chapter), Augustine Oge (Host Deanery Chaplain) and Felix Oladele (Associate Priest of the host Parish). Also in attendance were: The President of the Council in Ekiti Diocese: Prof. Emmanuel Onijigin and the members of his cabinet, Hon. Deji Àjàyí alias No story, HRM Oba Dr. David Ayodele Àjàyí (Arinjale of Ise-Ekiti) ably represented by Olori Ayodele, Officers of the Laity Council at all levels and other well wisher. In his homily, Rev. Fr. Anthony Bankole charged the Congregation to be charitable to everyone. The homilist cited the story of Lazarus and the rich man and affirmed that any clot

www.voxpopulitoday.com.ng                           Erelu  Bisi Fayemi Wife of Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has received official records and documents of the office of the First Lady. This was part of activities lined up for the official hand-over of government from the Fayemi-led administration to the incoming administration would be led by the Governor-elect, Mr Biodun Oyebanji  Erelu Fayemi who handed over the documents to Dr Oyebanji congratulated the incoming first lady for the victory recorded in the state gubernatorial election, noting that the handing over was necessary for a proper inductioni programmes championed by her office. The First Lady handed over some records and documents which according to her would guide Oyebanji as a member of Nigeria Governors' Wives Forum.  "I am presenting to you some works which I believe would be useful to you, it is the record of the things that I've done in my office in different areas we work in, it covers

By John-Ralph Kayode Ayodele       Fr. Ogunyemi with Captain Obinna Rev. Fr. Victor Makinde Ogunyemi opened up today that he would have loved to be a soldier or put it more appropriately to be a commissioned military officer, lawyer or, diplomatic corp, but priesthood came in at a time as a call from above.  The cleric who is also the Founder of Inspire Youth Network Nigeria (IYNN) cleared the air while receiving Captain Donald Obinna on Saturday in Abuja. I grew up to love late Major Chukwuma Patrick Kaduna Nzeogwu who was the brain behind the first coup de'tat in Nigeria  in 1966. I read so many materials about him, decorated my room at a time in  the seminary days with his pictures and even dedicated my first degree to the memory of Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, I made my younger brother Jimi Ogunyemi to fall in love with him. One interesting event happened while at Bodija. Fr Ben Etafo the Rector Magnificus of Ss. Peter and Paul Major Seminary and Bishop Albert Fashina (Late B

  www.voxpopulitoday.com The CEO Heritage Confectionaries LTD, Dublin Republic of Ireland and Oluomo of Ijero kingdom, Chief Olusesan Arowolo has congratulated His Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (Ojaja II) and the entire people of Ile-Ife, the Cradle of the Yoruba race on this year's Olojo Festival scheduled to hold from the 23rd–26th of September, 2022, in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The Olojo festival is an annual event celebrating the culture and traditions of the people of Ile-Ife while paying homage to the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (Ọjájá II), the traditional ruler of Ile-Ife and the spiritual head of the Yoruba people. Participants will be treated to music, dance, and merriment, which sets the tone for an exciting time in the ancient town. In a statement signed by his Media Director, Gbadura Oluwasola, Chief Arowolo said "Olojo Festival" is the biggest festival on the culture calendar of Ile-Ife. The Olojo (controller of time-Death) festival is c

By Abiodun OLOFE               Barrister Bamidele Agbede Members of the information chapel the f Nigeria Union of Journalists have been charged to be more dutiful, diligent, and proactive in their duties and responsibilities. This charge was made today when the new Ekiti State head of service, Barr. Bamidele Agbede played host to the leadership of the information chapel who was in his office on a courtesy visit. Barrister Agbede narrated the important roles information officers had played in the successive government in Ekiti State and echoed the need for them to keep up the good and professional jobs the cadre was created for. He admonished the chapel to represent the government well in their capacity among the comity of chapels' open-pushing profession and also commended the versatility of some information officers. Earlier in his address, the team lead and the chairman of the chapel, Comrade O'seun Ogunsakin described the new Head of Service as a round peg in a round hole wh

By John-Ralph Kayode Ayodele             Leutenant Oluwaseyi Stephen         The State Commandant of Man of Order and Discipline (MOD) Ekiti State Command: Leutenant Oluwaseyi Stephen in an interview with Vox Populi Today on Thursday urges the general public hope for better Nigeria and be law abiding citizens. Leutenant Oluwaseyi who was in company of Warrant Officer II Alonge Clement and MOD Eze Friday made it known that the essence of the ongoing State Camping of the Movement in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State is to have more knowledge and acquire more security skills. The State Commandant advised the Officers to use the opportunity of the ongoing Camping to build themselves as they are expecting high ranks and experienced Officers of the Military and other Para Military Officers to train them in the Camp.  Man of Order and Discipline (MOD) is a Movement which was established by Monsignor Joe Achebe (Late) in the year 1982 in Onitsha, Anambra State, to be a standing Security out

  www.voxpopulitoday.com Justice Kayode Ariwoola The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed the screening of Justice Ariwoola by the Committee of the Whole inside the Senate chambers. Duringthe screening, Justice Ariwoola responded to questions posed to him by Senators. Senators who asked questions included the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary and Legal Matters, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Philip Aduda, Senator Gabriel Suswam and Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah. At exactly 12:45 during the exercise, Senators requested that the acting CJN be asked to take a bow and go “having sufficiently responded to questions posed to him.”  Senate President Ahmad Lawan in his reaction, noted that if it is the will of the Senators that the acting CJN should take a bow, he would be bound by thei

By Adebayo Olajide. Ekiti State Government has frown at the illegal collection of fees from unsuspecting parents by management staff of some public secondary schools in Ekiti State.                         The Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Dr Olabimpe Aderiye made this known during a mornitoring visit to some public schools in Ado Ekiti. The commissioner, who led some top  officials in her Ministry on an inspection tour of some schools in Ado Ekiti and as well investigated the insinuation of illegal collection of levies, warned that any staff caught would face the full wrath of the law.  Dr. Aderiye noted that some schools management in collaboration with parents teachers association (PTA) were in the habit of extorting parents/guidance and scare them of sending their wards to their first choice of schools. She echoed that the State,  under the leadership of Dr Kayode Fayemi runs an absolute free and compulsory education, which would not tolerate any unapproved col

By John-Ralph Ayodele The Christian Youths under the umbrella body of Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) Ekiti State Chapter celebrates the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ado Local Government Branch: Rev. Fr. Joseph Arinola ABEGUNDE on his birthday today. In his congratulatory message, the Chairman of YOWICAN in Ekiti State: Evang Bisade George (JP) praise Fr. Abegunde for his love and support for the Christian Youths in Ekiti State. The YOWICAN head prayed for the gift of longevity and productivity for the celebrant and also prayed for the Bishop, Priests, Religious and the entire lay Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti.

 By Awoyemi Fisayo Adejoke The Christian Youths under the umbrella body of Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) Ekiti State Chapter celebrates the Chairman of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) Bloc: Rev. Fr. Louis OMOJOLA on his birthday today. While speaking with our correspondence, the Chairman of YOWICAN in Ekiti State: Evang Bisade George (JP) appreciates the paternal support of Fr. Louis OMOJOLA and the CSN Bloc towards the development of YOWICAN in Ekiti State. The YOWICAN head also appreciated the Roman Catholic Church in Ekiti Diocese under the Lordship of Most Rev. Felix Femi AJAKAYE for producing the likes of Rev. Fr. Louis OMOJOLA. Evang. Bisade prayed for the gift of longevity and productivity for the celebrant and also pray for the Bishop, Priests, Religious and the entire lay Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti.

www.voxpopulitoday.com The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Tosin Kolade, for allegedly raping and killing a teenage girl, Ifeoluwa Apanpa. The suspect, who was paraded on Tuesday told journalists that he lured the girl inside a church where he raped her and strangulated her to death. The suspect said his mum was a cleaner at the church where he committed the crime. He said he had waited for his victim to pass through the place to her church and he requested her to help him carry some chairs when he pounced on her. “On 17th September 2022, I went back home around 1 pm from work because we didn’t have work that day. We were just sleeping at the shop, I told my boss that I wanted to go and ease myself, and my boss allowed me and said I should come back quickly. “When I got home, I took the key to our church because my mum is the cleaner of the church and went to church. I packed all chairs in the church together, I knew the time Ifeoluwa would pass thr

Senate President Ahmad Lawan may have finally lost out in his bid to return to the red chamber following the omission of his name from the final list of candidates for next year’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections. This was as the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC published the names of All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Aspirant, Godswill Akpabio as the party’s candidate for Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial District, and Ibrahim Shekarau as candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP for Kano Central Senatorial District, despite having defected from the NNPP about a month ago. Also presidential candidates representing the nation’s 18 registered political parties would be slugging it out in next year’s general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has stated. This is in spite of reports that the African Democratic Congress ADC may have suspended its presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu. However, at its regular week

www.voxpopulitoday.com The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of new Tutors-General (TG) into the State Teaching Service Commission. The Tutors-General are for the Ekiti North and Ekiti South Senatorial Districts where two officials just retired. The appointment which takes immediate effect has Mrs. Adesola Ogunkorode as the Tutor-General for Ekiti North while Mrs. Omowumi Adewumi is the Tutor-General for Ekiti South. Until their respective appointments, Mrs. Ogunkorode was the Principal of Ijanmodu Grammar School, Ijan-Ekiti while Mrs. Adewumi was the Director of Planning,Research and Statistics department (DPR&S) of TESCOM. While congratulating the new appointees, the Chairman Teaching Service Commission, Hon. Mrs Fola Richie Adewusi enjoined them to brace up for the challenges ahead of them in this position of higher responsibility. She charged them to continue to key into the educational development agenda and Values Orientatio

By The Managing Director The Ikogosi Resort Centre Managing Director, Chief Ayo Ademiluwa , has declared that Ikogosi Warm Spring is more than just a resort centre but also has many wonders of nature divinely bestowed on the area with many medicinal leaves and strobes around the place The Managing Director, who is also the High Chief Asaoye of the community made this known while fielding questions from newsmen in Ikogosi Ekiti According to Chief Ademiluwa, the warm spring has more than 65 different trees that are of high medicinal potency, while the water has natural power to cure headache and some other ailments. Chief Asaoye of Ikogosi said, contrary to people's believe that the water has just one meeting point which is the confluence of cold and warm, discovery has shown that there are more meeting points which include the confluence of warm and warmer, cold and colder, and the popular warm and cold springs.  He said part of the mysteries that abound in the area is t

By Femi Babafemi In what appears to be the biggest singular cocaine seizure in the history of Nigeria’s premier anti-narcotic agency, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have busted a major warehouse in a secluded estate in Ikorodu area of Lagos where 1.8tons (1,855 kilograms) of the illicit drug worth more than Two Hundred and Seventy Eight Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($278, 250,000) equivalent of about One Hundred and Ninety Four Billion, Seven Hundred and Seventy Five Million (N194, 775,000,000) Naira in street value were seized. At least, four drug barons including a Jamaican and the warehouse manager have been arrested in the well coordinated and intelligence led operation that lasted two days across different locations in Lagos state. Kingpins of the cocaine cartel in custody include: Messrs Soji Jibril, 69, an indigene of Ibadan, Oyo state; Emmanuel Chukwu, 65, who hails from Ekwulobia, Anambra state; Wasiu Akinade, 53, f

By John-Ralph Kayode Ayodele Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has been appointed as the Zonal Coordinator of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in the Southwest.  Governor Akeredolu’s appointment was conveyed in a letter addressed to him and personally signed by the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Asiwaju Tinubu, in the letter, dated August 8, 2022, noted that Governor Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman, Southwest Governors’ Forum, deserved the appointment, owing to his impressive political achievements and the exemplary leadership he had demonstrated as Governor of his state and as a party member. The letter reads:”By way of this letter, we are pleased to formally convey your appointment as the Zonal Campaign Cordinator (South West) of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council. “This appointment is fitting and appropriate given your i

By Awoyemi Fisayo Adejoke In preparation for the inauguration of the newly elected Officers of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ekiti State Chapter, The Chairman for the  inauguration Committee: Comrade Augustine Abíódún OLOFE rolled out the names of the Sub-Committee members today Monday 19th September, 2022 The Committees are: MEDIA/PUBLICITY COMMITTEE a. Com. John-Ralph Kayode Ayodele b.  Com. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell c. Com. Adesoji Gabriel LOGISTICS/MOBILIZATION COMMITTEE  a. Com. Sanmi FALUYI b. Com. Adebanjo c. Com. Seun Ajijola FINANCE COMMITTEE  a. Com. Alex Oyeyemi  b Com. Olawale Silas VENUE/DECORATION COMMITTEE  a. Com. John-Ralph Kayode Ayodele b. Com Alex Oyeyemi  WELFARE COMMITTEE  a.  Com. Omowaye Olatunde b. Com. Atoyosoye Abimbola SECURITY COMMITTEE  a. Com. Owoseni Morakinyo b. Com. Musa Opeyemi. The Chairman for the inauguration Committee made it known to our correspondence that the date and venue of the inauguration shall be made known to the publi