Author: Goke Ayogun

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has felicitated with Muslims in the State and Nigeria as a whole, for witnessing this year’s Eid- el- Fitri celebration. Dr. Fayemi said the completion of the 30-day Ramadan fast was a rare privilege from the Almighty Allah on the faithful. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, noted that witnessing this year’s Eid el Fitri has crowned a long period of supplication and adherence to an important pillar in Islam. He urged Muslims not to allow the lessons…

…Calls For Prayers To End Insecurity Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in Oyo State and across the country, on the completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri. Makinde said it is a thing of joy that Muslims and non-Muslims have witnessed another celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, calling for prayers to end insecurity in the country. A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde,  indicated that the governor  enjoined Muslim faithful in the state and Nigerians to reflect the spiritual benefits…

The Kwara State on Thursday commenced the distribution of  50,000 facemasks to some selected schools in the state. Speaking during the distribution, Mr Kayode Afolabi, the Deputy Governor, urged residents of the state to always take precautionary measures against Coronavirus. Afolabi, who is also the Chairman of the Kwara Technical Committee on COVID-19, said the facemasks were donated by  Mikano International. ” We really appreciate Mikano International for the donation of 50,000  facemasks.  This will boost our efforts in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the state. It also shows that…

An Ibadan-based Islamic preacher, Dr Amoo Alaga, has urged Muslim and Christian faithful to live together and tolerate one another for the purpose of a peaceful coexistence. Alaga said this on Monday evening during the Iftar feast, organised by the management of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for its staff in Oyo state. In a lecture, titled ”Essence of Co-Peaceful Existence”, Alaga said that there is hardly any family in South West Nigeria where there is no Muslim and Christian. Alaga said people should not allow religion, ‘which is very…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday felicitated with the Elese of Igbaja land and chairman of the Ifelodun Traditional Council, Oba Ahmed Awuni Babalola Arepo III, on his 91st birthday and 32nd anniversary of his coronation. The Governor’s felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Rafiu Ajakaye. “I felicitate with His Royal Majesty, the Elese of Igbaja, on the twin celebrations of his 91st birthday and 32nd year of his ascension to the throne of his forebears. “The Elese is a distinguished traditional ruler…

…….. In Osun The Police Command in Osun State said it has arrested eight suspected members of a kidnap syndicate who relocated to hide in the state after operating in Benue State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, said in a statement on Saturday that the suspects were arrested on Friday at Omo Ijesa village, following credible intelligence reports. Opalola further said that when interrogated, the suspects confessed to have killed their last victim, one Mrs Akiishi Catherine, 65, and three others in their previous operations. “The suspects were arrested on…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has commended the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Charles Titiloye, for introducing reforms that will enhance justice delivery in the state. Akeredolu gave the commendation while declaring open a seminar, organised for state counsels on Thursday in Akure. The seminar was entitled: “Requirements for Prosecution of Appeals and Skillful Preparations of Briefs at the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Nigeria.” Akeredolu, who expressed happiness with the development, noted that he did not make mistake in the choice of Titiloye as attorney-general and commissioner for justice. “I believe the reform…