Tag: Ekiti
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Ekiti Dredges Waterways as Flood Threat Rises
By George Omagbemi The Ekiti State Government has intensified the dredging of waterways and river channels across the state to improve water flow and reduce flooding risks in vulnerable communities. The exercise covers Ado-Ekiti, Ido-Ekiti and other flood-prone areas, with the state removing silt, refuse and other obstructions blocking water channels. The General Manager of…
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Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Other South-West States Go Traditional in Fighting Bandits
By: Sunday Ameh As insecurity continues to pose a major challenge across Nigeria, several states in the South-West region have increasingly turned to traditional methods in support of efforts to combat banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities. In recent months, local hunters and vigilante groups in states across the region have reportedly intensified the use…
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Gunmen Demand ₦1bn Ransom for Abducted Ekiti Worshippers
By Paul Joseph Abductors of 15 worshippers in Ekiti State have demanded a ransom of ₦1 billion for their release, deepening concerns over rising insecurity in parts of the state. The victims were kidnapped on Tuesday during a night vigil at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eda-Oniyo, located in Ilejemeje Local Government Area. A…