Ekiti Govt. orders free treatment for rescued worshippers

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has directed the management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) to provide free and comprehensive medical care to recently rescued kidnap victims in the state.

The directive followed the rescue and release of worshippers of the Eda-Oniyo Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), who were abducted by gunmen in the state.

This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode.

Oyebode said the governor also commended President Bola Tinubu for his support in ensuring the safe return of the worshippers.

He said Oyebanji had directed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to oversee the welfare and wellbeing of the rescued worshippers, including all medical expenses incurred during their treatment.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victims are currently receiving care at EKSUTH and will remain under medical supervision until they are certified fit to reunite with their families.

Oyebanji commended heads of security agencies, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, leaders of the Eda-Oniyo community and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for their roles in securing the victims’ rescue and release.

The governor urged individuals politicising the incident on social media to desist and instead support efforts aimed at building a safer and more prosperous state.

NAN reports that the Police Public Relations Officer in Ekiti, Mr Sunday Abutu, had earlier announced the rescue and release of the kidnapped worshippers in a statement issued on Saturday.

According to the statement, the victims were rescued through sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated efforts involving the Nigeria Police Force, the military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters and the Ekiti Government.

The statement added that the rescued victims had been taken to hospital for medical examination and treatment to ascertain their health condition and ensure they received adequate medical care.

The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti, Mr Falade Adegoroye, commended the dedication, professionalism and synergy displayed by security stakeholders, noting that their collective efforts led to the successful rescue of the victims.

He also applauded residents for their continued cooperation, vigilance and timely provision of credible information to security agencies.

Adegoroye said efforts had been intensified to apprehend those responsible for the abduction and bring them to justice. 

Sam Larry hospitalised, bouncer dies in Lagos road crash

Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly been hospitalised following a road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos State.

The crash, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, involved the vehicle conveying Sam Larry and a trailer. Reports indicate that the vehicle collided with the trailer, leaving it extensively damaged.

The accident also reportedly claimed the life of Sam Larry’s bouncer, who was said to have died at the scene.

Videos and photographs circulating on social media showed the vehicle with severe front-end damage, highlighting the impact of the collision.

The incident gained public attention after comedian and master of ceremonies, Mario Wazobia, shared posts on Instagram calling for prayers for the music promoter.

In one of the posts, he wrote: “Pray for Sam Larry,” while another post claimed that the music promoter had been taken to hospital following the accident.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from Sam Larry’s family or management regarding his condition.

Similarly, the police and other relevant authorities had yet to issue an official account of the circumstances surrounding the crash or confirm the reported casualty.

The incident has generated reactions on social media, with many expressing sympathy and offering prayers for Sam Larry’s recovery while mourning the reported death of his bouncer.

Apex leadership, vows grassroots drive for APM candidate Adekanmbi’s

The leadership of the Allied Peoples Movement in Ibadan South East Local Government has affirmed their loyalty to the executive governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

The affirmation was made known at the meeting of the APEX leadership of the party, which was held today at the Ibadan South East Local Government Secretariat, Mapo.

The meeting, which had in attendance leaders and stakeholders of the party, emphasized that the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has done well for Ibadan South East Local Government and has transformed Oyo State through the various infrastructural projects, which have direct positive impacts on the lives of the residents of the state.

They noted that the governor has demonstrated astute leadership qualities, which have resulted in unprecedented giant strides that cut across different sectors in the state.

The statement reads, “The governor has done well for us in Ibadan South East Local Government and Oyo State. He has transformed the state; he has implemented many legacy projects that will live beyond this generation.

We have no other obligation than to affirm our loyalty to him and to continually support him and his administration. He has transformed lives through his various infrastructural development programmes; hence, he deserves our loyalty and support.

All the leaders and stakeholders of APM in Ibadan South East Local Government will support him. We will support his aspiration to become president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; all the political functionaries champion this cause, the teeming party members are with us, and those that matter in the local government have declared their support too.

He is our leader, the overall leader, and we shall continue to stand by him.” The statement concludes.

Our focus will remain on strengthening the party’s structures at the grassroots and mobilising members and supporters to ensure the APM records its strongest electoral performance in Oyo State and across the country in 2027.

Those in attendance at the meeting include: Hon. Dare Adeleke, leader; Hon Kunmi Adedina; Prof. Dahood Sangodoyin, Commissioner for Energy; Rep Abass Adigun Agboworin, member representing Ibadan South East/North East Federal Constituency; Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, chairman, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board; Hon. Oluwole Alawode, chairman, Ibadan South East Local Government; and Hon. Abiodun Adedoja, Ekolo, Special Adviser to the governor on Energy Security.

Others include Alhaji (Hon.) Yusuf Ali Temitope,(Supreme), Full Time Commissioner, Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Modiu Opeyemi Akande, Ibadan South East 1 State Constituency, Hon. Yinka Omikunle, Ibadan South East 2 State Constituency, Engr. Sulaiman Adesina, (World best), immediate past PDP chairman, and Hon. Olajide Oluwole, PDP chairman, Ibadan South East Local Government.

INEC extends voter registration by 2 weeks, unveils full self-service option

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR by two weeks, moving the deadline from 10th July to Friday, 24th July, 2026.

National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee IVEC at the commission, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this on Friday night in Abuja.

He said the extension followed a review of the exercise and feedback received from the Commission’s state offices, political parties, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.

According to him, the exercise, which commenced on 18th August, 2025, was being extended to give eligible citizens who are yet to register additional opportunity to do so ahead of future electoral activities.

The Commission said the extension underscored its commitment to ensuring that every eligible Nigerian has a fair and reasonable chance to be included in the Register of Voters.

In addition to the extension, INEC announced the introduction of a self-service online registration option for eligible first-time voters.

The new service, according to the statement, will become available from Wednesday, 8th July, 2026, through the Commission’s dedicated CVR portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, where a step-by-step guide will also be provided.

The Commission explained that the self-service option would allow eligible citizens to initiate and complete their voter registration, including biometric capture, using their personal devices without having to physically visit an INEC office.

It added that the system incorporates identity verification, biometric validation, and backend integrity checks designed to preserve the credibility and accuracy of the National Register of Voters.

INEC urged eligible Nigerians who are yet to register to take advantage of the extended window and explore the new registration technology, stressing its commitment to a credible, inclusive, and accessible voter registration process anchored on the use of technology to improve citizens’ experience in the electoral process.

Politics with Dignity: Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi's Gesture Toward Opposition Candidate Stands Out

Leave it to the opposition data boys to desperately spin a moment of pure maturity, respect and culture into a cheap political attack.

What you see in this image is Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi showing deep respect to the opposition candidate.

Politics should never strip us of our Omoluabi values. While their online team is busy hyper ventilating over the cap and inventing false narratives, Bimbo is showing the exact kind of emotional intelligence and maturity Oyo State deserves. Humanity and respect over petty politics every single time! 

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