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  • Mother in court for allegedly assaulting vice principal

    Assault

    By Funmilayo Okunade
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    Ado-Ekiti, June 7, 2024(NAN The police, on Friday, arraigned a 35 year-old woman, Chinanso Chinyere, in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting a vice principal.
    The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a three-count charge of breach of peace, assault, and malicious damage.
    The Police Prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant and others at large, committed the offences on June 1 at about 08:30 a.m at St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Basiri, in Ado-Ekiti.
    He alleged that the defendant and others at large, conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by invading the office of, Bello Toyin, the vice principal, , of the school and attacked her.
    Oriyomi also alleged that the defendant,  mother of a student in the school, got complaint from her child, that she was punished by the school management.
    Reacting to this, she and others at large invaded the school, assaulted the vice principal and inflicted injuries on her face.
    He said that the defendant and others at large, maliciously damaged one HP laptop worth N250,000 and one head phone worth N15,000 belonging to the complainant.
    According to him, the offences contravene Sections 181, 186 and 363 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
    The prosecutor asked the court for adjournment, to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.
    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against her.
    Counsel to the defendant, Mr Perebo Monde, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that she would not jump bail.
    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olarewaju Owoleso, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.
    He adjourned the case till July 15 for hearing.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FOA/ROT
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    Edited by Rotimi Ijikanmi

     

  • Man, 23, docked over alleged possession of hemp

    Hemp
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Ado-Ekiti, June 7, 2024 (NAN) The police on Friday arraigned a 23-year-old man, Akinola Ajewole, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of hemp.
    The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a charge of possession of hemp.
    The Police Prosecutor, Insp Elijah Adejare, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 26 at about 3:30 p.m. in Ado-Ekiti.
    Adejare said that the defendant had in his possession weeds suspected to be hemp.
    He said that the offence contravened Section 5(b) of the Indian Hemp Act LFN, 2004.
    The prosecutor urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to study the file and assemble his witnesses.
    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
    Counsel to the defendant, Mr Gboyega Abiola, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.
    The Chief Magistrate, Dolamu Babalogbon, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50,000, with one surety in like sum.
    Babalogbon adjourned the case till July 10 for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FOA/GOM/WAS
    Edited by Gregg Mmaduakolam and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • 2 men in court over alleged possession of Indian hemp

    2 men in court over alleged possession of Indian hemp

    Arraignment

    By Funmilayo Okunade

    Ado-Ekiti, June 6, 2024 (NAN) Two men, Ayodeji Ajayi, 41, and Alaba Seye, 32, were on Thursday arraigned in  an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of Indian hemp.

    The defendants of unknown addresses were facing a charge of possession of Indian hemp.

    The prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on May 31 at about 03:30 p.m in Ado-Ekiti.

    Oriyomi alleged that the defendants had in their possession weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.

    He said the offence contravened Section 5 (b) of the Indian Hemp Act 2004.

    The prosecutor asked the court for an adjournment to enable him to study the case file and present his witnesses.

    The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them.

    Mrs Adunni Olanipekun, Counsel to the defendants, urged the court to grant them bail with the promise that her clients would not jump bail.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olarewaju Owoleso, granted bail to the defendants in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety each in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until July 9, for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    FOA/AYO/JPE

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    Edited by Ayodeji Alabi/Joseph Edeh

     

  • Man, 29, docked over alleged fund conversion, breach of peace

    Arraignment
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Ado-Ekiti, June 6, 2024 (NAN) The police on Thursday arraigned a 29-year-old man, Leke Babatunde, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged conversion of fund and breach of peace.

    The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conversion of fund and breach of peace.

    The Prosecutor, Insp Moyosola Adesola, told the court that the defendant committed the offences between March and May at Oke Bola Area of Ado-Ekiti.

    Adesola said that the defendant converted the sum of N80,000 meant for digging well to his own personal use.

    She said that the money belonged to one Babalola Oluwasola.

    The prosecutor further stated that the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace.

    According to her, the offences contravene Section 295 and punishable under Sections 302 and 181(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

    Adesola urged the court to adjourn the case to enable her study the file and assemble her witnesses.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

    Counsel to the defendant, Mr Olawumi Olowolafe, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Kehinde Awosika, granted the defendant bail in the sum N20,000, with one surety in like sum.

    Awosika adjourned the case till July 4 for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FOA/WAS
    Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • 19-year-old in court over alleged impersonation

    Impersonation
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Ado-Ekiti, June 6, 2024 (NAN) A 19-year-old man, Isah Hassan, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged impersonation.

    Hassan, whose address was not given, is facing a charge of impersonation.

    The Police Prosecutor, Insp Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 31 at about 2:45 p.m. in Ijan-Ekiti.

    Apata said that the defendant, who was found not to be a police officer, unlawfully wore a police uniform.

    He said that the offence contravened Section 90 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

    He prayed the court to adjourn the case to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge, while his Counsel, Mr Olatunbosun Ajidara, urged the court to grant him bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Taiwo Ajibade, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N20,000, with one surety in like sum.

    She adjourned the case till July 4 for hearing.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FOA/ISHO/WAS
    Edited by Yinusa Ishola and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • EKSG presents N30.5m to retirees under contributory pension scheme

    EKSG presents N30.5m to retirees under contributory pension scheme
    Pensioners
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Ado-Ekiti, June 4, 2024 (NAN) The Ekiti Government has disbursed the sum of N30.5 million to 30 retirees under the state Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti presented the 30 payment beneficiaries with their cheques on Tuesday, in Ado-Ekiti.
    Oyebanji, represented by the deputy governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, promised that no retiree wouldl be denied his or her benefits after retirement from the service of the state.
    The governor said that the beneficiaries represent the fourth batch to receive payments under the CPS.
    He described the initiative as a game changer in the lives of retirees in the state.
    Oyebanji said the CPS was conceptualised  to ensure future financial security for the retirees, assuring that his government won’t dash the hope of pensioners on getting their benefits.
    “Considering the tremendous success the CPS had recorded in Ekiti State, efforts are on top gear to expand the coverage of the scheme by migrating all public servants, except those who will be retiring before Dec. 31, 2028, and the Justices from the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) to CPS.
    “The DBS, which had become unfashionable all over the world, is bedeviled with the problem of huge arrears of unpaid gratuity among other challenges that have rendered the scheme unsustainable.
    “But the CPS is designed in such a way that when employees retire, they  get their retirement benefits promptly.
    “The CPS has come to stay in Ekiti. Since its inception, retirees under the scheme have been enjoying their retirement benefits without delay.
    “Let me assure you of the commitment of Ekiti State government to the welfare of all workforce and the good people of the state”, he said.
    Oyebanji urged the beneficiaries to refrain from financial profligacy or indulgence in acts that could rob them of their benefits after receiving the entitlements.
    Applauding the governor for prioritising the welfare of pensioners, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ekiti, Mr Joel Akinola, thanked Oyebanji.
    “It was like the governor is a God sent to pensioners with the way he has been prioritising our welfare.
    “He has tried and we are happy with him. The governor was sent to deliver pensioners from sufferings,” the chairman  said.
    Akinola admonished the beneficiaries to be frugal.
    “Don’t squander this opportunity. Invest in something that can give you gains. Eat well and prioritise your health needs, so that your labour won’t be in vain,”  he said.
    The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti Pension Commission, Mrs Omotola Faseluka, described the CPS as a universal cure to the recurrent and painful cases of prolonged indebtedness of retirement benefits.
    “Oyebanji shall work in tandem with the kernel of the policy to make lives more abundant for pensioners,”
    Faseluka said that the payment was a confidence- booster and strong indication that the current government maintains high proclivity to fulfilling its obligations to the senior citizens, by keeping to the prompt payment of benefits under the CPS.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FOA/AOS
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    Edited by Bayo Sekoni