Raphael Ogbonnaiye

Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

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Policeman accused of stabbing man over girlfriend arrested

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Ekiti State Police Command has taken into custody a police officer who was alleged by a woman to have stabbed her father on the palm of his hand. The command’s spokesman, SP Sunday Abutu, said the command noticed a video circulating on social media where a young girl (name unknown) was complaining that her father was stabbed on his palm by a policeman serving in Ise-Ekiti due to an argument that ensued between her brother and the policeman’s girlfriend.
Nigeria: Poor-Quality Education Worse Than Illiteracy - Afe Babalola

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

Legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria's higher education system, warning that poor-quality education is worse than illiteracy. Speaking at a High Impact Research and Journal Advancement Workshop organised by the ABUAD Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, Babalola criticised the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its declining oversight in maintaining quality standards.
Poor-quality education worse than illiteracy - Afe Babalola

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

Legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s higher education system, warning that poor-quality education is worse than illiteracy. Speaking at a High Impact Research and Journal Advancement Workshop organised by the ABUAD Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, Babalola criticised the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its declining oversight in maintaining quality standards.
Man bags 84-year jail for robbery, kidnapping, others in Ekiti

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 33-year-old Oluwatuyi Bidemi to 84 years imprisonment for robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping and rape. The prosecutor, Oluwaseun Olasanmi, said convict on July 7, 2021, at Omuo-Ekiti, attempted to murder one Abiodun Agnes and also rob her of a phone, charger, wristwatch, ATM cards and others, on same date and place, and did kidnap and raped the victim.
Man bags life jail for attempted murder in Ekiti

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Ekiti State High Court has sentenced one Olasunkanmi Kareem to life in prison for attempted murder. The convict, a 41-year- old, was arraigned on November 18, 2024 on a one count charge of attempted murder, contrary to Section 241 of the criminal law of Ekiti State, 2021. The prosecutor, Kunle-Shina Adeyemo, said the defendant on August 11, 2024 at Ifaki Ekiti, attempted to murder one Omoboriwo Bashiru by setting him ablaze.
Man charged with stealing gas cylinder in Ekiti

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned a 37-year-old man, Ajayi Temitope, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly sealing a gas cylinder. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that on March 23 at about 8am at Ado-Ekiti, the defendants allegedly have in his possession one gas cylinder valued at N200,000 and reasonably suspected to have been stolen. Inspector Oriyomi said the offence was punishable under Section 345 of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti State, 2021.
Man accused of setting farm on fire in Ekiti

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned a 63-year-old MAN, Wale Sunday, at an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly threatening violence against Olawale Okunade. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that on March 8 at about 09:30 hours at Ikere-Ekiti, the defendants allegedly set a farm belonging to one Olawale Okunade on fire. Inspector Oriyomi noted that the offences are punishable under Sections 69, 358 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
3 charged with assault in Ekiti

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned three persons, OkeFalegan (30), Olayemi Ayodeji (27), and Bello Fatai (27) before a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over assult. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that on March 22 at about 09:30am at Ado-Ekiti, the defendants conspired to assault one Abdulateef Olamilekan and harm him. Inspector Oriyomi said the offences were punishable under Sections 421(1)(d), 186 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
3 in court for allegedly threatening Ekiti monarch with gun

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned three persons, Agbadaola Seun (43), Ojurongbe Daramola (40), and Adedara Sunday (70) at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly threatening High Chief Ajibade Olubunmi of Ilawe-Ekiti. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the incident occurred on March 15 when the defendants conspired to commit the act.
Nigeria: Ekiti Gov Pledges More Appointments for Muslims

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Raphael Ogbonnaiye

Ado-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured the Muslim community of greater inclusion in his administration, pledging to appoint more Muslims to key government positions. The governor made this commitment while breaking fast with Muslim leaders and faithful at the Government House, Ado-Ekiti. He expressed gratitude for their prayers and support, acknowledging their role in maintaining peace and stability in the state. "I deeply appreciate your continuous support and prayers.