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Emure Youths Raise Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Impose Representative, Demand Urgent Intervention Emure youths have issued a strong call to their traditional ruler, Kabiyesi Oba James Ajiboye Otutubiosun I, alongside key stakeholders, to urgently intervene in what they describe as a looming crisis over the selection of their next representative in the Ekiti State Youth Parliament. The youths specifically appealed to Dr Mrs Olusola Osetoba, Technical Advisor on Sports Development to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Engineer Bayo Ajayi, Mr Boluwade Ebenezer, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, and other prominent sons and daughters of Emure Local Government to step in and safeguard fairness. They alleged that certain powerful interests are scheming to impose a candidate of their personal choice on the youth constituency without consultation or consent. According to the concerned youths, such an attempt represents a blatant disregard for democratic principles and an unacceptable hija...

Emure Youths Clean Major Streets in Historic Sanitation Exercise The , led by its executive members under the leadership of Moyinoluwa Charles, on Saturday, January 31, 2026 , carried out a street cleaning and environmental sanitation exercise across major parts of . The exercise began at the Old Secretariat Junction, where participating youths converged early in the day to commence the clean-up. Working in turns, they swept and cleared refuse along key roads in a coordinated effort aimed at improving the cleanliness and outlook of the town. From the Old Secretariat Junction, the sanitation team moved along the main road leading to the front of the Elemure Palace. The exercise continued through Four Junction and extended to Ogbontioro Market, covering some of the busiest and most strategic areas of the community. The initiative drew positive reactions from residents, traders, and passersby who witnessed the exercise. Men and women of the community expressed happiness at the sight o...

Emure Youths Forum Records Successful Week of Engagement, January 19–25 The Emure Youths Forum recorded an active and engaging week of programmes between January 19 and January 25 , as youths across the community participated in a series of activities designed to promote unity, empowerment, and community development. The week-long engagement was coordinated by Omoba Yemi Ajiboye , who served as the Youth Coordinator for the period and expressed appreciation to the organisers of the forum for sustaining what he described as a unique and impactful youth-driven initiative. Ajiboye, while addressing members of the platform, thanked participants for their commitment and encouraged them to remain steadfast in supporting programmes aimed at strengthening youth participation and development within Emure. Activities for the week commenced on Monday with an Advertisement and Business Showcase , which provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to promote their businesses, while OluwaSeun ancho...

Elemure Demands House of Reps Seat for Emure, Vows End to Political Marginalisation Oba Ajiboye The Elemure of Emure Ekiti, Oba James Ajiboye Otutubiosun I, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the political interests of Emure Kingdom, stressing the need for equal representation and active participation in governance for the people of the community. The royal father made this known during a strategic meeting with youths of Emure at his palace, facilitated by the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to the governor Dr Mrs Olusola Osetoba and Engineer BAYO AJAYI where he emphasized unity, political consciousness, and purposeful engagement ahead of the next political disspensation. Oba Ajiboye disclosed that he has firmly insisted that an indigene of Emure must be presented to represent the Emure/Gbonyin/Ekiti East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, noting that the town deserves a fair share in leadership and decision-making at the federal level. ...

  Emure Youths Launch Operation Keep Emure Clean Initiative The Emure Youth Forum, in collaboration with the Community of Emure, has announced the commencement of an Environmental Sanitation Exercise tagged Operation Keep Emure Clean aimed at promoting a cleaner and healthier Community. The Initiative under the leadership of Motion Moscow and the executives is designed to mobilize Youths and Residents toward collective responsibility, environmental awareness, and active participation in Community Development efforts across Emure. According to the Organizers, the Exercise is scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with Participants expected to assemble at the Old Secretariat, Emure, by 7:00 a.m. prompt. The Youth Forum noted that the Program is a deliberate effort to encourage Unity, Civic Responsibility, and Youth Leadership in addressing environmental challenges within the Community. Residents have been urged to come out early, fully prepared, and ready to work toget...

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF EMURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES NEW NYC EMURE CHAPTER EXECUTIVES The Executive Chairman of Emure Local Government, Hon. Tosin Adedayo, has congratulated the newly elected Executive Team of the Nigerian Youth Congress, Emure Chapter, urging them to be good ambassadors and positive role models for the town. According to a press release jointly signed by Coordinator Babalola Oluwafemi, Secretary Ojo Ogunbamiyo and the Public Relations Officer Tosin Popoola, the Emure Chairman made the remarks while receiving the executives during a courtesy visit to his office earlier today. During the meeting, Hon Adedayo offered fatherly advice to the team, calling on them to uphold discipline, integrity, unity, and responsible leadership in the discharge of their duties to the youth and the wider community. The chairman also assured the executives of the support of his administration, noting that the Nigerian Youth Congress is a federal government backed youth organisation wi...

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDENTS’ UNION (NAELGS)* *IN CONJUNCTION WITH* *EMURE YOUTH FORUM (EYF)* *Press Release* *🗓️ 23rd June, 2025* *RE: RESPONSE TO EKITI STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD’S MEMO TITLED* *“REHABILITATION OF ISE/EMURE 33KV NETWORK – RECOVERY OF ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR AT ALAPOTO COMMUNITY’S AFFORESTATION”* *To:* *Engr. Abegunde Taiwo, the  Ag. General Manager,* *Ekiti State Electricity Board,* *Ministry of Works Premises, Ajilosun,* *Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.* *With All Due Respect We Say: NO.* *The National Association of Emure Local Government Students’ Union (NAELGS), with the Emure Youth Forum (EYF), issues this release to totally reject and vehemently condemn the contents of your memo dated 19th March, 2025, which seeks to recover aluminum conductors from the Alapoto Afforestation site in Emure to support the 33KV rehabilitation network.* *•A Community Long Abandoned, Now Targeted for Exploitation* *For over nine (9) months, Emure Local Government has...

CAPTAIN, EMURE U-15, JIMOH IYANU In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, Emure local government's U15 team players, Jimoh Iyanu and Ogundeji Kehinde, have been selected for the Team of the Week after Match Week One of the prestigious Professor Akin Oyebode cup. Their outstanding performances helped Emure defeat Ikole 3-0 in the opening match, with Iyanu scoring from the spot and leading the team with his captain's armband.  Kehinde also scored, ensuring a convincing win for the Engineer Bayo Àjàyí boys. Also, the tactical brilliance of Emure's Chief Coach, Olanrewaju Idowu earned him the Coach of the Week award, recognizing his key role in his team's success. Emure is not the only local government with multiple players on the best 11 list, as Ado, Aiyekire, and Oye also boast two players each.  Meanwhile, Efon, Irepodun/Ifelodun, and Ikere local governments have one player each on the coveted list. Team of the week The Professor Akin Oyebode cup 2024 continues, ...

  The U-15 football team of Emure local government is leading group A of the ongoing Professor Akin Oyebode cup 2024 after match day one. Recall that the Engineer Bayo Àjàyí boya thrashed their counterparts from IKOLE local government 3-0 at the opening ceremony of the competition held at the Oluyemi Kayode stadium Ado Ekiti. The boys are presently in high spirit as they stand solidly on top of other members of group A. In other matches involving 2 other group A teams, Ado defeated Iṣẹ/Orun by lone goal. Behind Emure, Ado is second with 1 goal as against Emure's 3, but both teams are on same point. Meanwhile the team looks forward to it's next match and training continues.