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Tosin Popoola Named to Publicity Committee for NYC Ekiti Leadership Summit 3.0 The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Emure Local Government Area Chapter, Tosin Popoola, has been nominated to serve on the publicity committee for the upcoming Leadership Summit 3.0 organized by the NYC Ekiti State Chapter. The nomination was announced by the chairman of the summit’s planning committee, Leo Omotayo, who praised Popoola’s dedication to youth development and effective communication within the organization. Leadership Summit 3.0 is expected to gather young leaders and stakeholders from across the state to discuss youth empowerment, leadership growth, and community development. Reacting to the development, Popoola thanked the state chapter and the planning committee for the opportunity and pledged to contribute actively to the success of the summit. Members of the NYC Emure LGA Chapter have described the nomination as a proud achievement, expressing confidence that...

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...

  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...

L-R: Olalekan Adeyanju, Deji Aladesiun, Oluwaseyi Ebenezer, Commissioner Gold, Raji Adewale & Tosin Popoola REPORTER: OLAMIDE AWOYINFA Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Honourable Gold Adesola Adedayo, has thrown his full weight behind the “Football for a Plastic-Free Ekiti” initiative, a youth-focused environmental campaign spearheaded by The Triple Green Environment Development (TGED) Foundation in partnership with the Ado and Ikere Local Football Councils (LFCs). The Commissioner declared his support during a courtesy visit by the campaign’s delegation to his office at the State Secretariat Complex in Ado-Ekiti. The visit was aimed at introducing the initiative ahead of World Environment Day 2025. The campaign seeks to harness the unifying power of football to raise awareness about plastic pollution and instill sustainable habits among young people across the state. Honourable Adedayo described the initiative as a “brilliant and much-needed intervention” that me...