Suspected gunmen who attacked the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, have demanded a ransom of one billion naira for the release of 15 worshippers abducted during the incident, which also left one person dead.

The Eleda of Eda Oniyo, Oba Joseph Awolola, disclosed this while addressing journalists, noting that the kidnappers had established contact with the community and made their demand known. He appealed to the government to intensify efforts to secure the safe return of the victims.

Meanwhile, traditional rulers from neighbouring communities, including the Elewu of Ewu Ekiti, Oba Bamidele Adeniran, and the Owa of Iludun, Oba Adeniran, have called for a temporary ban on evening worship activities and a comprehensive overhaul of the security architecture in the area.

The monarchs also lamented the absence of security personnel, alleging that it took over an hour for security operatives to respond after the attack.

On their part, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Brigadier General Ebenezer Ogundana (retd.), and the Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, who visited the community for an on-the-spot assessment, assured residents that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted victims.

They urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and useful information.

At least 15 persons were kidnapped during the attack on Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Ominira, in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

En un mundo donde la seguridad alimentaria y la sostenibilidad agrícola se vuelven cada vez más cruciales, la industria de los cítricos enfrenta una serie de retos y oportunidades. Desde la incidencia de plagas hasta el impacto del cambio climático, los productores deben adoptar estrategias innovadoras para mantener la productividad y la calidad de sus frutos. Este artículo explora las tendencias emergentes en la agricultura cítrica, apoyándose en datos recientes y en fuentes expertas, como Citrus Farm Notes.

Contexto Actual: La Agricultura Cítrica en Europa y América

Los cítricos, especialmente la naranja, el limón y la mandarina, constituyen uno de los pilares económicos de regiones productoras como la costa mediterránea en Europa y diversos estados en el sur de Estados Unidos y Brasil. Sin embargo, la producción se ve amenazada por múltiples factores:

• Plagas persistentes: como el psílido asiático de los cítricos (Diaphorina citri), principal vector de la enfermedad conocida como Huanglongbing (HLB) o Greening, que devasta los huertos y reduce significativamente los rendimientos.
• Cambio climático: alteraciones en los ciclos de lluvias y temperaturas extremas que afectan la floración y la maduración de los frutos.
• Mercados globales y precios fluctuantes: una competencia creciente y la volatilidad en los precios, presionan a los productores a optimizar recursos.

Innovaciones Tecnológicas: La Clave para la Sostenibilidad y la Eficiencia

Para afrontar estos desafíos, la innovación en la gestión agrícola es esencial. Entre las tendencias más relevantes, se destacan:

El Rol de Datos y el Conocimiento Compartido

El uso de plataformas digitales y el análisis de big data han transformado la gestión agrícola. En este contexto, publicaciones especializadas y notas de campo como las que se encuentran en Citrus Farm Notes ofrecen insights valiosos para los productores y técnicos:

“Información de campo en tiempo real, aportada por expertos y agricultores, ayuda a tomar decisiones fundamentadas, reducir riesgos y mejorar la rentabilidad.” — Citrus Farm Notes

Estas notas permiten compartir experiencias sobre plagas, manejo del suelo, fertilización y nuevas prácticas sostenibles, fomentando una comunidad de aprendizaje activo y colaborativo.

Perspectivas Futuras: Hacia una Agricultura Cítrica más Resiliente

El futuro de la producción cítrica estará marcado por la integración de tecnologías avanzadas, la innovación genética y una gestión cada vez más basada en datos. La adopción de agroecosistemas resilientes, prácticas de agricultura regenerativa y monitoreo digital son pasos imprescindibles para garantizar la sostenibilidad.

“En un entorno global desafiante, la adaptabilidad y la innovación constante definen el éxito de los productores de cítricos.” — Expertos en Agronomía

Conclusión

El avance hacia un sector cítrico más inteligente y sostenible requiere una visión integral, donde la investigación, la tecnología y el conocimiento compartido converjan. En este escenario, publicaciones especializadas como Citrus Farm Notes juegan un papel fundamental como fuente de información confiable y actualizada. La colaboración entre investigadores, agricultores y empresas tecnológicas será determinante para superar los desafíos de hoy y preparar el camino para un mañana más productivo y sustentable.

Says Ekiti governorship poll will be a “walkover” for Oyebanji

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Monday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun a large-scale mobilisation plan to secure at least 10 million votes for the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the South-west in the 2027 general election.

Bamidele disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti during the inauguration of a 57-member governorship campaign council for the June 20 election in Ekiti State.

The senator, who also chairs the APC 2026 governorship election campaign in the state, said the poll would serve as a referendum on the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, expressing confidence that the ruling party would record a landslide victory.

According to him, the APC leadership in the South-west has already designed strategies to deliver massive votes for Tinubu across the region’s six states in the next general election.

“As a party of conviction and vision, we have already set a target ahead of the 2027 elections. We have designed a mobilisation plan to deliver at least 10 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the six states of the South-west alone,” Bamidele said.

He urged party leaders and members to intensify mobilisation ahead of the elections by encouraging eligible voters to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Bamidele noted that despite a population of about 3.8 million in Ekiti State, the number of registered voters stood at 987,647 as of 2023, stressing that the figure could increase significantly if party members mobilise residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

He called on APC members to embark on house-to-house campaigns and community engagements to ensure wider voter participation before the CVR exercise ends in August 2026.

The Senate leader also predicted that the June 20 governorship election would be “a walkover” for the APC, citing what he described as Governor Oyebanji’s unprecedented achievements since assuming office.

Responding, Oyebanji thanked Bamidele for his support and pledged that his re-election campaign would be issue-based.

The governor said his campaign would focus on policies, programmes and development plans rather than personal attacks on opponents, while urging candidates of other political parties to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Electoral Act and ensure a peaceful electoral process.