Ekiti state
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Energy & Environment
World Bank fund: Corporation rehabilitates treatment plant, reticulation in Jos South
The Jos Water Services Corporation (JWSC) has said that the World Bank fund received would be used to boost water supply to Bukuru and environs in Jos South Local Government Area. Mr. Apollos Samchi, the Managing Director of the corporation, said that N1.7 billion would be expended on the rehabilitation of the water treatment plant, the overhead steel tank, and…
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General News
Oyebanji seeks FG’s support for Ekiti Tourism Devt. Master Plan
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has called for support from the federal government for the timely and efficient execution of the Ekiti Tourism Development Master Plan. Oyebanji made the call when the Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, visited the state for the Ekiti Hike Mountain Safari and some other tourism engagements. ‘We believe that a strategic plan is indispensable…
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General News
FG to speed up work on Ekiti roads – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Mr. Dave Umahi, says the Federal Government will speed up the construction and rehabilitation of federal roads in Ekiti. Umahi stated this when he led the ministry’s team, in company with the Ekiti governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on an inspection tour of some federal roads in the state. The minister commended Oyebanji for his commitment to…
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judiciary
Court further adjourns Fayose’s money laundering trial
Money laundering trial of a former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, could not proceed on Wednesday before a federal high court in Lagos, as the court did not sit. The case has been adjourned until March 8 for continuation of trial. Fayose is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N6.9 billion fraud and…
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Featured
Ekiti State seeks deeper partnership with Australia
Ekiti State is desirous of a deeper and lasting partnership with the Government of Australia on the development of the state. The state’s deputy governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, expressed the desire on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti when he received visiting Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. John Donnelly, on behalf of Gov. Kayode Fayemi. Egbeyemi told the envoy that Ekiti State…
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Politics
More states may follow as Ekiti suspends minimum wage, cuts salaries
Ekiti State government has announced the suspension of minimum wage payment and a cut in the salaries of workers and political appointees. According to a statement from the state government after a meeting with organized Labour unions in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, the decision was reached in response to the present economic reality in the country. For a period of…
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News
Chaos in Ekiti APC as Sen Adeyeye attacks Fayemi
Former Senate spokesperson and the National Chairman of the South West Agenda for 2023, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has called on the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to call the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi to order. Adeyeye on Wednesday, accused the Ekiti State governor of plotting to decimate the party. He maintained that the governor’s actions and…
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