Tag: Ekiti
Rotary club reiterates commitment to polio eradication in Nigeria
The Rotary International District 9126 has reiterated its commitment to eradication of polio and development of public health across its seven-state jurisdiction.
The district, which...
JAMB suspends exam towns’ selection for 2026 UTME candidates in Ekiti
Abuja, Feb. 3, 2026 (NAN) The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the...
2 men in court over alleged possession of hemp
Ado-Ekiti, Jan.8, 2026 (NAN) The police on Thursday, dragged two men before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of hemp.
The defendants, Ayodele...
Ekiti bans graduation ceremonies in nursery, primary, secondary classes
By Idowu Ariwodola
Ado-Ekiti, Sept. 19, 2025 (NAN) Ekiti State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary and secondary classes in...
Police arraign man, 35, for alleged N2m fraud
Ado-Ekiti, Dec. 24, 2024 (NAN) The police, on Tuesday, arraigned a 35-year-old man, Kolawole Taiwo, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged N2...
Shun violence, division, Ekiti govt warns communities
The Ekiti Government has warned communities agitating for autonomy to refrain from stoking violence and division that could destabilise the existing peace in the...
Group unveils App to track implementation of Governors’ campaign promises
Ready to Lead Africa (RTLA), an ecosystem of emerging young African leaders, has unveiled the ‘followthepromises’ web and mobile app aimed at tracking the...
Ekiti set to introduce land use charge to increase IGR says...
Ado-Ekiti, Dec. 20, 2023 (NAN) Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on Wednesday said that government would in January begin collection of land use charges...
Gov. Oyebanji mourns former CGS Diya
Ekiti Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences on the death of a former Chief of General Staff (CGS), Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya (rtd.),...
Oyebanji restates commitment to improved healthcare facilities in Ekiti
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has reiterated the commitment of his administration to ensuring comprehensive renovation of all government hospitals across the state.
Oyebanji stated...
Presidential election: APC wins Kwara, Ondo as PDP wins Osun
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu has emerged victorious in Kwara State in the Saturday Presidential election polling...
Oyebanji directs immediate payment of allowances of traditional rulers
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has directive the immediate payment of outstanding allowances of traditional rulers in the state.
Oyebanji gave the directive at a...
FG to establish Free Trade Zone in Ekiti – NEPZA boss
The Federal Government has restated commitment to make Ekiti a major Free Trade Zone in Nigeria.
The government said this would support the state in...
Oyebanji’s 100 days in office, ray of hope for Ekiti- Ex-NBC...
former Commissioner at the National Broadcasting Commission, Mr Yomi Ayorinde, has described the 100 days in office of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji as a ray...
Fulfil your promises to us, Ekiti pensioners appeal to Gov. Oyebanji
Pensioners in Ikole-Ekiti have appealed to Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State to fulfil his gubernatorial campaign promise by paying their outstanding gratuities.
A cross...
Oyebanji visits burnt Ekiti market, pledges support to affected traders
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has pledged support to the traders who lost their valuables to the fire that engulfed a section of Shasha...
Ekiti lawmakers laud judiciary over Gov. Oyebanji’s victory at election tribunal
Ekiti House of Assembly has lauded the judiciary for validating Gov. Biodun Oyebanji’s victory and the APC in the June 18 governorship election.
According to...
