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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 state. The deputy governor, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, gave the warning on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti while mediating in a chieftaincy dispute in Araromi Ugbesi Ekiti, Ekiti East Local Government Area of the state. Afuye said that the…
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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 implementation of campaign promises of elected officials, especially governors. Speaking at the unveiling event on Friday in Abuja, the Global President of RTLA, Mr. Godbless Otubure, said that the board of RTLA had begun a revolution…
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Ekiti set to introduce land use charge to increase IGR says Oyebanji
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 to boost the state’s internally generated revenue. Oyebanji dropped the hint during 2023 service of nine Lessons and Carols held at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre, Ado Ekiti . He said that the property…
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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.),  who died on Sunday at 78. Oyebanji in a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said Diya’s death has robbed Nigeria of one of its finest military officers who fought…
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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 this on Monday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the General Hospital, Ilawe-Ekiti, in Ekiti South West Local Government Area. The governor said his administration embarked on the renovation of all health facilities in…
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Election
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 263,572 votes. According to the election results presented by the State Collation Officer for Kwara State, Prof. Joseph Sarwuan on Monday at the INEC National Collation Centre, Abuja, APC scored 263,572 votes. Sarwuan, who is Vice…
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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 meeting with the council of traditional rulers in Ado-Ekiti. The governor also informed them of government’s plans to unveil a mobile clinic that would focus on the health of the traditional rulers and their subjects.…
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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 delivering economic and knowledge free zone where education based industries and technological companies could operate. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), said this during a courtesy visit…
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Oyebanji’s 100 days in office, ray of hope for Ekiti- Ex-NBC Commissioner
former Commissioner at the National Broadcasting Commission, Mr Yomi Ayorinde, has described the 100 days in office of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji as a ray of hope for the people of Ekiti. Ayorinde, also the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ido/Osi Constituency II for Ekiti House of Assembly, said in a statement on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, that the administration would…
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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 section of the pensioners who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ikole-Ekiti, said that they are patiently waiting for Oyebanji to commence payment of the backlog of gratuities in 2023. They lamented…
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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 market in Ikere-Ekiti on Saturday The governor gave the pledge when he visited the market on Monday. Oyebanji, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs Monisade Afuye, also said that his administration would carry out some…
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Election
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 the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),The suit challenging the victory was instituted by Mr Segun Oni, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship candidate. The Assembly said the judiciary had again exemplified itself as a true…
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Ekiti deputy governor hails Gov. Oyebanji’s victory at the tribunal, woos opposition
Ekiti Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, on Thursday hailed Gov. Biodun Oyebanji’s victory at the Election Petition Tribunal, According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),The tribunal ruled in favour of Oyebanji on Thursday in a case instituted by Mr Segun Oni, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) at the June 18 election. Responding to the verdict at…
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Breaking news: Oni loses, Ekiti Tribunal upholds Oyebanji’s election
The Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and his deputy, Mrs Monisade Afuye. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Tribunal in its judgment on Thursday in Ado -Ekiti dismissed the petition of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Mr Segun Oni. In the judgment read by the Chairman,…
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PDP inaugurates Presidential Campaign Council in Ekiti
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) in Ekiti on Tuesday, with a call for massive votes for the party’s candidates all over the country in the 2023 general elections. Inaugurating the council in Ado-Ekiti, Mr Eddy Olafeso, the Former Zonal chairman, South West PDP, urged PDP members in the state to close ranks and work…
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Buhari hails Abiodun at 55
 President Muhammadu Buhari has joined leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in celebrating with Gov. Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, on his 55th birthday. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina on Wednesday in Abuja, the president rejoiced with the governor, his family, friends, and cabinet on the milestone. According to the News Agency of Nigeria…
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Fayemi felicitates Buhari on 80th birthday
The President of the Forums of Regions of Africa (FORAF) and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. Fayemi, in a statement issued by his media aide, Malam Ahmad Sajoh, praised Buhari as a leader who has done his best to fix the multi-dimensional problems plaguing Nigeria. According to the…
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