Ekiti Governor urges residents to accept old naira notes
Gloria Ogbu Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has appealed to residents of the state to continue to accept the old and new naira notes as means of transactions in…
FCT Minister mourns as Monarch who slumped, died in his palace is buried
Ajiri Imah The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has commiserated with the Traditional Rulers Council in the territory over the demise of the Etsu…
Obi didn’t win 19 States – Report reveals
Adebayo Adenrele A fact-checking organisation named Dubawa, has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi did not record victory in 19 states during the February 25…
Ten Hag, Rashford named Manager, Player of the Month
Adebayo Adenrele Manchester United Head Coach, Erik ten Hag has been named the Premier League manager of the month for February after his side went unbeaten in the league. Ten…
U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles whitewash Tunisia by 4 to nil
Adebayo Adenrele The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have clinched bronze at the ongoing U-20 African Cup of Nations by defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the Third-place play-off today. This will be…
Oyebanji condoles Lagos Gov, Residents over train accident
Adebayo Adenrele Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has condoled his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and people of Lagos State over Thursday’s train accident that left about six people…
NUJ Ekiti State Secretary, Kayode Babatuyi celebrates 10 years Marriage Anniversary
Uyai-Abasi Etido, Hope James The Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Chapter, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi on Thursday, celebrated his 10th year marriage anniversary to his beautiful wife, Mrs…
Presidential Tribunal: Fight to the finish as 89 SANs square up for legal battle
Adebayo Adenrele, Precious Oham Following the conclusion of the 2023 presidential election and the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the president-elect, the three major political parties have engaged 89 Senior…
Tinubu inaugurates Wole Olanipekun, 49 other SANs as Legal Team
Adebayo Adenrele President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a team of 50 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to defend his election at the February 25, 2023 presidential election before…
Lagos pastor in trouble for defiling 13-year-old blind girl
Gloria Ogbu The Pastor of Power of the Home Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Olushola Akinsipe has been arraigned before a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for allegedly defiling a…
2023 election: Party agents bought votes with cash – NBA report
Uyai-Abasi Etido The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reportedly confirmed the cases of vote-buying with cash and bank transfers across many states in Nigeria including Delta, Lagos, and FCT during…
Many feared dead, others injured as train, BRT bus collide in Lagos
Gloria Ogbu A train and BRT Bus collided in the Ikeja area of Lagos on Thursday morning. Several passengers are feared dead following the impact of the collision. See pictures…
Ekiti Gov harps on fiscal discipline for Directors at budget workshop
Adebayo Adenrele Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has stated that his administration is irrevocably committed to raising the standard of fiscal management in order to drive its shared prosperity…
BREAKING: INEC postpones Governorship election by 7 days
Adebayo Adenrele The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has postponed the 2023 gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, 11th March, 2023 to 18th March, 2023. More details soon…
Customary Court of Appeal solicits Media Support for Administrative Justice
Bernice Larryoboh A Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Ado-Ekiti has solicited media support in the administration and discharge of legal duties. This call was made by Justice Oluwatoyin Abodunde,…
Oyebanji sets to establish Ekiti State Wealth Fund
Adebayo Adenrele Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commenced preparations to establish Ekiti Wealth Fund, which is designed to receive, manage and invest in a diversified portfolio of medium…
ECOWAS to confer award on Buhari
Ajirioghene Imah The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared intentions to confer President Muhammadu Buhari the Democracy Icon award. This was made known by ECOWAS Chairman and…
Stop Chasing shadows, vain desperations- Hon Faparusi tells Peter Obi
…congratulates Tinubu on win The Coordinator, Contact and Mobilization Committee, Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Committee, in Ekiti State, Hon. Bamidele Faparusi, has cautioned members of the Labour Party to stop chasing…
Guber poll: Politicians are scrambling for public votes – Paul Okoye
Bernice Larryoboh Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, well known by his stage name Rudeboy, has publicly expressed his anger at politicians who are scrambling to win the public’s support in this…
IWD: Develop yourselves on Tech. Innovation, NAWOJ Tasks Women
Hope James The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ in Ekiti state has tasked Women on Self-development especially in the area of trending digital technology to be able to navigate…
IWD: NYSC Groups sensitise Ekiti Students on Leadership skills
Adebayo Adenrele In a bid to commemorate 2023 International Women’s Day, two Groups of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State have sensitised the Students of Mary Immaculate…
International Women’s Day: Oyebanji celebrates wife, Ekiti women
Uyai-Abasi Etido The governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has taken to social media to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and in Ekiti State on International…
Support Tinubu’s govt, Buhari tells Nigerians in Diaspora
Uyai-Abasi Etido President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all Nigerians living in in Doha, Qatar, to support the president elect, Bola Tinubu as he takes over the reins of government on…
Super Eagle stars congratulate Osimhen for winning best athlete award
Stephen Dunmoye Super Eagle Stars and Osimhen compatriots, Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi have joined the list of Nigerian and other football stars and fans who congratulated Napoli striker Victor…
UCL: Chelsea defeats Dortmund, picks quarter-finals ticket
Stephen Dunmoye Chelsea Football Club has qualified to the quarter finals of the UEFA Champions League after defeating German Bundesliga giant, Borrussia Dortmund in a two goals thriller at Stamford…
100th day in office: Adeleke promises to clear outstanding salaries
Ajirioghene Imah Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has assured civil servants in the state that his administration would clear all outstanding salaries owed by the previous administration. The Governor made…
Obi Heads To Court, cancels campaign trip
Bernice Larryoboh The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has canceled campaign trips to attend court proceedings with his lawyers. Obi made this known via his Twitter handle…
President Buhari celebrates Yemi Osibanjo at 66
Uyai-Abasi Etido President Muhammadu Buhari has warmly felicitated the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on the glamorous occasion of his 66th birthday on March 8, 2022. He celebrated with Osibanjo on behalf…
INEC removes name of majority leader, House of Reps from Reps-elect list
Ajirioghene Imah The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) has removed the name of Alhassan Ado Doguwa from the list of election winners. Alhassan had been proclaimed the winner of Doguwa/Tudunwada…
Popular Nigerian actor Fadeyi Oloro is dead
Ajirioghene Imah Nigerian actor, Ojo Arowosafe popularly known as “Baba Fadeyi Oloro” has died at 66. Mr Arowosafe, who had earned the name Fadeyi Oloro in a Yoruba TV series…
Women make the world better-VP, NUJ Zone B says
…advocates support, empowerment for women Hope James Comrade Ronke Afebioye- Samo, Vice-President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Southwest Zone, has commended the courage and doggedness of Nigerian women…
JUST IN: Watford sacks Slaven Bilic, appoints Chris Wilder as Head Coach
Stephen Dunmoye, Bernice Larryoboh 10th-placed English Championship Side Watford have appointed Chris Wilder as the new head coach after dismissing Slaven Bilic following a run of poor results in league…
FG Needs N869bn for 2023 Census – Minister, Budget and Planning reveals
Ajirioghene Imah The Federal Government has revealed that it would need N869 billion to conduct the forthcoming 2023 population and housing census. The Minister of State for Budget and National…
Ekiti NLC get new Excos, re-elects Kolapo Olatunde as Chair
By Precious Oham The Nigeria Labour Congress, Ekiti State Council, today, re-elected Comrade Kolapo Olatunde as the Chairperson of the union at the 7th State Delegates Conference. No fewer than…
Tinubu set for Legal Fireworks, Parades 13 SANs, others
Hope James A legal icon and one-time President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Wole Olanipekun, alongside 12 other senior lawyers are set to defend the victory of the President-elect,…
Put an end to child labour -Regina Daniels tells Movie Producers
Bernice Larryoboh Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has called on celebrities and movie producers to put an end to child labor in the entertainment industry. Regina Daniels, in a recent video…
First Bank announces retirement of deputy MD, appoints new executive director
Etido Uyai-Abasi Nigeria’s oldest lender, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the retirement of Deputy Managing Director Gbenga Shogo and the appointment of a new executive director, which the…
I won’t tarnish Nigeria’s image – Super Eagles keeper vows
Stephen Dunmoye Super Eagles goalkeeper, John Noble, has said that he refused to do anything that will tarnish the image of Nigeria as Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, failed to pay…
Premier League is my dream- Osimhen
Stephen Dunmoye The Nigeria and Napoli’s forward, Victor Osimhen has revealed his interest to play in the Premier League as he said it was his dream to join Premier League…
Man strangles pregnant wife to death for delaying to open gate
Hope James A man identified as Ikechukwu Obiora, has allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Ebere, to death in Anambra State over delay in opening the gate for him. The incident…