Tinubu appoints Oloyede as acting Chief of Army Staff
David Williams President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major General Olufemi Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede will act in the position pending the…
Oyebanji’ll Be Fair to All Religious Sects in Ekiti, Deputy Gov Assures
Olufunke Aladejare …Says religious extremism, destroyer of humanity Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye has assured all religions practising in the state of a fair deal and unbiased prioritization of…
Why Court stopped CBN from releasing monthly allocations to Rivers
Adebayo Adenrele A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from further releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. According to reports, the…
Tinubu stopped Obasanjo from assassinating me, says Asari-Dokubo
Adebayo Adenrele The former militant leader in the Niger Delta, Asari Dokubo has alleged that President Bola Tinubu stopped former President Olusegun Obasanjo, from assassinating him during his administration between…
Oyebanji presents N375bn 2025 budget, prioritizes food security, others
Olufunke Aladejare The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday presented a budget estimate of N375,790,077,618.15 before members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, for the 2025…
JUST IN: Man caught with stolen electricity items in Ikere Ekiti
Adebayo Adenrele A suspected vandal was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday by OPC officers with items allegedly stolen electrical items at Oke Ijoka area, near Igbo Olosuta, Ikere…
Ekiti SUBEB suspends Education Secretary, Head Teacher over alleged misconduct
David Williams The Executive Chairman of Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi has announced the indefinite suspension of the Education Secretary of Ikere Local Government Education…
I’ll seek counseling over heated alteration with Uber Driver – Lawmaker
Adebayo Adenrele Alex Ikwechegh, the Lawmaker representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency of Imo State has said he will embark on a professional counseling to ensure that the heated…
BREAKING: Man City Midfielder, Rodri wins 2024 Ballon d’Or Award
Adebayo Adenrele Man City and Spainish Midfielder, Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, popularly known as Rodri, has been crowned as the 2024 Ballon d’Or Award winner. Rodri won the prestigious award ahead…
Why Man United Board sacked Ten Hag as Manager
Stephen Dunmoye Following the poor start to the season, Manchester United Board have sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday. The team occupied 14th position in the Premier League table…
200,000 targeted as free Hypertension, Diabetes screening exercise kicks off in Ekiti
Olufunke Aladejare The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed readiness to tackle the exponential increase in the number of hypertension and diabetes patients in the State, saying this…
Reactions as Lawmaker assaults Uber Driver, says he’ll make him disappear from Nigeria
Adebayo Adenrele The viral video of a heated altercation between a lawmaker and a Uber driver has stirred reactions among netizens on social media after he slapped the driver three…
BREAKING: Man Utd sack manager, Ten Hag
Adebayo Adenrele Manchester United have sacked Manager, Erik ten Hag following two and a half years in charge of the club. The Dutchman was informed of the decision by the…
EKSG approves proposed 2025 budget for legislative processing
David Williams The State Executive Council of the Ekiti State Government has approved the presentation of the proposed 2025 Budget to the Ekiti State House of Assembly for legislative processing.…
NUJ endorses Abimbola, Alhassan as Deputy, President
Adebayo Adenrele The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council on Saturday endorsed Abimbola Oyetunde for Deputy President and Alhassan Yahya as President. This was contained in a press…
Group hails Oyebanji for justifying people’s mandate with excellent performance
Olufunke Aladejare A group under the aegis of Ekiti Patriotic Vanguard(EPV), has hailed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for justifying the mandate given to him as the State’s Chief Executive through sterling…
Tension as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ekiti
Adebayo Adenrele The rainstorm that lasted for almost six hours on Friday evening has wreaked havoc in many neighbourhoods in Ado Ekiti and other towns in Ekiti State as residents…
NAWOJ hails Oyebanji’s Wife over philanthropic efforts in Ekiti
Adebayo Adenrele The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ekiti State Chapter, has commended Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, wife of Ekiti State Governor, for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting widows…
Lookman, Troost-Ekong Make CAF List For 2024 African Player Of The Year Award
Stephen Dunmoye …as Nwabali nominated for goalkeeper of the year Nigeria’s duo of Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for 2024 CAF player of the year award. Troost-Ekong…
Omawumi, Spyro, other Music Stars release new song on immunization
Rotimi Idris Top West and Central African Music Stars and Celebrities which include Omawumi, Qing Madi, Sekouba Bambino, Spyro, Stanley Enow, Timi Dakolo, Cobhams, Ali Nuhu, Kate Henshaw, Master Soumy,…
Why we shut down Ayo Fasanmi Model College – EKSG
By David Williams The Ekiti State Government has announced the temporary closure of Ayo Fasanmi Model College, Ado- Ekiti for the safety of students and teachers of the school pending…
House of Reps rejects Sharia Law Bill
Olufunke Aladejare The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to make Sharia law not just a personal matter in the constitution. The bill seeks to amend sections 24,…
BREAKING: Three male students rape boy to death in Osun Varsity
Adebayo Adenrele A 100-level fresh student has died after being gang raped by three 500-level male students of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. According to sources who craved anonymity, the…
I’ll not neglect livestock farming in my administration – Tinubu
Adebayo Adenrele President Bola Tinubu has pledged to embrace livestock farming as against relying on dairy imports by the past administration. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu assured a robust…
Why I suspended Commissioner for Justice – Benue Gov
Adebayo Adenrele The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has revealed why he suspended his Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Bemsen Mnyim. Mnyim, in a statement made available to…
BREAKING: 2 Pilots, 6 passengers killed as Helicopter crashes in Port Harcourt
Adebayo Adenrele Six passengers and 2 pilots have lost their lives in a tragic incident that occurred when an Helicopter was about to land at FPSO Nuim Antan, OML 123,…
Gov Oyebanji commissions N800m students hostel at College of Nursing Sciences
Adebayo Adenrele Nursing education received another remarkable boost in Ekiti State under Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s infrastructure upgrade with the commissioning of 600 beds students’ hostel built by a foremost entrepreneur,…
We sacked Ken-Ohaneye, others on a cordial note – Presidency
Adebayo Adenrele The Presidency has stated that the five sacked ministers which include Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye and four others were relieved of their duties on a cordial…
Workers rejoice over sacking of Women Affairs Minister
Adebayo Adenrele …Omokri reacts, says she’s suited for World Wresting Federation Workers of Ministry of Women Affairs were filled with glitz and glamour on Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu sacked…
Bamisile Hails Tinubu Over Creation of Regional, Livestock Devt Ministries
Adebayo Adenrele A ranking member of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Bamisile, has hailed president Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the creation of regional and livestock development Ministries to further…
U-17 WWC: Flamingos defeat Dominican Republic, ready to face USA in quarters
Stephen Dunmoye The Flamingos of Nigeria has soared onto quarterfinal after defeating Dominican Republic in a loan goal with Shakirat Moshood’s 89th minute strike from 24 yards. The strike earned…
NUJ Zone B felicitates Olu of Lisa on Birthday
Adebayo Adenrele The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, has felicitated the entire people of Lisa and beyond to celebrate the birthday of the Olu of Lisa in Ifo…
Commercial farmland cultivation has reduced kidnapping in Ekiti – Oyebanji
Adebayo Adenrele The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has stated that commercial farmland cultivation has reduced the incidence of kidnapping and other forms of criminal activities in Ekiti. While…
ONDO 2024: INEC engages Journalists ahead of Nov 16 Guber poll
…pledges maximum security for voters, assures free, credible election …says 4002 BVAS machines ready, with 812 back ups By Rotimi Idris The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State…
Oyebanji’s Wife empowers over 400 widows, orphans, offers scholarships to 50 pupils
Adebayo Adenrele Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji on Monday, through her pet project, the Widows, Aged, and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Support Foundation, empowered over 400 widows and…
Dangote wants Court to annul import licenses granted NNPCL, RANO, MATRIX, others
Adebayo Adenrele The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industry Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has called on Court to annul import licenses granted to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL),…
Unity, cooperation drive Ekiti development, says Oyebanji
By Adebayo Adenrele … As Senate leader describes Gov. as development partner The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has ascribed the aggressive development strides in the state in the…
You are a worthy successor, Fayemi tells Oyebanji
Adebayo Adenrele …commissions two road projects in Ekiti Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for being a worthy successor with excellent record of…
We’ll vote for you in 2026 – Ekiti Pensioners to Oyebanji
Adebayo Adenrele …as Union unveils Bus donated by state’s helmsman The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ekiti State Chapter, has pledged to vote for Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the forthcoming…
U- 17 WWC: Flamingos advance to quarterfinals after victory against Ecuador
Stephen Dunmoye The Flamingos secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Ecuador to storm into the quarterfinals of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring with…