By Kazeem Ayodeji In a heartfelt expression of solidarity, former governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni has conveyed his profound sorrow over the passing of the APC Chairman, Mr Paul Omotosho, describing it as a monumental loss to the state. Chief Oni who stated this during a condolence Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oyebanji Filani says the five rescued pupils and four teachers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti currently undergoing medical attention at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH Ado Ekiti are all in stable medical condition. Dr Filani who made this known to Journalists […]Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde Residents of G.R.A Ilokun besides Radio Nigeria Ado Ekiti have again appealed to the State Government to relocate the dumping site in the area. The residents including landlords and landladies who made the appeal on Monday during a peaceful protest over the effect of the dumping site on their health, blocked the […]Continue Reading
By Ayodeji Kazeem Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has cautioned Local Government and LCDA chairmen as well as other council officials against corrupt practices that can smear his name or tarnish the image of the state. Mr Oyebanji who gave the warning in Ado Ekiti while declaring open a three days retreat for the […]Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde Ekiti State has joined other States like Lagos and Oyo, to witness the first rain of the year. The rain was witnessed in some parts of Ado Ekiti, the state capital, irepodun Ifelodun Local Government and Aramoko in Ekiti West Council Area. The rain which was heavy in some parts of the […]Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde All is now set for the conduct of the election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Ekiti State Council. The election will produce new officers that will pilot the affairs of the union for the next three years. The election and inauguration of the new executive officers will take place tomorrow […]Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde Ekiti State Government has decried the threat being posed by unregistered vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles to road safety and security within the state. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Kehinde Ajobiewe whostated this while fielding questions from newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, advised those concerned to do the needful to avoid embarrassment. Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Mr Dare Ogundare has visited the scene of Wednesday’s armed robbery incident at Ikere-Ekiti for an on-the-spot assessment. In a statement made available to Newsmen in Ado Ekiti, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu said the Commissioner expressed displeasure over the ugly Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji The Ekiti State Government has distributed N50 million to 10,000 vulnerable citizens across the Local Governments and LCDAs in the state as part of its palliative schemes to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. The Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management, Mr Niyi Adebayo, […]Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has thanked President Tinubu for consistently appointing the state indigenes to key federal positions. Governor Oyebanji expressed his gratitude when the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Mr Sunday Asefon visited him in Ado Ekiti to present his appointment letter. He highlighted Continue Reading
By Lanre Omotoso Nigerians should avoid activities that degrade the soil as this could impact the environment and economy negatively. A lecturer in the Department of Soil Resources and Environmental Management, Ekiti State University, Professor Olusegun Aruleba gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti to commemorate this year’s World Soil Day. Professor Aruleba identified Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has stressed the need for the creation of an inclusive world for People with Disabilities to break down barriers to foster a society where individuals’ unique talents are valued. He stated this while addressing a gathering on the occasion of this year’s International Day of People With […]Continue Reading
By Busuyi Ogidiolu Candidates of the All Progressives Congress APC have been declared winners of the just concluded Local Government Election in Ekiti State. The Party won in all the 16 statutory Local Governments, 22 Local Council Development Areas Chairmanship seats and 177 Councillorship seats. Chairman of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC Continue Reading
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has urged the Nigerian Army to remain loyal to the country in order to safeguard democracy. Governor Oyebanji made this appeal while receiving the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bamidele Alabi in his office in Ado Ekiti. He said democracy is the best system of […]Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed his deep appreciation to Ekiti citizens worldwide and friends of the state for their unwavering support throughout the first year of his administration. In a statement on Ado Ekiti by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji specifically acknowledged the invaluable support and Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji People of Aiyekire, Ekiti East Local Governments and Gboyin LCDA could not hide their joy and adulation for the state government following the flag off of the road and restoration of electricity to the towns in the areas after ten years in darkness. Sod turning for the reconstruction of the Ikole – […]Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji Governor Biodun Oyebanji says more policies and programmes geared towards poverty eradication and wealth creation await the people of the state He stated this while giving an account of his stewardship at the State Assembly Complex, Ado Ekiti as part of activities marking his first anniversary in office. Mr Oyebanji reeled out […]Continue Reading
By Lanre Omotoso Lack of adequate food production in Ekiti State has been attributed to kidnapping, destruction of farms by suspected herders, paucity of funds and inadequate storage facilities. Two farmers, Chief Gabriel Kolawole and Mrs Bukola Bamidele made the observations in an interview with Radio Nigeria reporter on this year’s World Food Day in […]Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has presented the 2024 budget estimate of about one hundred and sixty billion Naira to the State House of Assembly. Presenting the annual budget, tagged “Budget of sustainable growth and development” at the assembly complex in Ado Ekiti, governor Oyebanji, said the proposed expenditure was prepared Continue Reading
By Ogunrinde Amos The Ekiti State Government has suspended the Chief Medical Director, CMD of State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti, Dr Olaolu Olubiyi for alleged gross misconduct . The State Ministry of Health and Human Services announced the suspension on a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti. According to the statement, Dr Olubiyi was suspended […]Continue Reading
By Kayode Babatuyi Parents of Girls Model School’s students, Ilawe Ekiti have appealed to Ekiti State Government not to close down the school in the interest of the existing students. The parents including Mr. Felix Ilori, Omolade Adeniyi and Mrs Fadairo, who spoke during a protest in Ado Ekiti, affirmed that most of their children […]Continue Reading
By Amos Ogunrinde/Rotimi Famakin Public private Primary and secondary Schools across Ekiti State today resumed for the first term of the 2023/2024 academic session. Radio Nigeria roving correspondent, who monitored the resumption, observed that nearly all the schools offered prayers to usher in the new academic calendar. The schools also tidied-up their premises while Continue Reading
By Lanre Omotoso Depletion of Ozone layer has been attributed to smokes from burning fossil fuel, vehicles, firewood and harmful gases from air-conditioners as well as refrigerators. A lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, Ekiti State University, Professor Oluwayemisi Arowosoge made the observation in Ado-Ekiti in commemoration Continue Reading
The Ekiti State Government has employed 500 successful candidates following the recruitment process to fill vacant teaching positions in public secondary schools in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Mike Omolayo, said the employment letters of the successful candidates were ready for collection by the candidates. Omolayo Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji As part of efforts to further strengthen Ekiti State security architecture, governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has presented operational vehicles and equipment to the state police command. Operational vehicles and equipment presented include two Armoured Personnel Carrier, ten patrol Hillux, fifty bullet proof vest, Helmets, tactical boots among others. Continue Reading