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The Olufaki-in-Council has condemned the demolition of a broadcast journalist’s structure in Ifaki-Ekiti by a traditional chief in the community, the Olokun, Chief Tunji Olaiya, describing the action as unacceptable. The position of the council was reached at a peace meeting convened by the Olufaki of Ifaki-Ekiti, Oba Adegbenro Falore, to resolve the land dispute between Mr and Princess Kelechi-David and the Olokun family. In his address, Oba Falore criticised the Olokun family for failing to properly notify or formally inform occupants before carrying out the demolition, stressing that such conduct would not be tolerated. The monarch reaffirmed Ifaki-Ekiti’s reputation…

A Cleric Reverend Canon Afolabi Kumapayi has urged Christians to embrace love, sacrifice, and humility as exemplified by Jesus Christ as they celebrate Palm Sunday, which marks the start of Holy Week. Canon Kumapayi made the call at the New Era Anglican Church Onala in Ado to commemorate this year’s “Palm Sunday” celebration. Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, every Sunday preceding Easter in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. According to Reverend Canon Kumapayi the Holy Week is a time for prayer, penance, reflection and spirituality among Christians. The cleric advised Christians to use the Holy Week to refocus…

…more houses will go down, we’re acting on court order – Chief Olokun A renowned journalist working with the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, BSES, Kelechi David, has called for the intervention of the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, after the Olokun of Ifaki-Ekiti, Chief Tunji Olaiya, demolished his uncompleted four-bedroom apartment built at Esure Road, Ona Oko Ika, Ifaki. Kelechi, who also doubles as the Chairman of the BSES Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council, explained that he bought the land from one Adeyeye Olajide in 2019, which was owned by his late father, Moses…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Mr. Samuel Abejide has called for discipline, accountability, and uncompromising transparency among accountants in the State’s local government system, warning that the era of weak financial management must give way to measurable results and strict compliance. He made the declaration in Ado Ekiti, at the opening of a two-day intensive workshop for newly converted and serving accountants, describing the training as a decisive step toward strengthening financial governance at the grassroots. Represented by Mr. Wole Olujobi the commissioner for the training and manpower development department, the chairman emphasized that…

As the Muslim community celebrates Eid-el-Fitr, the chairman, Ekiti State Local government service commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Ekiti State and beyond. The celebration marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of spiritual reflection and renewal. In his message, Mr Abejide prayed for peace, progress, and prosperity for Ekiti State and Nigeria as a whole. He emphasized the importance of tolerance, understanding, and unity among people of different faiths and backgrounds. “As you celebrate with family, friends and loved ones,may this spiritual exercise brings you abundant blessings, good health and…

A politician and philanthropist, Tolu Roland Olanrewaju, has brought relief to parents and students of Davies Academy, Ifaki-Ekiti through a series of educational support initiatives. The intervention, which took place within the school compound, saw Mr Olanrewaju pay the school fees of some students, settle the National Examinations Council, NECO registration fees for candidates, and provide shoes for some of the learners who were in need. Addressing the students, Mr Olanrewaju, who is also a landlord in Olorunsogo Estate where the school is situated, said his motivation was rooted in a passion to give back to his community and contribute…

The National President of the Ifaki Grammar School Old Students Association, IGSOSA, Mr. Kunle Olofintuyi, has urged alumni to intensify support for their alma mater as it prepares for its 70th anniversary come January, next year Mr. Olofintuyi made the appeal during a familiarization visit to prominent members of the Association, including Architect Dipo Ajayi at his Ilupeju-Ekiti residence and the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Science, FUTES, Iyin-Ekiti, Professor Gbenga Aribisala. Highlighting the school’s pressing needs, Olofintuyi listed the absence of an access road, a computer-based test centre, a modern library, and electricity supply…

In a significant development in Ekiti State politics, Chief Oluyemi Esan, Board Chairman of Ekiti State Road Maintenance Agency, has formally declared his interest in contesting the House of Representatives seat for Ado/Irepodun-Ifelodun Federal Constituency in the 2027 National Assembly elections. Addressing a gathering of ward chairmen from Ado Constituency 1, Esan, who is from the constituency, expressed his determination to run, citing the constituency’s denial for the past three dispensations as a major motivator. “It’s an injustice to Ado constituency 1,” Esan expressed his resolve to break the jinx and bring development to the Federal constituency. This is the…

By Olupitan B.Adebayo, HND, Bsc, Msc Finance ,Unilag When Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office as Nigeria’s president in May 2023, the country’s oil sector was facing multiple challenges. Production levels were unstable, oil theft was widespread, revenues were inconsistent, and Nigeria—despite being a major crude producer—was still heavily dependent on imported refined petroleum products. Less than two years later, significant policy decisions and structural reforms are beginning to change the narrative. The oil sector is gradually stabilizing, revenues are improving, and long-term strategies are being implemented to position Nigeria as a stronger energy power. Rising Oil Production and Improved Security…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide, has urged auditors and finance officers in the local government system to strengthen their digital competence to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service. He gave the charge while delivering his address at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop on “Basic Computer Operations and Audit Applications in the Local Government,” held at Ado. Representing the chairman, the commissioner in charge of the training and manpower development department noted that in today’s digital age, the use of computers has become indispensable in public administration, particularly in…