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Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of assaulting airline officials aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged to court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, confirmed the development in a post on his official X handle on Monday. “The more reason the flying public should be more careful, the unruly passenger on the Uyo–Lagos bound Ibom Air, Miss Comfort Emmanson, has been charged to court and she’s now cooling off in Kirikiri,” Moshood wrote. His…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The affected Commissioners and Special Advisers are to hand over to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior civil servant in their respective MDAs. Governor Oyebanji thanks the affected members of the State Executive Council and wishes them success in their future endeavours. However, the dissolution does not affect the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. Also not affected by the dissolution are the Commissioner for Health and Human Services; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security; Commissioner for Education; Commissioner for…

‎Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has described the late Ekiti born Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd) as a gallant officer whose life of patriotism and selfless service to the development and growth of the country cannot be forgotten. ‎Oyebanji spoke at the final funeral service held for the deceased at St John’s Military Church, Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday. The burial service was attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan ( represented by his wife Dame Patient Jonathan), Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri; Chief if Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; first civilian Governor of Ekiti State,…

Reports reaching us has it that the three day old baby reportedly stolen on Monday at the Okeyinmi health centre in Ado Ekiti has been found. The Ekiti State Police Public Relations officer SP Sunday Abutu who confirmed the development to newsmen said the culprit has been arrested. The baby has been reunited with her family This medium had earlier reported the story of the missing baby while an eyewitness account, said the baby’s disappearance was noticed when the Nurses on duty wanted to cater for her in the morning. According to the state commissioner of Police, Mr Sunday Eribo,…

In a shining testament to her unwavering commitment to grassroots educational development, Dr. Tolulope Abike Olufemi (Omo Eye Aowe) has once again made a remarkable impact through the 2025 edition of her widely celebrated “Catch Them Young” Initiative. The programme, held from July 21st to 23rd in Epe-Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, continues to set a benchmark for community-led educational empowerment. This year’s edition featured a new wave of impactful interventions aimed at nurturing young talents and rewarding academic excellence. Pupils from the three public primary schools in Epe-Ekiti were honoured for their exceptional academic performance during…

Pandemonium erupted early Monday morning at Okeyimi Health Centre of Ado Ekiti, as a three day old baby was reportedly stolen. According to an eyewitness account, the baby’s disappearance was noticed when the Nurses on duty wanted to cater for her in the morning. The development threw fears through the spine of the mother and others at the ward. Members of staff in the Ward, the mother of the baby, security guard and other suspects have been taken to the Police Station for further interrogation. Efforts to speak with the management of the hospital proved abortive. Traders in the market…

The Nigeria security and Civil Defence Corps Ekiti State command has cautioned bouncer’s association in the state, saying it operations have been constituting threats to the security settings of the state. The state commandant Mr Toma Enya who gave the warning in a statement said, the Association was unknown to the existing law that guides private security business in Nigeria and the need to register the association as Private Guard Company under one umbrella becomes necessary. According to him, the Association requires legal backing that can sustain the group with inputs from Private Guards Security Department of the Command. Commandant…

The chairman of the Ekiti State Environmental Protection Agency (EKSEPA), Chief Bamitale Oguntoyinbo has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for approving the fixing of old electricity wires, facilities in Oye-Ekiti. Oguntoyinbo gave the commendation while addressing journalists on Friday in Oye-Ekiti. He said the outdated electricity wiring and facility put in place since 1976 has negatively affected the supply of electricity in the community. Oguntoyinbo, who is the Obalodo of Oye Kingdom, said the approval of Oyebanji was facilitated by the appeal of the Oloye of Oye Kingdom, Oba Micheal Ademolaju, when the governor paid the traditional ruler a visit in…

The Ekiti State Government has dissolved the State Council of Traditional Rulers, chaired by the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, HRM, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro. The dissolution was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, and made available to newsmen on Thursday. The government’s action was sequel to the expiration of the council, whose two-year tenure expires on 31st July, 2025, having been composed by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on 31st July, 2023. Flowing from the above, the Ekiti State Government has appointed the Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, HRM, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala II, as…

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed the bill banning the use of Mobile phones and conveyance of two passengers by the motorcycle operators in the state. The order was part of the State motorcycle operators Regulatory bill 2025 considered by the Committee of the whole house and passed into law during plenary at the Assembly complex in Ado. The legislative arm pointed out that the age limit for commercial operators must not be less than eighteen years while usage of helmet , reflective jackets must be part of their dresses. The law also stipulates that motorcycle used for…