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…as Ekiti Kete Coalition USA honors his Impact As Americans are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day today, Monday 19th of January 2026, across the US to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader an indigenous group under the auspice of Ekiti Kete Coalition USA is also honoring a prominent Nigerian lawyer, philanthropist, and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola. The President of the group, Hon. Joseph Olugbamila in a statement paid tribute to Aare Afe Babalola’s remarkable achievements in education, law, and philanthropy which is making a lasting impact on Nigeria, echoing King’s…

The Chairman of Ise Orun Local government, Mr Samson Bamikole has hailed the courage, resilience and zeal of serving Armed forces in ensuring the unity of the country Bamikole gave the commendation when he joined other Nigerians to pay tribute in commemorating this year’s Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance day held at Ise Ekiti. He praised those still at the war front in the North part of the country, for their efforts in defending the Nation as well prayed for the repose of the soul of the fallen heroes. The Chairman called on Nigerians to continue to extend hands of…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Samuel Abejide, has charged Environmental Health and WASH Officers to rise up to the growing environmental challenges in the state. Abejide made the call while declaring open a two-day workshop themed “Environmental Challenges and the Role of Environmental Health / WASH Officers” in Ado-Ekiti. Represented by the commissioner in charge of Training and manpower development department Mr. Wole Olujobi described the workshop as a critical platform to expand participants’ knowledge on climate-related issues and to reposition officers to handle emerging environmental health risks more effectively. He identified the impacts…

The political situation in Rivers State shifted again on Thursday as members of the State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh. At a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, formally read the notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara. The notice, which was endorsed by 26 lawmakers, accused the governor of actions allegedly in violation of the Nigerian Constitution. Amaewhule announced that the notice would be served on the governor within the next seven days. During the same…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Samuel Abejide, has emphasized the need for staff to inculcate the habit of gratitude, teamwork, and commitment. Mr. Abejide who gave the charge at the inaugural prayer session of the commission for year 2026 gave glory to God for the blessings and successes of the past year. He noted that achievements could not be achieved by one person’s commitment but the collective effort of the team, saying “A tree cannot make a forest. The chairman acknowledged the support of his colleagues and staff, describing them the backbone of the…

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja on Saturday have recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. Acting on credible intelligence on movement of bandits from Adankolo general area towards Agbadu Bunu in Kabba Bunu LGA, troops swiftly deployed and laid a deliberate ambush at the bandit identified crossing point. The bandits subsequently ran into the troops’ ambush position and were engaged, forcing them to withdraw with indications of casualties as blood stains were observed during exploitation of the area. In…

In continuation of his regular engagement, a member representing Moba Constituency 2, in the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr Adeyemi Awoniyi has celebrated the festive season with his constituents. The event which took place at Erinmope was an avenue to chart a path of development for the Constituency in the coming year. Mr Awoniyi Glorified the name of God and congratulated people from six wards of the Constituency on witnessing the end of the year. He said that the essence of the celebration was to give back to the people and render his account of stewardship as their representative.…

The Executive Chairman of Aiyekire Local Government Hon. Adeoye Davies Adeyemo has presented the 2026 budget proposal of 6.5billion naira to the Council’s legislative house for consideration. The Council Chairman while presenting the budget Christened “Budget of Assured Hope” at the local government legislative Chamber at Ode-Ekiti said that the budget is expected to be financed with revenue from the federation account, internally generated revenue of the council, Excess Crude Oil, Value Added tax among others. According to Hon. Adeyemo a sum of 4.2billion naira would be expended on Recurrent expenditure while the capital expenditure would gulp a total sum…

…. Chairman Akeju calls for more participation to unearth talents. The Ekiti State Badminton Association has called for increased participation in the sport to discover and nurture young talent and commended the state government for its unwavering support in promoting badminton in the state The Chairman of the association, Mr. Opeyemi Akeju, made the call during the conclusion of the association’s end-of-year under-15 tournament held in Ado Ekiti on Saturday. Mr. Akeju explained that the just concluded under-15 badminton tournament in the state would help promote the sport and unearth young talent in Ekiti State, while advocating regular tournaments and…

Algon Chairman in Ekiti State, Mr Ojo Oluwasegun has congratulated Christians in the state on witnessing another end of the year. In a congratulatory message, the Ekiti East Local government Chairman advised well to do individuals to reflect on the teachings of this period and spread love to others in their neighbourhood. “Christmas reminds us to always share love and reach out to the less privileged, the little that you have, please share it with haves not around you.” Mr Ojo also extends greetings to governor Oyebanji, describing him as God sent to Ekiti. He wished Ekiti People a joyful…