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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 He said the outdated electricity wiring and facility put in place since 1976 has negatively affected the supply of electricity in the community.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…

The task force team of the Ekiti State Water and Sewerage Company limited has apprehended an individual in the Afao road area of Ado Ekiti, for bypassing water meter and connecting illegally to their water storage. In a statement by the Management of the company the culprit had resisted arrest, deploying dogs to deter the task team, but luck however ran against him as the policemen who had been supporting the task force team swung into action and apprehended the suspect. The statement added that the suspect was charged to court where he pleaded for leniency and opted to settle…

The Ekiti State government has called on leaders of Drivers and Okada riders unions in the state to warn their members against unnecessary movement during the hour of sanitation exercise. The State Commissioner for Environment Chief Tosin Aluko Ajisafe made the call on the heels of the transporters activities posing a threat to the smooth operation of Environmental task force team during the exercise. A suspected driver had let hell loose around Okesha area of the state capital when he attempted and eventually freed his suspected girlfriend who had been arrested by the Environmental task force team for wandering during…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Chief Samuel Abejide, has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the capacity of the local government workforce in the State. Abejide stated this during the opening of a two-day induction training for newly converted internal auditors. Represented by the Commissioner in charge of Information and Civic Orientation, Training, and Manpower Department, Mr Wole Olujobi, the Chairman attributed the commission’s efforts to the benevolence of the State Governor, His Excellency Biodun Oyebanji, who has created a level playing field for training and retraining of officers for maximum productivity. Abejide charged the…

…Says gesture to celebrates Senate Leader Bamidele’s 62nd Birthday A heartwarming gesture of kindness was witnessed on Monday the 21st of July, 2025 as a Non Indigenous Group, Ekiti Kete Coalition, USA donated essential items to the Government Special School for the deaf, Ikoro Ekiti to Commemorate the 62nd birthday of the Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele which will come up on Tuesday the 29th of July, 2025. According to the President of the group, Hon. Joe Olugbamila, the donations, which included educational materials and N100,000 cash to support their academic endeavors, was made in recognition of the Senate Leader’s…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, BSES Chapel, has mourned the passing of a cinematographer with TVC News, Mr. Ojo Olugbenga Ogunmiloyo, who was formerly a staff of the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, BSES. Ogunmiloyo, who worked in the News Department of BSES, served diligently as a cameraman and was known for his professionalism, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to truth and visual storytelling. His role behind the lens contributed significantly to the News Department’s reportage and the broader media landscape in Ekiti State. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Kelechi David, and…