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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…

The Ilupeju in ifeloju Local council development area of Ekiti State has handed over three buildings to the management of the Federal University Oye‑Ekiti to serve as the temporary campus for the institution’s School of Nursing Science. The buildings, located close to the Apeju’s palace, consist of two lecture halls and an administrative block and will serve as the centre for academic and administrative activities of the university’s Institute of Nursing Science. The National president of Ilupeju Development Association, IDA, Elder Banji Ogungbemi who was represented by a community leader and former president of the Association, Dr Femi Babalola explained…

…Seeks Maximum Support for Governor Oyebanji’s Re-Election Bearly hours after being affirmed as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress by the party leadership, Hon.Adarabierin has kicked off a thank you tour of all wards in Ado Constituency I, expressing his gratitude to party faithful and supporters for their role in his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate. The tour, which covered all the seven wards in the Constituency also gave the Consensus candidate the opportunity to brief them on his plans and vision for the constituency. The Director General, Asipa Political Family Hon Talabi Musa and the Coordinator,…

…Promises Quality Representation, Open Door Policy. In line with the All Progressives Congress constitution and the new electoral guidelines the APC leadership in Ado Ekiti has affirmed the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Tax and Revenue Matters, Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin as its candidate for Ado Constituency I The affirmation according to the Party Chairman Hon. Mike Akinleye at the party office, Odo Ado in Ado Ekiti during a meeting of party leaders, noted that Hon. Adarabierin was a product of the consensus by all the ward Chairmen in his Constituency. “As the party Chairman, I’m confident that…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Ado Ekiti have officially endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s aide, Mr Ayodeji Adarabierin and Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mrs Bolaji Olagbaju as its consensus candidates for Ado Constituency I and II, respectively ahead of the 2027 Ekiti State House of Assembly election. The affirmation was made at the APC Party office in Ado Ekiti, where party leaders and members gathered to ratify the decision. Party Chairman in Ado Ekiti, Hon. Mike Akinleye, said the duo were chosen for their exceptional qualities and ability to deliver robust representation to the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Ekameta Ward, in Ijero Local Government Area, Engineer Ojo Ebenezer Ogunleye, has assured residents of the ward comprising Epe, Ara and Araromi Ekiti of quality representation and increased dividends of democracy if elected in the forthcoming local government election in the state. Engineer Ogunleye who gave the assurance while speaking with journalists at a forum in Ado-Ekiti, noted that his return to the council would bring greater development and improved welfare for the people of the three communities. According to him, his second tenure would focus on implementing more people-oriented programmes and…

An All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain in Ekiti State, Hon Adenike Jennifer Emiola popularly known as AJ has congratulated women in the state and Nigeria at large on the celebration of 2026 International Women’s Day. The Erelu Okin of Isaya Ekiti in Ekiti East Local government said the day remind women on the need to see themselves as mother of nation and the struggle to survive in a competitive world. She called for more concerted effort in helping the needy in the society in line with the celebration theme tagged “Give to Gain”. Hon Jennifer Emiola who is an Engineer…

In a bid to encourage reading among students in Ekiti State, the Enny’s Book Club has organized an essay competition for Public Secondary students in the state. The competition held in six centers across the state is named after the former Vice Chancellor of the Bamidele Olomilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Prof. Femi Adeoluwa. The Enny’s Book Club is an initiative of the son of the former BOUESTI VC, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, who is a content creator Prof Adeoluwa explained that the Essay Competition, which would be an annual one, was put together to enhance academics among…

Matna Foods Company Limited has partnered the Ondo State Government to promote youth and women participation in agriculture as part of efforts to boost job creation and economic development in the state. The collaboration involves key ministries including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Women Affairs, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, to drive the implementation of the Women in Sourcing and Enterprise (WISE) Programme. Speaking during an engagement meeting with the key stakeholders, held at the Matna Foods facility in Akure, the Managing Director of Matna Foods Company Limited and Agbeyewa Farms, Mr…

The President of Inland club Ado Ekiti, Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin, has renewed his commitment to uplifting the standard of the club and to strive to achieve the dream of its founding fathers. Mr Adarabierin made the promise during his inauguration as president of the club. Mr Adarabierin and other executive members took the oath of allegiance as administered by a legal practitioner. The president, who thanked members for ensuring his emergence during the club’s election, promised not to disappoint them. He said that his administration would build on the legacies of the outgone administration and would also strive to further…