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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated the tracking of Over 48 executive and constituency projects valued at over N7.3 billion in Ekiti State. The  investigative effort falls under Phase 8 of the ‘ICPC Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative(CEPTI)’ programme, which is currently underway in several states across the country including Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Team lead, An Assistant Director, Mr Sunday Adebayo explained that they had inspected projects across various sectors, including health, Works, water , empowerment and electrification, He expressed satisfaction that some of the projects were done to specifications while…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has extended warm greetings to Christians and Muslim faithfuls across the State on the occasion of the Lenten season and the Holy Month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, the Chairman described the two sacred periods as significant seasons of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and devotion to God. He noted that Lent and Ramadan, though observed by different faiths, share common values of sacrifice, prayer, charity, humility, and service to humanity. According to him, the periods provide a timely opportunity for citizens, particularly public servants,…

Cavista Holdings has appointed Mr. OSKA Seyi Aiyeleso as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Matna Foods Company Limited, marking a key leadership move following the company’s recent acquisition of the cassava processing firm. Aiyeleso is to assumes the role with immediate effect and will continue to serve as MD/CEO of Agbeyewa Farms, a Cavista subsidiary recognized as Africa’s largest cassava farm. The dual appointment is aimed at strengthening integration between primary production and processing within the group’s cassava operations. With more than three decades of experience in sales, marketing and operational leadership, Aiyeleso has worked across multinational organizations…

… As Coordinator, Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria Group, RTIFN in Ekiti State, Hon. Adarabierin says reforms transforming economy. Youths in Ekiti State have commended President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, noting that the various policies of the present administration had helped transformed the nation’s economy and empower young Nigerians. Addressing the youths at a gathering in Ado Ekiti, one of the youth leaders in the state, Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin who is also the Coordinator, Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria Group, RTIFN in Ekiti State cited Tinubu’s transformative policies and commitment to youth empowerment as reasons for the youths support. He highlighted…

Ekiti LGSC boss, Abejide congratulates Oyebanji on media recognition.The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local government service commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has facilitated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on what he tagged the well deserved award by two leading National Newspapers in the country. The leadership and new Telegraph newspapers had during the weekend decorated the governor for his developmental achievements in the state. The chairman explained that he was not surprised Mr Oyebanji was given an award as Governor of the Year on Infrastructure by New Telegraph Newspapers, saying infrastructure development in the state was second to none. He said evidence…

….Commends his transformative leadership. The Senior Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Tax and Revenue Matters, Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin has praised the Governor’s receipt of the Governor of the Year on Infrastructure at the 2025 New Telegraph Newspapers awards in Lagos and the Leadership Newspapers Awards in Abuja, calling the double awards “well-deserved. Hon. Adarabierin who lauded Gov. Oyebanji’s people-centered leadership and transformative policies, which have driven development in the state, highlighted Oyebanji’s achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and youth empowerment, saying these efforts have improved the lives of Ekiti residents. ” Governor Oyebanji has been making waves…

….House of Reps. hopeful, Dr. Dada says Award well deserved. A prominent All Progressives Congress’s chieftain from Orin Ekiti in Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2 , Dr. Ayodeji Ayodele Dada, has praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s receipt of the 2025 Leadership Newspaper Award, calling it “well-deserved. Dada lauded Oyebanji’s people-centered leadership and transformative policies, which have driven development in Ekiti State. He highlighted Oyebanji’s achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and youth empowerment, saying these efforts have improved the lives of Ekiti residents. ” Governor Oyebanji has been making waves with his people-centered leadership and transformative policies. I believe that the 2025…

Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, have rescued 37 young Ghanaians from suspected cross-boarder human trafficking syndicate operating within Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital. Following credible intelligence received by the Command, operatives commenced discreet intelligence gathering and surveillance on the activities of the suspected syndicate over a period of three (3) weeks. Based on the Intelligence gathered, a coordinated operation in the early hours of Tuesday, 10th February 2026 was carried out and the operation led to the arrest of thirty-seven (37) victims at various locations in Ado-Ekiti. All the victim arrested are…

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Ekiti State Command, Mr Toma Enya has issued a stern waning to Construction Companies, Contractors and other players in the construction industry to desist from wanton and avoidable damage to fibre-optic cables and other public properties in the state. Commandant Enya, while addressing newsmen at the state headquarters of the command along Ikere /Ado Road stated that, fibre-optic cables were Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) that are pivotal to the socioeconomic development of the nation. He warned that actions leading to damages of these infrastructure would no longer…

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective grassroots governance with the presentation of laptops computers to the Directors of the Central Internal Audit Departments across the state’s local governments. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who presented the gadget at an event held at the Local government service commission in Ado, said the move was to further equip the auditors with necessary tools for effective performance. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Niyi Adebayo, Oyebanji explained that the State cannot afford to be left behind in the global technological advancement, hence the need for the presentation.…