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Youths in Ekiti State took to the streets in a massive show of support, with a 10,000-man march calling for the renewal of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s mandates. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement Mr Sunday Asefon, who is the Convener of the rally in Ado, said that President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji’s leadership has brought unprecedented Development to the State and Nigeria. The march which was at the instance of the SSA to the President on Students Engagement drew large crowd of youths, who demonstrated their appreciation for President Tinubu and Governor…

The Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) has decorated seventy five senior officers who were promoted in the 2025 promotion exercise. In a statement by the command’s Public Relation Officer, Tolulope Afolabi the ceremony was held at the premises of the Command Headquarters, along Ado-Ikere road. The ceremony was graced by service Chiefs from sister agencies, friends and families of promoted officers. The state Commandant, Mr. Toma Matthew Enya, congratulated the newly promoted officers, and praised them for their efforts geared towards the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure. He called to them…

…. says it is crucial towards improving internal democracy An APC stalwart Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Tax and Revenue Matters, has called on the All Progressives Congress members in the State to participate in the ongoing electronic membership registration (e-registration) exercise. Hon. Adarabierin made the call after revalidating his membership at Idofin Ward 1, in Ado Local Government. He emphasized that the exercise was crucial for strengthening the party’s grassroots structure and improving internal democracy. ‘’Having an electronic membership card will definitely give you credibility as a party…

The Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) in Ekiti State, Mr. Abejide, has emphasized the critical role of middle-level officers in driving effective governance and service delivery at the grassroots. He made the remarks while declaring open a workshop themed “Intensive Training Programme on Preparation of Accounts for Middle-Level Officers in Local Government Administration in Ekiti State.” The Chairman, represented by the commissioner in charge of training and manpower development department Mr. Wole Olujobi, said the role of the middle level officers as the bridge between senior management and frontline workers cannot be overemphasized, hence the need for…

…says Nigerian Legal Icon Shares Similarities with Martin Luther King Jr. as MLK Day Celebrations Kick Off Across the US, January 19, 2026. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also Known as MLK Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year. This holiday honours Dr. King’s birthday and legacy, which is a significant part of the Civil Rights Movement, it serves as a day of remembrance for Dr. King’s contributions to civil rights, human rights and peace. This year’s celebration comes up on Monday, January 19 with the focus on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote “You…

…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…