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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…

The Governing Council Chairman of the Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti (EKSCOTECH), Dr. ‘Femi Thomas, has reaffirmed his commitment to driving progress in the institution. Appearing on an Ekiti Television Flagship programme, Daybreak Nigeria, Dr. Thomas assured prospective students that, studying at EKSCOTECH is affordable. The Ex Ekiti Health Commissioner highlighted measures so far implemented by the Governing Council to include; blocking financial leakages, introducing biometric clock-in systems, and installing CCTV cameras in exam halls. He announced plans to finalize a closed-user-group (CUG) arrangement for staff communication and noted achievements such as timely salary payments, ICT upgrades, and principal…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide, has called on confidential secretaries and secretarial assistants across the state to strengthen their productivity through continuous learning, digital competence, and ethical professionalism. He made this call during the opening ceremony of a two-day Productivity Enhancement Seminar for Confidential Secretaries and Secretarial Assistants, held in Ado-Ekiti. Representing the Chairman , the commissioner in charge of the training and manpower development department Mr. Wole Olujobi described the workshop as timely and strategic, given the critical administrative roles played by the confidential secretaries in the effective functioning of the…

The Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) have rolled out the drums to celebrate this year’s International Civil Defense Organization day. The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future’ emphasizing the intersection of environmental, safety, disaster management and long-term sustainability as espoused by the Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR. who earlier flagged off this year’s celebration at the national headquarters in Abuja. As part of activities to commemorate the day, a special jumat service was held at Ado Ekiti Central Mosque where prayers…

…SAYS ASSIGNMENT TO LIBERATE EKITI NORTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY 2, DIVINE Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, Dr. Ayodeji Ayodele Dada, has described Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid as a “divine assignment” and urged Ekiti citizens to rally behind him. In a statement signed by Dr. Dada and made available to the press through his campaign team noted that Governor Oyebanji’s leadership has been a blessing to Ekiti State, adding that the governor is the right man to take the state to the next level. Dada, who is seeking to represent Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2 in the…

As the wheels of time turn, and the tides of change sweep across Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2, it is time for us to reflect on the journey we have traversed and the path that lies ahead. As the race for the 2027 National Assembly elections is gearing up, We stand at the threshold of a new dawn, a new era of possibilities, and a new chapter in the annals of our great constituency. Good people of Ido Osi, Ilejemeje and Moba local government Areas of our dear State. l, Dr. Ayodeji Ayodele Dada, an House of Representatives aspirant, come…