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The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local government commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has felicitated the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on the occasion of his third year in office. Abejide in a statement particularly congratulated the governor on achieving so much within the short period of three years. He said the governor had been able to redefine governance and prove to Ekiti People that voting him three years ago was worth it. Mr Abejide highlighted the achievements of the governor especially at local government level to include prompt payment of salaries and arrears, offsetting backlog of gratuity and pension, and…

Barely twenty four hours after the death of a renowned telecast Evangelist, Dr Umai Upai,the first bishop of Ekiti Catholic Diocese, Bishop Emeritus Micheal olatunji Fagun has also joined the saints triumphant. The late Fagun, aged 90, became a priest in in1965 and was transferred to Ado Ekiti. Details later

The chairman of the Ekiti State local government service commission Mr Samuel Abejide has emphasized the importance of loyalty and unity in sustaining the development efforts of Governor Oyebanji’s administration. Mr Abejide gave the advice during the tour of Emure, Ise/Orun, Ikere, and Ekiti South local government areas of the state. Commissioner Olawole Adedipe who represented the chairman at Emure Ekiti, acknowledged the governor as a promise keeper who had prioritized local government welfare. He highlighted the timely approval of over 2,400 staff promotions and expanded services across local government areas. Commissioner Wole Olujobi at Ise/Orun stressed the need for…

By Ademola Adeleke. The Ekiti state coordinator of One Nigeria Mandate for Tinubu-Shettima Project, Mr Olugbenga Kowe, says that the group is poised to ensuring victory of the reelection of President Tinubu come 2027. Kowe, who made the pledge at the inaugural meeting of the group, in Ado, said the president deserved a second term in office having been repositioning the country since he took over the mantle of leadership. Mr Kowe explained that the group, with its National body in Abuja, was put together to mobilise support for the administration of Bola Tinubu, saying that the government has justified…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023. He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria. Nnaji said he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents. President Tinubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) October 7, 2025

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over to May Agbamuche as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Agbamuche is the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body. Professor Yakubu announced this on Tuesday at the ongoing meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. He solicited the support of the commissioners and directors of the commission for Agbamuche, until the appointment of a substantive chairman. Professor Mahmood Yakubu is leaving office as INEC chairman, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. President Tinubu is expected to appoint his successor soon, subject…

The Federal Government has given Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport approval to commence scheduled flight operations, (otherwise known as commercial flights), effective October 4th The development follows the expiration of the initial approval for a non-scheduled flight approval for the airport by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in December 2024 and compliance with regulatory requirements. The NCAA in the letter dated October 3, 2025 addressed to the Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, confirmed the new approval for scheduled flight. The approval will be for an initial period of six months. According to the letter with reference number…

The chairman of Local government service commission in Ekiti State Mr Samuel Abejide has issued a strong warning to the staff allegedly engaging in behind-the-scenes political disloyalty, describing such behavior as dangerous and self-destructive. Mr. Abejide, gave the charge while on a strategic tour across of Ekiti East, Ikole, Ayikere, and Ado Local Government areas of the state. The chairman who was represented at Ekiti East by one the commissioners in the commission, prince Suyi Aladesanmi said “We’ve heard rumors that some individuals are playing hide-and-seek with politics. Let me caution us whoever bites the finger that feeds them may…

… Victim Survives with Gunshot Injuries, Vehicle Riddled with Bullets In a harrowing attack that has sent shockwaves through Osun State’s security circles, the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt late Monday night after being ambushed by heavily armed unknown gunmen. The violent ambush occurred at approximately 10:05 PM on Monday, shortly after Omoyele closed from duty at the Amotekun Corps Headquarters in Osogbo. According to his firsthand account from his hospital bed, the attack took place along Ikirun Road, near Kobo, beside Charity Hotel, as he was…

The Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), chairman, Mr. Samuel Abejide, has called on staff across the state to support the current administration and uphold discipline, as the Commission intensifies grassroots engagements on the ongoing voter registration, ahead of the next year governorship elections in the state. The chairman gave the charge while on a strategic tour of local governments across the state. The local government visited are, Efon, Ijero, Ekiti west, Irepodun/Ifelodun, ilejemeje, Moba, Ido Osi and Oye. In these places the chairman was represented by the commissioners. Represented at Efon, Comrade Segun Onaade,the chairman acknowledged the support…