Fayose assumes office as REA board Chairman, pledges rural electrification drive.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has formally assumed office as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) following his inauguration by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, in Abuja. Fayose was inaugurated alongside other members of the agency’s governing board, including Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar, Mr Ilyasu Makinta and other non-executive…
Ekiti Police Warn Motorcycle Riders Against Traffic Violations.
The Ekiti State Police Command has issued a strong warning to motorcycle riders across the state to desist from reckless riding and other traffic violations, following a rise in motorcycle-related accidents. In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, the Command expressed concern over the increasing number of…
NYSC Postpones Orientation Camp Opening in Sokoto and Niger States.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has postponed the commencement of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course in Sokoto and Niger states due to ongoing renovation works at the orientation camps. According to a statement issued on Friday by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the extension became necessary…
NYSC Disowns Fake Redeployment Notice, Warns Corps Members Against Fraud.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed as fake a viral notice circulating online which claims that a special redeployment window has been opened for corps members. The scheme issued the disclaimer on Friday through its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, warning corps members, parents, and guardians not to fall victim to fraudsters behind…
Atiku Raises Alarm Over Alleged Breach of Private Bank Account Details
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over what he described as a suspected breach of his private banking information after an unknown individual reportedly transferred money into one of his personal bank accounts. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the transaction…
Rudeboy Breaks Silence, Rejects Family Drama Amid Peter Okoye’s Explosive Allegations
The management of Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has distanced the singer from the ongoing public controversy involving his twin brother, Peter Okoye, insisting it will not engage in a war of allegations. In an official statement released by Fire Department Inc., Rudeboy’s management acknowledged the growing public interest surrounding recent…
Davido Fires Back at Edo Governor After Remarks About Gov Adeleke.
Nigerian music star Davido has publicly responded to Monday Okpebholo after the governor mocked Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke during a political campaign rally. The exchange began on Thursday during an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. While addressing supporters, Governor Okpebholo urged Osun voters not…
We slept in the open for six months, says rescued abductee.
One of the 145 abductees recently rescued from Woro in Kwara State and handed over to the Niger State Government by the Federal Government has narrated the traumatic conditions they endured while in the custody of terrorists for more than six months. Fatima Mohammed, speaking after regaining her freedom, said the victims spent six months…
Doctors Extend Deadline for FG Talks, Threaten Nationwide Warning Strike.
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has granted the Federal Government an additional three weeks to conclude negotiations over outstanding welfare and professional issues, warning that failure to reach a satisfactory agreement by August 31, 2026, could trigger a nationwide warning strike. The decision was reached during the association’s Emergency National Executive…
Ekiti High Court Begins Annual Vacation August 10.
Judges of the Ekiti State High Court will commence their annual vacation from Monday, August 10, to Friday, September 18, 2026. The announcement was made by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Lekan Ogunmoye. In a vacation notice issued in accordance with the Ekiti State High Court Civil Procedure Rules, Justice Ogunmoye said the annual…
