Nigeria must move away from a culture that places greater value on academic certificates than practical competence and begin to prioritise skills, problem-solving and innovation as the foundation for national development. A former Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University and Pro-Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Oladipo Aina, made…
The Southern Nigeria Youth Congress (SNYC), Ekiti State Chapter, has called for greater inclusion of young people in governance and decision-making processes across Nigeria. The call was made at the SNYC Ekiti State Leadership Summit, where the outgoing Chairman of the organisation in the state and newly elected National Secretary-General, Comrade Alade Emmanuel Kehinde, urged…
Sola Ebiseni, a former Labour Party chieftain and prominent ally of Peter Obi in the Southwest, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Ebiseni, who served as the Southwest Coordinator of Obi’s Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 election, made the declaration on…
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to deepen Nigeria’s partnership with China to improve electricity supply, expand renewable energy and boost local manufacturing of power equipment. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday night in Abuja at an event marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has donated N20 million to the families of 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Atiku made the donation during a visit to Minna, where he also paid a…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that pictures of President Bola Tinubu be displayed on the First Niger Bridge after the completion of ongoing rehabilitation works. Umahi gave the directive on Wednesday during an inspection of the rehabilitation of the bridge, which links Onitsha in Anambra State with Asaba in Delta State. The…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed viral claims alleging that Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached or compromised. NIMC described the reports circulating on social media as false and unfounded, urging Nigerians to disregard the information. In a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, and shared…
ADO-EKITI — At the heart of Ekiti State lies Ado-Ekiti, a city where centuries-old traditions meet the realities of a growing modern capital. From the early morning activities of traders and transporters to the movement of civil servants, students, artisans and entrepreneurs, the city begins each day with a rhythm that reflects its importance as…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday held a town hall meeting with stakeholders and residents of the Ekiti North Senatorial District at Ifaki-Ekiti as part of consultations ahead of the preparation of the 2027 state budget. The meeting brought together representatives, community leaders and other stakeholders from various local government areas in the…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged pastors, imams and other religious leaders to use their platforms to preach against corruption and promote integrity in society. Olukoyede made the call while emphasising the important role of religious institutions in shaping the values and behaviour of Nigerians. He urged…
