Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has threatened legal action against two politicians over claims that he is an indigene of Ekiti State. Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly and is the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Ogun State, issued the threat in response to allegations concerning his…
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged assault, abduction and subsequent death of a 45-year-old man, Ogunsakin Sunday, in connection with a land dispute in Afao-Ekiti. The command said the principal suspect, identified as Rotimi Joseph Olabiowonu, popularly known as “Metilo,” and a suspected member of his gang, Adedoyin Opeyemi,…
The Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated 1,600 solar-powered street lights to communities across Ekiti State as part of efforts to improve public infrastructure and enhance security. Under the initiative, each of the 16 local government areas in the state is receiving 100 solar-powered street lights, ensuring that all parts of Ekiti benefit…
Tension has gripped Afao-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State following a protest by youths over the alleged murder of a young man, Mr. Sunday Ogunsakin, popularly known as Jaru. The protesting youths called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Ekiti State Government to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding Ogunsakin’s death and…
A mild drama unfolded at the Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Ado-Ekiti on Monday as the Social Democratic Party governorship candidate, Ambassador Isaac Adedayo Alade, withdrew his petition challenging the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Alade, who was the SDP candidate in the June 20, 2026 governorship election, discontinued the case despite the…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerian Catholics to take active part in politics, warning that staying away from public affairs could create room for people without strong moral principles to take control of government. Fayemi made the call on Saturday while speaking at a plenary session of the Catholic Bishops Conference…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has mourned the death of a frontline leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Moba Local Government, Hon. Lawrence Adebayo Kolawole, popularly known as “Aba Leader,” who died at the age of 88. Kolawole, a prominent grassroots politician and community leader from Otun-Ekiti, died on Saturday after a…
Senator Cyril Fasuyi has taken delivery of three additional brand-new electricity transformers for communities in Ekiti North Senatorial District, in continuation of his efforts to address power supply challenges across the district. The latest intervention adds to transformers previously provided to Otun-Ekiti, Ora-Ekiti, Ilupeju-Ekiti, Iye-Ekiti and Ikole-Ekiti following requests from communities experiencing electricity distribution challenges….
Former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Karounwi Oladapo, has said the achievements of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji have justified the confidence reposed in him by the people of Ekiti State. Karounwi, who made the remarks during a programme on Voice FM, said the administration’s performance had continued to attract support…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has raised six issues for determination before the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal hearing petitions challenging the outcome of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in the state. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Abubakar Kutigi, is expected to continue sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Monday, with the Social Democratic…
