The Ekiti State Government has commenced the issuance of appointment letters to 1,522 newly recruited junior healthcare workers to address manpower shortages and improve service delivery across Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state. The Chairman of the Ekiti State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Funke Ogunbunmi, disclosed this in a statement issued in…
The Ekiti State Government has dissociated itself from the alleged attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at a food outlet in Ado-Ekiti, insisting that it had no involvement in the incident. The government also called on the police to conduct a thorough investigation, identify those responsible for the alleged attack and…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has cautioned his supporters and political associates against excessive praise-singing and the use of grandiose political appellations, insisting that he should be addressed simply as “Mr Governor”. Oyebanji gave the warning on Friday evening during the October edition of the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship programme held at Lady…
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects over the alleged attack on African Action Congress presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad following a credible tip-off at their hideouts in the Atikankan area…
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the discharge of the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and other victims of the fracas at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti, saying investigation into the incident is ongoing. The Command disclosed that Sowore and other persons affected by the incident were treated and discharged from the…
A university don, Engr. Prof. Moses Ogundipe, has called on the Federal Government to explore and refine Nigeria’s largely untapped natural bitumen resources to reduce road construction costs, improve infrastructure and boost economic growth. Ogundipe made the call while delivering the maiden inaugural lecture of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES-IYIN),…
The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed reports that African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, said preliminary information showed that Sowore had an altercation with some individuals at a restaurant around the Dalimore area, following which the police were…
Ekiti Baptist High School, Igede-Ekiti, has emerged champion of the fourth edition of the Agbeyewa Cup, winning ₦1 million, gold medals, a trophy and branded sports bags. The competition, organised by Agbeyewa Farms, featured 140 secondary schools from the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State, providing a platform for young footballers to showcase their…
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of Mr. Dayo Apata, SAN, and Mr. Akintunde Oyebode as commissioner-designates following their screening during plenary on Wednesday. The confirmation followed a motion to allow the two nominees to “take a bow and go” in recognition of their previous performances as commissioners and familiarity with…
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Omojola, has reaffirmed the commitment of the management of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti, to students’ welfare as the institution commences activities for the 2026/2027 academic session. Newly admitted students have resumed on campus, while returning students are expected to resume on November 1, 2026. The…
