Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), has commenced its transition from the collegiate system to the faculty system with the election of Deans and Sub-Deans across its nine faculties. The elections, which attracted considerable interest among eligible academic staff, were conducted under the supervision of security personnel and election observers and…
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to establish state police services across the country. The bill scaled second and third readings during plenary, with all 21 lawmakers present supporting its passage, signalling the Assembly’s endorsement of the proposed constitutional…
The Jagabanist Nationwide Support Group has held its National Conference in Ekiti State, bringing together state coordinators from the 36 states of the federation and coordinators from the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State to discuss the continuity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The conference, held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026,…
The Ekiti State Government has issued a public health advisory on Ebola Virus Disease following the confirmation of a case in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The advisory, issued by the Ministry of Health and Human Services on October 20, 2026, outlines precautionary measures residents should observe to reduce the risk of infection and provides…
The Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s education system from certificate-centred learning to skills and competence-based education. Professor Okonkwo made the call while delivering the 14th Convocation Lecture of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD. He stressed the need for the Federal Government and regulatory…
Members of the Digital Literacy Community Development Service (CDS) group among the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have embarked on a sensitisation exercise to educate members of the public on the importance of digital literacy and the effective use of digital technology. The initiative aimed to improve public understanding of…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has pledged to prioritise job creation, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure and economic growth in his second term, promising to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach every household. Oyebanji made the commitment during his inauguration for a second term alongside his deputy, Chief Monisade Afuye, on Friday, October 16,…
A health centre built by United Nigeria Airlines in Aso-Ayegunle, Ado-Ekiti, has been inaugurated, as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare in the community. The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, said the facility was provided under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to give back to its host community….
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, will on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, swear in the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, and Chief of Staff, Oyeniyi Adebayo. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to hold at the Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, at 2pm. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode,…
…I’ll serve with more humility, patience, Oyebanji assures President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned politicians in Ekiti State against declaring their governorship ambitions for 2030 prematurely, saying such moves could distract Governor Biodun Oyebanji and undermine effective governance. Tinubu gave the warning on Sunday during a special thanksgiving service held at the Anglican Cathedral of…
