Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, has participated in a high-level dialogue at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where global leaders and diplomats discussed Africa’s expectations of the new UN Secretary-General. Fayemi joined other prominent participants at the dialogue, which focused on Africa’s role and expectations within the global…
Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, is strengthening the state government’s healthcare transformation agenda through strategic partnerships with international development organisations and other key stakeholders. Filani’s efforts are focused on attracting development support and opportunities that can complement the health initiatives of the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and improve access to quality…
Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 81st UN General Assembly Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Federal Government, in a statement, said Shettima has been mandated by the President to deliver Nigeria’s national…
The Ekiti State Government has engaged the Ekiti Welders Association to handle the welding works for bunk beds at the ongoing NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Emure-Ekiti, as part of efforts to promote local participation in government projects. The welding works have commenced at the camp, with local artisans now involved in the production of…
The Ekiti State Government has intensified its youth empowerment and agricultural development efforts with the expansion of the Ekiti State Broilers Production Scheme (EBOPS) through the construction of new poultry production hubs across the state. New facilities are currently under construction in Emure-Ekiti, Igede-Ekiti and Ikole-Ekiti, as the government moves to increase broiler production while…
France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says he is confident of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or despite ending last season without a major team trophy. The 27-year-old enjoyed a prolific individual campaign, finishing as the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe scored 25 goals in La…
Former England international Paul Merson has claimed Manchester City will not win the Premier League title this season despite their strong start to the campaign. City entered the three-week international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after Arsenal suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton. The result followed Manchester City’s…
Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in epidemiological week 35, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in 2026 to 1,074, with 258 deaths reported across 24 states. The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), covering August 24 to 30, 2026, showed that…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Benue State Government to resolve its disputes with the state chapters of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COASU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and reopen tertiary institutions across the state. NANS, in a public notice signed…
A trending video has surfaced online showing operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) raiding an alleged illegal factory producing adulterated fruit juice in Badagry, Lagos State. The operation reportedly led to the arrest of two women suspected of being involved in the production and distribution of the fake fruit juice products….
