The Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, has received the newly crowned Queen Moremi of the South West Association of the Deaf (SWAD), Queen Abiodun Idowu Wonderful, in her office. Queen Abiodun, who hails from Ekiti State, emerged winner of the regional pageant held on…
The BAO Mandate Movement has dismissed a publication concerning the health and status of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, describing it as false, malicious and without credible foundation. In a statement, the movement urged members of the public to disregard the report, alleging that it was intended to create unnecessary anxiety and distract attention…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ekiti State chapter, has dismissed a publication concerning the health and status of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as false and malicious, demanding an immediate retraction from those responsible. In a statement, the party described the report as unsubstantiated speculation capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents. The APC maintained that…
Senator Yemi Adaramodu has commenced the construction of the Idasa–Idi Ose Road in Igbara Odo-Ekiti, in continuation of his efforts to improve road infrastructure and connectivity across Ekiti South Senatorial District. The project is strategically linked to the ongoing St. Stephen Road construction, also facilitated by the senator, with the connection expected to create a…
Afuye Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threats, Seeks Security Protection in Ekiti Political activist and former Deputy Governorship candidate of the Action for Democratic Party (ADP), Comrade Idowu Afuye, has called on security agencies in Ekiti State to provide him with immediate protection over alleged threats to his life. Afuye, in a statement issued on Wednesday,…
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Micheal, has presented insurance benefit cheques worth N9,797,473.84 to families and beneficiaries of police officers who died in the line of duty. The presentation was made on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM. The Nigeria…
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 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…
