The Ebira people also spelled as Igbira or Egbira, are an ethno-linguistic group in Nigeria. However, the spellings “Igbira” or “Egbira” are now seen as offensive by most Ebira people, and the correct spelling is simply “Ebira.” Itaazi is recognized as the patriarch of the Ebira Tao, the largest subgroup of the Ebira people. Many […]
Tribute to Chief Segun Adegoke on His 83rd Birthday
By Yemi Omotayo Today, we celebrate a true statesman, a visionary leader, and a pillar of our community—Chief Segun Adegoke—as he turns 83. Chief Adegoke, you have not only lived a life dedicated to service, but you have also shaped the lives of countless people through your unwavering commitment to human capacity development and empowerment […]
CELEBRATING EKITI CO-PILOT, MONISADE AFUYE, AT 66
By Victor-Olakiitan Ogunje Today, September 28, 2024, Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye will be 66 years. Retrospectively, it has been over six decades of positive impacts and memorable accomplishments. From a rich royal background to being Ekiti’s number two citizen, Monisade Afuye’s personality resonates positivity, making her a darling of many in […]
Measles: Ekiti SPHCDA sensitises PTA, NAPPS others ahead of the exercise
As part of its preparation towards the commencement of the nationwide vaccination against measles, the Ekiti State Primary Health Care Development Agency has organised a one day education stakeholders forum with relevant stakeholders in the state. . The stakeholders forum organised by the agency aimed at educating, creating awareness and sensitising the people on the […]
Ekiti Gov’s wife hails First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu’s Food Bank, ICT Initiatives for Women
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her various interventions in Ekiti, including delivery of a trailer load of foodstuff for women under her Food Bank Initiative. Addressing women during her visit to Ekiti Southwest and Ikere local government areas of the state […]
Ekiti SPHCDA begins sensitisation against measles, plans to cover 95 percent coverage
The Ekiti State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA) has organised an awareness and sensitisation programme for stakeholders in the state ahead of the forthcoming vaccination against measles. The programme attended by Health Educators, Area Education Officers, Community Based Organisation, youths leaders and market women’s across the sixteen local government areas of the state. […]
Ekiti PHC begins sensitisation against measles, to vaccinates 656,000 children
The Primary Health Care Department Agency (PHCDA) in Ekiti State has organised an awareness and sensitisation programme ahead of the forthcoming vaccination against measles in the state. The programme attended by Health Educators, Area Education Officers, Community Based Organisation, youths leaders and market women’s across the sixteen local government areas of the state. […]
2023 SDP presidential candidate Adewole, Senate leader, others bag Ekiti NUJ Correspondent’s award
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and the Onimesi of Imesi-Ekiti, Oba Olatunji Olatunde were among the dignitaries that received awards, during the annual lecture and award ceremony, organised by the Ekiti State Correspondents’ chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ). Others who […]
Academic Royalty: FUOYE two lecturers emerge world’s 1st class scientists By Dr. Wole Balogun S.A Media to VC It’s a celebration of academic royalty as two astute scholars of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Olayide Lawal and Dr. Temitope Adefarati were recently announced as top 2% global scientists rated by Stanford University and Elsevier. […]
Child molestation: AFA foundation demands justice
The Adeyosoye Feyisola Adeniyi Child Care Advocacy Foundation(AFA) strongly condemns what it called heinous act of defilement allegedly committed by the trio of Chibuzo Benjamin, Sunday Akpan, and Emmanuel Okechukwu against a 12-year-old girl in Ago, Okota, Lagos State. In a statement by the Digital Secretary of the foundation, Mr Ayo Adetula, lamented over the […]
Makinde Ondo lawmaker distributes fertilizer to constituents
The lawmaker representing Ondo East and West Federal Constituency at the lower legislative chamber, Hon. Abiola Makinde has concluded plans to flag off the distributions of fertilizers to farmers across the constituency. The distributions which will commence at Kopek, Italuhowo Itanla, in Ondo East local government. According to the Lawmaker the distribution is part as […]
HAMDROMI distributes text books to public schools in Ondo
The Honourable Abiola Makinde and Dr Rhoda Makinde (HAMDROMI) has concluded plans to distribute text books to all public secondary schools within Ondo West and East local government areas. The programme tagged “Back to School” is the 9th edition to be undertake by the HAMDTOMI foundation will be distributed in various centers across the […]
Flood: AFA foundation sympathises with borno residents, donates materials
A Non-governmental Organization, Adeyosoye Adeniyi Child Care Advocacy Foundation (AFA) has condoled with government and the people of Borno State over the recent flooding disaster in the State. The foundation equally donated food items, cash, clothing, medical equipments, bedding and other household materials estimated about several millions of naira. In a release signed by the […]
Shun Violence, Division, Ekiti Govt Warns Communities Demanding Autonomy
The Ekiti State government, has warned communities pursuing autonomy to eschew violence and stoking of ember of division that could threaten and destabilise the existing royalty. The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, gave the warning in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday, while presiding over a chieftaincy brawl brewing in Araromi Ugbesi Ekiti, […]
Yoruba group declares supports for OBA Ondo SDP governorship candidate
A Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, the Defense for Yoruba People’s Right (DYPR) has declared its intention to support the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, during the November governorship election in Ondo State. The group equally pitched its tent with the SDP governorship candidate, explained that its members numbering about six thousand, […]
Abiola Makinde greets Muslims on Eid el-Maulud.
Ranking House of Representatives Member representing Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, Hon Abiola Peter Makinde, has felicitates with his muslim constituents and Muslims all over the world as they celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW. Hon Makinde in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alli Moshood Abiodun, urged Islam faithfuls to […]
MAKINDE ONDO REP. EULOGISES EX-ICAN PRESIDENT HIGH CHIEF LISA OGUNTIMEHIN AT 90
A member of the Federal House of Representative, representing Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, Honourable Abiola Makinde, on Saturday described former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) High Chief Semeon Oguntimehin as a living legend and an Icon whose impact in transforming his hometown will remain indelible for ever. The ranking lawmaker […]
OBA AROMOLARAN HAS LEFT WORTHY LEGACIES, SAYS OYEBANJI
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences on the transition of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesa land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran. The Governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described the loss of the prominent monarch as painful, huge and monumental. He noted that the […]
Ekiti NMA seeks media supports on quality healthcare
The new leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Ekiti State Branch has sought the support of the media through the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council towards achieving her set goals among which is ensuring improved access to quality healthcare at the grassroots. The NMA Chairman in Ekiti State, Dr. Ifedayo Oreyemi […]
FG, EKSG to Provide World Class Facilities at Ekiti NYSC Orientation Camp
The Federal Government and the Ekiti State Government have concluded plans to upgrade the permanent orientation camp of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) located at Emure Ekiti, Emure Local Government Area of the State to a world class standard. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Youths and Community Development, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, dropped the […]