The 2024 edition of the biannual Okemesi day celebration has come and gone, but the memory of the fiesta will continue to linger forever in the minds of the indegenes and those that attended the historical event, considering the communal love that characyerised the ceremony. Okemesi-Ekiti, an ancient boarder town located in Ekiti West Local […]
BOUESTI pensioners laments 31 years old unpaid gratuities arrears, urges Oyebanji intervention
Pensioners under the aegis of Association, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, BOUESTI, in Ekiti State has lamented over 41-year-old unpaid gratuities and arrears to their members. The pensioners also called on the Governor of the State Mr Biodun Oyebanji as a matter of urgency and intervene into the matter by mandating […]
Oyebanji attributes leadership style to Mother’s lessons in humility, love
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has attributed his approach to leadership to the virtues of humility, contentment, and love that his late Mother instilled in him, stressing that her emphasis on simplicity and service has been a major influence in his life and career. Governor Oyebanji, who disclosed this on Friday at Ikogosi Ekiti, […]
End Bad Governance: Yoruba group condemns unjust detention, prosecution of minors
A pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, the Defense for Yoruba People’s Right (DYPR) has strongly condemned what it called unjust and unlawful detention and prosecution of about 28 minors, aged between 12-15, on treason charges by the Federal Government. The group also called on the President Bola Tinubu to immediately call for the unconditional release of the […]
AFA Child Care Advocacy Foundation Condemns Unjust Detention and Prosecution of Minors
The AFA Child Care Advocacy Foundation, a leading advocate for children’s rights and welfare, has strongly condemned what it called the unjust detention and prosecution of 28 minors, aged 12-15, on treason charges. In a statement by its Digital Secretary Ayorinde Adetula, on behalf of the Founder/Convener Mr Adeyosoye Feyisola Adeniyi, said the disturbing incident […]
Ekiti Assembly, Canada’s Trip and Needless Public Diatribes
By Dr. Adeola Arifayan In the last few days, the social media have been awashed with needless and misdirected diatribes against the Ekiti State House of Assembly. The proponents were scurrilous and desperate. Their tantrums were hurled from known and unknown opposition enclaves. Some, from attention seeking social media goons against the lawmakers over […]
Recruit more hands, procure more equipments in BSES, Ekiti NUJ urges EKSG
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council, has urged the Ekiti State Government to embark on the recruitment of more staff and procurement of state-of-the-art equipments for the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, BSES. The union say the move would not only ensure more efficient performance of the state-owned broadcast station, but will […]
Ondo ADP governorship candidate Akinnodi welcome residents to new month, urges massive votes for him
The candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo Stay, Hon Ayodeji Emmanuel Akinnodi, has welcome residents of the state to the new month on November. Akinnodi equally urges electorates to vote massively for the ADP during the forthcoming governorship election. While praying that the day shall ursher […]
Ondo guber: ADP flags off campaign November 6th, confidence of winning
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) Ondo State chapter has concluded plans to flag off it’s campaign ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. According to the campaign committee of the party, the event which will come up on the 6th of November at the expansive MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure, the Ondo State […]
Ekimogun Youths Connect sets for another election, appoints Electoral committee
The Ekimogun Youths Connect (EYC) has appointed an Electoral Committee to conduct a free and credible election as the the tenure of the current executive winds down. The leadership of the Ekimogun Youths Connect also dissolved all standing committees and as well appointed electoral committee to usher in a new set of Executives as the […]
Oyebanji ‘ll Be Fair to All Religious Sects in Ekiti, Deputy Gov Assures
…Says religious extremism, destroyer of humanity Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye has assured all religions practising in the state of a fair deal and unbiased prioritization of their welfare to entrench the culture of religious tolerance in the system. Afuye who acknowledged the crucial role of religion in bringing men closer to […]
Suicide: Man 58, poisons self with snipers in Ondo
Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Igburowo town, Odigbo local government area of Ondo State following the death of a 58-year-old man who was said to have committed suicide by poisoned himself with chemical substance suspected to be Snipper. The discovery of the lifeless body of the middle-aged man whose name was given as Omolayo Bamidele, […]
Suicide: Man 58, poisons self with snipers in Igburowo
Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Igburowo town, Odigbo local government area of Ondo State following the death of a 58-year-old man who was said to have committed suicide by poisoned himself with chemical substance suspected to be Snipper. The discovery of the lifeless body of the middle-aged man whose name was given as Omolayo Bamidele, […]
Commissioner Seeks Better Security for Ekiti Youth, Students, Warns Against Brutality
…..Urges youth, students to promote omoluabi value The Ekiti State government, has called on the security agencies in the state to shun brutality against youth and students, and focus on providing water-forced security cover that will guarantee safety for the productive population. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Adesola Adedayo, said these in […]
Ondo guber poll: Group promises to mobilizes 500,000 votes for ADP candidate
Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo state, a political socio-cultural group, the Ondo Vangard for Good Governance (OVGG) has promises to work and ensure the success of the candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Hon Ayodeji Akinnodi, during the conduct of the exercise. The group also promised to embark […]
Wesley varsity gets NUC approval to offer medicine, pharmacy others
The National University Commission (NUC) has granted an approval to the Wesley University Ondo, to commence the offering professional courses such as pharmacy, medicine and surgery as well as other notable programmes at the undergraduate levels. According to a statement from the Public Relations Unit of the institution, said the programmes which will commence during […]
SEE TINUBU’S NEW MINISTERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians. The eight actions approved by Mr. President include: 1. The renaming of the Ministry of Nigeria Delta Development to Ministry of Regional […]
SEE TINUBU’S NEW MINISTERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians. The eight actions approved by Mr. President include: 1. The renaming of the Ministry of […]
Cavista Holdings Chairman, John Olajide Presents Laptop Computers To Ekiti NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Cavista Holdings Limited, Mr John Olajide, has donated set of laptop computers to members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ekiti State Council. Presenting the laptop to members of NUJ Correspondent’s Chapel made up representatives of all the National Newspapers in the country, […]
Get your PVC and vote out APC, Akinnodi ADP governorship candidate urges residents
The candidate of the Action Democratic Party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Hon Ayodeji Emmanuel Akinnodi, has urges residents of Ondo State to get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) and vote out the All Progressive Congress APC during the November 16, 2024 gubernatorial election. The ADP governorship candidate in a statement by […]