Pastor presents car to church member Says he acted on God’s instruction In a bid to better the lives of his church members and put  smiles on their faces, the General Overseer, Upon Mount Zion (UMZC), Akure, Pastor  Dr Adebola Olakunle Igbekele, has presented a brand new car to one of the member of the […]

  – As Support Groups launch book in honour of Governor – Pa Peter Fatomilola hails Governor’s leadership style Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated the determination of his administration to pursue comprehensive development across all 18 local government areas of the State. The Governor stated this on Wednesday while addressing guests […]

Taofeek Surdiq – 2024: Artisans Declare Support For Governor Aiyedatiwa – As Gov names Komolafe SSA on Artisan Matters All the major artisan groups in Ondo State, under the umbrella of the Ondo State United Artsians Group, on Tuesday declared their support for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa ahead of the coming governorship election in the […]

By Editor The managements of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has threatened take legal actions against the Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (SSANU) Ekiti State University chapter, Mr Temidayo Aguda, over allegations and false statement aimed at causing confusion and disaffection against the authorities of the University. The University also refuted allegations of handedness […]

  By Editor The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Olamide Oladiji, has been sanctioned by his colleagues for publicly declared and endorsed the aspiration of  Governor  Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Speaker, had on Tuesday in Akure during  a ceremony organised by the Governor to declare his ambition to contest the November 16 gubernatorial […]

By Editor The Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Dr Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, has confered a chieftaincy title on the Vice-chancellor of University of Benin, Professor Lilian Imuetinyan Salami. The chieftancy title of Yeyemeso  was bestowed on the  University  helmsman in recognition of her  contributions towards the growth of education in Ondo Kingdom […]

By Editor  As unknown man found dead in Ureje, Ado Ekiti In the wake of a devastating incident in Ureje River Ado Ekiti, where a man suspected to be a commercial motorcyclist operator who lost his life to flooding, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has swiftly responded with a message of caution during […]

Prominent Igede Ekiti-borned legal luminary bags progressive award By Editor An Igede Ekiti-borned legal luminary, Bar  Iyanu Olumuagun was among other prominent indegenes of Igede-Ekiti, headquarters of Irepodun  local government area of Ekiti State that received a honourary award from a socio-cultural organization in the town, the Igede Progressive Association (IPA) The award organised by […]

By Taofeek Surdiq The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 1,607 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) to the next rank of Superintendents of Police (SP) The Commission had earlier stepped down the consideration of the officers’ promotion at its last management meeting where other recommendations were considered when it noticed some discrepancies in […]

By Editor The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has lodged an appeal at the Court of Appeal in Abuja against the November 23, 2023, ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja in which he dismissed the Commission’s motion to set aside his judgment delivered on May 10, 2023, restraining the NBC […]

  The Federal Government on Wednesday threatened to revoke the licence of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and other power Distribution Companies operating  in Nigeria, over persistent poor power supply across the country. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, handed  over the warning on Wednesday through his twitter handle on Wednesday. The Minister, through his […]

  By Taofeek Surdiq Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday led some top government functionaries on a condolence visit to the family of the late Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Ekiti state chapter, Barister Paul Omotosho at the Imesi Ekiti country home of the late politician. Governor Oyebanji arrived the family residence […]

By Taofeek Surdiq Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed shock on the death of the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotoso, who passed on Tuesday night. The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said he was shocked and devastated by the news […]

By Editor The Senate Leader,  Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has described the death of Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Bar Paul Omotoso as shocking and devastating.   Bamidele also expressed his heartfelt condolence to the immediate family of the politician, his community and the Government and People of Ekiti State, urging them […]

By Taofeek Surdiq A member of Nigeria Police Force, Ereola Akintioye, has written a petition to the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Kayode Egbetokun,  over his unlawful dismissal from the force. The petition dated 4th of March, 2024, written through a Human Rights Activist, Comrade Bolawa Akindolie, copied […]

  By Taofeek Surdiq A member of Nigeria Police Force, Ereola Akintioye, has written a petition to the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Kayode Egbetokun,  over his unlawful dismissal from the force. The petition dated 4th of March, 2024,  copied to Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Zone 7, Abuja, […]

By Editor The auditorium of Saint James Catholic Church, Okeigbo was full to capacity recently as a renowned Prince of Okeigbo town, Honourable Alexander Adelowo Omojadegbe, celebrates his golden jubilee anniversary. The well-attended ceremony which begun with a  church service was graced by eminent personalities  within and outside the ancient community,  including politicians from various […]

  By Our Reporter Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has restated his pledge to continue to recognize and celebrate any citizen who displays unparalleled passion for the growth and development of the state. Governor Oyebanji described loyalty, dedication, hardwork and sacrifice, as potent ingredients of nation building, stressing that whoever exhibits such traits towards […]

  By Editor Ekiti State Government has commenced work on its proposed 1,000 kilometre rural road project across the state, with the advertisement of bid for the first  of 65.10 kilometers of backlog/ rehabilitation intervention, covering several communities and farmsteads.   The road project is being carried out under the World Bank-assisted Rural Access and […]