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Oyebanji Installs Owa of Oke-Ako, Ends 25-Year Chieftaincy Dispute

Robert Imoh — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:01:30 +0000

A 25-year dispute over the traditional stool of Oke-Ako in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State has ended with the installation of Oba Bamidele Oni as the new Owa of the community. Biodun Oyebanji presented the staff of office to the traditional ruler on Monday, marking the formal conclusion of the long-running vacancy. The […]

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Ekiti: Police arrest 10 suspects over FUOYE student’s death

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:06:40 +0000

The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested 10 suspects allegedly connected to the death of a student of Federal University, Oye Ekiti. The deceased, Atanda Deborah, was a 200 level Nursing student who went missing and her body later found in a shallow grave, about 30 metres behind the Nursing Lecture Hall of the […]

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Collapsed building: Oyebanji orders strict supervision, certification of public buildings

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:43:18 +0000

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has ordered strict supervision and certification of building construction by relevant government agencies to forestall future building collapse in the state. Oyebanji, represented by Dep. Gov. Monisade Afuye, issued the order on Sunday during a visit to the scene of a building collapse in Ijero-Ekiti. He also visited the victims […]

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25,000 widows set to benefit from Oyebanji’s empowerment project

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:16:17 +0000

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has pledged her readiness to ameliorate the suffering of widows and empower them for self-fulfillment and to contribute positively to the economy at the grassroots. Dr Oyebanji said widows should not be abandoned to their fate but be given hope and support to take care of themselves, […]

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Ekiti NSCDC parades 12 suspects for various crimes

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:17:37 +0000

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti Command, has paraded 12 suspected criminals for conspiracy, cultism and illicit drug deals. The State Commandant, Mr John Fayemi, paraded the suspects at the counter terrorism base in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday. The suspects are, Odidiomo Sunday, Male, 37; Kehinde Owodele, Male, 34; Idowu Owodele, Male 32; […]

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Oyebanji thanks Tinubu over Alake, Olanrewaju’s appointments

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:18:36 +0000

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the appointments of two illustrious sons of the state as his aides. Mr Dele Alake is Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy and Mr Ibrahim Olanrewaju, is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House […]

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Ekiti Assembly passes 2 bills on roads rehabilitation

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:08:31 +0000

Ekiti State House of Assembly passed two bills on Tuesday for laws to be enacted for proper maintenance and rehabilitation of deplorable roads in the state. They are the Ekiti State Rural Access Roads Authority Bill (2023) and the Ekiti State Roads Funds bill (2023). Lawmakers unanimously clamored for the passage of the two bills […]

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Governor’s wife inaugurates BAO Widows Foundation, community projects in Ekiti

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 25 May 2023 10:02:18 +0000

The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji on Thursday inaugurated Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) Widows Foundation to eradicate poverty among widows in Ikole Local Government Area. Dr Oyebanji inaugurated other projects such as Ikole town hall, Chairman’s Quarters and legislators buildings renovated by the Chairman of Ikole LGA, Mr Sola Olominu, in Ikole-Ekiti. […]

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Police apprehend notorious kidnappers in Ekiti

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 19 May 2023 23:04:17 +0000

The Police in Ekiti State have arrested two notorious kidnappers terrorizing communities in the state and neighboring Kogi. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ogundare Dare made the announcement on Friday in Ado-Ekiti while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command. He said that the two suspects were arrested in partnership with Kogi Police […]

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Oyebanji’s wife seeks improved attention on basic education

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 10 May 2023 21:11:18 +0000

Wife of Ekiti Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has called for improved attention to basic education to enhance quality teaching and learning in the state. Oyebanji made the call while speaking at a training organized by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) for education secretaries and head teachers across the state, on Wednesday in […]

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Hygiene: Ekiti LG boss warns residents against open defecation

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:21:31 +0000

The Chairman of Ikole Local Government Area in Ekiti, Mr Sola Olominu, on Thursday warned residents to desist from defecating in bushes and open environment. Olominu gave the warning while speaking in Ikole-Ekiti. He said good hygienic environment being experienced in the community in the last four years had been good and encouraging. Olominu advised […]

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Ekiti speaker sponsors free coaching for JAMB candidates

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:32:34 +0000

The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mrs Olubunmi Adelugba, has charged students in her Emure Constituency to take their studies serious and work hard to be great in life. Adelugba, who stressed the importance of education, gave the charge in a media statement by her Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Odunayo Ogunmola […]

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Gov. Oyebanji appoints 8-man committee to screen, recommend political appointees

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:07:35 +0000

Gov. Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has appointed an eight-member committee to coordinate the process of appointment of political office holders. Chairman of the committee is Chief George Akosile, while Prof. Modupe Adelabu, Mr Paul Omotoso, Chief Alaba Bejide, Chief Olajide Awe, Mrs Ronke Okusanya, Mr Bayo Aina and Mr Lekan Ijidale are members. The governor […]

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Flooding: Ekiti gov’t commends NEMA’s response

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:08:50 +0000

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for timely response to the victims of flood disaster in the state. He said this when he paid a visit to the Director-General of the agency, Mr Mustapha Ahmed, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the visit was to appreciate the […]

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Election: I will give priority to security of lives, property — Kola Abiola

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:51:25 +0000

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Kola Abiola, says he will give priority to security of lives and property if elected on Feb. 25. Abiola, in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Akure, said that the first thing he would do was to tackle the security challenges bedeviling the country. He […]

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