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By Idowu Ephraim Faleye Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration in Ekiti State has been unfairly criticized by those who choose to ignore the visible progress the state has recorded under his leadership. While detractors paint a bleak picture of failure, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Oyebanji’s tenure has been marked by

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has assured the Muslim community that more of their members will be appointed into strategic positions in his government. The Governor gave the assurance on Monday evening when he joined hundreds of Muslims leaders and faithful across the state to break their fast at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government

By Sodiq Opeyemi AdelakunMarch 23, 2025 No fewer than 13,171 Nigerians who sought refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024 were rejected, official data showed. Specifically, in 2024 alone, 811 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection were turned down by the Canadian government. The development comes as official data from the Refugee

By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun -March 23, 2025 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said it has temporarily shut the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State, to facilitate extensive upgrade works to enhance infrastructure and operational standards. FAAN, in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, on

By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun -March 23, 2025 No fewer than 13,171 Nigerians who sought refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024 were rejected, official data showed. Specifically, in 2024 alone, 811 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection were turned down by the Canadian government. The development comes as official data from the

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has restated the commitment of his administration to implementing education policies that are designed to meet society needs and equip students with practical skills for real-world challenges. The Governor stated this in his office at the weekend, while receiving a delegation from South Korea, led by the Koika Deputy

By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun -March 21, 2025 At least 30 individuals have been injured by gunfire in a recent outbreak of violence between the communities of Ifon in Orolu local government and Ilobu in Irepodun council area, both located in Osun State. Reports indicate that the conflict, rooted in a lingering land disagreement, has forced

Byadmin March 21, 2025 Rivers State emergency rule: A different view Rivers State emergency rule: A different view By Azu Ishiekwene President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State on Tuesday surprised me for reasons different from those for which he has been severely criticised. The mildest criticism is that Tinubu’s failure

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said that his administration had made remarkable impact in effective reconnection of urban and rural communities, that were hitherto disconnected from the national grid, back by investing billions of naira in the sector. Governor Oyebanji, who disclosed this while receiving in audience a team from the Presidential Metering

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has restated importance of collaboration in revenue generation to foster sustainable development in the state, stressing that achieving economic growth requires active participation of MDAs, Local Government Councils, and residents. The Governor also charged public servants in the state to demonstrate greater fiscal responsibility and prudence in their financial