Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has called for a greater level of advocacy, collaboration, and awareness campaigns to combat the growing menace of illicit drugs, particularly among youths in the country. Unveiling a book titled “Kick the Habit”, authored by Eno-Udoma Eniang in Lagos, the Governor said there is a need to promote a
by EditorFebruary 5, 2026 The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ekiti State council, has denied allegations that the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji is harassing journalists in the state, describing the claims as baseless, politically motivated and inconsistent with the realities of its engagement with government. The clarification followed a statement by the campaign committee of
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Reps), Hon. Ibraheem Kunle Olarewaju, has congratulated the first Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, on the occasion of his 68th birthday. Hon. Olarewaju, in a congratulatory message made available to journalists, described Otunba
The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service, EKIRS, has called for the integration of taxation into Nigerian education system in order to nurture a generation that sees voluntary compliance to tax payment as a civic responsibility. The Executive Chairman of EKIRS, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, made the call on Tuesday while playing host to the Tax Club,
The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service, EKIRS, has called for the integration of taxation into Nigerian education system in order to nurture a generation that sees voluntary compliance to tax payment as a civic responsibility. The Executive Chairman of EKIRS, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, made the call on Tuesday while playing host to the Tax Club,
Comrade Suleiman Muyhdeen Toba, has declared his intention to contest the Ekiti State House of Assembly seat for Ido/Osi Constituency 1 in the 2027 general election, drawing attention to his local roots and long-standing ties with the people. Comrade Suleiman , who hails from Ifaki in Ido/Osi Local Government Area, said his decision to seek
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the first democratically elected Governor of the State, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, on his 68th birthday anniversary. Governor Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, felicitated Otunba Adebayo for witnessing his 68th birthday in sound health, excellent spirit and in great fulfillment. He
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has charged state-owned universities to ensure a stable and predictable academic calendar as a critical step towards improving the quality of education and restoring public confidence in tertiary education system in the state. Governor Oyebanji gave the charge on Monday when he received the senior management of Bamidele Olumilua
… Why the ₦68m Claim Misses the Point Claims circulating on social media that Ekiti State budgeted only ₦68 million for primary health care (PHC) in 2026 are false and misleading. They present a distorted picture of health financing in the state and ignore both the structure of the budget and the scale of actual
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