…him to reject it. According to him, the appointment is beneath the former governor of Ekiti state and a clear sign of disrespect. Presidential aide, Lere Olayinka, however, felt Issac's remarks about his brother's new appointment was disparaging. See his reaction on X below... by Linda Ikeji at 21/07/2026 8:52 AM | Sha…

…for the occupation of the vacant Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti stool gathers momentum, the Ekiti State government has directed the kingmakers to embrace Ifa consultation to produce an acceptable candidate. The government ruled out voting by kingmakers to produce the candidate among the three aspirants shortlisted out of the e…

…into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, s…

…alongside articles published in academic journals. The Guild announced that former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will chair the lecture, while Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will serve as Special Guest of Honour. According to the NGE, the memorial lecture provides a platform for media leaders, publ…

…Science, Lagos State University, will deliver the lecture, with former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as Chairman. Expected at the lecture is Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is the Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris;…

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI - Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday visited victims of the recent kidnapping incident in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, who are receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. Expressing gratitude over their safe release,…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Sunday visited the victims of the Eda Oniyo kidnapping at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, where they are receiving medical attention following their release from captivity after about 66 days. The victims, comprising women and children, regained their fre…

…has already occurred. EKITI: Flooding disrupts life in Ado, Ekiti In neighbouring Ekiti State, the capital, Ado Ekiti, experienced one of its worst episodes of flash flooding this rainy season after prolonged rainfall submerged major roads and paralysed economic activities. Among the hardest hit locations were the Ayem…

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, following the release of the Eda Oniyo kidnap victims, has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, to provide comprehensive medical screening and treatment for the victims. The governor, according to a statement in Ado Ekiti by th…

…Force, the Military, other security agencies, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and the Ekiti State Government. “The rescued victims have since been taken to the hospital for medical examination and treatment to ascertain their health condition and ensure they receive adequate medical care. “The Commissioner of Police…

…an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom. However, one of the victims, a woman, died while in the custody of the kidnappers. The freed victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ek…

…several state-owned universities across the country, including Sa'adu Zungur University, Ekiti State University, Osun State University, Benue State University, Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari University of Education, had already adopted and implemented the agreement. "We therefore urge the governments of Kano…

…accumulation of waste in public spaces. "On behalf of residents, I'm appealing to the Ekiti State government, Ikole Local government area and relevant environmental agencies to urgently revive the waste collection and disposal system to safeguard lives, property and the environment," he said. Fagbewesa also called for…

…Senatorial District in the Eighth and Ninth Assemblies and former deputy governor of Ekiti State, Chief Biodun Olujimi, has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his victory and re-election for a second term as governor of Ekiti State. The former Senate Minority Leader, in a statement made available to news…

…- for their support for the administration and commitment to the unity and progress of Ekiti State. "Special thanks to serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies, members of the State Executive Council, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), and the Campaign Council led by the Sen…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, voters, and Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji following the conduct of the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja, the UK commended Ekiti voters for participating in the…

The candidate, Wole Oluyede, said the declared outcome of the election "does not, in our considered view, reflect the true will and democratic aspirations of the people of Ekiti State."

…at 40 kW, Adejori in Ondo State at 30kW, Ayetoro in Lagos State at 50kW, and Ipawo in Ekiti State at 60kW. Supplementing these efforts is the Korean Energy Project, a grant initiative by the Korean Government designed to deploy four mini-grids in four locations within the FCT. This project has so far delivered a total…

By Dayo Johnson The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states. This was as winner of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa APC promised to "work hard…

…to uphold the integrity of the electoral process. While commending the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful participation in the election, the association said concerns over vote-buying, voter inducement, technical glitches and isolated cases of electoral malpractice underscore the need for sustained electoral refo…

... laments cases of vote-buying The official results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vic…

…Oyintiloye, has said the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the people of Ekiti State in Saturday's governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as "well deserved." He said the outcome of the election was a res…

…Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the state governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalu described the outcome of the poll as a clear indication of the confidence, trust and overwhelming support O…

"My immediate reaction is to reject the result in its entirety because, in my view, the exercise conducted yesterday was not credible. You all witnessed what happened, particularly in some polling units, including mine, where the atmosphere was almost like a war zone..."

…Forum (PGF) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was declared winner of Saturday's poll after securing 319,224 votes, defeating PD…