…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…

…per cent), Lagos (32.28 per cent), Akwa Ibom (31.85 per cent), Adamawa (31.82 per cent), Ekiti (31.00 per cent), Taraba (30.54 per cent), and Abia (30.28 per cent). The remaining 17 states recorded annual inflation below 30 per cent. Among them, Imo posted the lowest rate at 19.47 per cent, followed by Ebonyi (20.79 pe…

As the scrambling 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 shortl…

…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…

…to prove its neutrality ahead of 2027, treating the irregularities documented in the Ekiti election, vote-buying, voter intimidation, accreditation failures, and inconsistencies between ballot papers and result sheets as urgent lessons for 2027, not isolated incidents, so that Nigerians can trust the process that deter…

Former Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Students' Union Government President, James Adio, has revealed that singer Tiwa Savage's resilience after her own leaked private tape inspired him to stay strong when his explicit video surfaced online. Tiwa Savage. Photo credit: Web Speaking in an interview with Tiamiyu Adebayo TV…

…Bauchi Central), supported the committee’s recommendation. Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee who signed the report recommending Fasina’s confirmation, also raised objections during plenary. However, the committee maintained that allegations previously made against the no…

…Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa. The Lagos State Government has also continued to advise residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer neighbourhoods.

…Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa. Watch video here: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐠𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 Torrential rainfall has left Agbado Road in Ogun State submerged, cut…

…on Sunday. Other states identified as vulnerable include Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. NiMet explained that the combination of continuous rainfall and already waterlogged ground con…

…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;…

…Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa." File Copy: A photo of flood on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in 2024. It warned that the anticipated heavy rainfall could have far-reaching cons…

…of Speakers of State Legislatures and the leadership of the Nigeria Police. The Ekiti senator added that public hearings conducted across the six geopolitical zones in July 2025 produced overwhelming support for the establishment of state police. He said, "The state police bill was subjected to intense debates at the S…

The kidnap victims were rescued on Friday after 67 days in captivity.

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…

…is an internal process which is being addressed internally. Former senator representing Ekiti North, Ayo Arise, disclosed in an interview that he had approached the court to challenge the outcome of the APC's senatorial primary in his district, insisting that he lawfully won the exercise. Arise said his decision to ins…

…The flooding has affected both urban centres and rural communities, with Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Edo among the states recording varying degrees of devastation following recent torrential rainfall. While no large scale loss of life has been reported in many of the affected states, resid…

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…

…EC9 confirmed the three men as the APC's standard-bearers for the 2027 elections. In Ekiti, all three serving senators-Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Cyril Fasuyi and Yemi Adaramodu-retained their tickets, alongside House of Representatives members Sola Fatoba, Akin Rotimi and Femi Bamisile. The APC said every aspiran…

…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…

…Lavun/Edati/Mokwa. In Kwara, Raheem Tunji Olawuyi replaced Olasumbo Florence Oyeyemi in Ekiti/Irepodun/Oke-Ero, while Mohammed Mamman substituted Bello Tauheed Abubakar in Edu/Patigi/Moro. Ondo State recorded six House of Representatives changes, with Donald Ojogo replacing Akingboye Leke in Ilaje/Ese-Odo; Festus Olare…