…years. The member of the State Economic Management Team, inaugurated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji in 2023, spoke in a keynote address in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Saturday, at a programme organised by the Ekiti State House of Assembly to mark the state’s 30th anniversary. Adebayo, however, challenged the state to…

…with practical skills for the future economy. The commendation came as Governor Biodun Oyebanji said Ekiti must move beyond prolonged analysis of its opportunities and translate its potential into tangible prosperity, with innovation, productivity and technology playing greater roles in the state's development. Oyebanj…

…breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In Ekiti, Governor Biodun Oyebanji's declaration was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Olabimpe Aderiye, who said teachers should be free to take part fully in World Teachers' Day activities. Day students in public schools were asked to stay hom…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals in the state and terminated the appointments of all political appointees. Those affected by the termination include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants. The decision wa…

By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formulated six issues for determination before the Election Petition Tribunal hearing petitions arising from the June 20, 2026 governorship election in the state. The governor’s issues for determination were contained in papers filed by his lega…

…40 Obas were present at my installation. Even the present Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, was the Secretary to the State Government at the time. I have pictures of his presence at my coronation. The then Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, was the one who gave me the staff of office,” he said. On the issue of r…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said he always looks to God for divine guidance in the leadership of the state towards achieving peace and economic prosperity. Oyebanji said his vision to make Ekiti a land of prosperity had been largely pursued through adherence to the principles of honesty and transparency,…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday approved the appointment of Mrs Titilayo Olayinka as the new Accountant General of the state. The Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, said in a statement in Ado Ekiti that the appointment, which took effect immediately, came barely 24 hours after…

…has announced the conferment of chieftaincy titles on Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Oba Aladejare, who spoke at Efon Alaaye on Saturday during the grand finale of the 43rd Efon Alaaye Day, said Oyebanji and Bamidele were honoured in appreciation of their contributions to th…

PDP governorship candidate Dr Wole Oluyede visited Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Lagos on Thursday to discuss unity and the future of Ekiti StateOluyede pledged to personally lead grassroots campaigns across all 16 local government areas in Ekiti to deliver votes for President Tinubu in 2027The meeting was described as a…

…has gone to court to compel its inclusion. He is running against the incumbent, Biodun Oyebanji of the APC, who is seeking a second term. Isaac said the associate had since distanced himself from him. “They were calling me, ‘Oga is here, Oga wants to talk.’ Oluyede has not come to greet me since that time. He has gone…

GistReel An old video of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji criticising the performance of his political appointees on social media has resurfaced online. The video has re-emerged as political activities and discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. In the footage, Oyebanji ex…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Governors Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Friday met with former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, as part of last-minute consultations ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The meeting was disclosed in a statement by th…

…under the Accord Party after winning in 2022 on the PDP platform, facing APC's Bola OyebanjiOyebanji, a former Osun Finance Commissioner and chartered banker, has the backing of President Bola Tinubu and the full APC structureA public affairs analyst has identified incumbency appeal, Tinubu's political stakes, and Adel…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has named some newly constructed government buildings after former governors of the state in recognition of their contributions to the development of the state. The former governors honoured with the gesture are Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi. The Special Adviser t…

…Congress in Ekiti State has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the valid APC candidate for the June 20 governorship election. The party, describing the apex court verdict as a victory for internal democracy, the rule of law and the collective will of APC members in Ekiti State, call…

…the video of the moment on X here: Biodun Oyebanjo and Afe BabalolaIn late 2023, Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti state, sparked reactions from Nigerians on social media over viral pictures of him prostrating before an elder statesman, Afe Babalola.Afe Babalola is a Nigerian octogenarian, veteran lawyer, educatio…

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…

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…

…Ekiti State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for its unwavering support to the security agencies, which greatly contributed to the success of the operation. The Commissioner also thanks the good people of Ekiti State for their continuous cooperation, vigilance, and ti…

…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 newsmen, urged Governor Oyebanji to continue delivering dividends of democrac…

The Governor said in the statement, "I owe all Ekiti sons and daughters, at home and in the diaspora, a debt of gratitude for their overwhelming support and for the fresh mandate to serve for another four years. This is truly humbling, and I do not take the trust for granted. "Very importantly, I thank Ekitikete for th…

…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 June 20 election and exer…