News – AYOBA

16 — 05

EKSG Donates N12 Million Worth of Hearing Aids to Persons With Disabilities

In a significant move to address hearing impairments and promote inclusion, the Ekiti State Government has provided hearing aids worth N12 million to five beneficiaries—four school children and one adult—after a thorough assessment exercise. Presenting the devices at the Ekiti State Skills Acquisition…

16 — 05

National

Tinubu to Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass in Rome

President Bola Tinubu will depart for Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration mass of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, following an invitation from the Vatican. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the trip in a…

16 — 05

National

Senate Mulls Terrorism Charges for Crude Oil Thieves

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the National Assembly is considering stiffer penalties for crude oil theft, including the possibility of charging major offenders with terrorism. Akpabio, who was represented by Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), made this…

16 — 05

Local

Ekiti Knowledge Zone, a Catalyst for Development and Prosperity — Governor Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed the transformational power of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), describing it as a strategic initiative that will reshape the state’s economic future, attract investments, create wealth, and foster sustainable development. Speaking on Thursday during a…

16 — 05

National

FG Unveils New Initiatives to Strengthen Families, Tackle Poverty

As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government announced plans to launch three major national initiatives aimed at enhancing family cohesion, safeguarding vulnerable children, and alleviating poverty, especially at the grassroots level. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, disclosed…

14 — 05

Local

Governor Oyebanji Mourns Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed heartfelt condolences over the passing of former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), who died on Sunday at the age of 70. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on…

14 — 05

National

Federal Government Commends Ekiti State for Advancing Agricultural Productivity

The Federal Government has given Ekiti State a high rating for its robust agricultural interventions and investments geared toward enhancing food security across the nation. According to the report, Ekiti was singled out among states in the region for its deliberate and strategic…

14 — 05

International Uncategorized

Zelenskyy Urges Putin to Attend Turkey Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in proposed peace talks scheduled to hold in Turkey tomorrow. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy stressed that every appeal for a long-term, unconditional ceasefire is significant. He also emphasised…

14 — 05

Entertainment

Davido Reveals He’s the Most Criticized Celebrity for Being From a Wealthy Background

Afrobeats superstar, Davido (David Adeleke), has opened up about the criticism he faces due to his privileged upbringing, claiming that he is the most criticised celebrity in Nigeria simply because of his wealth. In a recent appearance on the Culture Knock Out podcast,…

30 — 04

Local

Stockbrokers hail Oyebanji’s fiscal policy, development agenda….as Gov says state ‘ll collaborate with CIS to deepen growth

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has hailed Ekiti State Government’s fiscal policy, saying it is instrumental to the pace of development in the state, in addition to making the state attractive to investors. The President of the institute, Mr Oluropo Dada, stated…