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The Ekiti State National Assembly Caucus has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his recognition as Silverbird Man of the Year, describing the award as a testament to his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to public service. In a press release shared with PUNCH…

The Ekiti State Government has approved the recruitment of 1,800 teaching and non-teaching staff into public secondary schools as part of efforts to fill workforce gaps caused by resignations, retirements, and the "japa" syndrome. The Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, announced…

The Ekiti State Executive Council, led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has approved several key policies and projects aimed at boosting cultural heritage, economic development, and infrastructure. One of the major decisions is the adoption of Ekiti Adire as the official attire for civil…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that he will fully implement the recent Supreme Court judgment on the state's ongoing political crisis without hesitation. Acknowledging that the ruling favours his estranged political benefactor, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Fubara warned that the…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has praised the Ekiti State Government for the Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as a critical infrastructure for enhancing food security and boosting agribusiness. Speaking during a working visit to Ipao Ekiti,…

The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations that it is coercing local government finance directors and heads of administration to change account signatories amid the ongoing political tussle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) over…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured victims of the Bodija explosion that the recommendations of the Relief Fund Committee will be swiftly implemented. Speaking on Wednesday after receiving the committee’s report through his Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, at the Governor’s Office in…

The Owa of Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Oba Solomon Ilesanmi Ajibade, has applauded the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, for facilitating the restoration of electricity to the community after years of power outage. In a commendation letter…

Despite warnings from the federal government and the police, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, swore in the newly elected local government chairmen, who in turn inaugurated their councillors across the state. Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum hailed the…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as the new Governor of Ondo State on February 24, 2025. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji described Aiyedatiwa’s election and swearing-in as…