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Some pan-Yoruba groups, under the banner of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), have endorsed Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, for a second term in office. The Ekiti governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The groups described Oyebanji as…

The Ekiti State Government has attributed its record of the lowest number of media-reported killings in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2025 to purposeful leadership and sustained security efforts. Citing a new report by Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, which tracks killings…

The Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, HRM Oba Adu Adejimi Alagbado, has been sworn in as the 13th Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The inauguration ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Traditional Council chambers in Ado Ekiti,…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to ensuring food security through an efficient food storage and distribution system across the state. Speaking during the commissioning of the ‘Ounje Ekiti Retail Outlet’ and “Ilu Eye Aggregation Hub” in Ado-Ekiti…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, is set to officially launch the Ekiti State Food Security Project today, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The project includes the inauguration of the Ilu Eye Aggregation Hub and the Ounje Ekiti Retail Outlet—key components aimed at strengthening…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has praised the Federal Government for its sustained support to small businesses through the MSME Clinics initiative. Speaking at the 7th Expanded National MSME Clinics in Akure, he described the program as a landmark effort to align…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reassured investors and business owners that his administration would not relent in implementing policies towards improving the business environment in Ekiti State. The governor gave the assurance during the town hall meeting organised by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment…

A leading advocate for justice and transparency in Nigeria, Citizens Gavel, has called for the quick intervention of the National Judicial Council (NJC) in the nomination conducted by the Ekiti State Judicial Service Commission for the state’s chief judge (CJ). He stated, that…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally commenced the process for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, announced this during a stakeholders' meeting with political parties on Wednesday, marking the official kick-off of election…

The Ekiti State Government has allocated over N1.17 billion as running grants for primary, secondary, technical colleges, and special schools across the State for the 2024/2025 academic session. Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti, highlighting the government's additional…