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Governor Oyebanji Presents N146 Million Compensation to Landowners at Oke Ako

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has presented compensation cheques totaling N146 million to 46 landowners in Oke Ako, whose lands were acquired for a commercial agriculture project. The initiative, a collaboration with YSP Farms, aims to develop 4,000 hectares for young farmers…

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Governor Oyebanji Urges Federal Government to Fast-Track Livestock Development Protocols

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged the Federal Government to expedite the implementation of the Livestock Productivity and Resilient Support Project (L-PRES) to improve livestock productivity and resilience in Nigeria. The Governor emphasized the importance of this initiative in addressing…

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Governor Oyebanji Leads Farewell for Late Ekiti Chief Judge, Announces N300m Electrification Project

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, alongside top government officials, attended the funeral of the late Chief Judge of the State, Hon Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, on Friday. The burial service, held at the Christ Apostolic Church, Chapel of Peace in Araromi Ugbesi, saw a…

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Oyebanji Vows to Stay Focused Despite Growing Second-Term Endorsements

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured citizens that the increasing wave of endorsements for his second term will not distract him from fulfilling his duties. During an endorsement event by the Progressive Grassroots Development and Support Foundation in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji, represented…

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Ekiti National Assembly Caucus Backs Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, Mobilises Stakeholder Support

The Ekiti State Caucus in the National Assembly has unanimously endorsed the proposed tax reform bills aimed at modernising Nigeria's fiscal framework. The bills, including the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill and the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Bill, are part of President Bola…

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Ekiti Workers Exempted from NLC Strike Over Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ekiti State has confirmed that workers in the state will not join the nationwide strike slated for Monday. This follows the state government's approval of the ₦70,000 minimum wage and submission of necessary implementation documents to the…

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Gov Oyebanji: My Political Future Is in God’s Hands

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed confidence in God regarding the 2026 Governorship election, stating that his political future is guided by divine will. Speaking at the November edition of the Evening of Praise and Worship in Ado Ekiti, the governor reassured…

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Fire Devastates Radio Nigeria’s Lagos Office

A massive fire engulfed the studio section of Radio Nigeria’s Lagos office on Wednesday night, causing significant destruction. The incident, which occurred at Plot 35, Ikoyi Road, was quickly addressed by the Lagos State Fire Service. Margaret Adeseye, the service’s director, confirmed that…

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Dr Olayemi Oyebanji Strengthens Alliances Against Gender-Based Violence

As part of activities for the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, visited the State Police Command to align strategies for combating GBV. She emphasised collaborative efforts to ensure swift offender prosecution…

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Oyebanji Shows Commitment to Improving Education Infrastructure

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to modernising education facilities during the commissioning of a Senate Building at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology (BOUESTI) in Ikere Ekiti. Donated by the university’s Chancellor, Chief Wole Olanipekun…