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Tinubu Hails Nigerians’ Resilience, Defends Bold Reforms at 2nd Anniversary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the resilience and unyielding spirit of Nigerians as he marked the second anniversary of his administration. In a national address, the President expressed gratitude to citizens for their support and trust, recalling that he was elected at…

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Local

Oyebanji’s Visit to Ikun Dairy Farm Debunks Rumours, Highlights Progress

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed the success of the Ikun Dairy Farm project during an inspection visit to the facility in Ikun Ekiti. The farm, a Public-Private Partnership between the Ekiti State Government and Promasidor Nigeria Limited, has come under false…

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Local

Ekiti Government Expands School Feeding with Free Milk Initiative

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has unveiled plans to incorporate milk into the Federal Government's school feeding programme for all primary school pupils across the state. This initiative, aimed at improving the nutritional value of school meals, is part of broader efforts…

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Local

Ekiti Government Approves Selection Process for New Elesun of Esun Ekiti

The Ekiti State Government has approved the selection process initiated by kingmakers to fill the vacant royal stool of Elesun of Esun Ekiti, located in Ikole Local Government Area. This decision follows the death of Oba Babatunde Ogunsakin, who was tragically killed by…

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National Uncategorized

Tinubu Awaits New Ministerial Scorecards Ahead of Second-Year Milestone

With President Bola Tinubu set to mark his second year in office on 29 May, the Central Results Delivery and Coordination Unit (CDCU) is finalising updated performance scorecards for all federal ministries, presidency sources confirmed on Monday. The confidential assessment, covering the first…

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National

National Assembly, BudgIT Clash Over Alleged N6.93tn Budget Padding

A fresh controversy erupted on Monday between the National Assembly and civic organisation BudgIT over the alleged insertion of 11,122 projects worth N6.93 trillion into the 2025 Appropriation Bill. BudgIT accused lawmakers of padding the budget with projects that do not align with…

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Local

Cavista Reaffirms Commitment to Job Creation, Economic Growth in Ekiti

Cavista Holdings Limited, owners of Agbeyewa Farms and operators of the Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and Conference Center, has restated its commitment to job creation and economic development in Ekiti State. The company made this known during the Ekiti State Government's Public-Private Dialogue…

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Local

Tension in Ekiti APC as Oyebanji’s Second Term Endorsement Sparks Backlash

The recent second-term endorsement of Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, is stirring controversy within the ranks of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. A group of concerned APC elders and youths, led by Chief Olaofe Adeniran, has accused Governor…

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Local

NUC Grants Full Accreditation to 18 Programmes in EKSU

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to 18 academic programmes at Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Edward Olanipekun, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the accreditation followed a rigorous assessment exercise…

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Local

Former Deputy Governor Biodun Aluko Heads BAO State Endorsement Committee

Former Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Biodun Aluko, has been appointed chairman of the newly formed BAO State Endorsement Committee, tasked with coordinating support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term bid ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The 24-member committee comprises influential stakeholders from the…