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Former Oyo Governor Victor Olunloyo Dies Days to 90th Birthday

Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State and a respected mathematician, engineer, and technocrat, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Sunday signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi. The statement, titled "Victor…

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, Honoured with Ayoba FM’s Most Outstanding Personality Award 2024

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has been honoured with the prestigious Ayoba FM Rolling Hills Award as the “Most Outstanding Personality in Ekiti State 2024.” The award was presented at the Governor’s office yesterday, marking another milestone in recognition of his exemplary…

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Oyebanji Unfolds Infrastructure Upgrade Plan for EKSU, Meets New Alumni Executives

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has announced plans to upgrade infrastructure at Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti. The goal, he said, is to reposition the institution as one of the best in the country. Speaking during a meeting with the newly inaugurated…

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MOB’s Mega Empowerment Programme: Over 5,000 Beneficiaries in Ekiti Central

Senate Leader and Senator representing Ekiti Central, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB), on Thursday, launched a massive empowerment programme for his constituents, benefiting over 5,000 residents across the five local government areas of the senatorial district. The event held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion,…

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Governor Oyebanji Grants State Pardon to 31 Inmates in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has granted state pardon to 31 inmates serving various sentences in the Nigerian Correctional Service. The move follows recommendations from the State’s Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. The Council, chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for…

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Ekiti Airport to Operate 24-Hour Flights, Says Governor Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has announced plans to enable the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport to operate round-the-clock flights, positioning it as a competitive air route. Speaking during the March edition of his monthly media chat, Meet Your Governor, Oyebanji expressed…

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Tinubu Extends NIS Comptroller-General’s Tenure Until 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…

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NSCDC Seizes Truck Carrying 70,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Rivers

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have impounded a long-container truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in a major crackdown on oil theft. The truck, which had an in-built tank for…

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Oyebanji Felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr, Urges Continued Spirituality

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. In a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the Governor praised the dedication…

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Tinubu Warns Wike Over PDP’s Influence in FCT

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has jokingly cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, against allowing the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to gain political dominance in Abuja. Addressing an Eid-el-Fitr delegation led by Wike at the Presidential Banquet Hall,…