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The Ekiti State Government has nullified the installation of a traditional chief in a community, citing procedural irregularities in the selection process. This decision was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Rural Development. According to…

Over 6,600 residents of Ekiti State have received free medical services under the outreach programme organized by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District. The initiative, aimed at improving healthcare access, provided various treatments, including surgeries, consultations, and medication distribution.The…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has paid glowing tributes to the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy continues to inspire governance and development across Nigeria. The governor made this remark while addressing an audience during a special…

The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace roles as agents of positive change. He emphasized the importance of equipping themselves with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the 21st-century…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Ondo State Governor-elect, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his victory in the November 16 governorship election. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji described Aiyedatiwa’s triumph as an endorsement of good…

The Ekiti State government, under the leadership of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing education, job creation, and infrastructure development. Key decisions, made during the recent State Executive Council meeting, include amending the State Universal Basic Education Law…

In a bid to cushion the effects of the ongoing economic crisis on vulnerable residents, Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, distributed cash, farm tools, and food palliatives to over 500 citizens in Ikere Local Government Area. The initiative, aligned with…

Ekiti State has achieved a significant milestone in healthcare by surpassing its four-year target to reduce mortality rates, according to the 2024 National Demographic Health Survey. The survey reports that the state has successfully halved neonatal, infant, child, and under-5 mortality rates, with…