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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…

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International

China to Establish Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plants in Nigeria – Envoy

China is set to establish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plants in Nigeria, marking a significant step in the strategic partnership between the two nations. This initiative was announced by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, during a recent meeting with Nigeria’s Minister…

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Local

EKSG Donates N12 Million Worth of Hearing Aids to Persons With Disabilities

In a significant move to address hearing impairments and promote inclusion, the Ekiti State Government has provided hearing aids worth N12 million to five beneficiaries—four school children and one adult—after a thorough assessment exercise. Presenting the devices at the Ekiti State Skills Acquisition…

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National

Tinubu to Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass in Rome

President Bola Tinubu will depart for Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration mass of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, following an invitation from the Vatican. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the trip in a…

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National

Senate Mulls Terrorism Charges for Crude Oil Thieves

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed that the National Assembly is considering stiffer penalties for crude oil theft, including the possibility of charging major offenders with terrorism. Akpabio, who was represented by Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), made this…

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Local

Ekiti Knowledge Zone, a Catalyst for Development and Prosperity — Governor Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed the transformational power of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ), describing it as a strategic initiative that will reshape the state’s economic future, attract investments, create wealth, and foster sustainable development. Speaking on Thursday during a…

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National

FG Unveils New Initiatives to Strengthen Families, Tackle Poverty

As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government announced plans to launch three major national initiatives aimed at enhancing family cohesion, safeguarding vulnerable children, and alleviating poverty, especially at the grassroots level. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, disclosed…

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Local

Governor Oyebanji Mourns Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed heartfelt condolences over the passing of former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), who died on Sunday at the age of 70. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on…