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Tems Wins “Best African Music Performance” at 67th Grammy Awards

Nigerian singer Tems has secured the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Grammy Awards for her song Love Me JeJe. The prestigious event took place early Monday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, United States. Tems triumphed over a highly…

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Local

God at the Centre of Ekiti’s Progress, Says Governor Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has attributed the state's remarkable achievements to divine grace, positioning Ekiti as a model of good governance, accountability, and integrity in Nigeria. Speaking at the January edition of the Evening of Praise and Worship at Lady Jibowu Hall,…

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National

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Probe Missing N26 Billion in Petroleum Sector

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and relevant anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations of missing, diverted, or stolen public funds amounting to N26 billion…

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Fayemi’s 60th Birthday Celebration to Feature Mbeki, Mahama, and Other Dignitaries

A week-long celebration marking the 60th birthday of former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will begin on Monday, February 3, 2025. The events will kick off with a roundtable discussion on regional integration in Nigeria, organised by the Development Agenda for Western…

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Local

Ekiti Governor Partners Nollywood Stars for Epic Ekiti Parapo War Film

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the production of a historical film on the Ekiti Parapo War, an epic story of the Ekiti people’s resilience against oppression. The project, which will be privately funded, is set to be led by AL…

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Ekiti Government Maintains Zero Borrowing Policy in 2025 Budget Implementation

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to financial discipline, announcing that it has not borrowed funds for project financing despite unveiling a ₦375.7 billion budget for 2025. This was disclosed on Thursday during a public presentation of the budget breakdown at…

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Local

Ekiti Information Commissioner Urges Alumni Support for Schools’ Development

Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, has called on old students of various schools to support their alma maters to complement the government's efforts in improving education. He made this appeal while inaugurating a 25-member Central Planning Committee for the…

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Hilda Baci Apologises to Customer Over ₦6,000 Pepper Soup Complaint

Renowned celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has apologised to a dissatisfied customer who criticised the quality and portion of a ₦6,000 turkey pepper soup served at her restaurant, Food by Hilda. The apology comes after the customer, Omotayo Zinnat,…

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Governor Oyebanji Meets Nollywood Stars to Boost Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy

In a bid to advance Ekiti State's arts, culture, and creative economy, Governor Biodun Oyebanji met with Nollywood power couple Lateef and Mo Bimpe Adedeji at the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti this afternoon. The meeting centred on potential collaborations between the state government…

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Ewi of Ado-Ekiti Orders Dissolution of Sharia Arbitration Panel

The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has directed the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs to dissolve the Sharia arbitration panel recently established at the Ado-Ekiti Central Mosque. The monarch issued the directive during a meeting on Saturday with the Chief Imam of…