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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,…

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Akpabio Highlights Education as Tool for Crime Reduction at EKSU Convocation

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for prioritising education as a transformative tool for societal development and crime reduction. Speaking at the 29th convocation of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Akpabio emphasised that the administration's investments in education are…

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Oyebanji Increases Subvention for Judiciary, Legislature, and Tertiary Institutions

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a significant increase in the monthly subvention for the judiciary, legislative arm, and subvented institutions, amounting to ₦438.9 million. The move is aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the new minimum wage and salary adjustments…

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Ghana’s President Mahama Meets Tinubu Over Regional Security

Ghanaian President John Mahama visited Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The visit marked Mahama’s first official trip to Nigeria since his inauguration on January 7. Mahama’s meeting with Tinubu, who serves as…

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Nigeria to Scrap Visa-on-Arrival Policy Over Security Concerns

The Nigerian government has announced plans to discontinue its visa-on-arrival (VOA) policy, citing security concerns and inefficiencies in the system. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on February 22, 2025, stating that the move aims to enhance border security and…