The Ekiti State government has said it will spend N2.5 billion on the International Agro-Allied Cargo Airport for its running and maintenance

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, has expressed displeasure with the "unwarranted resistance and objections from both political and traditional quarters" to efforts of the Muslim community to set up an Independent Shariah Panel in Ekiti State. The Deputy National…

More controversies have continued to trail the inauguration of the Independent Shari’ah Arbitration Panel in Ado, the Ekiti State capital, last week. This followed a protest by the Yoruba Regional Alliance (YRA) worldwide in collaboration with all Yoruba self-determination organizations. Recall that the State government had earlier distanced itself from the Shari'ah panel. In a…

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has thrown his weight behind the production of a film on the iconic story of the famous Ekiti Parapo War. The film, which will capture the struggle and triumph of the Ekiti people against oppression, will be produced through a collaboration between the Ekiti State Ministry of…

Illegal squatters in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, have been handed an ultimatum to relocate as the state government plans to build a Central Business District (CBD). Decrying the return of hoodlums, squatters, street-traders as well as erection of makeshift shops and containers after its acquisition and payment of compensation to the land owners…

The police, on Friday brought a 33-year-old man, Bamisaye Adeniyi, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly disposing waste materials unlawfully. The defendant who is of no fixed address, is standing trial on a two-count charge of unlawful waste disposal and assault. The prosecutor, Inspector Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant and…

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has tasked the new Commissioner of Police, Ekiti Command, Mr Joseph Eribo, to make the state retain

The Federal Government said the Ekiti International Agro Allied Airport 99.5 percent ready for full commercial operations, saying that the commercial aircraft would begin landing soon. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who made the declaration after the inspection of the airport in company with the state governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji said…

Gov. of Ekiti has congratulated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN),  on his 55th birthday. This is contained  in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode on Tuesday. The governor lauded  Keyamo’s contributions to national development as a renowned lawyer, human rights activist and a reputable public…

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has lauded the Governing Council of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), for developing the institution to enviable heights within 11 years of its establishment. Oyebanji stated this while receiving members of the Governing Council of the University led by its chairman, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi…

The Chairperson of Oye Local Government Area, Mrs. Clara Bamisile, has advised the council’s workers to be diligent in their work and ensure punctuality in 2025. Bamisile gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oye-Ekiti. The chairperson promised to create an enabling and conducive environment to enhance good…

The management of Ekiti Queens Football Club of Ado-Ekiti has suspended the team’s manager, Moji Adekanye, over alleged “unethical behaviour”. The Technical Advisor to the State Governor on Sports Development, Olusola Osetoba, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday Osetoba said that the suspension was with immediate effect,…