The Jide Akinyemi Foundation distributed food and gifts worth millions to over 5,000 residents across Ekiti's 16 LGAs. The 'Ekiti Christmas Box of Love '25' aims to support vulnerable families and Governor Oyebanji's administration.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Oba Adetunji David Ajayi of Ise-Ekiti calls for state and federal intervention to renew roads, health, and water systems. He highlights the critical need ahead of the Ojoaduse festival.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele spreads festive cheer with N50 million cash and thousands of bags of rice, beans to all 177 wards in Ekiti State. Read about the massive distribution.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the N415.57 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget allocates 53% to recurrent and 47% to capital expenditure. Read the full details.
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates new OYSIEC members, urging independence & transparency for upcoming LG polls. He vows elections before 2027 tenure ends. Read more.
Nigeria Police and Ekiti State mourn the death of retired DIG Theophillus Akeredolu, a revered traditional leader and elder statesman. Read his full life story and career.
The Ekiti State Government has dismissed an EKSUTH surgeon for wrongly removing a patient's kidney. It will fund a new transplant and reorganise the hospital. Read the full report.
Ekiti State government dismisses surgeon, suspends team after probe finds kidneys removed without consent. Government to fund victim's transplant. Full story.
Ekiti State government dismisses a surgeon and suspends team after probe into alleged illegal kidney removal. Patient to receive new transplant and two years of care. Full story.
Ekiti State Government dismisses surgeon, suspends team over botched kidney procedure. Govt to fund patient's new transplant and care. Full story on the EKSUTH scandal.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered state governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgement and directly fund local governments. He also reaffirmed plans for state police. Read the full story.
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.
Dr Wole Oluyede, PDP's candidate for Ekiti's 2026 governorship, promises victory over Governor Oyebanji, focusing on wealth creation, health, and commercial farming. Read his full plan.
Nollywood star Lateef Adedimeji has unveiled his multi-billion-naira film village in Ekiti State, joining an exclusive club of actors with private production hubs. Governor Oyebanji commissioned the project.
Ekiti Amotekun Corps arrests Olapade Ifeoluwa for alleged rape of a minor in Ilawe Ekiti. Suspect confessed, case transferred to police. Details on the arrest and similar past incident.
Prof. Adekunle Ajayi, outgoing CMD of FETHI, urges a national, multi-faceted strategy to combat brain drain, citing poor pay, insecurity, and poor infrastructure as key drivers. He highlights his 8-year achievements.
Ekiti Amotekun arrests Olapade Ifeoluwa for allegedly r@ping a minor in Ilawe Ekiti. Suspect blames the devil. Full details on the investigation and community response.
Accord Party formally endorses Opeyemi David Falegan for the 2026 Ekiti governorship race. He pledges youth empowerment and road repairs. Read the full story.
Two persons shot dead, one injured in Andoni LGA as rival cult groups MEND and Iceland clash for supremacy. Police confirm investigation is ongoing. Read for details.
Businessman Isaac Fayose decries poverty in Ekiti, as civil servants queue from 3am for donated 2kg gas. He says the state is now a 'Fountain of Poverty'. Read more.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
Kano State government defends its 2025 budget, claiming it outperformed Ganduje's administration. Commissioner Shanono presents comparative figures on education and tech spending. Read the full details.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
Ekiti State Teaching Hospital launches probe after patient accuses doctors of kidney removal. A seven-man panel has ten days to investigate and submit its report. Full details inside.
Armed bandits have given Isapa community in Kwara a week to pay N300 million for 10 kidnapped victims, threatening to kill them and attack residents. Read the shocking details.
The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers as ASUU's ultimatum expires. Will this avert a nationwide strike?
New Bishop of Ekiti South Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev'd Francis Bankole, praises Governor Biodun Oyebanji for effective resource management and developmental strides. Read more about this significant event.
Joint security stakeholders from Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, and Osun states reassure residents of adequate security during yuletide. Enhanced patrols and intelligence sharing promised.