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.
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH's CMD, calls for optimism in 2025, citing faith and institutional resilience. She thanked staff and visited patients during the hospital's carol event.
Rebecca Joynes, 30, gets 6.5-year sentence and life teaching ban for s3xual offences with two students, one she had a baby with. Shocking breach of trust detailed.
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.
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.
Famfa Oil's new hospital aims to stop Nigeria's $7bn medical tourism drain. This private-sector move seeks to retain billions in forex and boost local healthcare.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.
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.
Professor Daniel Nwachukwu is the new VC of Alex Ekwueme Federal University. He vows to tackle infrastructure, funding, and boost global rankings. Read his full agenda.
Ekiti State government dismisses surgeon, suspends team after probe finds kidneys removed without consent. Government to fund victim's transplant. Full story.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant as her pulmonary fibrosis worsens. Read the latest health update and expert analysis on her condition.
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.
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.
Lagos State government demolishes homes, a hospital, and a school in Mile 12, rendering thousands homeless. Residents decry lack of notice and relocation plans. #LagosDemolition #Mile12
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.
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrests an elderly man for extorting N45,000 from a patient's relatives. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for corruption.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf approves the appointment of Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University. Discover her academic journey and the impact of this historic decision.
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
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.
Adekunle Ajasin University confirms over 1,116 students benefited from N144.5m NELFUND loans for tuition. VC also details new hostel projects to enhance campus safety. Read more.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.