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.
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.
Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.
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.
As CAR holds pivotal elections, explore its journey from war to fragile peace, its economic struggles, and its bold bitcoin move. Get the full story here.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. 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.
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.
President Bola Tinubu will spend Christmas in Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos. The trip includes project commissions, a wedding, and cultural festivals. Get the full itinerary and reasons here.
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.
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.
The Inclusion Project (TIP) is tackling period poverty in Nigeria through its Menstrual Hygiene Initiative. Girls in Kano and Imo learn to make reusable pads, boosting school attendance and shattering stigma.
The National Opposition Movement warns Nigeria's new tax regime will deepen poverty. They demand immediate suspension and nationwide consultations. Read the full story.
Cardinal John Onaiyekan criticises the Tinubu administration's handling of corruption and the economy, warning of rising poverty and youth despair. He calls for genuine electoral reform ahead of 2027.
Federal Government mandates states to lead humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. New 'One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System' aims to harmonise interventions and boost accountability.
Nigeria Labour Congress warns of a nationwide indefinite strike if Wednesday's Day of Protest is violently disrupted. The union cites intelligence on planned infiltration.
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.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.
Accord Party formally endorses Opeyemi David Falegan for the 2026 Ekiti governorship race. He pledges youth empowerment and road repairs. Read the full story.
A young woman in Adamawa demands justice after her alleged rapist was granted bail. Stigma and financial barriers threaten her case, highlighting systemic failures for survivors.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
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 Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste
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.