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National & Local

Ekiti monarch seeks global recognition of Ogun festival

The Onire of Ire Ekiti, Oba Adeleke Bobade, is advocating for global recognition of the Ogun Onire Festival to enhance tourism and economic benefits for the community.

Feb 28 β€’ 14:45 UTC
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National & Local

Ex-NBA president lauded for global legal ranking

Former Nigeria Bar Association president Chief Wole Olanipekun is recognized as a Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution, earning praise from philanthropist Igbekele Ayodele.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:14 UTC
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National & Local

Aremu emerges Venite varsity VC

Professor Charity Aremu has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Venite University in Ekiti State, Nigeria, after a competitive selection process.

Feb 27 β€’ 01:19 UTC
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National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school return to original site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School is urging the Nigerian Federal Government to restore the school to its original location, which was changed 23 years ago.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:53 UTC
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National & Local

Foundation pays JAMB fees for 40 Ekiti students

A foundation has covered the registration fees for 40 secondary school students in Ekiti State to support their education in technology and healthcare.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:13 UTC
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National & Local

Senate Leader, NEMA deliver relief items to Ekiti rainstorm victims

Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and NEMA have provided relief materials to victims of a recent rainstorm in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:35 UTC
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National & Local

Amotekun arrests five suspected gunmen in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested five suspected gunmen in the Ekiti West Local Government Area.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:03 UTC
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National & Local

Alumni seek 70-year-old Ekiti school’s return to old site

The Alumni Association of Egbeoba High School in Ekiti, Nigeria, has requested the Federal Government to restore the school to its former location, citing negative impacts from its previous relocation.

Feb 26 β€’ 12:59 UTC
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National & Local

Ekiti sets up tribunal to regulate rising house rents

Ekiti State Government has established a tribunal to address the issue of increasing house rents in the region.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:44 UTC
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National & Local

Ekiti adopts digital solutions to improve maternal health, reach remote patients

The Ekiti State Government is implementing digital solutions to enhance maternal health care, allowing access to medical support through phone and messaging services.

Feb 22 β€’ 12:31 UTC
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National & Local

NPC warns against violence, vote buying in Ekiti 2026 poll

The National Peace Commission has issued a warning against vote-buying and rising insecurity as Nigeria prepares for the governorship election in Ekiti State set for June 20, 2026.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:52 UTC
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National & Local

Oyebanji praises Tinubu’s Ekiti road projects, wins Afenifere endorsement

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has received the endorsement of the Afenifere socio-political organization for his re-election and commended President Tinubu’s support for road projects in the state.

Feb 19 β€’ 00:09 UTC
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National & Local

Poly graduates urge Tinubu to end HND/BSc dichotomy

Graduates from Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti are urging Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to abolish the distinction between Higher National Diploma and Bachelor of Science degrees, promoting full degree-awarding status for polytechnics.

Feb 17 β€’ 02:07 UTC
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National & Local

Ekiti First Lady urges end to female genital mutilation

Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the First Lady of Ekiti State, calls for greater efforts to end female genital mutilation during a press engagement commemorating the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.

Feb 12 β€’ 13:01 UTC
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National & Local

Ekiti commissioner highlights gains under Oyebanji

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information asserts significant improvements in residents' living standards due to the achievements of Governor Biodun Oyebanji's administration.

Feb 10 β€’ 19:09 UTC
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National & Local

NSCDC warns construction companies, contractors in Ekiti against vandalism

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned construction firms in Ekiti to stop vandalizing crucial fibre-optic cables and public properties.

Feb 10 β€’ 18:23 UTC
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National & Local

Ekiti courts digitalise case management for effective justice system

The Ekiti State High Court is implementing a digital case management system to improve efficiency and reduce delays in the judicial process.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:42 UTC
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National & Local

Kwara massacre: AbdulRazaq, Kogi, Ekiti governors visit survivors

Governors from Kwara, Kogi, and Ekiti states visited survivors of a recent terrorist attack in the Woro community in Nigeria, which resulted in significant casualties and raised security concerns in the region.

Feb 9 β€’ 01:51 UTC
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National & Local

FUOYE VC highlights five-year achievements as Ooni, Sultan, Kukah honoured

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, highlighted key achievements during his tenure at the university's 10th convocation, where notable Nigerians were also honored.

Feb 9 β€’ 00:44 UTC
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National & Local

Oyebanji praises Fayemi’s contributions to Ekiti, Nigeria

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji celebrates former governor Kayode Fayemi on his 61st birthday, recognizing his contributions to the state's development.

Feb 9 β€’ 00:29 UTC
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National & Local

Silence collapse of Ekiti public service

Ekiti public service is experiencing a decline characterized by employee resignation rather than confrontation, primarily due to unpaid leave bonuses and worsening fiscal conditions.

Feb 8 β€’ 20:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man hangs self after attempting to kill daughter in Ekiti

A man in Ekiti State, Nigeria, has committed suicide after allegedly attempting to kill his daughter by slitting her throat.

Feb 8 β€’ 18:15 UTC
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National & Local

Sultan, Ooni, Kukah receive honorary doctorates at FUOYE 10th convocation

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti awarded honorary doctorates to notable figures including the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife at its 10th convocation ceremony.

Feb 8 β€’ 16:25 UTC
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National & Local

CSR: Airline breaks ground for Ekiti community health centre, borehole

United Nigeria Airlines has initiated the construction of a community health centre and borehole in Ado Ekiti to improve local healthcare and access to clean water.

Feb 7 β€’ 19:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Ekiti Chief Judge frees 57 awaiting trial inmates

The Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has released 57 awaiting trial inmates to allow them to rejoin their families, citing reasons such as lack of case evidence and health issues.

Feb 6 β€’ 18:45 UTC
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National & Local

FUOYE VC urges innovation to sustain growth

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, emphasized the need for the university to adopt innovative strategies for sustained growth and development during his tenure review.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:49 UTC
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National & Local

FG supplies Ekiti with 80,500 doses of livestock vaccines

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has supplied 80,500 doses of vaccines to Ekiti State for the prevention of transboundary animal diseases.

Feb 6 β€’ 07:01 UTC
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Life & Tech

My phone conversation with a friend on Ekiti

The article narrates a casual phone conversation between two friends discussing their busy lives and plans to meet up in Ekiti.

Feb 4 β€’ 00:07 UTC
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National & Local

Oyebanji urges varsities to maintain stable academic calendar

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has called on state-owned tertiary institutions to uphold a stable academic calendar to enhance educational quality and rebuild public trust in higher education.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:43 UTC
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National & Local

Oyebanji gifts Ekiti fire victims N35m

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has provided N35 million to fire victims in Ekiti State, with the government having spent approximately N100 million on similar incidents over the past year.

Feb 3 β€’ 17:45 UTC
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National & Local

Oyebanji supports Ekiti fire victims with N35m

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has distributed N35 million to support victims of recent fire disasters in the state.

Feb 3 β€’ 17:28 UTC
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National & Local

JAMB suspends exam towns’ selection for 2026 UTME candidates in Ekiti

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has halted the selection of exam towns for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Ekiti to improve accessibility for candidates.

Feb 3 β€’ 12:19 UTC
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National & Local

Ekiti Baptist High School celebrates 70th anniversary

Ekiti Baptist High School in Igede Ekiti is celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its significant influence on lives and communities over the decades.

Feb 3 β€’ 00:19 UTC
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National & Local

Ekiti denies underfunding healthcare, says N19.65bn budgeted

The Ekiti State Government has stated that it has allocated N19.65 billion to the health sector in its 2026 budget, countering social media claims of inadequate funding for primary healthcare.

Feb 3 β€’ 00:05 UTC
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National & Local

131 students bag first-class degrees as FUOYE graduates 7,396

At the Federal University Oye Ekiti, 131 of 7,396 graduating students achieved First Class degrees, according to Vice Chancellor Prof. Abayomi Fasina.

Feb 2 β€’ 17:15 UTC

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