Ahead of his 58th birthday on December 21, Ekiti State governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged friends, associates and the general public not to organise any party or newspaper advertisement in his honour. Instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings, Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him should make cash or material donations […]
There will be religious freedom and tolerance in Ibadanland, where all the religious adherents will be allowed to practice their religions without fear of molestation, intimidation, and persecution “as in the days of our forefathers.” This assurance was given by His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr,) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, when worshippers […]
The management of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), Oyo State has raised the alarm over a scheme by fraudsters to corner the public with a fake admission process. It said in a public notice on Monday that the people should “beware of admission misinformation about FUNATO.” The notice, signed by the […]
Former Senate Leader, Senator Teslin Folarin, has called on stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to allow lasting peace to reign in the party. He spoke at a Stakeholders’ meeting of the party where they anonymously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term at the weekend. “As the Oyo […]
The South-West Governors’ Forum has called on the Federal Government to urgently begin a surveillance of forests across the six states of the South-West geopolitical zone, with a view to securing the vast forest belts in the zone, which are fast becoming hideouts for criminals. This was as the governors called on President Bola Ahmed […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ekiti State Chapter, has announced a process of getting a deputy governorship candidate for next year’s election. The party, in a statement entitled “Constitution of Committee for Selection of Deputy Governorship Candidate,” signed by it’s State Secretary, Abiodun Bankoke, and made available to journalists on Thursday, said this was done […]
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and governorship aspirant in the last Ekiti PDP governorship primary, Otunba Olugbenga Peter Obafemi (OPO), has congratulated the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, led by Alhaji Saminu Turaki, SAN. The party’s new leadership was elected during the national convention held in Ibadan on November 15 and […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has berated the organisers of the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, at the weekend, saying that “what they did was not only a charade, but also a condemnable carnival of shame, lawlessness and impunity.” It said “amidst […]
Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has felicitated the wife of the state governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Olayemi Oyebanji, on her birthday. The institution, in a statement by it’s Deputy Registrar/Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs, Bode Olofinmuagun, on Saturday, gave the greeting on behalf of the vice chancellor, Professor Babalola Ayodele, and the management. Olofinmuagun […]
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Inclusive Citizens’ Advancement Network (Inc-CAN), has condemned a North-East youth group for issuing a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to probe the Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA). It described the action as an empty outburst coming at a time the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu had just got Nigeria de-listed […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday affirmed Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its sole governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. The consensus affirmation exercise, held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti, saw 885 delegates from all 16 local government areas endorse Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term in office. The special […]
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Oyo State Police Command have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration for improved security across the state, especially as the state anticipates a vibrant festive season and increased tourist activities. This renewed partnership follows a courtesy visit by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu […]
Governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State, Otunba Emmanuel Oluwayose (Fayose), has condemned the violent attack and burning of the ADC state secretariat in Ado-Ekiti by suspected political thugs on Tuesday. The incident occurred before the inauguration of newly-nominated State and Local Government Executives of the ADC, an event Otunba Oluwayose […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the military to safeguard the economic interest of the country against the disruptive tendencies of terrorists and insurgents. President Tinubu made the call on Saturday at the combined passing-out parade for cadets of 72 Regular Course (Army, Navy and Air Force) Short Service Course and Branch Commission Course of […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly has insisted that the alleged murderer of a dispatch rider in the state must be prosecuted. The position was made known through the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, Honourable Adewale Adedeji, in a statement at the weekend. The dispatch rider was said to have been attacked by […]
Ibadan-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Adeniyi Akintola, has disclosed that businesses of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, suffered greatly in the 90s, due to his involvement in the June 12 pro-democracy movement and the activities of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Speaking on an Oyo State Broadcasting Corporation (BCOS) live programme: “Gbagede Oselu” […]
The Oyo State government has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that crude oil was discovered in a well at Yemetu, Ibadan, the state capital. The government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, clarified that investigations revealed the substance found was diesel, not crude oil. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, […]
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, charged public officers to strive to leave behind enduring legacies that would outlive them after they had left office. He gave the charge while speaking at the funeral service in honour of the late Abom Emmanuel Eno Peter Umana, held at the Catholic Church Assumption Parish, Ukana, […]
A South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has urged the Federal Government to always provide adequate rewards for academic brilliance. He said “the situation where the Federal Government rewards athletes and footballers with huge amounts of money and other incentives, while it gives paltry sums to students who […]
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has enjoined mogajis (family heads) and baales in Ibadanland to report anything that can cause security breach to law enforcement agents on time. Ladoja also advised them to be security conscious at all times. He gave these admonitions when mogajis and baales in Ibadanland visited him. A statement signed […]