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Ekiti political class bid Deputy Gov’s mother farewell

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 June 2025 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi Irrespective of party differences, political elites in Ekiti State over the weekend gathered at the funeral service for Madam Esther Iyalaje Adegboye, held at Saint Luke’s Anglican Church, Uro Quarters, Ikere Ekiti. Madam Adegboye, until her death on February 18, 2025

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Ekiti traditional chieftaincy title holders rally support for Gov Oyebanji’s re-election

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2025 0

By Our Reporter The Association of Ekiti State Traditional Chieftaincy Title Holders has declared Governor, Oyebanji as its sole candidate for the 2026 governorship election in the state, citing his transformative policies which have positively impacted the lives of the people as their reason for the endorsement. Speaking during their annual meeting yesterday in Ado […]

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Ekiti govt approves Esun community’s request to elect new monarch

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 May 2025 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi The Ekiti State Government, has approved the process being undertaken by kingmakers to select a new Elesun of Esun Ekiti, in Ikole Local Government Area of the State to fill the vacant royal stool. It has also ratified the decision of the town to pick the candidate from Atiba Ruling House, instead […]

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Security: Ekiti begins recruitment of 500 Amotekun, Agro-Marshals, Anti-Gracing Corps

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 May 2025 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi  Ekiti State Government has begun the process of recruiting over 500 personnel into the Amotekun Corps, Agro-Marshals, and Anti-Gracing Task Force. Towards this the recruitment process which is geared towards reinforcing the state’s ability to curb criminal activities, protect farmers as well as enforce anti-gracing laws effectively, began in Ado- Ekiti

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Adeleke assures Ekiti PDP of success as LG congress now holds May 7

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN In a bid to ensure a seamless and credible process, the Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced a shift in the date for its local government congress. Initially scheduled for May 3, the congress will now hold on May 7, following logistical adjustments deemed necessary by the […]

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Ekiti Gov pays N155.4m compensation to property owners

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 April 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has paid N155.4 million as compensation to property owners, affected by ongoing construction of Ikere-Akure road. Oyebanji said the N155.4m payment, covers the formal acquisition of land valuation and payments for unexhausted improvements on the affected property. According to monitored report from the State by […]

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Varsity suspends VC over sexual harassment allegations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 April 2025 0

By Our Reporter The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, following allegations of sexual harassment made against him by a senior university official, Engr. Folasade Adebayo. The suspension was confirmed in a statement on Monday by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the

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Ekiti debunks imposition of multiple taxation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 February 2025 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The Ekiti State government has debunked insinuations of imposition of multiple taxation or introduction of new ones on people in the state. Speaking during a meeting with the management of the State Internal Revenue Service, led by the agency’s Chairman, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, at the weekend, the state Commissioner for Information, Right […]

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We’ve maintained zero borrowing policy in project financing’- EKSG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 February 2025 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi Ekiti State Government, presented a breakdown of the N375.7 billion 2025 Budget signed into law by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on 30th December 2024 to the general public, with a confirmation that the administration has not borrowed a dime to finance its projects. The highlight of the 2025 budget tagged “ Budget of […]

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I won’t disclose my strategies, but I’m the next gov of Ekiti -Obafemi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 January 2025 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Governorship aspirant in Ekiti State in next year’s elections, Otunba Peter Olugbenga Obafemi, has said he remains the next governor of the state. Obafemi, who spoke with journalists on Thursday, however, declined to state his key programmes, as he said they were his strategies to prove that he was the best for […]

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Ekiti Govt faults monarch’s exclusion of chiefs from monthly payroll

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 January 2025 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi Ekiti State Government, has directed the Olorin of Orin- Odo, Ikole Local Government Area, Oba Adebisi Ogunjobi, to swiftly commence the payment of monthly stipends to some aggrieved Chiefs in his community. The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, gave the order, on Tuesday, while meditating in a disagreement between […]

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Youth in Agriculture: Oyebanji gave out N140million to young farmers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 December 2024 0

… Restates plan for massive food production in 2025 By Ayodele Adesanmi Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has disbursed cheques worth over N140million to youths engaged in commercial agriculture for the first batch of their harvest. The young farmers were drawn from the six farm clusters in the state under the “Bring Back The […]

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Won’t be distracted by second term endorsements- Ekiti Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 December 2024 0

By Ayodele Adeanmi The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed that the series of second term endorsements by interest groups won’t serve as distractions to his performance and implementation of lofty policies that can transform the lives of the populace. Oyebanji, who applauded the groundswell of endorsements being accorded him, said his

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Ekiti Govt insists on neutrality, due process in Oba’s selection

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 October 2024 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi The Ekiti State government, has assured the residents of its avowed commitment to the doctrines of neutrality and strict adherence to due process of the law in the selection of traditional rulers to inject peace and stability into the system. The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, while playing host […]

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Ekiti Government most women- friendly, says Oyebanji’s wife during LG tour

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 September 2024 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi First Lady of Ekiti state Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, says she feels proud and fulfilled that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration has the highest number of elected and appointed female officials among the 36 states, thereby making the administration the most women- friendly in the country. Speaking against the backdrop of the spiraling inflation

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Ekiti Deputy Gov promotes reward mechanism, gives cash to  15 diligent workers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 July 2024 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi  Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has, showered cash gifts on 15 workers deemed to have demonstrated diligence, honesty and dedication in the performance of their statutory duties.  This towards the well contrived initiatives to elevate reward mechanism in the Civil Service Mrs Afuye, in a statement by her Special […]

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Ekiti Bureau of Tourism announces partnership with media

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 June 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development has announced that it is entertaining into “a strategic partnership with the press, aimed at enhancing the visibility and global acceptance of the state’s rich tourism assets.” This collaboration, according to a statement by the Director, Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Wale

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Ekiti Govt disburses N30.5m to retirees under contributory pension scheme

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2024 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi Determined to ensure speedy payment of retirement benefits to workers who bowed out of the service after years of meritorious service, the Ekiti State Government, has disbursed a staggering sum of N30.5 million to 30 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) of the State Public Service. Distributing the Payment Documents to […]

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Tourism Minister promises to partner Ekiti govt on tourism development

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, says her ministry is ready and committed to collaborating with the Ekiti State Bureau for Tourism Development in the area of harnessing and promoting the tourism potentials of the state. Lola Ade- John made this pronouncement in a letter she sent to the Director General of […]

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Ekiti Govt tightens noose against criminals, distributes gadgets to security agencies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 February 2024 0

…..Says agencies must step up safety efforts By Ayodele Adesanmi The Ekiti State government, has distributed gadgets to security outfits operating in the state, calling for more decisive and spirited actions to totally rout marauding kidnappers and killers out of the state. Describing the war against kidnappers and vampires as total, the government appealed to […]