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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

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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 […]

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Ekiti PDP condemns killing of two traditional rulers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 January 2024 0

…asks state government to be more proactive By Ayodele Adesanmi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has condemned in totality the killings of Onimojo and Elesun, and also consistent kidnappings for ransom, especially the recent kidnapping of school children at Emure LG and a student kidnapped along Ikere-Igbara Odo road. The statement signed […]

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Ekiti Govt directs Boundary C’ttee to resolve Efon/Ipole land dispute

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 December 2023 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi The Ekiti State government , has directed the Land Dispute and Boundary Committee to mediate in the raging crisis between Efon and Ipole Iloro land dispute. The committee, comprising Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr Abayomi Opeyemi, the Surveyor General of Ekiti State, Mr. Adebayo Faleto, Secretary, Ekiti State Boundary […]

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Govt seals four banks in Ekiti, explains why

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2023 0

The Government of Ekiti State has sealed the premises of four second-generation banks in Ado Ekiti, the capital city. Naija News understands that the action was allegedly taken due to the affected banks’ violation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Laws. Additionally, through the state Environmental Protection Agency, the state’s Ministry of Environment and Natural

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Oyebanji won’t treat you like 2nd-class citizens, dep gov assures Ekiti regents

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 September 2023 0

By Ayodele Adesanmi The Ekiti State deputy governor, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, has assured the regents superintending over some communities where there are vacancies in their traditional stools of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s readiness to prioritise their welfare and accord them respect as custodians of culture. The deputy governor maintained that the governor

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Lawmaker trains 200 teachers in Ekiti North on modern techniques

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 September 2023 0

…Asks teachers to be at frontline against GBV By Ayodele Adesanmi Over 200 teachers in Ekiti North Federal Constituency have benefitted from a training workshop on modern teaching techniques organised by the member representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency, Honourable Akin Rotimi. The two-day programme, which held in Oye-Ekiti, with the theme; “Strengthening

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Subsidy Removal: Tinubu paving way for economic rebirth – Ekiti Dep Gov

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2023 0

….rallies support for Oyebanji By Ayodele Adesanmi Ekiti State deputy governor, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, has given the assurance that despite the current experienced by Nigerians due to fuel subsidy removal, the country will be a better place to live under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She told Nigerians not to despair over […]

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Ekiti Govt promises intervention in 12 roads, others –Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2023 0

….Advocates for maintenance culture in Nigeria By Ayodele Adesanmi The Coordinator, Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Mr. Rufus Adumo, has advocated for proper maintenance culture on Nigerian roads to be able to last longer. A former lawmaker, Adumo, said that most of the Fadama roads in the country were all in […]