The Ekiti State government, on Wednesday, confirmed another case of Coronavirus , thereby increasing the number of victims to two. This came barely 48 hours the first index case was discharged after three weeks of treatment in the state at the quanrantined centre. The commissioner for Information, Muyiwa Olumilua, who spoke with journalists on the […]
The Ekiti State Police Command, on Sunday, said it would start immediate enforcement of the order by the state government banning all public gatherings exceeding 20 people until further notice, over the deadly Coronavirus. This was contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ado Ekiti by the command’s […]
Ekiti State, which boasts of the top 10 tourist centers in Nigeria, would be hosting the 12th edition of the BON Awards come December 5, 2020. This was confirmed when the award crew paid a visit to the executive governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, at the government office in Ado Ekiti today and the […]
As a measure to preventing the spread of the coronavirus in Ekiti state, the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) has called on the state government to close schools with immediate effect. In a statement he signed in Ado Ekiti, ASSUS Chairman, Comrade Sola Adigun, noted that such would prevent the close group interactions […]
The Ekiti state government has issued administrative letters to 11 first class traditional rulers over alleged non -cooperation with the state government and leadership of the state traditional council. The memo entitled: “Re-Absence from state functions and council of traditional rulers’ monthly weetings” was issued to the affected traditional rulers late on Wednesday and were given […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti in Ekiti state on Thursday began the hearing of the suit filed by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Michael Akinleye against the appointment of former Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the party’s deputy national chairman (south). The suit with registration number: FHC/AD/C8/8/2020 […]
Crisis in the Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have been at the weekend as Senator Biodun Olujimi’s structure in the party overran that of the former governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose during the ward and local government areas congresses of the party held on Saturday in the state. READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila […]
The police in Ekiti state have arrested three secondary school teachers for allegedly having carnal knowledge of female students who were deemed to be minors. The three suspects, who are currently being detained at the police headquarters in Ado Ekiti were from Osi Grammar School, Osi Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area and All Saints […]
…As Plateau sets to host NAFEST 2020 The Ekiti State Government has submitted formal expression of interest to bid for 2021 edition, National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST). Receiving the bid document from the State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism Prof. Tunde Bakare earlier, Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture(NCAC), Otunba […]
An Ado Ekiti High Court on Tuesday set aside the 12- month sentence passed on the former Chairman of Ado Local Government Area, Taye Fasuba, convicted for unlawful entry into a plot of land and malicious damage to property. On June 18, 2019, an Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court sentenced Fasuba to one year in prison […]
As part of ways to inject sanity into the conduct and operations of the Ekiti state Security Network Agency, otherwise known as ‘Amotekun’, the state branch of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) has recommended compulsory psychiatric test for the personnel of the agency during recruitment. The NBA said the step has become necessary in view of […]
The police in Ekiti state say it has set in motion the process of recruiting 800 special constables that will work with the conventional police to tackle the rising level of insecurity in the country. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police in the state, […]
To curtail the spread of yellow fever killer disease in Ekiti state, the United Nations Children’s and Education Fund (UNICEF) is to immunize two million persons in the state to protect the population from the scourge. The vulnerable population range between ages nine months to 44 years, representing 85 per cent of the 2.3 million […]
Day break has caught some Nigerian leaders on the wrong side of history. Aspiring for public office is as easy as dreaming dreams. But the most difficult aspect of dreams is the consummation of its reality. Most Nigerians have found themselves on the leadership plane. But their actions and utterances depict a frustrating departure from […]
Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that his administration did not sack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) local government chairmen elected during his predecessor, Ayo Fayose’s tenure, because of his administration’s strict adherence to the rule of law. Fayemi said his administration had to allow the PDP council chairmen to complete their tenure, […]
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has slammed an imprisonment of ten years on a 40-year-old man, Akeem Bakare, for burglary. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, who convicted Bakare, held that the prosecution has proved the case of burglary preferred against the convict beyond reasonable doubt. While convicting Bakare and imposing a prison term […]
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it has trained and empowered 300 youths in Iye-Ekiti community of Ekiti State under its ‘Entrepreneurial Training Programme’ for young Nigerians. The board said on Friday in Iye-Ekiti that it also provided them with start-up packs. Some of the youths were trained on how to grow […]
EKIFEST is creating necessary exposure for local talents while promoting the people’s tradition for excellence. Recently, Dr. John Fayemi Kayode led administration revived the arts and culture sector with the promotion of the state heritage at different levels. Ebere Chibuzor, writes on the recently concluded Ekiti state festival of arts and culture (EKIFEST). Ekiti State […]
Ekiti State Government, on Thursday, announced the elevation of 16 traditional rulers and the autonomy granted to five communities. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Chief Muyiwa Olumilua, in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti. Fayemi eyes $100m from devt partners to boost Ekiti infrastructure He said the […]
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that arrangements are on top gear to attract a sum of $100 million from development partners in aid of critical infrastructure. Fayemi said some development partners have visited the state on how best they can collaborate with his administration in the areas of investment and economic empowerment […]