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First Ekiti LPG Powered Vehicle

2024 IN RETROSPECT: Engineer Samuel Ayodele Kayode has broken the ice in the aftermath of fuel subsidy removal with the conversion of his personal car to a liquified petroleum gas powered while preserving fuel as an alternate source of power.  He opposes the federal government’s campaign for CNG, recommending LPG as a better option.

Ekiti 2026: Will Oyebanji Emerge APC Consensus Candidate?

Dr. Ife Arowosoge – an academic, lawyer, agriculturist and a politician of APC stock – is a former member of the lower chamber of the National Assembly. He offers his views on Ekiti 2026 governorship election and the candidature of the incumbent governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.

Ekiti Governor Abiodun Oyebanji Named 2024 Governor of the Year by Human Rights Community

By Damilola Adeleke A coalition of human rights and community-based organizations across Nigeria has named Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji as the 2024 Governor of the Year. The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NIHRCO), comprising 130 civil society groups nationwide, announced the recognition during its General Congress meeting in Lagos. The coalition lauded Oyebanji’s achievements in […]

Governor Abiodun to Expand Ogun Teach Program, Raise Interns’ Pay to N80,000

By Damilola Adeleke Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to increase the number of interns under the Ogun Teach initiative from 4,000 to 6,000. This move aims to address the teacher-to-student ratio in the state’s education sector and ensure equitable access to quality education. The governor shared this update at his Oke-Mosan […]

Local Govts in Ekiti Pledge to Lead Campaign for Oyebanji, Endorse Him for Second Term

By Damilola Adeleke The Local Government Staff in Ekiti State, under the banner of “BAO Anchors,” have pledged their full support for the re-election of the state’s incumbent governor, Dr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for a second term in office. At a gathering held in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, the Chieftain of BAO Anchors, Mr. Sesan Aina, […]

Local Governments in Ekiti Rally Behind Governor Oyebanji for Second Term

By Damilola Adeleke The Local Government Staff in Ekiti State, under the platform “BAO Anchors,” have declared their unwavering support for the re-election bid of the incumbent Governor, Dr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for a second term. At an event held in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, Mr. Sesan Aina, Chieftain of BAO Anchors, pledged that local governments […]

Man Drives off Without Paying After Purchasing Fuel Worth N58,548 in Ekiti

A search is underway for a man who fled after buying 59.20 litres of fuel worth N58,548.4 at a filling station in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, shows the man driving off without paying, leaving the elderly fuel attendant in tears and debt. Social media user @Liltuffsb shared the […]

Silverbird’s Award to Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, a Scam – Dare Adeleke

The Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee in Ekiti State, Hon. Dare Adeleke, has criticized Silverbird for conferring the title of “Man of the Year, 2024” on Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji. In a statement released on Wednesday, Adeleke expressed his disapproval, describing the award as a “cash-and-carry” scheme. “It seems these annual awards have […]

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji Declares 2025 a Year of Accelerated Growth

By ‘Yomi Ayeleso Governor Biodun Oyebanji has designated 2025 as a year of accelerated growth in Ekiti State, emphasizing the state’s trajectory toward shared prosperity.In his New Year broadcast, aired on radio and television, Governor Oyebanji congratulated residents for witnessing another year despite the economic and security challenges of 2024. He expressed gratitude for the […]

Ekiti Knowledge Zone: How It Started

Former Commissioner and Governorship Candidate in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria, speaks about when and how Ekiti Knowledge Zone was conceptualised.

I’ve Achieved 90 Percent of My Promises to Ekiti People – Oyebanji

By Damilola Adeleke Flags Off Construction of Itawure-Okemesi Road Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday, disclosed that his administration has fulfilled over 90 percent of the promises made to Ekiti people during his election campaign. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the Itawure–Okemesi road construction, Governor Oyebanji revealed that his government has restored […]