Tag: #EkitiState
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GOVERNOR OYEBANJI CELEBRATES EWI OF ADO EKITI, OBA RUFUS ADEJUGBE, ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY AND 35 YEARS ON THE THRONE
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has extended warm congratulations to Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, on the remarkable occasion of his 80th birthday and 35th coronation anniversary. The governor described this extraordinary double celebration as a unique blessing for the eminent traditional ruler. Describing Oba Adejugbe as a…
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EKITI PDP CANDIDATE WOLE OLUYEDE LEADS RECONCILIATION WITH FORMER RIVALS
Dr. Wole Oluyede, the freshly minted PDP governorship candidate for Ekiti State’s 2026 election, has kicked off efforts to unify the party by reaching out to his former competitors. Following his primary victory on Saturday, Oluyede met with Mrs. Funmilayo Ogun—the sole female aspirant—at her campaign office in Ado-Ekiti to reinforce peace and solidarity. Oluyede…
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EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT APPROVED FOR SCHEDULED FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Nigeria greenlights Ekiti airport for commercial flights, boosting agribusiness and regional development. The Federal Government, through Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has approved scheduled flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for an initial six-month period, effective October 4, 2025. The approval permits daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations as the airport works toward…
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POLICE URGED TO ENFORCE TINTED GLASS LAW WITH PROFESSIONALISM IN ONDO, EKITI
AIG Ajani Omolabi warns officers against extortion; motorists must comply or face sanctions. Assistant Inspector-General Ajani Omolabi, overseeing Ondo and Ekiti, called on police to enforce the tinted glass permit law professionally, warning strict disciplinary action for misconduct. Motorists without permits must register online at possap.gov.ng and complete physical verification at police commands or replace…
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EKITI MAN ARRESTED IN DEADLY N4,000 DISPUTE IN ADO-EKITI
Ekiti State Police have arrested a man following a violent clash over N4,000 in Uso community, Ado-Ekiti, that left one dead. The fight broke out Friday night between Michael and John Dindul Selbol, escalating into a deadly brawl. Michael died at the hospital while Selbol is receiving treatment under police guard. Police have secured the…
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EKITI GOVERNOR DISSOLVES STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, EXCLUDES KEY OFFICIALS
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved the Ekiti State Executive Council effective immediately, asking affected Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over duties to senior civil servants. However, key officials including the Attorney-General, Commissioners for Health, Agriculture, Education, Works, Trade, and some Special Advisers remain in office. Directors General in key state agencies also keep their…
