A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership. Bjerde, the bank’s Managing Director of Operations, in a…
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Ekiti First Lady Reaffirms Commitment to Widows, Orphans as She Bags Humanitarian Service Award
The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has reiterated her unwavering commitment to initiatives that support widows, aged, orphans, indigent persons, and young people, stressing that…
Ekiti Govt Urges BEDC to Open Operations to Private Investors
The Ekiti State Government has urged the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), through its subsidiary, Benin Electricity Ekiti Limited (BEEL), to open up its operations to private investors to enhance…
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON EKITI STATE’S 2026 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE BUDGET
… Why the ₦68m Claim Misses the Point Claims circulating on social media that Ekiti State budgeted only ₦68 million for primary health care (PHC) in 2026 are false and…
American-based Medical Practitioner commends, appreciates ABUAD Hospital with multi-million Naira medical Equipment
By: Tunde OLOFINTILA Let me assume the liberty to start by saying the obvious. Each country on planet earth has its motto which in most cases is based on its…
Tourism Minister, Sterling Bank MD, Stakeholders Laud Governor Oyebanji’s Tourism Vision at Presidential–Sterling Bank Tourism Summit
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s tourism, arts, and creative economy sectors have showered commendations on Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, for his visionary, structured, and investment-driven approach to…
Onimesi Shines With Cowry Adorned Crown As Ooni Hosts Oluremi Tinubu, Yoruba Monarchs
…. Praises Oluremi Tinubu’s Project Donations to OAU A prominent traditional ruler in Ekiti State and Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti in Ayekire Local Government Area, Oba Olatunji Olatunde, Olaibiyemi II,…
Insecurity: Military Begin investigation on use of drones by terrorists
The military high command said that it has commenced a full investigation into the use of drones by terrorists to carry out attacks. This according to the security force is…
What I miss most after Omije Ojumi’s demise is her humour- Son
The son of the late Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, Bobby Williams Adeoye, has acknowledged that he wasn’t totally shocked by his mother’s passing. Speaking…
POLITICS WITHOUT BITTERNESS WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, SAYS OYEBANJI
…. As Sam Omatseye examines “democracy” at OAU lecture Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has canvassed entrenchment of politics without bitterness to ensure a more virile, stronger and lasting…