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'Don't equate me with God, election is over, ' Nigerian governor warns supporters, political associates

Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has cautioned his supporters and political associates against excessive praise-singing and the use of grandiose political appellation in addr... Read More


Ekiti: Oyebanji, INEC close case as tribunal adjourns for adoption of addresses

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday tendered key documents before the state Election Petitions Tribunal in defence of his victory at the 20 June governorship election... Read More


Ekiti Assembly passes bill to establish state police

Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to establish State Police Services in... Read More


Afe Babalola Day: Falana laments youth involvement in internet fraud, urges legitimate technology use

Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- Human rights lawyer Femi Falana on Monday urged youths to shun internet fraud, embrace innovation and the legitimate use of technology, and called on governments to intensify effor... Read More


Gov. Oyebanji sworn in for second term in office, pledges to create opportunities for people

Nigeria, Oct. 17 -- The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, were sworn in on Friday for a second term in office by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Lekan Ogu... Read More


Ekiti recruits 8,358 workers, generates N88.4bn IGR in four years - Gov Oyebanji

Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, disclosed that the state government has employed no fewer than 8,358 workers into the state civil service, local governments,... Read More


Fresh crisis hits FUOYE as students, staff foil VC's alleged arrest by police

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- Staff and students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, on Wednesday prevented an alleged police attempt to arrest the Vice-Chancellor, Joshua Ogunwole. Mr ... Read More


Ekiti gov dissolves cabinet, boards, commissions ahead of inauguration

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday, approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions, and parastatals. He also terminated the appointment of all political ... Read More


Ekiti 2026: APC, SDP counsel disagree over relocation of tribunal's sitting

Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Counsel to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election petition tribunal, Ebenezer Akinbuyi, and his All Progressives Congress (APC) counter... Read More


Ekiti 2026: SDP counsel boycotts tribunal as Court of Appeal rejects request to relocate venue

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- The ongoing legal battle over the outcome of the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State governorship election took a new twist on Wednesday as counsel to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Eb... Read More