Appeal Court reinstates 86 sacked employees of Ekiti State University
By Bolanle Lawal The Court of Appeal sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Monday upheld the judgment of the lower court and reinstatede 86 employees of Ekiti […]
Ekiti State
2022 Guber Poll: Fayemi, wife have no anointed candidate — Aide
The Governor of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, along with his wife, Erelu Bisi, has not anointed any candidate that will takeover from in 2022. Mr […]
Police arraign man, 25, over alleged abduction
The police on Tuesday, arraigned a 25-year-old man, Attahiru Yahaya, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged abduction.The defendant, of no fixed address, is […]
Ekiti FA to honour Fayemi, others at maiden merit award
Ekiti State Football Association (EKSFA) has confirmed that Dr Kayode Fayemi, governor of the state, and his wife, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, would be honoured at […]
8 abductees regain freedom in Ekiti – Police
The Police Command in Ekiti State has confirmed the release of eight persons abducted by unknown gunmen at Itapaji in Ikole Local Government Area of […]
Buhari swears in two INEC Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday swore in two National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The two are part of the six cleared […]
Court remands motorcyclist over alleged burglary, stealing
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, ordered the remand of a 21-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Seun Adeoye, in the Correctional Centre in Ado-Ekiti over alleged burglary […]
Be careful, don’t die because of politicians – Makinde
..as gov attends Fayose’s son’s wedding Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, reiterated his belief in politics without bitterness, warning that no one should […]
We have zero tolerance for impersonation, malpractice says JAMB Registrar
Prof Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), on Wednesday, said the series of measures introduced to curb impersonation and examination malpractices had […]
Woman, 53, docked for alleged housebreaking, theft
A 53-year-old woman, Ojo Mayowa, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for alleged house breaking and theft. Mayowa, whose address was not […]
APC chieftain in Ekiti says Nigerian youths key to sustaining democracy
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Olusegun Agbalajobi, has tasked youths in Nigeria to actively participate in politics to enhance democracy in […]
PDP extends closing date for sale of forms for Ekiti governorship election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved a further extension of closing date for the sale of nomination forms for the Ekiti state governorship election. […]
Mark Zuckerberg’s Impostor, Jatto, Others Jailed for Internet Fraud in Ilorin
A 21 year-old internet fraudster, Jatto Sheriff Umar, who posed as the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, in order to defraud unsuspecting victims via online […]
Mrs Buhari urges media engagement on First Ladies’ projects
Mrs Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has called on journalists to engage more with state first ladies with a view to giving […]
Court remands man for allegedly raping 19-year-old woman
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, ordered that a 25-year-old man, Alabi Wale, should be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a 19-year-old […]
Court remands bricklayer for allegedly raping 45-year-old woman
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, ordered that a 32-year-old bricklayer, Amos Jacob, be remanded in a correctional centre, for allegedly raping a 45-year-old woman. […]
Gunmen allegedly abduct minor, 3 others in Ekiti State, police say only 2 were abducted
Gunmen allegedly abducted a minor and three other persons in the wee hours of Wednesday at Ilasa-Ekiti, Ekiti-East Local Government Area. The police said, however, […]
Ekiti judiciary announces Justice Fowe demise
The Ekiti judiciary has announced the demise of Justice Adewale Fowe, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state. The announcement is contained in […]
Ado-Ekiti Courier Worker Gets 6months Jail for Yahoo Scam in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 secured the conviction of one Akinluyi Damilola Gabriel, […]
Police arraign man for alleged theft, breach of peace
A 26-year-old man, Ojukonaye Moyinoluwa, was on Monday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged theft and breach of peace. Moyinoluwa, whose address […]
Dare Babarinsa, Nigerian Navy and Kano Naval Base
By Jibrin Baba NdaceOn Thursday, September 9, 2021, one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists, Dare Babarinsa’s weekly column in the Guardian Newspaper focused onthe Nigerian Navy, […]
Centre ranks Ekiti State as second most transparent, integrity-compliant state
Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch, a non-partisan organisation, has ranked Ekiti State as the second among other states in transparency and accountability. The […]
Let citizens feel impacts of tax, FIRS advises governors
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged government at all levels to ensure that citizens feel the impact of collected tax in their areas […]
Buhari nominates ICPC Board Members
By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of appointment of commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
Fayemi appoints 3 GMs, 16 Executive Secretaries
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has approved the appointment of three general managers and 16 executive secretaries into the state public service. The appointment […]