Citing the preponderance of natural resources, including solid minerals in Ekiti State, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has stated the state would contribute significantly to the Federal Government’s quest to make solid minerals, a major revenue earner for the nation. Playing host to the state governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji in his office, the Minister reiterated the …

A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned the killing of a female student of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Modupe Deborah Atanda, and the burying of her body in a shallow grave on the campus by some criminals. While calling for justice, the coalition said, “This horrifying event has far-reaching consequences, particularly on the mental health of our students and …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has suspended the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Mr. Olaiya Atibioke for two weeks. The commissioner, who is one of those inaugurated less than a week ago, bagged the suspension for unauthorised departure from the venue of a three-day retreat organised for them. According to a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser (Media), …

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has unveiled plans by his administration to set up a Bureau of Local Content and Citizenship to ensure the patronage of more local contractors and workers. Oyebanji said the proposed bureau would be a determined attempt to empower competent Ekiti contractors, prevent capital flight and ensure that Ekiti resources were channelled into the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State on Sunday expressed disappointment that Governor Biodun Oyebanji had allegedly been unable to stamp his feet in governance eight months after assuming office. The Convener of Ekiti PDP Progressives, Wale Ayeni said that it was baffling that Oyebanji could not appoint commissioners or the Chief of Staff and also address other pressing …

Barring any last-minute change of plan, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji will next week forward the list of his commissioners-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The governor made the plan known on Friday when he received members of the newly inaugurated seventh Assembly in his office in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. Oyebanji …

Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s efforts and support for the growth of the medical facility have been praised by the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, who gave the commendation during the institution’s 15th anniversary, said Oyebanji had shown commitment to health care service delivery. He said efforts of the governor geared towards the promotion …

Mr Biodun Oyebanji, the mint-fresh governor of Ekiti State, was quoted on Monday, after taking office from his immediate predecessor and god-father, Dr Kayode Fayemi, as saying he has “handed Ekiti over to God”. Pray, in whose hand was Ekiti State before now – Satan’s? How time flies and nothing lasts forever – good or bad! It looked like yesterday …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, describing his assumption into office as a blessing for the people of the state. Sanwo-Olu also congratulated the new Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, and urged the people of Ekiti State to support both new leaders for continuous growth and development …

The inauguration of Mr Biodun Oyebanji as the fifth executive governor of Ekiti State on Sunday turned out to be a parade of top-notch political bigwigs in Nigeria. The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the governors of Kebbi, Jigawa, Niger, Plateau, Lagos, Edo, Ogun and Ondo States, as well as APC national …