The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, 20 July, and Saturday, 8 August 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Friday, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the National Assembly. Yakubu also said the commission is finalising arrangements …

Some travellers abducted on Emure-ile Road in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State have regained their freedom from the kidnappers’ den. The victims, who were traveling in an 18-seater bus, were abducted on Sunday night by gunmen while returning from Onitsha in Anambra State to Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The gunmen reportedly contacted the families of the victims, …

As part of efforts to encourage farmers and promote food production, the Ekiti State Government has announced the prohibition of underage herding and night grazing throughout the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig Gen Ebenezer Ogundana (retd), warned herders operating in the state not to make a mess of the government’s huge investment in agriculture, …

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to achieving zero out-of-school children status. Akinwumi said the free and compulsory education policy of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration, the various infrastructure development projects and the encouragement of teachers were part of efforts to achieve zero out-of-school children. The SUBEB …

The Federal Government and the Ekiti State government have concluded plans to upgrade the permanent orientation camp of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) located at Emure Ekiti, Emure Local Government Area of the State to a world-class standard. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Youths and Community Development, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, gave the hint at the weekend in Emure-Ekiti, when …

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed a law stipulating a five-year jail term for land grabbers as part of efforts to encourage investment in the state. This was disclosed at the weekend by the Speaker of the Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, during a chat with journalists in Ado Ekiti. “Recently, the House of Assembly passed a law, the Property …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of an additional Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hub for Ekiti State, as part of efforts to boost activities of micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs). The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, announced this on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, during a one-day working visit. Shettima, who said Governor Biodun Oyebanji demanded the establishment …

The African Development Bank (AfDB), has secured funding support of $110,000 from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), for Ekiti State to facilitate the development of the State Electricity Priority Plan (SEPP). The Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Bolaji Aluko who made this known in Ado Ekiti stated that the approved funding followed the state …

The lawmaker representing Irepodun-Ifelodun Constituency 2 in Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hakeem Jamiu, has distributed seedlings and agrochemicals to 153 farmers in his constituency. The beneficiaries were drawn from the 11 communities in the constituency, including  Awo, Igbemo, Esure, Iworoko, Orun, Are, Afao, Iropora, Ilamo, Eyio and Araromi Obbo. Inputs distributed were 12 bags of rice seedlings, 35 bags …

Following the launch of the Ecogenesis Incubator Programme in Ekiti State, the Minister of Tourism, Ms. Lola Ade-John has described Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre as a standout tourist destination. Describing it as one of the most charming places in Nigeria, she emphasised the government’s commitment to partner with the private sector to continue supporting the growth of …