Ekiti 2026: We’ll Run Election With All Decency, Oyebanji Assures Ekiti People …Thanks President Tinubu as Work Begins on Ado–Aramoko–Itawure Road Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has assured Ekiti people that his administration will ensure that the 2026 governorship election is conducted with the highest level of decency, transparency and fairness, stressing that democracy must reflect the will of the people without intimidation or manipulation. Governor Oyebanji, who gave the assurance Tuesday evening during the 2025 Ekiti State Government Carol Service at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre in Ado Ekiti, maintained that his government would not allow…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to resolve conflicts within the All Progressives Congress as it approaches the 2027 general elections. The committee, which comprises Governors of the party, members of the Federal Executive Council, and other notable stakeholders, has the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Bala Buni, as Chairman, and Muiz Banire, former Legal Adviser of the APC, as Member/Secretary. Other members include Senator Adamu Aliero, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbduRazak, Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope…
The EFCC has also released the list of properties valued at N212.8billion, which were mostly acquired during Malami’s eight years (2015-2023) in office as Attorney-General of the Federation. The properties, which include hotels, residential buildings, lands, schools, and a printing press, are scattered across Kebbi, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The properties in Kebbi state are valued at N162 billion while the assets in Kano state are said to be worth N16 billion, and the value of the FCT properties was put at N34.6 billion. Full list below: KEBBI STATE PROPERTIES (Total valuation – N162,195,950,000.00) Rayhaan University Permanent…
Sunday Jackson, the Adamawa farmer who was sentenced to death for allegedly killing a Fulani herder in self defence in his farm was taken off death row on Tuesday by Governor Ahmadu Fintri. Jackson was arraigned in court on one-count charge of culpable homicide, punishable with death, contrary to Section 221 (a) of the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State over alleged killing of Alh. Buba Bawura, a herder in his farm on 27th of January, 2025. Jackson had killed Bawura in Kodomti Village of Numan LGA of Adamawa State after he disarmed him. He claimed that Bawura had attacked…
APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda (@nentawe1) has approved the appointment of Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) as his Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the APC National Chairman. This appointment is well-deserved and a testament to Imran’s dedication, competence, and understanding of strategic communication in today’s digital space. I am confident that he will bring innovation, professionalism, and commitment to this important role, further strengthening the party’s engagement with Nigerians, especially the youth. Congratulations, my brother. I have no doubt you will deliver excellently. May Almighty Allah guide, protect, and grant you wisdom as you discharge your duties in service…
Yorùbá land is set to witness a historic cultural moment as Akinkunmi Akinshola Badmos (Rtd.), a retired Major General of the Nigerian Army and a distinguished son of Ijẹ̀ṣà Land, has been named the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Ooduà. The official installation ceremony is scheduled for February 2026, ushering in a new era for one of the most revered military and cultural titles in Yorùbá history — a title that symbolizes courage, honor, leadership, and the defense of Yorùbá heritage. Rtd. Major General Badmos is widely respected for his exemplary military career, disciplined leadership, and unwavering commitment to national service.…
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd. and operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, has closed out a remarkable, impactful year with a grand Christmas celebration that delivered festive cheer to over 2,000 children and their families across its host communities in Osun State. The end-of-year celebration, which held at the Iperindo town hall on December 20th, reflected SROL’s sustained commitment to its host communities and reinforced the importance of partnership, unity, and shared joy. The event, organised in collaboration with SINIC Engineering and GBfoods, was a fun, family-focused gathering with music, games, performances, and gifts for children. It was truly a…
Popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, has officially withdrawn from the race for the Awujale of Ijebuland, bringing an end to his legal challenge against the ongoing selection for the revered throne. KWAM 1’s decision was made public on Monday, December 22, 2025, when his legal team, led by Dr Wahab Shittu, SAN, filed a notice of discontinuation at the Ogun State High Court. The move effectively closed a case that had attracted widespread attention and stirred debate within Ijebu traditional circles. The withdrawal came after Hon. Justice A. A. Omoniyi of High Court…
In the education sector, the Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti Law upgrades the former College of Health Sciences and Technology to a full-fledged polytechnic, providing a legal and administrative framework for academic programmes, accreditation, funding, staff welfare, infrastructure, and student support. Governor Oyebanji expressed confidence that the institution would become a centre of excellence for producing competent middle-level manpower for the state and the nation. The Governor emphasized that the 2026 budget and associated laws position Ekiti State as a reform-driven, business-friendly state and reinforce the administration’s commitment to sustainable governance, economic empowerment, and inclusive development.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the 2026 Appropriation Law, the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law (2025), and the Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti Law (2025) into law, pledging zero tolerance for double taxation, protection against extortion, and empowerment of local governments. The 2026 budget, dubbed the “Budget of Sustainable Governance,” totals ₦415.57 billion, with 53 per cent allocated to recurrent expenditure and 47 per cent to capital projects. The laws were assented to at a formal ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti, following their passage by the State House of Assembly. The 2026 budget, dubbed the…