Governor Oyebanji‘s administration in Ekiti State stands out for its strategic and intentional approach to uplifting its citizens. True to his commitment to enhancing the state’s socio-economic landscape through robust infrastructure, the Governor continues to deliver on his campaign promises. The transformation is most evident in the unprecedented improvement in electricity across various communities in Ekiti. Governor Oyebanji has revitalized the power supply to towns and communities in Ekiti East, Ijan, Iluomooba, Aisegba, Ikogosi, Erijiyan, parts of Ado Ekiti, Imesi and many more. Recently, the commissioning of the Independent Power Plant marked a significant milestone, ensuring a steady power supply…
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Ekiti State government has approved the construction of a 1kilometer flyover bridge from Union Bank in Ajilosun to First Bank at Okeyinmi in Ado Ekiti and the rehabilitation of the Ikere-Ise-Emure road. The approval which was given at the State Executive Council meeting is a manifestation of the commitment of the present administration to ensuring that all roads in the State are motorable and well maintained. The development was part of state government agenda to rapidly improve infrastructure as the projects would ease traffic flow, improve socio-economic activities of the areas and make lives and property of people more secured…
The ongoing United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai has sparked widespread reactions as Nigeria boasts a staggering 1,411 delegates, although the Federal Government claims to have sponsored only 422. Critics, including presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, alongside civil society organizations, have condemned the massive delegation, labeling it a jamboree and a misuse of scarce resources. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for transparency, urging the government to disclose delegate names and prompting the National Assembly to investigate. Among the controversial delegation, a list of registered Nigerian participants at COP28 reveals surprising additions such as President…
Justice Mohammed Madugu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has dismissed charges of impersonation brought against Edozie Njoku, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The case, initiated by the Nigeria Police Force, crumbled as the prosecution failed to substantiate its claims. Njoku and APGA’s National Youth leader, Chukwuemeka Nwoga, faced 14 counts related to alleged impersonation and conspiracy to tamper with a Supreme Court judgement delivered by Justice Mary Peter Odili (retd). However, Justice Madugu ruled on Tuesday that the prosecution, led by Ezekiel Rinasonte, lacked both substantial documentary and oral evidence. Citing the…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has made a compelling appeal to the Senate, seeking additional funds to charter aircraft for the secure transportation of judges. This plea comes as a response to the heightened insecurity prevailing across the country. In a session before the Senate committee on Judiciary, led by Senator Muhammed Munguno (APC, Borno North), the minister emphasized the need for increased resources. Fagbemi stated, “In order to ensure the security and confidence of the judicial officers coupled with the location of the trial, the Ministry is required to charter aircraft…
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has stated it plans to dissolve on-ground operations in Nigeria and turn its country into an import market. The Chief Financial Officer of the group Andre Schulten stated this during his presentation at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference. The company explained that it is difficult to do business in Nigeria as a dollar-denominated organisation and the macroeconomic reality in Nigeria is responsible for its latest strategic decision. What the company said Mr Schulten stated, “The other reality that arises in some of these markets is that it gets increasingly difficult to operate…
Israel is planning to force Hamas to abandon the tunnels beneath Gaza by flooding them with seawater, it has been reported. US officials told the Wall Street Journal that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) hoped to destroy the terror group’s vast subterranean network by pumping water from the Mediterranean Sea into it. The IDF is reported to have assembled at least five pumps capable of sending hundreds of thousands of litres of water cascading underground every hour. The pumps were said to be located about one mile north of the Al-Shati refugee camp, in northern Gaza. The officials said Israel had not…
Bolt, a ride-hailing company, has disclosed that it has suspended more than 5,000 drivers in the last six months due to non-compliance and safety-related issues. The Country Manager of Bolt, Yahaya Mohammed, who revealed this at a press conference in Lagos recently, said the firm was intensifying safety measures on its platform with a dedicated focus on riders and drivers. He noted Bolt allocated over N20m to enhance safety features, introduce advanced reporting mechanisms, and conduct driver and rider awareness programmes. According to Mohammed, the strict compliance measures aim to ensure safety standards and result in swift consequences, including permanent…
A “beautiful woman with the face of an angel’’ was raped by eight to 10 Hamas terrorists in Israel on Oct. 7, while another tragic victim was beheaded with a shovel while trying to defend herself, a stricken survivor says. Yoni Saadon, a 39-year-old father of four, told the UK’s Sunday Times that he is still haunted by the horrific scenes he witnessed at the Nova Music festival, when the Hamas fiends slaughtered at least 364 festival-goers, including the gang-raped woman, who begged to be killed. Advertisement “I saw this beautiful woman with the face of an angel and eight…
Three traditional rulers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been confirmed dead in an auto crash in the state on Friday. Nine other persons were also said to have been injured in a separate accident on the same day. Eyewitnesses said the affected monarchs lost their lives in a road accident involving a Benz E230 with number plate OLODOGBO and a commercial Scania truck with registration number 301 XF at Aje Iye in the local government area. Investigation further revealed that two of the affected monarchs died on the spot, while the third person died a few…
