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Ekiti 2026: Ex-Nigerian ambassador Bejide clinches ADC governorship ticket
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – Former Nigerian Ambassador to Canada, Dare Bejide, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the forthcoming election in Ekiti State. Bejide polled 15,466 votes to defeat four other aspirants, including former Deputy Governor Prof. Olusola Eleka, who came second with 12,003 votes. Barrister Femi Adegbite scored 9,141 votes, Otunba…
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Sales rep remanded for diverting employer’s N3.6m
By Boye Oyeyemi – An Akure Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of a salesgirl, Gift Okoye, at the Olokuta Correctional Centre for allegedly diverting N3.6 million belonging to her employer. The Ondo State Police Command arraigned Okoye before the court for alleged fraud. According to the prosecutor, Augustine Omhenimhen, the alleged offence took place between June 2024 and June…
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FCT Police speak on the arrest of Regina Daniel’s brother
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has addressed the arrest and detention of Samuel Ojeogwu, the brother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels. Ojeogwu, also referred to as Sammy West, was arrested in Lagos last week and subsequently moved to Abuja. The actress, who has been in the news lately over the crisis rocking her marriage…
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AAUA Students’ Union denies Boko Haram invasion rumour, urges calm
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Students’ Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has debunked claims circulating on social media that Boko Haram insurgents invaded the Akungba community. In a statement jointly signed by the Union President, Comrade Salami Akeem (Ologbon); General Secretary, Comrade Bakare Jamiu Abiodun (Unique); and Public Relations Officer, Comrade Ajidagba Mosadoluwa (Mosa Gold), the Union described…
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Professor Ogunwole emerges FUOYE VC
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has named Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole as the institution’s new Vice Chancellor. The announcement was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Professor Ogunwole, who will assume duty on February 11, 2026, succeeds Professor…
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FG committed to transparency, innovation in infrastructure — Umahi
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, discipline, and innovation in the nation’s infrastructure development. Speaking at the 30th National Council on Works held in Ado-Ekiti, Umahi said the government was determined to strengthen procurement reforms, ensure open bidding, and collaborate with anti-graft agencies to promote accountability.…
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Oyebanji urges Ekiti health workers to show compassion, professionalism
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has urged health workers to show compassion and uphold professionalism while using the modern equipment provided in state hospitals. He made the call during the inauguration of the newly renovated and equipped General Hospital, Ifaki-Ekiti, to mark his administration’s third anniversary. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye,…
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2027: Ose women mobilise for Tinubu’s re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi – Women in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. This is even as the BTO Ambassadors inaugurated its Women’s Wing across the 12 wards of the council. The inauguration, held in Ifon, attracted political leaders, community figures, traders, farmers, and artisans, signalling renewed…
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JUST IN: PDP postpones Ekiti guber primary
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its Ekiti State Congress and governorship primary earlier scheduled for November 8, 2025. In a letter dated November 6, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the party attributed the postponement to logistics challenges that, according to it, constrained the planned exercise. The…
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China rejects threats of force, external meddling in Nigeria’s domestic affairs
…to boost defence, security partnership with Nigeria China has said it rejects coercive diplomacy, including sanctions and threats of force, and any kind of external meddling in the domestic affairs of sovereign nations under the guise of religion or human rights. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, stated this when he met Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.…
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