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Ekiti Gov Oyebanji to begin two-week annual leave Monday
By Boye Oyeyemi Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji will begin a two-week annual leave on Monday, August 24, 2026, the state government has announced. The governor is expected to resume official duties on Monday, September 7, after completing the leave, which forms part of his statutory annual entitlement. The development was contained in a statement issued by Oyebanji’s Special Adviser…
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Sanwo-Olu to end Lagos blackouts, targets 3.5GW power supply
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending persistent blackouts in the state, as government officials and key stakeholders in the electricity sector met to develop sustainable solutions to the power supply challenges. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at the Lagos State High-Level Strategic Power Town Hall, which was convened to assess the…
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NGOs challenge Adeleke to create 100,000 jobs for Osun youths
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A coalition of non-governmental organisations has challenged the re-elected Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to formulate policies that would create 100,000 jobs for youths in the state over the next four years. The groups, which focus on youth development, also urged the administration to establish digital training hubs and innovation centres across the three…
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BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, three advisers, 1,000 aides
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of a commissioner, three special advisers and 1,000 political aides as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and enhance service delivery across the state. The governor nominated Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba from Akoko North-West Local Government Area as commissioner for special duties, with her name forwarded to…
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Ekiti community gets new monarch after 26 years
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Bamidele Olanrewaju Oni as the new Owa of Oke-Ako Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area, ending a 26-year vacancy in the traditional stool. The approval was given at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the state Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed…
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FEC approves N437bn road projects in Ekiti, Ogun, Rivers, Lagos
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved road construction and rehabilitation contracts worth more than N437 billion across Ekiti, Ogun and Rivers states, as well as private-sector concessions for major road infrastructure. The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at…
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Ekiti approves N3bn High Court complex, employs 30 PWDs
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has approved N3.005 billion for the construction of a new office complex for the State High Court of Justice in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The approval was given at Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting and announced by the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday.…
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2027 elections: Osun workers back Accord candidates, declare support for Tinubu
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State workers and pensioners have declared support for all Accord Party candidates contesting the 2027 Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly elections in the state, while backing President Bola Tinubu for the presidential election. The declaration was made on Wednesday at the Osun State Government Secretariat, Osogbo, where the workers gathered…
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DSS reportedly invites Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti over alleged request for governor’s chair
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly invited the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Adeniyi Adeola Ajakaiye, for questioning over an alleged request for the chair used by Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, during a thanksgiving service in the community. The incident reportedly followed Oyebanji’s attendance at a thanksgiving service at Babamuboni Memorial Anglican Church, Iyin-Ekiti, on May 31, 2026.…
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Oyo declares holiday for Isese Day celebration
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration in the state. The declaration was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, on Wednesday. According to the statement, Governor Seyi Makinde approved the work-free day…
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