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Oyebanji Disburses N2bn to 800 Ekiti Retirees, Vows Continued Support

13 October 2025

Represented by the deputy governor, Oyebanji said bringing relief to struggling citizens gives him the greatest fulfillment as a leader. He revealed that his administration has paid N25 billion in pensions and N14.6 billion in gratuities over the past three years. The governor noted that over 10,000 retirees currently receive regular and timely pensions, and […]

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Governor Oyebanji Warns of Alleged Plot to Disrupt Stability in Ekiti

23 August 2025

The governor disclosed this in a statement issued by his media aide in Ado-Ekiti, alleging that over 150 social media users, including national influencers, have been paid in foreign currency to launch a coordinated online smear campaign against him. According to the statement, the planned attack includes the use of forged documents and AI-generated graphics […]

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Ekiti monarch, Alaramoko dies at 82

9 August 2025

The monarch, according to a statement on Saturday by his family, died on Friday at the age of 82. In the release, the family praised his “remarkable leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the welfare of his people.” The statement read, “Oba Adeyemi’s impact on the community will forever be cherished as testament to his enduring […]

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PDP reacts to resignation of former governorship candidate

25 July 2025

Jackson Adebayo, the spokesperson for the party’s Caretaker Committee in Ekiti, said this in an interview with newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. It was reported that Olusola-Eleka, who served as deputy governor from 2014 to 2018 under the administration of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, resigned from the party on Thursday. The resignation was contained in […]

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“PDP will retake Ekiti, ADC poses no threat” – Guber aspirant

17 July 2025

She expressed confidence that those defecting to the ADC will eventually return to the PDP fold. While speaking during a strategic meeting in Ado-Ekiti with her supporters from all three senatorial districts at her campaign office, she insisted that the ADC poses no real threat to the PDP’s chances of reclaiming power in the 2026 […]

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Court clears Fayose of ₦6.9bn money laundering charges

16 July 2025

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke upheld a no-case submission filed by Fayose, ruling that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission failed to link him to the alleged crime or establish a prima facie case to warrant him opening his defence. Fayose was first arraigned in 2018 before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, but the EFCC later secured a transfer […]

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INEC fixes 2026 governorship polls for Osun, Ekiti states

30 May 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, 8th of August 2026, for the governorship election in Osun State and scheduled Saturday,  20th of July 2026, for Ekiti State. This was announced by INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, while delivering his address at the swearing-in ceremony of the six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), […]

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I’m not worried about 2026 election – Ekiti gov

1 December 2024

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said he is not worried about the 2026 governorship election in the state. Speaking at the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship at the Jibowu Hall, Government House Ground, Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji said his administration remained focused on delivering good governance and fulfilling his promises to the people. Read Also: […]

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