The Ekiti State Government, through its Office of Disability Affairs and Special Education, has empowered 40 persons with disabilities (PWDs) with vocational training in fields like ICT, catering, fashion, and more. The graduates also received essential equipment to support their careers, emphasizing self-reliance and economic independence. Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration reaffirmed its commitment to PWD…
NCC Approves Mobile Tariff Increases as Voice Calls to Cost ₦15.40/Min, SMS at ₦5.60, 1GB Data at ₦1,400 Starting 1st January 2025. The NCC has though refuted the reports on 40% increase in tariffs for services rendered by telecommunications service providers beginning in January 2025. On the 27th of December 2024, news filtered in that…
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Ekiti State Command has arrested 16 persons in connection with various crimes in Ikere-Ekiti and Ado Ekiti metropolis. The suspects Olaseinde Idowu 19years, John Emeka 18years, Olofinyan Abiodun 20years and Ayodele Ayodeji were apprehended in Ikere-Ekiti Ekiti following an intelligence report and complaints from the people that the suspects…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has extended heartfelt Christmas and New Year wishes to Nigerians, urging them to remain hopeful and committed to building a better nation despite the challenges of the past year. In his Christmas message, issued by his media…
I saw this quite striking video on TikTok where a user shared the video Turtles which would be used to celebrate Christmas. Despite the light mood of the video, it is worthy of note that President Tinubu economic policies have affected the festive mood in Nigeria. As Nigerians prepare for the 2024 Christmas celebration, bag…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti State Command, has rolled out comprehensive security plans to ensure a peaceful and secure Yuletide season. Speaking at the Command Headquarters along Ikere Road, Commandant Sosina Paul, PhD, fsi, assured Ekiti residents of a robust security presence throughout the festive period. “We have deployed a multi-layered…
The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Professor Babatola Ayodele has felicitated the Governor of Ekiti State and Visitor to Ekiti State University, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his 57th birthday anniversary. The Vice Chancellor congratulated the Governor who he described as a worthy ambassador of the university, a role model and…
…Honours Outstanding Teachers, Therapists A joyful Christmas party marked the conclusion of a three-day training programme organized in collaboration with Premium Trust Bank for teachers, therapists, administrative staff, and other personnel in the Ekiti State special education sector. The event, held at the Government Special School for Persons with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities, Ido, brought…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of over 30 children in a stampede during an event in Ibadan recently. The former governor, in a statement by his media office, extended condolences to the families of…
The National Universities Commission, Abuja has approved the commencement of Pharmacy programme in Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti with effect from the 2024/2025 academic session. In a letter dated 19th December, 2024 addressed to the Vice Chancellor and signed by Abubakar Girei, Acting Director, Academic Planning, on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary of…