Ekiti State News Bulletin

…As Afenifere reaffirms endorsement of President, Oyebanji for re-election Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the construction and rehabilitation of some inter and intra-state federal road to boost the economy and general well-being of residents of the state. Governor Oyebanji who stated this on Tuesday, when he received leaders.. Read more

…Says registration fully paid for The Ekiti State Government has advised the 3,400 beneficiaries of its Free UTME Registration Initiative not to pay any additional fee under any guise to any registration centre to access their registration pins, emphasizing that all approved candidates have been fully paid for by the Government. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. (Mrs.) Kofoworola Aderiye,.. Read more

The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has announced the closure of the window for filing Annual Tax Returns by corporate organizations in the state. In a public notice issued on February 16, 2026, and signed by its Executive Chairman, Olaniran Olatona, the Service stated that the extended deadline expired on Friday, February 13, 2026. EKIRS recalled that it had.. Read more

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah as the holy month of Ramadan commences with the siting of the moon. Governor Oyebanji said being alive to witness and participate in the Ramadan fast is a special grace bestowed upon the faithful by the Almighty Allah, which should not be taken for granted. The Governor, in a.. Read more

The Ekiti State Government has declared Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, as mid-term break for all public and private schools in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr Olabimpe Aderiye, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday Aderiye said the break was in line with the approved school calendar.. Read more

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji was on Friday honoured with the Governor of the Year (2025) award in Infrastructure by the New Telegraph Newspaper, for his visionary leadership and massive infrastructure development in the state. The award came barely twenty-four hours after the Governor received the Leadership Governor of the year (2025) award in recognition of his transformative leadership.. Read more