Ekiti State News Bulletin

The Ekiti State Government has again urged residents and travellers across the State to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall continues to trigger flooding in some parts of the State. The advisory followed heavy rainfall experienced in Ado-Ekiti and other parts of the State in recent days, which resulted in flooding in some locations and affected properties, businesses and means.. Read more

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions, and parastatals in the State, as well as the termination of appointment of all political appointees. Those affected by the termination include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Assistants. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Mr.. Read more

The Ekiti State Executive Council, at its seventh meeting of 2026, held on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026, considered and approved a number of policy initiatives and strategic projects aimed at strengthening governance, improving institutional capacity, expanding critical infrastructure and advancing sustainable socio-economic development across the State. The decisions reflect the Administration’s continued commitment to delivering essential public infrastructure, improving access.. Read more

The Ekiti Government has reactivated the State Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to strengthen the state’s MSME ecosystem, improve access to finance and markets and create sustainable employment opportunities. The State Commissioner for Trade, Industries, Investment and Cooperatives and Chairman of the Council, Mrs Omotayo Adeola, stated this during the reactivation of the council in Ado-Ekiti. Adeola.. Read more

The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has flagged off its 2026 Annual Enrolment Drive Campaign, urging parents and guardians to enrol all school-age children in public schools across the state. The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, made the call on Monday while flagging off the campaign at the front of the Palace of the Ewi of.. Read more

Miffed by display of lacklustre spirit to prosecute its case, the Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday, slammed the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and 1st petitioner over unnecessary delay in presentation of witnesses for speedy trial of the petition. The Chairman of the three-man tribunal, Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, expressed disappointment and anger over the way the petitioner’s.. Read more