Ekiti State News Bulletin

…Monarch predicts victory for governor’s second term bid Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has solicited the support of traditional rulers across the 140 towns in Ekiti State ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election, pledging continued delivery of democratic dividends if re-elected. Oyebanji made the appeal on Monday in Ijero-Ekiti while commissioning the ultra-modern palace of the Ajero.. Read more

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment through the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), describing the programme as a strategic platform for inclusive growth and sustainable development. The Chairman of the State Multi-Sectoral Coordinating Structure and Chief of Staff to the Governor,Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo, gave the assurance during a team-bonding workshop organised to strengthen.. Read more

The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has called for the designation of special revenue courts, alongside the establishment of mobile courts, to handle revenue-related matters more efficiently across the state. The Executive Chairman of EKIRS, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, made the appeal during a meeting between senior officials of the Service and the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice.. Read more

The attention of the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has been drawn to allegation, making round in the media, of non-payment of salaries to certain teachers recruited in October 2025. While the Commission understands the concerns expressed, it is important to clarify the facts surrounding the matter. The affected individuals were issued provisional letters of appointment subject to the.. Read more

The Ekiti State Ministries of Women Affairs and Social Development, and Trade, Industry, Investments and Cooperatives have strengthened collaboration to enhance women’s economic empowerment at the grassroots. The commissioners in charge of the ministries, Mrs Olapeju Babafemi and Mrs Tayo Adeola, stated this at a strategic meeting held in Ado-Ekiti. They said the partnership was being driven through the World.. Read more

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has commended the Ekiti State Government for what it described as a significant transformation of the state’s health sector. The council’s accreditation team lead, Prof Joel Aluko, gave the commendation during an accreditation visit for the nursing internship programme at the State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti. Prof Aluko, said it was commendable that the.. Read more