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The All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has reiterated his commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that will drive sustainable development, economic growth, and improved living standards across the State. In a statement made available to Newsmen, Senator Alli emphasized that infrastructure remains the backbone of a prosperous, secure, and […]
Beginning from Wednesday, a 16-hour curfew will take effect in 10 Local Government areas of Oyo State. The affected local government areas are: Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile), Orelope (Headquarters: Igboho), Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi) Saki West (Headquarters: Saki), and Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu). Others are Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede / Ago-Are), Itesiwaju (Headquarters: Otu) Iseyin (Headquarters: Iseyin), Olorunsogo […]
In a bid to decongest major mutuaries belonging to Oyo State government, the state ministry of health has announced plans to conduct a mass burial for unclaimed corpses currently deposited in public hospital, citing growing pressure on available storage facilities. The decision which was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi on Monday […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South West Zone has commended voters in residents of Ekiti State for trooping out in large numbers to re-elect Governor Biodun Oyebanji for another term of four years, describing the development as a confirmation that people of the state are truly informed and desire the best for their […]
Nigeria Police Force, Ekiti State Command has flagged the proposed protest by members of Transport Unions in the state on the ground that it could be hijacked. The planned protest is scheduled for Monday, 22nd June 2026. In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, disclosed that the Command […]
The Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that one Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi and her son, who were abducted at Igbope on June 16, 2026, have been rescued. In a statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, describes the claim […]
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been declared winner of the Ekiti State Governorship election held on Saturday, securing a second consecutive term in office. He was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Returning Officer for the election and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Adenike Oladiji, who announced the […]
Police have arrested a man in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State for allegedly selling alcoholic drinks at a polling unit during the governorship election in the State. Police officers on election duty reportedly apprehended the suspect while he was selling beer to some voters and party agents within the polling area. The police […]
The Nigeria Police Force has named CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as its new Force Public Relations Officer following the approval of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The appointment places the experienced officer at the forefront of the Force’s public communication and media engagement efforts. CSP Iniedu, who is a native of Etinan […]
The Nigeria Police Force has said only the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is legitimately empowered to announce the outcome of the Ekiti State governorship poll, warning that any individual or group that attempts to release election results will face the full wrath of the law. The warning was issued in Ado Ekiti on Friday […]
