Ekiti State

Biography: Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin, mni

August 24, 2021

Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin mni (Yoruba: Adétúnjí Ìdòwú Ìṣọ̀lá Olúrìn; 3 December 1944 – 21 August 2021) was a Nigerian one-star general in the national army, who served as the military Governor of Oyo State and Field Commander of ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia from 1992 to 1993 during the First Liberian Civil War. Olurin retired from service in 1993 and he was a member of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) … More Biography: Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin, mni

40-years moribund Ikun Diary farm bounces back

December 15, 2020

For prolonged years, Ikun Dairy Farm in Ikun-Ekiti, Moba Council Area of Ekiti State was a tale of utter neglect due to negligence by successive governments. But now, the Governor Kayode Fayemi-led administration has resuscitated the facility to boost the state’s economy via a public-private partnership. IKUN Dairy in Ikun-Ekiti was the pride of the … More 40-years moribund Ikun Diary farm bounces back

Ekiti State gets new University

September 29, 2020

Kayode Fayemi Ekiti State gets new University as the state’s House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the bill for the upgrading of the State College of Education to University of Education, Science and Technology. The bill was passed through unanimous resolution at Tuesday’s plenary in Ado-Ekiti presided over by the Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye. The … More Ekiti State gets new University

Ex-Gov. Fayose bereaved

September 21, 2020

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has announced the death of his elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji. According to Fayose, his sister passed away today after a brief illness. Taking to his official Twitter handle, he wrote: “On behalf my family, I announce the death of my immediate elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji. She … More Ex-Gov. Fayose bereaved

Politics: Ekiti 2018: Voters receive cash, gifts from ‘politicians’

July 13, 2018

Several voters were given money Friday by politicians to vote for particular candidates in Saturday’s election. Those who spoke to our correspondents on condition of anonymity said they got N4, 000 each. Our correspondents, who were at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) office where newsmen were being accredited, noticed that people were steadily streaming … More Politics: Ekiti 2018: Voters receive cash, gifts from ‘politicians’

Politics: Ekiti attack is a threat to democracy- Sen. Gyunka

July 13, 2018

A National Assembly member, Sen. Philip Gyunka, has condemned alleged attack on Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, by policemen deployed to monitor Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Gyunka told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the development was worrisome, and the assault on Fayose an indication of lack of respect … More Politics: Ekiti attack is a threat to democracy- Sen. Gyunka