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Ekiti Muslim Clerics Advocate Creation of Welfare Boards for Faith Groups

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Muslim clerics in Ekiti State have called on the government to establish dedicated welfare boards for adherents of both Islam and Christianity, stressing that such institutions would promote fairness, ease engagement with faith-based groups and enhance religious harmony in the state. The appeal was made at the general meeting of the League of Imams and Alfas, Ekiti State chapter, held on Thursday at the Central Mosque, Oja Oba, Ado-Ekiti.  The gathering, presided over by the President-General of the League of Imams and Alfas for the Southwest, Edo and Delta States, Fadheelat Sheikh Dr. Jamiu Keulere Bello, drew chief imams and clerics from all 16 local government areas of the state. At the meeting, a three-year transition was formalised as new executive members were selected from across the councils and different Islamic sects to steer the association’s affairs. In his address, Sheikh Bello charged the new executives to discharge their responsibilities with ...
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OYEBANJI'S FORM SUBMISSION, TEATAMENT OF ACCEPTABILITY -APC Chieftain, Oguntoyinbo

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A  community  leader  and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oye Local  government, Chief Bamitale Oguntoyinbo  has urged Ekiti people particularly APC members to sustain their support for  governor Biodun Oyebanji to run for 2nd term in office in order to consolidate on the gains of democracy and build on the current developments. Exchanging views with journalists in Ado on th  heels of the submission of nomination form by the governor on Wednesday at the National APC Secretariat in Abuja, the OBALODO of OYE-EKITI, explained that going by the current ovations and endorsements by all stakeholders in Ekiti state, like  labour unions, artisans,  professional bodies, associations, Political parties, former governors and their deputies, former and Current National and State Assembly members, women groups, market women,  students body, political appointees,  civil servants, and traditional rulers,  it shows t...
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Emmanuel Anglican Church, Eporo, Emure Ekiti Bestows Post-Humous Awards On Chief Gabriel Ajibola Okeya and Madam Lydia Ajibola Okeya In Recognition of their Indelible Mark

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Sunday, September 6, 2025 was a memorable day in Eporo, Emure Ekiti when Post humous awards were bestowed on the late Pa Gabriel Ajibola Okeya and late wife, Madam Lydia Ajibola Okeya. The duo were honoured by the Emmanuel Anglican Church in Eporo-Ekiti at an occasion graced by congregation, family members and relations from far and wide. A grand- child of the late couple, Hon. Olu Okeya was joined by Mrs Febisola Okeya to recieve the award on behalf of the Ajibola -Okeya family from the Emmanuel Anglican Church, Reverend Canon J S Olagunju. Mrs Febisola Okeya represented the daughter of the late Pa and Madam Ajibola Okeya, Hon (Mrs) Tinuke Oluremi Okeya-Omolayo who built a shopping complex in memory of her late parents at Eporo. The Presiding cleric , Revered Canon Olagunju said the late Chief Ajibola and Madam Lydia Okeya will forever be remembered for their unassailable contributions to the growth and development of the church and community at lar...
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SWAN THUMPS-UP TEAM EKITI FOR IMPRESSIVE FEAT AT 9TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti State Chapter has congratulated the Ekiti State athletes and officials over their performances at the just concluded 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. In a statement issued on Sunday, SWAN commended the support and encouragement from the Sports-loving Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji-BAO. The governor's consistent passion and commitment to sports and youth development through various impactful policies and programmes was also lauded by the Sports journalists. The Sports Writers Association also felicitated the ever-efficient and effective Sports Development Office, led by the Technical Advisor to the Governor, Dr Olusola Osetoba and the two Special Assistants on Sports, Hons. Kola Owoseni and Tunde Adesanya, for their sacrifices and dedication to making Sports big business in the state. The efforts of the State Sports Commission, led by the Chairman, Hon Sunday Ola, was also commended by the Sp...
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Former Oye LG Boss, Chief Oguntoyinbo Charges Ekiti ALGON To Complement BAO Development Strides Through Impactful Projects, Policies

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Former chairman of Oye Local Government,  chief Bamitale Oguntoynbo has charged the Local Government Chairmen in Ekiti state to complement the efforts of Governor Biodun Oyebanji at their various Councils through people oriented and meaningful projects  that will  have impacts on the lives  of  people at the grassroots. Chief Oguntoyinbo who was the chairman of Oye Local government between 2004-2007 said the Local Government Chairmen must be  proactive, creative and committed to  development projects through which their names will be written in gold after their tenure, rather than projects that will not stand the test of time. Chief Oguntoyinbo expressed the view in his country home, Oye Ekiti during an interactive session with journalists while assessing the  performances of the  present crops  of Local Government bosses  compared to when he was serving as a  council chairman in Oye local government. Chief Oguntoyi...
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KAJOLA LCDA CHAIRMAN, OJO AJAYI COUNTERS ANTI-ABEJIDE CAMPAIGN, RALLIES SUPPORT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION CHAIRMAN

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In a swift response to the online protest against the person of Elder Samuel Alaba Abejide who is the chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, the Chairman of Kajola LCDA, Chief Adebayo Ojo Ajayi has carpeted those calling for the removal of the veteran politician from office. In a statement issued and signed by the LCDA Chairman on Tuesday, he berated the actions of the unknown persons hiding under a respected and popular group known as Ekiti Future Agenda. Chief Ajayi wondered the reason behind the spurious, unfounded allegations and unprintable words against Chief Abejide whom he described as a lover of peace, progress and development of Ekiti State as a whole. The Kajola LCDA Chairman noted that Chief Abejide has been a role model and a reputable leader in politics for years with untainted personality and reputation. He urged the elder stateman to ignore the purported defamatory online publication and continue in his purposeful leadership toward...
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SWAN, Ekiti State Applauds Ado North LCDA Chairman, Gbadamosi For Facilitating Release Of Footballer At Correctional Center

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti State chapter has noted with delight the personal commendable intervention of the Chairman of Ado North LCDA, Hon Olatokunbo Gbadamosi which led to the speedy bail granted an inmate at the Correctional Center in Ado Ekiti. The inmate named Pelumi Oluwafemi from Akure in Ondo State regained his freedom on Monday after the Local Government boss met his bail conditions. The 25 year old working at an hotel who was arrested and sent to the Correctional Center by his employer over allegation of fraud. Amidst tears and appreciation to God while revealing what led to his incarceration about two months ago, Oluwafemi said his employer and an hotel owner in Ado Ekiti called for his arrest and detention after a customer reportedly carried out a fake transfer after lodging at the hotel . Following the discovery of the fake alert by the hotel Management, Oluwafemi was allegedly wrongly accused of fraud and was dragged t...
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