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How Oyebanji lifted Ekiti youths from poverty, obscurity to economic prosperity
By Victor Ogunje Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s first-term administration will wind down on October 15, 2026. Significantly, these years have brought positive indicators for the young population. These years have brought recognition, inclusion, prosperity, and real opportunities for Ekiti youths. They were brought out of economic doldrums and political obscurity onto a pedestal of prosperity and relevance because we have a leader who is not an obscurantist.
Ekiti Ring Road: Oyebanji building highway to prosperity
IT was the 1688 revolution that enabled John Locke to discover that: “The power of the crown is determined by the consent of its subjects.” Since 2022 that he assumed office, Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, didn’t just earn the respect of Ekiti populace, because he is occupying the number one seat. He worked hard and earned it by not hiding his well-inflamed mission to accomplish his shared prosperity vision.
Ekiti and inevitability of Oyebanji’s second term
On October 27, 2025, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji will have a date with history. It is the day he would be facing thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in a primary election for the renewal of his mandate for a second term in office. The governor is not diving alone, he will be vying alongside his loyal and dependable Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, in a race pundits have already predicted as a fait accompli for Oyebanji.
Ekiti And Inevitability Of Oyebanji’s Second Term
1 On October 27, 2025, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, will have a date with history. It is the day he would be facing thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in a primary election for the renewal of his mandate for a second term in office. The Governor is not diving alone, he will be vying alongside his loyal and dependable Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, in a race pundits have already predicted as a fait accompli for Oyebanji.
How Oyebanji broke the shackles of outrageous electricity tariffs
IN time past, Ekiti State was confronted by multidimensional crises regarding electricity supply and payable tariffs. Most pathetic was how some communities were painfully locked down in perpetual power outage, while those being scantily and haphazardly supplied faced the excruciating burden of estimated billings, thereby making lives unbearable and harrowing . The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, is one leader in the ilk of the former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.
2026: Between Oyebanji’s unstoppable march and opposition’s needless bile
MOST troubling crisis now brewing in Ekiti State, is the desperation of the opposition to turn the state into a rumour mill. This situation didn’t surge, because Governor Biodun Oyebanji was not offering the right leadership, but for some pugnacious opposition figures, who were skewing facts and churning out lies, in a dangerous bid to scuttle the governor’s reelection in 2026.
Dissecting Oyebanji’s ‘Let There Be Light’ development policy
The Holy Bible in the book of Genesis, Chapter 1, verses 1-3, said: “in the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and void. Darkness was hovering upon the face of the deep”, like a state of ebullition. Aghast by this commotion, the Spirit of God descended upon the waters and He pronounced “let there be light, and there was light”. There wasn’t any magic behind this as people erroneously thought.
Tinubu Wins Another Suit against Inauguration, as Court Imposes N17m Fine on Litigants, Lawyer
Barely four hours after the Supreme Court dismissed a suit challenging the qualification of president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for the February 25 presidential election, a Federal High Court in Abuja, has also dismissed another suit by three individuals seeking to stop the May 29 inauguration, on alleged perjury.
Onaiyekan to Deliver Lecture at Pyrates Confraternity Anniversary
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, has rolled out activities to commemorate its 70th anniversary starting from December 9to 11, 2022. The Prelate of the Roman Catholic Church and Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan will be the keynote speaker at a special citizens’ summit for the 70th Anniversary Lecture in Abuja.
Police Place N2.5m Bounty on Attackers of Ogun INEC Office
James Sowole in Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command yesterday announced a reward of N2.5 million for anyone who can provide useful information that can lead to the arrest of attackers of the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The police announced the reward in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi.
‘Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda Will Deliver Democracy Dividends to Deltans’
Sylvester Idowu in Warri A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has assured the people of Delta state that M.O.R.E. agenda of Delta State PDP governorship candidate, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori is a contract of which he had vowed to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
Oyebanji: S’Court’s Verdict’ll Strengthen My Spirit for Service
Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has hailed the judgement of the Supreme Court, affirming him as the validly elected candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the June 18, governorship election in the state. The Supreme Court had yesterday dismissed the case instituted by one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants, Kayode Ojo, challenging the validity of Oyebanji’s emergence as candidate of the party.
2023: Lokoja/Kogi LGAs Stakeholders Renew Agitation for Power Shift, Demand Gubernatorial Slot
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Worried by the continued alleged marginalisation politically in Kogi State, the people of Lokoja/Koto Karfe have reignited the agitation for power rotation, and have therefore demanded the governorship slot in 2023. The decision to agitate for the governorship position ahead of the 2023 elections was made known at the stakeholders’ meeting of a political pressure group, the Lokoja/Koton-Karfe People’s Forum (LKPF), held in Lokoja yesterday.
Atiku: It’s Time to Free Lagos from Family Govt, Install People’s Govt
Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that it is time for the people of Lagos to liberate themselves from a family government and move to a people’s government.
Insecurity, Rights Violation Scaring Women from Mining Business
Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti Members of Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) and Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), have regretted that the twin evils of insecurity and rights violation have scared away women from mining business in the country.
Real Estate Firm Plans to Build First Water Display Park in Sub-Saharan Africa
A real estate firm, Meridian Properties Limited, has announced a groundbreaking project that will bring a 6,000 sqm multi-sensory water display park to Lagos, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. Situated along Lekki/Epe Expressway, with a proximity of 15 minutes from the proposed new airport, the developers revealed that Makarios Luxury Place is an iconic real estate development on approximately 84 acres, built with the upper-middle class and upwardly mobile people in mind.
Kogi Speaker Thanks Gov, Others as Appellate Court Clears Him to Vie for House Reps Seat
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole, has appreciated the state Governor, Yahaya Bello, for roles played to ensure his victory at the appellate court, saying the governor’s role could not be over emphasised. Kolawole’s name was not listed on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) porter as the standard bearer for Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).
Access Bank, IFC Empowers Women at ‘Womenpreneur Pitchathon’
Nume Ekeghe In its continuous bid at empowering women, Access Bank in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has empowered women in its season 4 Womenpreneur Pitch-a-thon with cash grants worth over N14 million and a mini-MBA training for its selected candidates Mobaby Care Nigeria emerged as the grand prize winner of N5 million while the second and third winners carted with N4million and N3 million respectively with other consolation prizes Launched in 2019, the...
PDP Youth Counsels Gov. AbdulRazaq over LG’s Funds in Kwara
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Kwara North Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Alliance in Kwara State has called on the State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to heed the voice of reason and stop tampering with the finances of local government councils in the state. The group made the call in the wake of President Muhammadu Buhari’s comment, accusing state governors of tampering with local governments’ funds and stunting development at the third tier of government.
2023: APC Relying on Tinubu’s Popularity, Acceptability, Says Group
Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti A group, National Unity Movement for Bola Ahmed Tinubu(NUMBAT), has declared that the acceptability which the former Lagos State Governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, currently musters will reduce voter apathy across the country in the 2023 elections.
Casava Wins InsurTech of the Year Award
Casava, Nigeria’s first 100 per cent digital insurance company, was recently recognised at the Business Day Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards . as the ‘InsurTech of the Year’ The BAFI Awards celebrates the great accomplishments of industry trailblazers across several categories in the financial industry including; Fintech, Banking, Insurance, Investments, Pension Funds and other Financial services.
Remembering Dilibe Onyeama…
Okechukwu Uwaezuoke Not even the recognition of man’s ultimate mortality—a fact that silences all scepticism and about which there is no ignorance—could have prepared anyone for the news. Hence, Charles Dilibe Ejiofor Onyeama’s sudden departure from this life on Thursday, November 10, would have hit many in the literary community like a ton of bricks. Many people who were – and probably still are – in shock may have hoped that it would be quickly debunked as a rumour.
Time Flies and Changes Everything
Tivlumun Nyitse On Monday, November 22, 2021, in the new capacity-filled Banquet Hall of the Government House Makurdi, I took the oath of office, as Chief of Staff (COS) to Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue State. It was administered by the governor and I assumed office as his new COS. I succeeded the former holder of the office who had resigned his appointment to run for the governorship of the state, ahead of the 2023 general election.
In Light Resolution, Artist Alludes to Nigeria’s Power Failure, Culture
Yinka Olatunbosun Sponsored by Legacy Empire Gallery, an exhibition of paintings by the emerging artist Akeem Adeleke titled ‘Light Resolution’ had rekindled conversations around the power situation in Nigeria. The show which opened on Sunday November 20 attracted fresh art lovers, artists as well as art enthusiasts to the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos.
Usman DanFodio Varsity ASUU, Students Protest withheld Lecturers’ Salaries
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and students of Usman Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) yesterday staged a peaceful protest over withheld salaries of the lecturers . The protest took place within the University’s main campus and ended at Vice Chancellor’s (VC) Office where the chapter chairman handed over protest letter to VC.
NAFDAC Destroys Products Worth N485m in Kano
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday destroyed about 80 tons of unwholesome products with estimated street value of N485,300,290.00 at a dump site near Kalebawa village in Kano. The destroyed items include antibiotics drugs, antihypertensive and anti-malarial medicines, herbal remedies, Psychoactive and Controlled substances.
Gunmen Kill Three Policemen, Kidnap Company’s MD in Rivers
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Yet to be identified gunmen have killed three policemen on escort duty yesterday, at the Rumuokoro axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. THISDAY learnt the gunmen also kidnapped the Managing Director of Igpes Group Oil and Gas based in Port Harcourt. A source who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the policemen were in a Hilux vehicle escorting the company’s MD when the gunmen attacked.
Alleged Breach of Contract: Appeal Court Sets Aside N2.5bn Judgment against Zenith Bank
Wale Igbintade The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has set aside the judgment of a Lagos State High Court, which ordered Zenith Bank to pay N2.5 billion to Real Integrated & Hospitality Limited for 11 years the bank allegedly held the customer’s N872, 780, 552.84 illegally. A three-man panel of the appellate court presided over by Justice Muhammed Sirajo in Appeal No:CA/LAG/CV/262/2022 filed by Zenith Bank Plc.
Appeal Court Sets Aside Judgment on APC Guber Candidates for Adamawa, Taraba
Daji Sani in Yola The Court of Appeal in Yola, Adamawa State yesterday set aside the earlier judgement of the Federal High Court in Yola, which had nullified the candidature of Senator Aishatu Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governorship candidate of the APC in the state. However, the Appeal Court also upturned the judgment of the Federal High Court which also nullified Senator Emmanuel Bwacha of the APC to contest the 2023 governorship election in Taraba State.
Bayelsa APC Inaugurates Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated the Tinubu/Shettima Grassroot Independent Campaign Council (ICC) with clear declaration that the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, will win the 2023 election. The independent campaign council was inaugurated yesterday to compliment the presidential campaign council ahead of the 2023 election.
JTF Arrests Two Suspected Kidnappers in Ekiti, Recovers Ransom
Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti A security Joint Task Force (JTF) established to protect Kogi/Ekiti States border area has arrested two suspected kidnappers who held four victims hostage for many days. The JTF, comprising the military, police, Amotekun Corps and local hunters, under Operation Eradicate Bandits at the Borders of Rural Ajoni Communities (EBBORAC) also recovered part of the N3 million collected from the victims as ransom.
Ibom Air Receives Two A2320-200 Aircraft to Boost Operations
Ibom Airlines Limited (Ibom Air) has announced that it has received two Airbus A320-200 aircraft as additions to her fleet. The two aircraft, which arrived last weekend, were procured from GetJet Airlines UAB (operating as GETJET), a European aircraft leasing company, on a one year wet-lease agreement.
CONFRONTING THE OIL THIEVES
The oil pipeline surveillance firm is off to a good start Recent approval by President Muhammadu Buhari for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to engage the services of an oil pipeline surveillance firm to guard Nigeria’s oil pipeline network seems to be yielding results. Led by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, the security company, which on Tuesday also secured Senate endorsement, is now vigorously confronting a menace that has for years defied solutions.
Minister Tasks Agencies to Create Jobs for Unemployed Nigerians
James Emejo and Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum, yesterday tasked government agencies to borrow a leaf by entering into a Public Private Partnership (PPP), to create decent jobs in sufficient quantities for unemployed Nigerians. According to the minister, the PPP is also to resolve the protracted problems of unemployment and reduce poverty, while also providing a foundation for more robust and inclusive economic growth.
2023: Kogi People Must Make Informed Decision on Choice of Candidates, Says Braimoh
The people of Kogi State have been advised to be very observant and discerning in deciding which candidates to vote for in the Presidential, National, and State Assemblies election next year. In a statement issued from his Lokoja office, a businessman, Olayinka Braimoh, stated that the people must not allow any other consideration to influence how they will vote other than the general interest of the state and the competence, experience as well as the capacity of the candidates.
Arepo Journalists Estate Road: Abiodun, a Promise Keeper
By Seyi Bakare For a long time, residents of Arepo in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State were having harrowing experience commuting to and from the community as a result of the terrible state of the Arepo Journalists Estate Road, linking the area with the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. A journey of about five minutes could take as much as 20 minutes, especially when it rains. Many residents had to move out of the community back to Lagos, waiting for the day the road would be done.
Presidency: Nigeria’s Security Ties With Niger, Chad, Others Yielding Results
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency has expressed satisfaction with the existing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and its neigbours, confirming that such ties have helped tremendously, especially in the areas of tackling border insecurity, illegal arms import, and smuggling. Presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu disclosed this Thursday in Niamey, Niger Republic shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated a major road named after him in the state capital.
The Nigerian Condition: Perspectives from a Nigerian Philosopher
By Tunji Olaopa Moving towards 2023, and beyond has become a task that, I believe, must generate all sorts of analyses and preparations. While the politicians and political parties are preparing in their usual manners to take over power, others, especially the intellectuals and scholars also have the responsibilities to facilitate a deeper understanding of our situation and how it can be redressed.
2023: Ekiti Has 234,037 Unclaimed PVCs, Says INEC
Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti As the scramble for political positions intensified ahead of 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that an aggregate of 234,037 voters are yet to claim their Permanent Voter Cards in Ekiti State. The new INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti, Prof. Ayobami Salami, gave the revelation yesterday during a visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ secretariat in Ado Ekiti.
Al-Mustapha: Movement of Arms, Drugs into Nigeria Worrisome
Ganduje says insecurity biggest challenge for 2023 elections Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The presidential candidate of Action Alliance (AA) and former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha(rtd) has raised the alarm over new discoveries of movement of drugs and arms in large quantities into the country ahead of the 2023 elections.
Ekiti 2022: ‘Many SDP Agents Sabotaged Oni’
Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti A Social Democratic Party(SDP)’s House of Representatives candidate for Oye/Ikole Federal Constituency in the 2023 election, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has disclosed that the party’s governorship candidate, Segun Oni lost the June 18 poll due to internal sabotage. Daramola accused some party’s agents of compromising with the ruling party to subvert the will of the populace, saying Oni would have won with wide margin, but for alleged internal collusion.
2023: Only PDP can Rescue Nigeria from APC, Says Kwara Presidential Campaign Committee DC
By Hammed Shittu in Ilorin. Ahead of 2023 elections, director general, Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Presidential Campaign Committee in Kwara state, Dr. Mahmud Ajeigbe, has said only PDP can rescue Nigeria from the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) and put the nation on the path of socio-economic growth.
Oyebanji Exonerates Self from Ekiti Assembly Crisis
Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has denied any involvement in the factional crisis rocking the state House of Assembly over the removal of Hon. Gboyega Aribisogan as the Speaker. Oyebanji applauded all the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state over their swift intervention in resolving the bedlam, which he described as a “family affair”. Oyebanji said this in Ado Ekiti while playing host to the new Speaker of the Assembly, Hon.
Terrorism: Senate Okays Police Special Forces,Training School Establishment in Borno
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill meant to establish the Nigerian Police Special Forces and the Nigeria Police Special Forces Training School in Gwoza, Borno State. The sponsor of the Bill, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on the Army, Senator Ali Ndume, said the proposed legislation would enable the country effectively tackle banditry and terrorism when established.
Osinbajo: Most Diaspora Nigerians are Honest, Hardworking, Making Waves
* Says few others dent nation’s image Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has commended most Nigerians living overseas for being honest, hardworking and wave makers across the world. He also acknowledged the fact that some few others are black legs who are giving Nigeria bad image abroad. According to Osinbajo, the vast majority of Nigerians abroad are honest, hardworking and straightforward people who are making positive impact globally.
Interest Rate on T-Bills Hit 32-month High as CBN Mops N5.33trn in Primary Market
Kayode Tokede In order to attract more investors, especially at a period of inflationary pressures in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increased interest rate on the Treasury Bills (T-Bills) to 6.49 per cent in October 2022, reaching its highest figures in 32 months. When MPR was at 14 per cent in 2019, the interest rate on T-Bill was hovering above 10 per cent, according to the CBN money market indicators.
Akeredolu Lauds NBS, World Bank Transparency Report on Ondo
*Says his govt will sustain poverty eradication in sunshine state Deji Elumoye in Abuja Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has hailed the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) transparency report on the state. He has therefore, stressed the determination of his administration to fight poverty and foster public welfare.
PDP Celebrates Ex-President Jonathan at 65
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, congratulated former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, as he marked his 65th birthday.
‘Allow Ekiti Assembly to Function’
Wale Igbintade Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana SAN has warned that if the crisis rocking the Ekiti State House of Assembly is not resolved as soon as possible, the State Government may not be able to function in line with the provisions of the Constitution. Falana is a statement issued yesterday also warned those he called ‘enemies of democracy’ in the State to allow the State House of Assembly consider, and pass the 2022 Budget and allow the State government function appropriately.
UNICEF Condemns Discrimination against Children
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja In a report published ahead of World Children’s Day, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said discrimination against children based on ethnicity, language, and religion are rife in countries worldwide. This was revealed in a statement by UNICEF’s Executive Director, Ms. Catherine Russell, said systemic racism and discrimination put children at risk of deprivation and exclusion that can last a lifetime.
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