Nigerian Gazette

L-R: Ekiti NRCS BYC (Mr. Ijakuade Sunday), Ekiti NRCS BS (Mr. Clement Attah), GM Ekiti State Sports Council, SA to governor of Ekiti State on Sports (Dr. Mrs. Osetoba), Ekiti NRCS legal adviser (Bar. Awe), Ekiti NRCS BC (Dr. Tunde Ajayi), Ekiti NRCS PMER (Mr. Oladeji Adesina) today at the inspection of the medical bay facility being constructed for the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Ekiti State at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in honour of the former Branch Chairman of the NRCS in Ekiti State - Late Hon. Justice Lawrence Sunday Awe by his family. The Ekiti State chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross Society has unveiled plans to establish a fully equipped medical bay at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti.  The initiative is part of efforts to enhance athlete welfare and complement the state government’s ongoing investment in sports infrastructure and healthcare services. The Chairman of the Ekiti State Red Cross Society, Dr Tunde Ajayi, announced that the medic...

Ado-Ekiti, December 3, 2024 The Ekiti State Government has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of workers with the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage set to commence on December 1, 2024. Governor Biodun Oyebanji disclosed this during a media interaction in Ikere Ekiti, in response to the ongoing nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over non-implementation of the wage in some states. He assured workers that Ekiti State had fulfilled all necessary requirements to ensure a seamless rollout. “In Ekiti State, we have signed an agreement with labour, and the implementation and payment of the new minimum wage will start on December 1. We couldn’t commence earlier because it was not budgeted for. However, I have now signed the appropriation budget that includes the new minimum wage, and we are good to go,” Governor Oyebanji said. The governor clarified that the delay was procedural, adding that the state government and organized labour only finali...

As a believer of the Christian denomination,have often listened to messages or preachings that centered on why is the devil frightened at the mentioning of the name of Jesus? I’m not coming here to preach sermon,but just want to clarify some of the lingering political issues evolving around us today as to be free of some misconceptions of the truth about them. One need to ask some question on why the devil doesn’t want the mentioning of the name of Jesus? But I know there are lots of people here who are bible scholars who could provide an answer on why the mentioning of the name has brought more discomfort to Lucifer. Please pardon me of making this illustrations by the comparisons of this two biblical characters,as well as I’m not referring anyone as been the devil,but rather wanting to make a clarification for a better understanding. In the political landscape of today in Nigeria.We’ve had several leaders belonging to respective political parties through which they have ...

Impressed by the love that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has shown them, Primary School teachers in the state, teachers in Ikogosi Ekiti have expressed their unalloyed support for his second term in office. The endorsement took place at a meeting in Ikogosi Ekiti, attended by the Regent of Ikogosi, Princess Omobola Adepoju, the Chairman of Ekameta LCDA, Hon Dr. Leye Adeniji, all the Chiefs in Ikogosi Ekiti, the Chairman of SUBEB Prof Femi Akinwumi, the Educational Secretary of Ekiti West LG,  Hon.Mrs.  Bamisile, NUT Ekiti West  Chairman, Mr. Kola Awosusi. While conducting the event, the Chairman of SUBEB Prof Femi Akinwumi, commended the initiative of the Primary School Teachers in Ikogosi for organizing an endorsement program for the continuity of BAO's administration till  2030. He highlighted some specific programs targeted to improve the lives and welfare of primary school Teachers in Ekiti under BAO's administration. The SUBEB Chairman enumerated some of ...

The results of the 2024 Ondo governorship election have left the Ekiti PDP scrambling to pick up the pieces. For a party already battling internal divisions, the APC’s emphatic victory in Ondo feels like another huge nail on the coffin. Before the election, social media was awash with PDP supporters beating their chests and taking digs at the APC-led government.  However, since APC’s landslide win on Saturday, the opposition’s loud voices seem to have faded into whispers. The harsh truth has become clear, with reality dawning on them that removing a government that is delivering results and enjoys federal backing is not as easy as some online campaigners make it seem. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political experience and dominance in the Southwest continue to bear fruit for the APC. Tinubu, who has held Lagos State firmly in his corner since 1999, understands the game better than most. His influence across the region remains a significant factor in the APC’s stronghol...

... stresses commitment of Government to ending AIDs as a public health threat by year 2030    In a landmark move  towards combating the scourge of HIV and AIDS among children and other groups, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) , Dr. Temitope Ilori joined by the Ekiti Commissioner for Health and Human Services Dr Oyebanji Filani has inaugurated the National Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Acceleration Plan Committee in Ekiti State. Performing the official inauguration of the 15 - member committee in Ado-Ekiti  , the NACA Director General NACA, said that the Committee was expected to intensify efforts to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission and improving access to treatment for children living with HIV. Dr Ilori disclosed that Nigeria has a significant challenge on preventing mother to child transmission of HIV noting that approximately 140,000 childr...

In a bid to achieving energy independence, the Ekiti State government, under the leadership of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has granted operational licenses to 14 electricity investors in the state. The licenses were granted to three electricity distribution companies, four electricity generation companies, two mini-grid generation companies, and five metre asset providers.  This was made known by the governor today as he shared an update on the progress being made by his administration in achieving energy independence in the state on his social media platform.  The governor expressed his appreciation to Ekiti people who believe in the vision of his administration for a brighter and self-reliant Ekiti.  "I am pleased to share an update on the progress we are making in Ekiti towards achieving energy independence.  "We have granted operational licenses to 14 electricity investors," he said. This strategic move will enhance power generation, ensure effi...