An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Tuesday sentenced two teachers to 44 years imprisonment for offences bordering on rape of minors and abuse of office. The defendants, Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Ayodele Olaofe (52) were arraigned on 2nd March 2022 on three counts bordering on rape and abuse of office. The charge Read More

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By Chinelo Obogo Air Peace has issued a rebuttal against a report by some online platforms alleging that its Chairman, Allen Onyema, was stranded for over 24 hours at the Ekiti State airport due to navigational problems. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, dismissed the claims as false, misleading, and a deliberate […] The post Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced a traditional herbal healer, Segun Shina to fourteen (14) years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl. Justice Oshodi sentenced the convict after holding that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including a […]

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Tribune Online Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner The Ekiti State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Femi Ajayi has disclosed that the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew from N1.36 trillion to N1.88 trillion, translating to a whopping 8.02% growth increase between 2017 and 2022. Ekiti GDP grew by 8 percent in five years – Budget commissioner Tribune Online

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A group known as the Kaduna State Illegally Disengaged Teachers Forum, has appealed to Governor Uba Sani to consider paying all their entitlements immediately. The teachers who were sacked in 2017 under Governor Nasiru El-Rufai’s administration, said they’re facing untold hardship to date, hence their decision to come out and appeal to Governor Uba Sani. Read More

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Tribune Online Two Ekiti teachers to spend 44 years in prison for raping teenage students Two teachers in Ekiti State have been sentenced to 44 years imprisonment by an Ado-Ekiti High Court for raping two teenagers in the state. Two Ekiti teachers to spend 44 years in prison for raping teenage students Tribune Online

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), seeks to integrate AI into the educational system, enhancing teaching […]

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Media personality Isaac Fayose has proposed that social critic Vincent Martins Otse, aka Verydarkman (VDM), should be the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Isaac, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, stated on his Instagram page on Sunday that no corrupt politician would be re-elected if VDM were to become […] The post Isaac Fayose Recommends VeryDarkMan As INEC Chairman, Claims No Corrupt Politician Will Be Re-elected appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Tribune Online Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents "I am passionate about workers in general. Anything that affects the life of a civil servant, especially a teacher, I take it seriously. I don't support civil servants or teachers because of anything, but I do it wholeheartedly. Ramadan: Speaker Abbas doles out palliatives to constituents Tribune Online

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As FOUYE graduates 8,444, confers honorary degrees on four eminent Nigerians at 9th convocation   From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Chairman of Air Peace Airline, Dr Allen Onyema has called on the private sector, business entrepreneurs and the affluent in the country to contribute to the development of the education sector The Air Peace boss […] The post Private sector, entrepreneurs should contribute to development of education – Air Peace Chairman Onyema appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Tribune Online India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years The accused include schoolmates, relatives, and neighbors, with ages ranging from minors to men in their mid-40s. While charges are yet to be formally filed, all detained remain in custody, and none have publicly commented on the allegations. India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years Tribune Online

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Tribune Online FG approves establishment of food processing equipment development institute in Ekiti The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Food Processing Equipment and Machinery Development Institute (FOPEMDI) in Ekiti. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Halilu confirmed this approval in a letter addressed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Friday. The NASENI boss in the […] FG approves establishment of food processing equipment development institute in Ekiti Tribune Online

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Tribune Online 2026: Oyebanji and his rising acceptance by Ekiti stakeholders ‘YOMI AYELESO writes on the increasing number of endorsements and support for the Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji for a second term ahead of the 2026 governorship election with the latest coming from the leaders and party stakeholders in the Central Senatorial District of the state. IN just about two years and four months into […] 2026: Oyebanji and his rising acceptance by Ekiti stakeholders Tribune Online

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The Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor on Political and Inter-party Affairs, Chief Jide Awe, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would serve out his two terms of eight years, saying serving eight years of two terms have since become a norm in the country. He also said that all Nigerian systems and institutions […]

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Mrs Omolara Ojajuni, wife of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on his way to Abuja, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, detailing the distressing experience and its impact on their family What do you do for a living? I’m a professional teacher. I teach secondary school students, and Read More

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The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, tells NAOMI CHIMA about his strategies and plans to help youth upskill and have better lives in Nigeria Tell us about your educational trajectory. I completed my secondary school education in Ekiti State before proceeding to the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, where I studied Civil Engineering. I later continued Read More

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Tribune Online Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded the state-of-the-art facilities and operational efficiency of the Ekiti State Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as one of the best in the world. Onyema, who landed at the airport on Saturday at about 10am in a Boeing 737, (120 capacity) […] Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema Tribune Online

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Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has sacked the suspended chairman and members of the Nasarawa State Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The sack followed the report of the investigative committee, which indicted the organisation’s leadership of gross malpractices during the recruitment exercise. LEADERSHIP had reported how the committee headed by Silas Dachor, in the course […]

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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s political history, following his attendance at the presentation of former military President Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’. Fayemi, a known pro-democracy activist, took to his LinkedIn account on Saturday to reflect on the significance of the memoir and its impact Read More

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Tribune Online Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual •As court remands suspect in prison EKITI State government on Friday appreciated and rewarded a herbalist, Adesua Ifafemi, for his role in the arrest of a 23-year-old boy who wanted to use his sister’s six-year-old son for ritual. Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect identified as Solomon Fabiyi was arrested by men of the state […] Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual Tribune Online

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