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Isaac Fayose has publicly shared the heartbreaking news of his wife's cancer diagnosis. The businessman, with ties to former Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose, reflects on his family's difficulties and urges politicians to reconsider their priorities regarding wealth and poverty.
Saheed Rasaki, 49, has been brought before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti, accused of conspiring to steal 1,000 litres of petrol worth N1,300,000. The alleged theft took place on March 23, 2026.
A tragic incident occurred on March 26, 2026, in Oke-Ila, Aramoko-Ekiti, where 21-year-old Promise Farotimi, a Building Technology student at FUOYE, lost his life as a truck collided with his residence while he was asleep. His father is now seeking justice for his son.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially extended the tenure of its Caretaker Committee Executives in the states of Ekiti and Osun for an additional six months. This decision aims to ensure administrative consistency and stability as the states approach the next gubernatorial elections.
A 35-year-old man, Tope Adeniyi, is facing fraud charges in Ekiti after allegedly obtaining N50,000 from Akinola Modupe unlawfully. The case has been adjourned to April 13 for further hearing.
Samuel Bayode, a 52-year-old man, has been brought before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti on charges of assault and damaging property. The incident reportedly took place on February 20, 2026.
A man identified as Lepe Ajibade has been arraigned in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court on accusations of obstructing police duties and committing assault. The incident reportedly occurred on March 3, 2026, during official police operations.
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has ordered that Adewumi Similoluwa be held at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre in connection with a murder case. The prosecution has raised allegations of conspiracy and murder against the suspect.
A Federal High Court has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and publish Oluwole Oluyede as the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate for the upcoming 2026 Ekiti governorship election.
The Ekiti West Local Government operatives of Amotekun Corps have apprehended five individuals suspected of armed banditry. The arrests occurred on February 25, 2026, following a tip-off from local residents.
The lifeless body of an unidentified male was found tied to a pole in Ado-Ekiti on February 12, 2026. Eyewitness accounts suggest he may have been beaten to death.
The Ekiti State Police Command has brought five individuals before a Chief Magistrate's Court in Ado-Ekiti for their involvement in the alleged theft of N11.4 million. The charges detail a conspiracy to steal and receiving stolen property.
Femi Mustapha has been arraigned in Ekiti for allegedly stealing a loudspeaker and amplifier valued at N200,000. The items reportedly belong to Abayomi Zacheus, with the incident occurring at Ejigbo Junction on January 1, 2026.
Four suspects have been brought before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on charges of conspiracy and theft involving telecommunications equipment valued at N12 million.
In a disturbing incident in Erinmope-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area, kidnappers are asking for a ransom of ₦100 million for the release of five women taken captive, one of whom is pregnant and another nursing a baby. The family head reported that armed assailants stormed their home on Saturday evening.
