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NaijaPulse  Former APC governorship aspirant, Engineer Kayode Ojo, has praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the successful execution of the Ekiti State Airport project, describing it as “money well spent.” Speaking after taking his first flight from the airport, Ojo acknowledged the project’s economic significance and the vision behind it. “This is a good project, one of the landmark initiatives the state needs to embark on,” he said. He also revealed discussions with former Governor Niyi Adebayo on ways to support air travel in Ekiti. “I was having a conversation with Otunba Niyi Adebayo about this airport, and he suggested that maybe a few of us who have the privilege can come together, buy aircraft, and lease them to airlines. That way, we can have discounted flights for Ekiti people,” he said. Asked if he fully supported the project, Ojo responded, “Absolutely, 100 percent.” His remarks reinforce the strides being made under Oyebanji’s leadership. Even within the AP...

Debola Akingbade  The APC governorship primary election that produced Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) as the party’s candidate on January 27, 2022, was a defining moment in Ekiti politics. Conducted through the direct primary system, it saw Oyebanji emerge victorious with 101,703 votes, a process which included the now barking, Kayode Ojo.  Dissatisfied, Ojo pursued legal action, seeking to overturn Oyebanji’s victory. However, his efforts did not alter the course of history, Oyebanji not only secured the APC ticket but went on to win the June 18, 2022, governorship election resoundingly, earning the overwhelming support of the people. If Kayode Ojo could not stop Oyebanji in 2022 when he was not yet in power, how does he intend to achieve that now that Governor Oyebanji enjoys the power of incumbency, the endorsement of critical stakeholders, the backing of the Presidency, and most importantly, the support of the Masses?  Beyond institutional support, Governor ...

The future belongs to God, but as stewards of the present, we shape the outcome of tomorrow. In Ekiti State, it has become abundantly clear that the 2026 gubernatorial election will not be a contest but an affirmation of the exceptional leadership and governance of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO). As an ardent supporter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), who has been deeply supporting the party since its inception, it is appalling to see what the party has become today. The party has now inexplicably been reduced to a mere carcass of the once-robust party with glorious memories and a proud history. A party that once prided itself on being the largest in Africa. A party that produced three presidents and ruled Nigeria for 16 years. A party that was once the darling of the people at the state level. Today, we are nothing more than a shadow of those illustrious times. Many factors have contributed to the party’s decline, and Nigerians are fully aware of the rea...

By Debola Akingbade  Aare Afe Babalola, a true pride of Ekiti and the largest employer of labour outside of the government, has worked tirelessly for decades to build a reputation based on hard work, integrity, and service to the people. Now, Baba is defending that reputation, built over the years, something no one should have to do at this stage in their life.  But, thanks to Dele Farotimi, who deliberately slandered his name, reputation, and work after losing a case to him, Baba is fighting tooth and nail to clear his name and fight for his rights, which ordinarily should have receive the support of any right-thinking Nigerian. The most troubling aspect is that, instead of uniting as Ekiti and standing with our own, the Ekiti PDP has maliciously decided to side with the defamer of their own, Dele Farotimi. The sole reason for this seems to be Baba's commendation and endorsement of the performing governor, Biodun Oyebanji, something many prominent Ekiti figures al...

NaijaPulse  The Ekiti State Police Command has imposed a ban on protests across the state, following plans by supporters of activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi to stage demonstrations demanding his release.  Farotimi, who was arrested for allegedly defaming the renowned legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has been remanded in custody by a court pending a bail hearing scheduled for December 10. In a statement issued by the police spokesperson, Abutu Sunday, the command cited intelligence reports suggesting that some individuals were preparing to exploit the protests to incite violence and disrupt public order. “While peaceful protests are recognized under the law, intelligence at our disposal indicates that certain persons aim to hijack the planned protest to create chaos and disturb the peace of the state,” the statement read. The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order, warning that violators of the directive would face the full force of th...

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 h...