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Here are the latest news updates from Ekiti State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, Approves N1.2 Billion for Construction of New Secretariat Complex: The Ekiti State Government has approved the sum of N1.2 billion for the construction of a new secretariat complex in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months. (Source: The Nation)
- Ekiti Assembly Passes Bill to Establish State University of Medical Sciences: The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Ekiti State University of Medical Sciences. The university is expected to provide quality medical education and healthcare services to the people of the state. (Source: Vanguard)
Politics
- Ekiti APC Crisis Deepens as Party Chieftains Trade Words: The crisis in the Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with party chieftains trading words over the leadership of the party. The crisis is said to be fueled by the disagreement between the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and the party's national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu. (Source: Premium Times)
- Ekiti PDP Chieftain, Olusola Ashiru, Defects to APC: A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Olusola Ashiru, has defected to the APC. Ashiru, a former member of the House of Representatives, said he defected to the APC due to the party's commitment to the development of the state. (Source: The Punch)
Economy
- Ekiti Government to Establish 10,000-Unit Housing Estate: The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to establish a 10,000-unit housing estate in Ado-Ekiti. The project is expected to provide affordable housing for low-income earners in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- Ekiti Farmers to Benefit from N1.5 Billion Agricultural Loan: The Ekiti State Government has approved a N1.5 billion agricultural loan for farmers in the state. The loan is expected to boost agricultural production and improve the livelihoods of farmers in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
Education
- Ekiti State University to Establish New Faculty of Engineering: The Ekiti State University has announced plans to establish a new faculty of engineering. The faculty is expected to provide quality engineering education and training to students in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
- Ekiti Government to Establish 100 New Primary Schools: The Ekiti State Government has announced plans to establish 100 new primary schools in the state. The project is expected to improve access to education for children in the state. (Source: The Nation)
These are some of the latest news updates from Ekiti State, Nigeria. Please note that the accuracy and reliability of the news sources may vary.