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Free Health Care Registration Now Open Across Ekiti State If you live in Ekiti State and you or someone around you is pregnant, caring for a child under five, living with conditions like sickle cell, or elderly, this message is especially for you. These groups are considered most vulnerable, and the state has made provisions to ensure they get the care and attention they deserve without financial stress. Across all 177 wards in Ekiti State, Primary Health Care centres are open and ready to register eligible residents for this free health care programme. Please take advantage of this opportunity by visiting the nearest PHC to you, because early registration can make a real difference in protecting health and saving lives. Source: Omoluabi 

Emure Youths Clean Major Streets in Historic Sanitation Exercise The , led by its executive members under the leadership of Moyinoluwa Charles, on Saturday, January 31, 2026 , carried out a street cleaning and environmental sanitation exercise across major parts of . The exercise began at the Old Secretariat Junction, where participating youths converged early in the day to commence the clean-up. Working in turns, they swept and cleared refuse along key roads in a coordinated effort aimed at improving the cleanliness and outlook of the town. From the Old Secretariat Junction, the sanitation team moved along the main road leading to the front of the Elemure Palace. The exercise continued through Four Junction and extended to Ogbontioro Market, covering some of the busiest and most strategic areas of the community. The initiative drew positive reactions from residents, traders, and passersby who witnessed the exercise. Men and women of the community expressed happiness at the sight o...

Ekiti United Threatens Legal Action Over “Deliberate Lie” on Alleged Attack of Coach, Labels Report Criminally Misleading Ekiti United Football Club has issued a stern, uncompromising and final rebuttal to a malicious, defamatory and deliberately false report circulated on social media by X user Olaiya Azeez Lawal, which falsely alleged that supporters attacked Head Coach Idris Bolarinwa during a training session. The club has described the publication as a calculated falsehood, a reckless act of misinformation and a dangerous abuse of social media, warning that it reserves the right to pursue full legal redress against the author and any platform or individual who continues to propagate the lie. In a categorical statement, Ekiti United confirmed that the team resumed training peacefully at exactly 7:00 a.m. on Monday January 26 ahead of the second stanza of the Nigeria National League (NNL), which commences on February 14, and that no incident remotely resembling an attack or protest ...

Emure Youths Forum Records Successful Week of Engagement, January 19–25 The Emure Youths Forum recorded an active and engaging week of programmes between January 19 and January 25 , as youths across the community participated in a series of activities designed to promote unity, empowerment, and community development. The week-long engagement was coordinated by Omoba Yemi Ajiboye , who served as the Youth Coordinator for the period and expressed appreciation to the organisers of the forum for sustaining what he described as a unique and impactful youth-driven initiative. Ajiboye, while addressing members of the platform, thanked participants for their commitment and encouraged them to remain steadfast in supporting programmes aimed at strengthening youth participation and development within Emure. Activities for the week commenced on Monday with an Advertisement and Business Showcase , which provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to promote their businesses, while OluwaSeun ancho...

Elemure Demands House of Reps Seat for Emure, Vows End to Political Marginalisation Oba Ajiboye The Elemure of Emure Ekiti, Oba James Ajiboye Otutubiosun I, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the political interests of Emure Kingdom, stressing the need for equal representation and active participation in governance for the people of the community. The royal father made this known during a strategic meeting with youths of Emure at his palace, facilitated by the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to the governor Dr Mrs Olusola Osetoba and Engineer BAYO AJAYI where he emphasized unity, political consciousness, and purposeful engagement ahead of the next political disspensation. Oba Ajiboye disclosed that he has firmly insisted that an indigene of Emure must be presented to represent the Emure/Gbonyin/Ekiti East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, noting that the town deserves a fair share in leadership and decision-making at the federal level. ...

  Ekiti United Resume Training as NNL Second Stanza Beckons Ekiti United Football Club have announced the resumption of players and officials ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season as preparations intensify for the decisive phase of the campaign. The club’s management directed all players and backroom staff to report to the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, for the commencement of full training and tactical drills. League organisers have confirmed that the second stanza of the NNL season will kick off on February 14, with Ekiti United scheduled to host First Bank FC a day later in what will serve as their opening fixture of the round. The Ekiti-based side ended the first stanza in fourth position on the league table with 15 points and remain optimistic about improving their standings as they chase a strong finish and possible promotion. Speaking through the club’s media channel, Team Secretary Mr. B...

  NWFL Postpones League Fixtures as Ekiti Queens Shift Focus to February 18 Showdown with Rivers Angels Ekiti Queens FC will have to wait longer to return to competitive action after the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) announced the postponement of the ongoing 2025/2026 Premiership season following the conclusion of Week 7 fixtures. The decision, conveyed in an official circular dated January 20, 2026, and signed by Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi, explained that the break became necessary after complaints that some clubs have more than five players away on national U-20 team duty, making it difficult to field competitive squads. Check the memo below 👇 👇 👇  According to the league body, the premiership will now resume with Week 8 matches on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with only a one-week mid-season break scheduled as part of adjustments to the competition calendar. For Ekiti Queens, attention has already shifted to their next fixture against Rivers Angels a...

Oluyemi Kayode Stadium Founding Committee Member, Chief Daramola Hails Sports Development in Ekiti, Confers “Orente” Title on Dr. Osetoba Chief Dr. Francis Adebayo Daramola, Secretary to the Committee that transformed the former Community Centre into the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday visited the facility alongside the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to the Ekiti State Governor, Hon. Dr. Mrs. Olusola Osetoba. During the visit, Chief Daramola commended the level of development recorded at the stadium under the current administration, expressing satisfaction with the quality of work and visible improvements at the sports complex. The elder statesman, who is also the father of former House of Representatives member Hon. Bimbo Daramola, shared his experience as a former footballer and recalled visits to stadiums across several countries. He noted that strict regulations govern sports facilities globally, stressing that the ban on bottled drinks and alcohol in stadium...

Goal Rush Gives Way to Tactical Battles as Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup Enters Round Two The Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup continues on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22, with Round Two fixtures expected to raise the tempo after an explosive opening round that produced heavy wins and individual brilliance across groups. With early lessons drawn from Round One, teams are expected to adopt sharper tactical approaches as competition for points intensifies and qualification ambitions begin to take clearer shape. One of the standout fixtures pitches Ikole Youth Team against Ekiti East Youth Team, as Ikole’s free-scoring attack, inspired by hat-trick hero Adewumi Isaiah, comes up against an Ekiti East side known for resilience and organisation. Ekiti East, who settled for a 2-2 draw in their opening game, will lean on central defender Ojo Ayomide—one of the tournament’s early standouts—to contain Ikole’s forwards and possibly snatch a crucial result. Another mouth-watering encounter se...

Ekiti Govt Appoints Olawale Omoyeni as Grassroots Sports Media Aide (L-R) Omoyeni, Dr Osetoba  Popular media professional and member of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ekiti State Chapter, Olawale Omoyeni, has been appointed as Media Aide on Grassroots Sports by the Office of the Technical Adviser on Sports Development to Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Technical Adviser on Sports, Dr. Mrs. Olusola Osetoba, which outlined the responsibilities and expectations attached to the position. Fondly called “Walelomo,” Omoyeni is tasked with providing consistent and effective media coverage for grassroots sports activities in line with the vision of Governor Oyebanji for sports development in the state. The appointment takes immediate effect and comes with monthly financial remuneration. Reacting to the development, Omoyeni expressed gratitude to the Technical Adviser and pledged to discharge his duties diligently and p...

  Olawale Omoyeni Resigns as Ekiti FA Media Officer Olawale Omoyeni has officially stepped down from his position as the Media Officer of the Ekiti State Football Association, as contained in a resignation letter dated January 19, 2026. In the letter addressed to the Association and the general public, Omoyeni stated that his decision was taken to enable him pursue other life opportunities and further his professional career. He expressed sincere appreciation to the Ekiti State Football Association for the privilege to serve and for the opportunity to contribute to the development of football in the state. Omoyeni also wished the football family in Ekiti State sustained success under the leadership of Aare Oluwole Oloworemo and thanked all stakeholders for their support during his tenure.

Ismail Zainab Finishes Second as NWFL Matchday Six Top Performer Award Is Decided Ismail Zainab of Ekiti Queens has once again demonstrated her growing influence in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), finishing second in the voting for the Matchday Six Top Performer Award . The official results, released after the conclusion of fans’ voting across nine centres, placed Zainab just behind the winner in a highly competitive contest that attracted massive participation from supporters nationwide. Zainab polled an impressive 1,170 votes , a strong showing that underlines her consistency and popularity among football fans. Her performance during Matchday Six stood out as one of the most impactful of the round and earned her widespread recognition. In a message to her supporters, Zainab expressed deep appreciation to the fans who voted for her. “I sincerely thank all my fans for their support and for believing in me. Your votes mean a lot to me, and I promise to keep giving my b...

  Ekiti Queens Fans Applauded for Supporting Ismail Zainab in NWFL Premiership Voting Ekiti Queens Football Club has expressed sincere appreciation to their fans and supporters for casting 801 votes in favour of Ismail Zainab, who finished as the second-highest vote-getter for Matchday Five Top Performer. The club highlighted that the overwhelming backing from supporters underscores the passion and commitment of Ekiti United’s fan base in promoting their players and celebrating women’s football. Ismail Zainab’s performance during Matchday Five drew widespread recognition, with her efforts on the pitch contributing significantly to Ekiti Queens’ competitiveness in the league. Naimot Kazeem of Osun Babes ultimately claimed the top spot with 1,117 votes, while Abasiofon Uwah of Rivers Angels and Ayatsea Hembafan of Nasarawa Amazons also featured among the top nominees. Ekiti United reaffirmed their commitment to supporting their players and encouraging fan engagement as a crucial...

Online Youth Symposium, The Blueprint ’26, to Hold January 22 An online symposium themed The Blueprint ’26: Redefining Our Youth – Building Our Path Towards a Shared Prosperity in 2026 is scheduled to hold on January 22, 2026, via Zoom by 8:00 pm (WAT), with a focus on youth empowerment, leadership development, and sustainable community growth. The event is convened by youth development advocate Mr Taiwo Abel Agbede, who described the initiative as a purposeful effort to reposition young people as key drivers of social and economic transformation within their communities. Mr Agbede said the vision of The Blueprint ’26 is to equip youths with the right mindset, leadership orientation, and practical knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing socio-economic environment, stressing that the symposium is designed to inspire action, responsibility, and collaboration rather than mere discussion. He noted that the programme is driven by the urgent need to address youth unemployment, ...

  Defending Champions Oye LFC Set for Ikere LFC Test as Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup Resumes The Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup, a leading grassroots football competition in Ekiti State, is set to resume with Match Week Two following a short break, as organizers reaffirm their commitment to sustaining the tournament’s developmental objectives. The competition, instituted in honour of Professor Akin Oyebode and sponsored by his family with notable involvement from Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, Honorable Akintunde Oyebode, has continued to provide a credible platform for the discovery and grooming of football talents across the State. Beyond players, the tournament has created opportunities for coaches, referees, and football administrators, with previous editions producing prospects who have progressed into recognized football academies, including Beyond Limits Football Academy. After an entertaining opening round held in December 2025, Match Week Two fixtures have been scheduled for ...

  Emure Youths Launch Operation Keep Emure Clean Initiative The Emure Youth Forum, in collaboration with the Community of Emure, has announced the commencement of an Environmental Sanitation Exercise tagged Operation Keep Emure Clean aimed at promoting a cleaner and healthier Community. The Initiative under the leadership of Motion Moscow and the executives is designed to mobilize Youths and Residents toward collective responsibility, environmental awareness, and active participation in Community Development efforts across Emure. According to the Organizers, the Exercise is scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with Participants expected to assemble at the Old Secretariat, Emure, by 7:00 a.m. prompt. The Youth Forum noted that the Program is a deliberate effort to encourage Unity, Civic Responsibility, and Youth Leadership in addressing environmental challenges within the Community. Residents have been urged to come out early, fully prepared, and ready to work toget...

  Ekiti 2026: Court Nullifies PDP Governorship Primary, Orders Fresh Exercise A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship primary election ahead of the 2026 polls and directed the party to conduct a fresh exercise. Report from Vanguard newspaper claimed that Justice Babs Kuewumi upheld allegations of irregularities by aspirant Prince Funso Ayeni, who challenged the primary over manipulation of the approved delegate list, arguing that it undermined transparency, internal democracy, and fairness. The court held that the process violated both the PDP’s constitution and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, describing the primary as a gross abuse of procedure and a clear disregard for established electoral guidelines. Reacting to the ruling, PDP South-West Zonal Publicity Secretary Mr. Sanya Atofarati said the party would explore all legal options, including an appeal, while insisting that grassroots mobilisation and ca...

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF EMURE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES NEW NYC EMURE CHAPTER EXECUTIVES The Executive Chairman of Emure Local Government, Hon. Tosin Adedayo, has congratulated the newly elected Executive Team of the Nigerian Youth Congress, Emure Chapter, urging them to be good ambassadors and positive role models for the town. According to a press release jointly signed by Coordinator Babalola Oluwafemi, Secretary Ojo Ogunbamiyo and the Public Relations Officer Tosin Popoola, the Emure Chairman made the remarks while receiving the executives during a courtesy visit to his office earlier today. During the meeting, Hon Adedayo offered fatherly advice to the team, calling on them to uphold discipline, integrity, unity, and responsible leadership in the discharge of their duties to the youth and the wider community. The chairman also assured the executives of the support of his administration, noting that the Nigerian Youth Congress is a federal government backed youth organisation wi...

  EKITI QUEENS CLAIM SEASON’S FIRST WIN WITH HARD-FOUGHT ABEOKUTA TRIUMPH Tosin Popoola  Ekiti Queens Football Club recorded their first victory of the Nigeria Women Football League season with a narrow 1–0 win over Naija Ratels Football Club at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on a tense matchday encounter. According to Team Media Officer Tosin Popoola, the fixture was relocated from the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti by the League Body following crowd trouble in an earlier match, resulting in a contest played before a sparse gathering of supporters. Naija Ratels applied early pressure in the opening half, probing repeatedly for an opening goal, but the Baoress Babes stayed compact and disciplined at the back to deny their opponents any breakthrough. Ekiti Queens responded with attacking intent as Forwards Seun Fakunle, Amarachi Okoronkwo, and Joke Adeyemo led several forward moves, yet their combined efforts failed to produce a goal before halftime. ...

EKITI QUEENS BRACE FOR CRUCIAL SECOND STANZA OF NWFL SEASON (TOSIN J. POPOOLA) As the new year unfolds, Ekiti Queens Football Club have declared their readiness to confront the challenges of the second stanza of the Nigeria Women Football League, with renewed focus and determination ahead of the decisive phase of the campaign. Speaking during the team’s first official training session of the year at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti, Head Coach Jacob Vandy said the players were in good physical and mental condition, stressing that the squad had returned with a clear sense of purpose for the months ahead. Vandy noted that despite the difficulties encountered in 2025, the Baoress Babes had resolved to approach the second stanza of the NWFL with confidence and resilience, adding that the experiences from the first half of the season had strengthened the team’s resolve rather than weakened it. The coach also acknowledged the setback arising from the league body’s decision to relocate...