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Man sentenced to death for armed robbery in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced a man, Kingsley Okorowande, to death by hanging after being found guilty of armed robbery.
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thundery, rainy activities on Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions over the Central states of the country on Tuesday morning.
Ekiti guber: Dayo Adeyeye petitions PDP, seeks cancellation ward congresses
A contender for the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the July 14 Ekiti governorship election, Dayo Adeyeye, has petitioned the David Mark-led committee, seeking the cancellation of congresses in three local government areas of the state.
Ekiti guber: 33 APC aspirants obtain forms
A total number of thirty three All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants have purchased nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for the governorship on the platform of the party.
Ekiti guber: Dayo Adeyeye’s ally attacked at delegates’ congress
Crisis on Saturday rocked the delegates’ congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti leading to an attack on a former Chairman of Ikere Local Government, Mr. Banji Aluko.
Governor Fayose heads to Supreme Court over frozen accounts
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to upturn the judgment of the Appeal Court in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, permitting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze his personal accounts.
Man threatens to kill mother with cutlass
A 40-year-old man, Olatunji Aladewolu, who allegedly threatened to kill his mother with a cutlass, on Friday appeared before an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Ekiti guber: APC aspirants call for free, fair primary election
Aspirants for governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, on Thursday appealed to the leadership of the party to conduct a free, fair and credible primary.
Ekiti government empowers 66 unemployed youth with N7 million tools
The Ekiti State Government on Thursday distributed job starter tools worth N7 million to 66 youth in the state under its Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operation, (YESSO).
Ekiti poll: REC alleges threat to life
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti, Prof. Abdulganiyu Raji, on Thursday alleged a threat to his life by unknown persons.
Appeal Court freezes Governor Fayose’s account
A court of appeal sitting in Ado Ekiti has directed the freezing of the account of Ayo Fayose, the Governor of Ekiti state.
Official: Ekiti government spends N6.4 billion on 1.3km overhead bridge
Ekiti State Government on Wednesday says it has spent N6.4 billion on the just completed 1.3 kilometre overhead bridge in Ado Ekiti.
Ekiti APC to sanction aspirants using blackmail, hate speeches
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has issued a warning to its governorship aspirants not to use blackmail or hate speech.
Ekiti APC chair resumes, warns delegates against money for vote
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, Chief Jide Awe, resumed office on Monday after over three years in exile, thanking the State Working Committee for not impeaching him while away.
Segun Oni: Increase in foreign reserves indicative of federal government’s working economic initiatives
Oni commended Buhari for providing strong and transparent leadership that led to the increase through the stoppage of unnecessary importation which has reduced the nation’s import bill and the encouragement of foreign investment which has increased investor activity tremendously.
Kayode Fayemi: Prison awaits Ayo Fayose in October
Governor Ayodele Fayose will spend many years in jail after leaving office in October, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, his predecessor said.
Kayode Fayemi: I’ve unfinished business in Ekiti Govt House
A former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has explained why he is seeking a return to the Government House on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Kayode Fayemi: APC’ll use federal, state, local powers take over Ekiti
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, has boasted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will deploy all the governmental advantages it has to wrest power in Ekiti from the Peoples Democratic Party come July 2018
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Naira appreciates marginally against dollar at investors’ window
The Naira on Thursday appreciated marginally against the dollar at the investors’ window.
No more space for criminals in Kwara – CP
The new Commissioner of Police (CP), in Kwara, Aminu Saleh, has declared that there is no more space for criminals in the state.
Nigerian Army sets up media centre for “Operation Last Hold”
The Nigerian Army has set up a Media Operation Centre for Operation “LAST HOLD” due to commence in the North-East on May 1.
Senate approves Mike Pompeo as US secretary of state
The US Senate voted Thursday to approve former CIA director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state Thursday, after a bruising battle by Democrats against President Donald Trump’s nominee.
Bauchi journalists decry shabby treatment during President Buhari’s visit
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi Council, on Thursday decried the shabby treatment of local journalists covering the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Bauchi.
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IBEDC: Assets enumeration exercise will improve service delivery
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Saturday said it had introduced Assets and Customer Enumeration exercise to improve its customer service delivery.
BSN: Mother tongue must be taught in schools
The General Secretary of the Bible Society of Nigeria, Dr. Dare Ajiboye, has said that government at all levels in the country need to work assiduously to preserve the local languages in the country.
Chimamanda Adichie: I stand by my question to Hillary Clinton
Award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie says she stands by the question she posed to Hillary Clinton over her Twitter bio.
Senate asks NNPC to refund N216 billion spent as subsidy in 2017
The Senate has asked the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to refund N216 billion paid by the commission as subsidy in 2017.
NCP chieftain urges youths to be active in electoral process
A chieftain of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Mr. John Ntang, on Thursday, urged the youth be active in the electoral process with a view to electing leaders of their choice.