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Ekiti to commence teaching of pupils on radio
The Ekiti government says it will commence teaching of primary school pupils on the state-owned radio station, Ekiti FM 91.5.
Ekiti Assembly suspends activities indefinitely over coronavirus outbreak
Ekiti House of Assembly, on Thursday, suspended its legislative activities indefinitely as parts of the measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus, coded COVID-19.
Ekiti to build recreational centre for retirees
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has unveiled plans by his administration to build a recreational and wellness centre with modern facilities for senior citizens in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Governor Fayemi: No plan to sack Ekiti civil servants
The Ekiti State Government has denied the news making the rounds that it had concluded plans to sack part of the state’s workforce.
No plan to sack workers, to employ 3,000 civil servants – Ekiti governor
The Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied plans to disengage members of staff in ministries, departments and agencies in the State.
Ekiti, labour begin new minimum wage negotiation today
Ekiti State Government and organised labour unions will today begin negotiation on the consequential adjustment of salaries arising from the new minimum wage.
Ekiti governor distributes 141 vehicles to government officials
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has distributed 141 new vehicles of different brands to top government functionaries in the State with a view to ensuring smooth running of government.
Ekiti governor seeks restoration of civil service’s lost glory
The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has tasked the Heads of Service in the six states of the Southwest to work hard and ensure the restoration of the lost glory of the civil service.
Ekiti governor disburses over N584 million for gratuities, loans
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disbursed a whopping sum of over N584 million as gratuity, car and housing loans for pensioners, state civil servants, secondary school teachers and local government workers in the state.
Ekiti government urges schools, MDAs to key into plan to eradicate open defecation
As Ekiti State government has been rated as the second highest in the country in terms of open defecation, the government has restated its commitment to eradicate open defecation before 2022, by taking the campaign to learning institutions and public places.
President Buhari appreciative of teachers’ contributions to national development – minister
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says President Muhammadu Buhari will remain conscious and appreciative of the invaluable contributions of teachers to national development.
Ekiti sacks over 2, 000 workers appointed by ex-Governor Fayose
Ekiti State Government has reverted appointments of over 2,000 workers by immediate governor, Ayo Fayose, after the July, 2018 gubernatorial election.
Governor Fayemi approves appointment of new head of service
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday approved the appointment of Mr Ayodeji Ajayi as the new Head of Service.
Governor Fayemi: Builders on government land to forfeit property
Anyone who erects structure illegally on government land will risk losing such property. The Ekiti State Government handed down the warning on Tuesday, noting that some unscrupulous individuals have encroached on land already allotted to public schools.
Ekiti government distributes 3,000 JAMB forms to students
The Ekiti state government has distributed free Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to 3,000 qualified but vulnerable students and out of school youths across the 16 local government areas of the state.
Witnesses: How suspected serial rapist attacked Unilag students
Three staff of the University of Lagos on Monday told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court how an alleged rapist, John Otema, attacked students on campus.
Kayode Fayemi reinstates five permanent secretaries sacked by Ayodele Fayose, to get salary arrears
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has ordered the reinstatement of all the five permanent secretaries that were retired in 2014 by the immediate past administration of Ayodele Fayose.
Governor-elect Fayemi names 37-member inauguration committee
Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Kayode Fayemi, has set up a 37-member Inauguration Committee, charged with the responsibility of organising a hitch-free ceremony to usher in the new administration on October 16, 2018.
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Appeal court hears police brutality on Nigerian journalist 11 years after
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned a hearing of a case of assault and enforcement of fundamental human rights filed against the Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), and six others by a journalist, Desmond Utomwen to 5th November 2020.
Oyo governor flags off N2.5 billion Ajoda Housing Estate project
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of 360 units of houses at Ajoda New Town Housing Estate in Ibadan.
Edo election: US expresses concern over vote-buying, intimidation of voters
The United States Government Wednesday said it is concerned over recorded cases of vote-buying and intimidation of voters and observers during last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State.
British lawmakers write Commonwealth over killings in Nigeria
Thirteen members of the House of Lords, United Kingdom, have expressed concern over the killings by Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East and Fulani herdsmen in the Middle Belt region.
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Edo election: NBA calls for signing of electoral act
Less than 48 hours to the Edo State Governorship Election billed for Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), has said elections in Nigeria will continue to be a do or die affairs until Electoral Reforms Act is amended.
President Buhari, Governors Buni, Ganduje meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mai Mala Buni, and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
President Buhari mourns deceased Emir of Zazzau
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and grief over the death of the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.
Nigeria: Why we only observe social distancing in airports terminals
The federal government says adherence to social distancing in the era of coronavirus is only applicable at airports terminals and not in the cabin.
Premier League ‘certain’ return of fans would be ‘safe’ as government ‘pause’ plans
Premier League authorities insist they are ‘certain’ that a staged return for fans is ‘safe’ as the government pauses plans to allow supporters back inside sporting stadia.