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Governor Fayemi seeks law against project abandonment by new governments
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has canvassed the enactment of a transition law to prevent succeeding governments from abandoning projects initiated by past administrations.
Former Governor Fayose’s ex-aide gets six months imprisonment over land dispute
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a former Special Assistant (SA) to immediate past Governor Ayodele Fayose on Union Matters to six months imprisonment for unlawful entry into a land and malicious damage to a property.
Former Governor Fayose’s ex-aide gets six months imprisonment over land
An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a former Special Assistant to immediate past Governor Ayodele Fayose on Union Matters to six months imprisonment over unlawful entry into a land and malicious damage to a property.
President Buhari, APC governors meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum.
PDP youths want House of Reps principal officer from Oyo
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, youths in the Southwest, under the aegis of PDP Youths Congress, PDPYC, have called on leaders of the party to give the House of Representatives opposition Principal Officer position to any of the ranking members from Oyo State.
Pastor ends marriage over wife’s refusal to go for deliverance
A 44-year-old Pastor Omotilewa Oke on Monday secured a divorce at an Igando Customary Court in Lagos, over his wife’s refusal to go for deliverance.
Sales reps in court for allegedly stealing biscuits
The police in Ekiti State on Monday arraigned two sales representatives, a 27-year-old man, Segun Olayiwola, and 22-year-old lady, Rashidat Musa, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing packs of biscuits valued at N108,000.
Gani Adams threatens to attack violent herdsmen, lists hideouts
The Aare Onakakanfo in Council chaired by Iba Gani Adams, on Sunday appealed to the federal government to increase security in the South West.
Ekiti university investigates, queries lecturer over sex-for-marks allegation
The Management of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has said that it has begun investigations into allegation of sexual misconduct involving one of its lecturers, Dr. O.O Aduwo.
EFCC unseals buildings allegedly linked to former Governor Fayose in Ekiti
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has unsealed some properties it allegedly linked to a former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.
June 12: Former Governor Fayose’s diatribes against ex-President Obasanjo condemnable – group
Nigerian Forum for Good Governance and Leadership has described ”the diatribes” by a former governor of Ekiti, Mr Ayo Fayose, against former President Olusegun Obasanjo over recognition of June 12 as condemnable.
World Bank engages 5000 youths in community service in Ekiti
No fewer than 5,000 Ekiti youths have been engaged by World Bank in partnership with Ekiti State Government for Community Service.
PDP asks EFCC to stop harassing former Governor Fayose
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against further harassment of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose.
Ex-Governor Fayose: President Buhari honouring MKO Abiola is a shame to Obasanjo
Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose Thursday said the renaming of Abuja Stadium after Moshood Abiola by President Muhammadu Buhari was to put former president Olusegun Obasanjo to shame.
June 12: Former Governor Fayose commends President Buhari for honouring MKO Abiola, slams ex-President...
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, said that the ego of the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo stopped him from honouring the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, MKO Abiola, while he was in office.
NDE trains 600 youths in vocational skills in Ekiti
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) on Thursday began a massive skill acquisition training for 600 youths in Ekiti State under its National Open Apprenticeship Scheme.
Senator Bode Ola wants release of June 12 election results
Sen. Bode Ola, a lawmaker in the 6th Assembly and Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, has urged President Muhammad Buhari to order the immediate release of the June 12,1993 election results annulled by the military government.
Governor Fayemi urges Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila to be more committed to Nigerian...
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Kayode Fayemi, has called on Senator Ahmed Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila to be more committed to the Nigerian project, having emerged Senate president and House of Representatives speaker respectively.
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Femi Falana: CCB’s refusal to disclose assets declared by presidents, governors illogical
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the Code of Conduct Bureau over its refusal to grant a Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project on the ground that asset declaration form is private information.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa: I believe we can win AFCON
Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has talked up his team’s chances of winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Zamfara Reps member promises to prioritise security
A member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Kabiru Mai-palace, says he will tackle problems of insecurity and unemployment in his constituency in Zamfara.
AFCON: Lagos to open viewing centres
In fulfillment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to engendering community engagement, Lagos For-All and Unity among Lagosians regardless of ethnic and religion background, Lagos State Government has concluded plans to beam live matches of the 32nd edition of the 2019 Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) at designated viewing centres across the city of Lagos through ‘LAGOS ISSA GOAL’ initiative.
Anthony Joshua denies claims he was relieved to lose to Andy Ruiz
Conspiracy theories have been swirling since Ruiz’s stunning victory and Joshua’s own promoter Eddie Hearn suggested his heavyweight felt relief after finally losing his undefeated record.
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20-year-old man drowns in Kano
A 20-year-old man, Mustapha Abdullahi, has drowned while bathing in a pond at Kofar Mata by Hauran Balago Municipal in Kano.
Court remands four for defiling, impregnating 15 year-old girl
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Police begin manhunt for Osun cultists
Police operatives are on the trail of hoodlums who caused chaos in some parts of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Thursday night when they exchanged gunshots.
Aleksander Ceferin: English clubs are losing popularity
The popularity of English clubs across Europe is being damaged by complaints over the decision to hold the Europa League final in Azerbaijan, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
Amnesty programme empowers 2,190, trains 800
Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has empowered 2,187 already trained beneficiaries in small and medium scale business enterprises.The beneficiaries are spread across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Edo, Cross River, Abia and Imo states.