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Ekiti threatens erring SDGs contractors
The Ekiti State Government has threatened to sanction erring contractors handling various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)projects in the state.
2023: Southwest ready to take over from President Buhari – Afenifere
The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), on Sunday, declared that the Yoruba nation is ready to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023.
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases hit 31,987 with 664 new cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country recorded 664 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 31,987.
Ekiti PDP, Governor Fayemi bicker over pensioners’ gratuities
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has accused the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of working in concert with a Lagos company, United Capital Plc, to scam pensioners in the state of N6 billion.
Gunmen attack Ekiti community, abduct three
Gun wielding kidnappers numbering 10, on Friday evening attacked Isinbode Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area of the State and abducted three persons.
Governor Fayemi launches health insurance for Ekiti residents
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi on Friday inaugurated the state’s health insurance scheme aimed at ensuring that all residents of the state have access to quality and affordable health care services.
Ekiti PDP alleges Governor Fayemi plots to scam pensioners of N6 billion
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has accused the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, of colluding with a Lagos based private company, United Capital Plc, to loot over N6 billion from pensioners in the State.
Ayo Fayose: Ibrahim Magu sold seized assets to associates
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, sold recovered assets under his watch to his associates.
Ekiti cargo airport to be ready in 18 months – official
Ekiti Government has said the ongoing construction of the Cargo Airport at Ipogun in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area would completed in 18 months.
Two arraigned over alleged stealing of cell phone
Two men, Olayiwola Kehinde, 22, and Muini Mojeed, 26, were on Friday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing of a cell phone.
Vehicles: FRSC to enforce against driving without number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ekiti Sector Commander, Mrs Funmilayo Akinlade, says the command will soon start the enforcement against driving of vehicles without number plates of identification in the state.
ICPC tracks N3 billion worth projects in two Kebbi senatorial districts
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Constituency Project Tracking Group (CPTG) says it has tracked projects worth N3 billion out of the N3.5 billion expected to be tracked by the group in Kebbi.
Ekiti to borrow N3 billion to pay UBEC counterpart fund
In an effort to benefit from the 2019/2020 projects of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Ekiti State government has approved the borrowing of a sum of N3 billion to pay for the counterpart funding to be able to access the fund.
Police arrest seven suspects over bank robbery, murder
The police on Thursday in Abuja said seven suspects were arrested in connection with robbery operation in three banks.
Governors meet over reopening of economy
Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) met on Wednesday to discuss the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Nigerians and the economy.
Kwara APC youths pass vote of confidence on Governor Abdulrazaq
All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration.
Former Ekiti governor wants Ibrahim Magu placed on watch list so he won’t flee
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has asked security agencies in the country to place suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on watch list.
APC faction warns Ekiti governor to steer clear from Ondo politics
The factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Henry Olatuja, has urged the national leaders of the party to warn the Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to steer clear of the state’s politics.
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House of Reps quizzes NDDC over N70.495 billion awarded contracts
The House of Representatives at the weekend flagged off its investigation into the N70.495 billion allegedly paid by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to 1,773 contractors as mobilization fees without resorting to site, between 2008 and 2012.
Presidency: Why 2020 budget was increased despite drop in revenue
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