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Governor Ikpeazu secures $430 million deal for Enyimba Economic City
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has secured the go-ahead of the African Development Bank (AfDB), private investors and other multilateral financial institutions for the investment of $430 million to fast-track the development of Enyimba Economic City (EEC).
Kogi guber: Governor El-Rufai begs electorate to forgive Yahaya Bello
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council on Thursday stormed Lokoja, for the grand finale of the campaign for the re-election of Governor Yahaya Bello in Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
Ekiti government to reconstruct Ado township roads
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, at the weekend said his administration would soon begin the reconstruction of Ado township roads many of which have become deplorable as a result of lack of maintenance in the last four years.
Governor Fayemi: Federal government to support artisanal mining operators
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State governor, has hinted that the Buhari-led Federal Government was giving a lot of attention to the mining sector, in addition to the support from development partners.
Ekiti governor, minister seek stakeholder buy-in for mining sector
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi and the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, have called for stakeholders’ buy-in for the exploitation of economic opportunities in Nigeria’s mining sector.
Bisi Fayemi: Expelling girls impregnated while in school banned in Ekiti
This was emphasised by the wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Bisi Fayemi, on Tuesday while on an advocacy and women empowerment tour in the state.
Bisi Fayemi threatens arrest against unrepentant female circumcision perpetrators
The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has said the state government won’t hesitate to arrest those she described as “unrepentant” female genital mutilators (FGM) operating in the state.
700 constituents benefit from Ekiti lawmaker’s free health service
No fewer than 700 residents of Emure-Ekiti and other communities in Emure council areas of Ekiti State have benefitted from a community-based health project organised by the a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly.
Ekiti governor urges Atiku Abubakar, PDP to join hands with President Buhari to rebuild...
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi on Thursday, urged former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku and other opposition figures to team up with President Muhammadu Buhari in the task of building a new Nigeria.
No place for religious intolerance in Ekiti – governor
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, performed the ground breaking of the multi-million naira Ekiti Secretariat Mosque, with a promised to allow religion freedom in the state.
Bisi Fayemi offsets bills of post-natal patients at Ekiti hospital
Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has cleared the medical bills of seven post-natal patients at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
N6.9 billion fraud: I got money for ex-Governor Fayose at Akure airport – banker
A banker, Mr Lawrence Akande, on Monday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he received money on behalf of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, sometime in 2014, at the Akure Airport in Ondo State.
EFCC begins witnesses recall in ex-Govenror Fayose’s N2.2 billion fraud case
The trial of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, for an alleged N2.2bn fraud started afresh on Monday, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission recalling its first witness.
Ekiti governor pays N4 billion UBEC counterpart funds
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has said the payment of counterpart funds by his administration will facilitate transformation of basic education in the state.
Governor Fayemi flags off Ekiti cargo airport project
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Friday, laid the foundation for the Ekiti Airport, signalling the commencement of work on the agro -allied cargo airport, aimed at boosting the state’s agricultural, tourism and educational endowment.
Ekiti governor sets target for teachers in 2020 WAEC, NECO
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has tasked the teachers to be focused and diligent for the state to be ranked among the best five states in the country in public examinations in 2020.
Ekiti governor relaunches social security for elderly citizens
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State governor, Wednesday re-launched the social security Scheme for elderly citizens in the state with, with a pledge to commit more resources to social investments and human capital development.
Ekiti grants amnesty to 19 prison inmates
“The Ekiti State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy considered 50 applications for clemency at its third sitting. The applications of these beneficiaries were granted because they have individually demonstrated the potential to turn their lives around.”
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Denmark to create 25,000 jobs for Nigerians
The Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Jesper Kamp, says his home government is now committed to creating job opportunities for Nigerians than giving them financial aids.
Senator Diri rejects election results, declares self as Bayelsa Governor-elect
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday governorship election in Bayelsa, Senator Douye Diri has declared that he was the winner of the election.
National Assembly to grill finance minister, central bank chief, others, over N72 billion, $73...
The National Assembly has said it is set to invite Federal Government officials and 17 local and international oil companies over the alleged indebtedness to the Niger Delta Development Commission to the tune of N72bn and $73m.
Kogi election: Yahaya Bello dedicates victory to mother, people
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has dedicated his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election to his mother and the entire people of the state.
Imohimi Edgal assumes duty as Ogun police chief
The new Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Imohimi Edgal, on Monday, assumed duty without his predecessor, Bashir Makama, around to present him a handing over note.
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Uli Hoeness set to end an era after transforming Bayern Munich
Having transformed Bayern Munich into one of Europe’s strongest clubs, then been jailed for tax evasion, Uli Hoeness will bring the curtain down on a glorious 40-year reign at the German giants when he steps down as club president on Friday.
Taraba to incorporate additional 300 staff into state civil service
The Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku has approved the employment of over 300 people into the state civil service as part of efforts to address the gross manpower shortage of the state civil service
Five Evo Morales supporters killed in clashes in Bolivia
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Hijab controversy: Sultan cautions Muslims in South West against violence
Sultan of Sokoto and Present-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has enjoined Muslims in the six states in the South West of Nigeria not to take the law into their hands as they pursue the use of hijabs by Muslim female students in primary and secondary schools in the zone.