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SERAP gives states seven days to disclose payments of pensions to former governors, others
The organization is also urging each of the 36 state governors to “provide information on whether any such pension law exists in your state, and if so, to provide the names and number of ex-governors and other ex-officials receiving pensions in your state, and to publicly commit to repealing the law, and to pursue recovery of funds collected under the pension law.”
Ekiti governor urges police to arrest killers of PDP member
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has urged the police command and other security agencies to unravel the mystery surrounding the violence that erupted during the Saturday’s council poll.
Ekiti governor congratulates SIEC, newly elected councils chairmen
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated the newly elected chairmen and councillors of the 16 local government councils, following official announcement of Saturday’s council election results by the State Independent Electoral Commission.
Ekiti government provides succour for sacked EKSU workers
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has directed Ekiti State Bureau of Employment, Labour and Productivity (BELP) to provide employment support services to anyone who has just been disengaged from the services of Ekiti State University as announced by the Management.
Ekiti council poll: APC presents flags to candidates, says election will be free, fair
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday presented flags to its candidates in the 16 local government areas in Ekiti State, saying that the poll would be free and credible.
Betty Akeredolu: We’ll not relent until women are treated fairly
The wife of Ondo State governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has vowed not to relent until women are given equal rights as their male counterparts.
Kano emir, Ekiti governor drum support for border closure
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi and Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State have said that the decision by Nigeria to close its border is part of the measures to preserve its foreign policy in the national interest.
Ekiti government okays completion of secretariat complex, waterways dredging
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Ekiti council poll: We will root out PDP – APC
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has vowed to root out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and show the world that the APC remains the only party in the state by winning in all the 16 Local Government Areas of the state in the forthcoming LG elections on December 7.
Reinhard Bonnke crusade storms Ekiti
As Ekiti State gears up to host the crusade of world renowned evangelist Reinhard Bonnke from December 5, Bonnke’s Christian for All Nations (CFAN) organisation has urged Nigerians to pray against the scourge of kidnapping and the crime wave across the country, for sustainable peace to be enjoyed by all.
National Assembly advised to immediately withdraw Hate Speech bill
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has advised the National Assembly to immediately withdraw the Hate Speech bill that has generated bad blood among Nigerians, declaring it as contradicting the principles of fundamental human rights and tantamount to pursuing a policy that is self-serving.
Seven Ekiti local council chairmen dump PDP for APC
No fewer than seven serving local government chairmen elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday.
President Buhari: I will never attempt third term
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will not make the mistake of seeking to extend his tenure in office beyond 2023, vowing to stick to the prescription of Nigerian constitution.
Governor Fayemi: Why restructuring is inevitable
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said a fundamental restructuring of the Nigerian federation is inevitable if the country must move forward.
Federal government inaugurates task force to curb illegal mining
The federal government on Thursday said it has resuscitated the Presidential Mines Surveillance Task Force to curb illegal mining and environmental degradation.
Governor Fayemi in the US, says leaders must be held accountable
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerians to always hold their leaders accountable in order to strengthen the nation’s democracy.
Minimum wage: NGF commits to December deadline
The Nigeria Governors Forum, (NGF) says state governors “have been engaging with the respective branches of the Nigerian Labour Congress” to meet up with the December 31 minimum wage implementation deadline.
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.
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