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Ayodele Fayose’s former appointees dump PDP, join APC
No fewer than 500 political appointees and elected officials under the first and second term of the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado Ekiti.
Afe Babalola backs agitations for restructuring
An eminent lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, has restated that restructuring of the lopsidedness of Nigerian structures remain the panacea to solving the hydra-headed problems confronting the nation.
Kayode Fayemi: Segun Oni’s suit part of beauty of democracy
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has appealed to his supporters and entire members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to see the eligibility suit instituted by ex-Governor Segun Oni and Monday’s court ruling as part of the beauty of democracy.
Court dismisses Segun Oni’s suit challenging Kayode Fayemi’s eligibility to contest Ekiti election
A Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Monday dismissed the suit filed by a former governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni, challenging the eligibility of Governor Kayode Fayemi to contest the July 14 governorship election in the state.
Ekiti government lifts embargo on Ecobank, GTBank, Zenith Bank
Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi lifts embargo placed on Ecobank, GTbank and Zenith Bank by Ayodele Fayose's administration which forbade MDAs as well as civil servants from transacting business with them
Beggars fight over space for begging in Ado Ekiti
There was a mild drama in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti capital, on Friday morning, as two destitute begging for alms at the popular Fajuyi round about, engaged in free-for-all apparently for space.
Council pensioners in Ekiti protest exclusion from November payment
Local government retirees in Ekiti State have asked Governor Kayode Fayemi to investigate why they were left out in the November payment of salary and pensions while core civil servants and other pensioners in the state were paid.
Kayode Fayemi: I won’t ban Okada riding in Ekiti
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said he has no intention to proscribe commercial motorcycle operation, popularly known as Okada riders, in the state.
Ekiti government reverses last-minute appointments made by Ayodele Fayose
The Ekiti state executive council on Wednesday approved the cancellation of some key appointments made by former governor Ayo Fayose towards the end of his tenure.
Ekiti retirees urges Kayode Fayemi to investigate delay in pension
Pensioners in Ekiti State have urged the state Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, to investigate the reason behind the delay in the payment of pension to members despite introducing centralised payment for all pensioners in the state.
Ekiti government summons school principal over illegal fees
The Ekiti State government warned the principal of Ado Grammar School, Ado Ekiti, Ebenezer Faluyi, on Monday after he was summoned for collecting unauthorised fees and other levies from students.
Kayode Fayemi: Fredrick Fasheun is pillar of Democratic struggles in Nigeria
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has mourned the passing of the founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Fredrick Fasehun, saying that the country has lost a major pillar of her democratic struggles.
Kayode Fayemi retires Ekiti head of service, two permanent secretaries
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has wielded the big stick as he approved the retirement of the Head of Service, Dr. Gbenga Faseluka, from the state’s service.
Ekiti election: Kayode Fayemi closes defence, as tribunal adjourns till January
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday closed his defence at the Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which sits at the premises of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Apo, Abuja.
Kayode Fayemi closes defence before Ekiti governorship tribunal
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, on Thursday closed his defence before the state’s governorship election petition tribunal sitting at the federal high court in Abuja.
Ayodele Fayose’s government abandoned us for four years – Ekiti communities
Some communities in Ekiti North Senatorial District of Ekiti State are sad and angry. They have accused the immediate past administration of former Governor Ayodele Fayose of neglecting them by not extending developmental and infrastructural projects to them during his tenure.
Muhammadu Buhari: Don’t see 2019 elections as declaration of war
President Muhamadu Buhari has urged politicians not to see the 2019 general election as a declaration of war.
Kayode Fayemi: I never said I will probe Ayodele Fayose
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has clarified his stance on the fate of the immediate past governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose.
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NLC: N30,000 minimum wage must be paid before 2019 elections
Waheed Olojede, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo state chapter, has assured workers of the payment of N30,000 new minimum wage before the 2019 general election.
Atiku Abubakar: Why I shunned the 2019 elections peace pact signing
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, said he did not attend the signing of a peace pact for 2019 presidential elections in Abuja because he “did not receive any formal invitation.”
EFCC detains ex-Skye Bank chief Tunde Ayeni for alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained a former Chairman of Skye Bank Plc (Now Polaris Bank), Mr. Tunde Ayeni, for fraud.
VON chief, others call on mainstream media to counter fake news
The Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has called on mainstream media organisations in the country to establish ‘Social Media Desks’ that would track and counter fake news disseminated on social fora.
Plateau PDP accuses APC of buying voters cards
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of buying voters cards especially in the PDP strongholds as part of its plan to win 2019 election at all levels even as the governor stated that PDP was merely playing to the gallery and engaging in diversionary tactics to misinform and mislead the public.
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Lagos: Unruly motorists risk three years imprisonment
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday urged motorists to comply with the provisions of the State Traffic Laws, warning that government would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on offenders.
Duvan Zapata hat-trick has Atalanta aiming for the Champions League
Colombian striker Duvan Zapata's hat-trick against Udinese put Atalanta just four points away from Serie A fourth place and final Champions League spot held by AC Milan
Cristiano Ronaldo challenges Lionel Messi to join him in Serie A
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YPP decries president’s rejection of electoral bill
Young Progressives Party (YPP) has faulted the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari declining assent to the 2018 Amended Electoral bill, stating that it was an attempt to benefit from a flawed electoral system.
UNICEF: Malnutrition ravaging children in North East
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm warning that child malnutrition is silently killing hundreds of under-age children in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.