Kayode Fayemi
Southwest governors vow to tackle security challenges in region
The governors of the six South-west states have vowed to put their political affiliations aside to confront the security challenges facing their region.
Ekiti governor visits AfDB, makes case for increased investment
Ekiti Government in Nigeria has identified infrastructure, agricultural-processing zones, air cargo facilities and a knowledge hub as critical areas that need support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help transform the state.
AfDB: We have invested $52 million in Ekiti since 1971
Ekiti Government in Nigeria has identified infrastructure, agricultural-processing zones, air cargo facilities and a knowledge hub as critical areas that need support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help transform the state.
Governor Fayemi hails President Buhari on basic healthcare provision fund
The Ekiti State government has lauded the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration for enlisting Ekiti as one of the states benefiting from the Basic HealthCare Provision Fund.
Ekiti: Blame your woes on self-affliction – APC tells PDP
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, has advised the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to look inward and repair its damaged relationship with the people, instead of blaming its current woes on the rival party.
Ekiti: Former Governor Fayose’s stomach infrastructure a fraud
The Ekiti State Government has described the much touted stomach infrastructure by the immediate past governor of the state, Ayo Fayose, as a ‘complete fraud’.
Governor Fayemi pledges support to NYSC
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti promised on Thursday that his administration would support the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) to achieve its developmental goals in the state.
Governor Fayemi: NGF to make stand on state police known soon
Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has said state executives will make their stand on state police known soon.
Governors meet over local council allocations
Nigerian governors under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors Forum met in Abuja on Wednesday night to deliberate on the remittance of statutory fund from Federation Account direct to the 774 councils based on the orders of Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit.
Nigerian governors move to tackle insecurity
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it will soon set up a security committee at the National Economic Council (NEC) level as part of its commitment to curb insecurity in the country.
Wobbly start for Governor Ihedioha
There must be something about political power that makes otherwise good men to act contrary to expectations once in power. And it can be very dispiriting. Let me mention immediately that I do not know Governor Emeka Ihedioha from Adam.
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.
In Pictures: President Buhari, APC governors meet in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors Forum in Abuja.
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.
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.
Governor Fayemi congratulates Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila, others
The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Senator Ahmed Lawan and Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, over their emergence as the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively, during Tuesday’s inauguration of the ninth Assembly.
Speaker Gbajabiamila: No more business as usual
The New Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the running of the House would no longer be business as usual, as he pledged to introduce drastic reforms.
APC celebrates emergence of Senator Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila
The Ondo state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the emergence of Sen. Ahmed Lawan and Mr Femi Gbajabiamila as the President and Speaker of the 9th National Assembly as a good omen for a new phase of democracy and development in Nigeria.
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Ogun police chief deny receiving rifles, four million ammunition from Senator Amosun
Ogun State Police Commissioner (CP) Basir Makama on Tuesday evening denied receiving 1,000 AK47 rifles and four million ammunition from former Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
Aisha Buhari wants more women in seafaring profession
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday asked maritime agencies to review subsisting policies to accommodate more Nigerian women in the seafaring profession.
Senate plans separate budget for police commands
The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, says the National Assembly is planning a separate budget for adequate funding of the 36 commands of Nigeria Police.
Former Bauchi governor spent N1.2 billion on burials – aide
A social media aide to former Governor of Bauchi State, Mukhtar Jibril, has debunked the allegation that his principal, Mohammed Abubakar, spent the sum of N2.3 billion for the purchase of woods and shrouds for burial of dead bodies at the Bauchi Muslims cemetery saying 1.2 billion was actually expended.
ICPC drags former law reform commission scribe to court over ‘N26.6 million fraud’
A former Secretary to the Nigeria Law Reform Commission, Mrs. Folake Abiodun Oguneye, has been arraigned before Justice M.B. Idris of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 29 sitting in Nyanya for fraud by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
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Immigration boss admonishes officers, rolls out 10-year e-passports Tuesday
The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, has decried the aiding and abetting of foreigners by some personnel of the Service to secure Nigerian passports and to illegally extend their work permits in the country, saying offending officers caught would henceforth be prosecuted and that they risk 10 years behind bars.
Father of new-born bags three months jail term
A 39-year-old internet fraudster whose wife put to bed while he was in custody, Abada Bourdillon, was on Wednesday, sentenced to three months in prison after being found guilty of criminal impersonation.
Godwin Emefiele: Central bank to continue operating managed float exchange rate regime
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will continue to operate a managed float exchange rate regime to reduce the impact of continued volatility in the exchange rate on the economy.
Korean Peninsula: China supports North Korea’s decision
Chinese President Xi Jinping said North Korea is taking the “right direction” by politically resolving issues on the Korean Peninsula in a rare op-ed published by a North Korean state newspaper on Wednesday, a day before Xi visits Pyongyang to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Sergio Ramos offers tribute to Luis Enrique after Spain coach steps down
Spain captain Sergio Ramos has paid tribute to former coach Luis Enrique after the ex-Barcelona man stepped down from his role as boss of the national team.