by Femi Fani- Kayode “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”- Psalm 23. I recited this scripture three times and waited on the Lord quietly and calmly when I heard that my wife... Read More

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June 29, 2016

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Ekiti lawmakers abandon their jobs to protest ‘harassment of Fayose’ (PHOTOS)

Apparently, Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose is not alone in his travails in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as members of the State House of Assembly have declared their support for him. 26 members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly on Wednesday took to the streets of Ado-Ekiti... Read More

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January 1, 2016

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Etisalat opens 0809JA Experience Centres across Nigeria

Customers on Nigeria’s innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications network, Etisalat, have a cause to be excited as Etisalat opened six Experience Centres around the country in order to bring products and services closer to the people as well as to afford customers seamless interactive opportunities to resolve any issues they may want the company to attend... Read More

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November 7, 2015

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Fayose visits traders of soon-to-be demolished biggest market in Ekiti (See Photos)

The Erekesan market, also known as Oja Oba, in Ado-Ekiti, is set to be demolished by Governor Ayo Fayose. Most of the traders at the market which is situated at the centre of Ado-Ekiti, have began moving their wares and goods to a temporary market, at the Awedele area of the state capital. The governor revealed during... Read More

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October 2, 2015

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Perhaps, Fayose was right to cancel Independence celebration in Ekiti

When Governor Ayo Fayose cancelled all forms of celebration to commemorate the Independence Day in Ekiti state, not a few persons thought he was being overtly dramatic. Fayose had said: “I do not think it is proper to engage in jamboree when it is becoming increasingly difficult to pay workers salaries. “The current situation demands sober... Read More

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August 31, 2015

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Fayose, the dramatic governor, drives a lorry around Ado-Ekiti (PHOTOS)

In another life, perhaps, Ayo Fayose, would be an entertainer. With a knack for theatrics and showoff-ism, it’s no overstatement to call Fayose, a dramatic individual. The Ekiti State governor, was on Sunday, spotted driving around town, to inspect the Channelization Project at Arowa-Darlimore area of Ado Ekiti. See photos below:

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July 30, 2015

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Fayose says he used money from bus-driving to pay his way through school

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he used to be a commercial bus driver. Fayose said this on Thursday, July 30, during the searing-in of the new State Executives of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria in Ado Ekiti. He said: “Please, I want to commend you for contributing immensely to the development... Read More

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Ado-Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, bus driver

May 21, 2015

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“If you love me, surrender your weapon” | Fayose appeals to Hausa community

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has appealed to the Hausa community in the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti, to down their weapons, if indeed they love him. Fayose also declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Ado Ekiti to prevent the fight between transport workers and Hausa traders from spreading to other parts... Read More

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April 20, 2015

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Fayose may be getting less-popular, as Okada riders, bus drivers fail to ‘defend his mandate’

by Kolapo Olapoju Although supporters and members of Governor Ayodele Fayose laid siege to the Ekiti State House of Assembly to prevent the resumption of the 19 All Progressives Congress lawmakers on Monday, April 20, violence was averted as the lawmakers failed to show up. On Sunday, April 19, Fayose had announced that the G-19... Read More

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April 18, 2015

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Want to know who has the highest number of enemies in the world? – Fayose has the answer

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, knows the identity of the human being with the highest number of enemies in the world. While asking for forgiveness from all those he has offended, Fayose says he is “number one” in the enemy-department. Fayose spoke on Friday, April 17, at a special prayer session organised... Read More

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April 14, 2015

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This is how Fayose celebrated his Supreme Court victory (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Governor Ayo Fayose and hundreds of his supporters in Ekiti state, are currently celebrating his Supreme Court victory in Ado Ekiti. The Supreme Court earlier today, April 14, upheld Fayose’s victory in the July 2014 governorship poll. The suit was dismissed by a 7-man panel led by Justice John Fabiyi. See photos below:

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March 17, 2015

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Forget it, Mama Peace can’t be stopped – Here are 5 things she said yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju Of late, the First Lady has been on a roll, and she’s not about to stop just yet. Patience Jonathan is a woman of many words, intelligent or otherwise, she spews them with careless abandon. While speaking in Ado Ekiti, on Monday, March 16, during the rally of the women’s wing of... Read More

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March 6, 2015

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Fayose allows Buhari to roam free for a minute, grubs Amala in a ‘buka’ (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs And thou shall lead by example. The initiator of Stomach Infrastructure, Dr. Ayodele Fayose and his entourage, recently had lunch; yes, Amala, at a local kitchen along Ajilosun, Ado-Ekiti. We hear on-lookers were invited to take their own orders as they jostled to take pictures. See photos:

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January 22, 2015

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APC secretariat in Ekiti attacked by gunmen

by Damilola Jagun The Ekiti state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Ado-Ekiti was attacked by unknown gunmen on the night of Wednesday, January 21. The gunmen who arrived in four Hilux vehicles and a car, destroyed the flags and posters of the opposition party candidates. The incident was communicated via a statement issued by the state Publicity... Read More

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December 24, 2014

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Today’s Daily Brief: Soyinka says OBJ is a liar, 3000 Lagos APC members defect to PDP, Kumuyi orders church members to get voter cards, and more

3, 000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of Justice Group Wednesday defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos. The group was led by Chief David Abidakun, who explained that they are leaving the APC in Lagos and the south west. He said “We are not counting the number... Read More

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December 19, 2014

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Tribunal upholds @GovAyoFayose’s election

by Kolapo Olapoju An election tribunal court has upheld the election of Ayo Fayose as governor of Ekiti state. Following the June 21 governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared as winner, Fayose, having polled majority of votes in all the 16 local government areas of the state to defeat the incumbent governor,... Read More

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December 6, 2014

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@GovAyoFayose calls for Obasanjo’s suspension from the PDP

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party to suspend former president Olusegun Obasanjo. He made the call yesterday through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. Fayose alleged that Obasanjo has been involved with the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, which he says the... Read More

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December 1, 2014

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(Update) Explosion reported at Federal Prison in Ado-Ekiti, prisoners escape

by Kolapo Olapoju Reports say that an explosion has occurred at the Federal Prison in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti state. According to the Twitter handle of Radio Continental, the explosion was recorded this morning, Monday, 1 December. The explosion reportedly led to the escape of several inmates, while many others have been reportedly... Read More

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November 24, 2014

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#DivorceDrama: My husband says I’m promiscuous, disgraces me in public – Woman laments

by Akan Ido Abeke Olowolafe, a 50-year-old woman living in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is seeking the dissolution of her 32-year-old marriage to her husband, James. Abeke, a mother of three children, dragged her James before an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court for allegedly assaulting her publicly and calling her various unprintable names. She accused her husband of not... Read More

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October 23, 2014

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@GovAyoFayose and Ekiti speaker at loggerheads over fuel station closure

by Kolapo Olapoju A storm is brewing in Ekiti state between the newly inaugurated Governor, Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Dr. Adewale Omirin of the All Progressives Congress. Following the recent shutting down of his fuel station by the state government, the Speaker of Ekiti State... Read More

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October 17, 2014

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Joy, celebration, expectation and hope in #Ekiti following @GovAyoFayse inauguration

by Adedayo Ademuwagun The new Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose was sworn in at the Olu Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti yesterday, and people all over the state are elated about this new government. The mood is that of triumph and great expectation. There was a mammoth crowd at the stadium in Ado Ekiti yesterday... Read More

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October 15, 2014

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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari says APC will win this time, PDP fires right back, Ex-Ekiti governors commend Fayemi, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 15, 2014. A former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, formally declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election and warned against any form of rigging by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, during the 2015 elections. He also lamented the state of the nation... Read More

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October 10, 2014

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“Arms and ammunition are not rice and beans” – Kwakwanso blasts Jonathan over failed arms deals

by Azubuike Azikiwe President Goodluck Jonathan has been criticised by Governor Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso of Kano State over the recent confiscation of $9.3 million (N1,532,361,000) and $5.7 million (N939,189,000)by the South African government. He stated that the manner in which the Federal government sought to procure arms and ammunition to fight insurgency was a clear... Read More

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September 26, 2014

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Fayose’s aide shot dead by gunmen in Ado Ekiti (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Godwin Akanfe An aide of Ayo Fayose and former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ekiti State, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye was shot dead on the evening of Thursday, 25 September. Aderiye was reportedly attacked by four unknown gunmen at the Ijigbo area of Ado-Ekiti the state capital, and shot at... Read More

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September 25, 2014

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#FayoseSlap: Ekiti judiciary grinds to a halt

by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti state Chief Judge, Ayodeji Daramola, has ordered the immediate closure of all state courts after a crowd attacked Justice John Adeyeye, beating him up and ripping his clothes for being allegedly rude to Mr. Fayose. Justice Daramola ordered that all state courts remain closed until adequate security measures for the... Read More

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September 25, 2014

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Thug life: Fayose ‘orders’ judge beaten up for “being rude to him”

by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti governorship election tribunal which was scheduled to hold today at the High Court in Ado-Ekiti has been abandoned following an invasion, allegedly led by the governor-elect of the state, Ayodele Fayose, which culminated in Mr. Fayose allegedly ordering thugs who accompanied him to beat up a judge, Justice John Adeyeye.... Read More

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August 29, 2014

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If you came after the election, you will be fired – Ekiti PDP tells Fayemi recruits

The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the incoming Ayo Fayose Administration will not recognise all appointments and recruitments made by the Governor Kayode Fayemi Administration after the June 21 governorship election in the state. The party claimed that the Fayemi Administration has acted callously and primitively as no... Read More

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August 27, 2014

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15-year-old boy electrocuted to death while listening to music on a charging mobile phone

by Kolapo Olapoju A 15 year old boy, Junior Abia died of electric shock while listening to music on his mobile phone through his earpiece, as the device was being charged The incident occurred on Friday, 8 August, in Okesa area of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti. Reports say that the victim’s elder brother, Chibuzor ran into the room, when he... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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How Gov. Fayemi’s aide & family members escaped death in Ekiti

by Isi Esene Odunayo Ogunmola, an aide to Governor Kayode Fayemi yesterday escaped death after a truck ran into his car in Ado-Ekiti. Ogunmola who had six other people in the car said the truck lost control while going up a hill around Deeper Life Camp Ground road, Ajebamidele area of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Fear of Ebola: Loose monkey causes panic in Ado-Ekiti

by Azubuike Azikiwe A monkey’s sudden appearance in Federal Housing Estate, Oke-Ila, Ado-Ekiti, is causing serious panic amongst residents of the area. The monkey is causing chaos, as it is reportedly jumping fences, attacking women and children and seizing fruits from hawkers in the area. Residents say it escaped from the home of its master, who’s... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: A hater of women and a president from the dark ages

Ekiti lawmakers abandon their jobs to protest ‘harassment of Fayose’ (PHOTOS)

Etisalat opens 0809JA Experience Centres across Nigeria

Fayose visits traders of soon-to-be demolished biggest market in Ekiti (See Photos)

Perhaps, Fayose was right to cancel Independence celebration in Ekiti

Fayose, the dramatic governor, drives a lorry around Ado-Ekiti (PHOTOS)

Fayose says he used money from bus-driving to pay his way through school

“If you love me, surrender your weapon” | Fayose appeals to Hausa community

Fayose may be getting less-popular, as Okada riders, bus drivers fail to ‘defend his mandate’

Want to know who has the highest number of enemies in the world? – Fayose has the answer

This is how Fayose celebrated his Supreme Court victory (PHOTOS)

Forget it, Mama Peace can’t be stopped – Here are 5 things she said yesterday

Fayose allows Buhari to roam free for a minute, grubs Amala in a ‘buka’ (See Photos)

APC secretariat in Ekiti attacked by gunmen

Today’s Daily Brief: Soyinka says OBJ is a liar, 3000 Lagos APC members defect to PDP, Kumuyi orders church members to get voter cards, and more

Tribunal upholds @GovAyoFayose’s election

@GovAyoFayose calls for Obasanjo’s suspension from the PDP

(Update) Explosion reported at Federal Prison in Ado-Ekiti, prisoners escape

#DivorceDrama: My husband says I’m promiscuous, disgraces me in public – Woman laments

@GovAyoFayose and Ekiti speaker at loggerheads over fuel station closure

Joy, celebration, expectation and hope in #Ekiti following @GovAyoFayse inauguration

Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari says APC will win this time, PDP fires right back, Ex-Ekiti governors commend Fayemi, and more

“Arms and ammunition are not rice and beans” – Kwakwanso blasts Jonathan over failed arms deals

Fayose’s aide shot dead by gunmen in Ado Ekiti (VIEWER DISCRETION)

#FayoseSlap: Ekiti judiciary grinds to a halt

Thug life: Fayose ‘orders’ judge beaten up for “being rude to him”

If you came after the election, you will be fired – Ekiti PDP tells Fayemi recruits

15-year-old boy electrocuted to death while listening to music on a charging mobile phone

How Gov. Fayemi’s aide & family members escaped death in Ekiti

Fear of Ebola: Loose monkey causes panic in Ado-Ekiti

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