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Femi Fani-Kayode: A hater of women and a president from the dark ages
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy