Fayose tells a tale of how Mu’azu secretly met Tinubu

by Kolapo Olapoju These two guys are never going to stop going at it, are they? According to the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu, had a secret meeting with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu before the Ekiti state... Read More

Adamu Mu'azu, Ayo Fayose, bola tinubu, secret meeting

May 6, 2015

Tsav: PDP was Hijacked by Patience Jonathan, Fayose and FFK

by Kolapo Olapoju In the past fortnight, the crisis within the once-powerful Peoples Democratic Party, has reached fever pitch. Ever since the heavy defeat suffered at the general elections sunk in, the party once touted as the largest in Africa, has become a house-apart. PDP Governors, members of the National Working Committee of the party... Read More

Alhaji Tsav, Ayo Fayose, Femi Fani-Kayode, olusegun obasanjo, Patience Jonathan

May 5, 2015

Fayose sacks a permanent secretary… but there’s (a lot) more to the story

by Kolapo Olapoju What’s the possibility that Ayo Fayose may have just sacked a Permanent Secretary in the state’s civil service for being chummy with former governor, Kayode Fayemi? The appointment of Permanent Secretary in charge of the Office of Establishment, Tunde Alokan, has reportedly been terminated by the Ekiti state governor. According to Punch... Read More

#AnambraElection: Drama as INEC drags 183 fake observers to court over forgery and possession of arms, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, Tokunbo Alokan, Tunde Alokan

May 4, 2015

Fayose wants to kill us to escape punishment for these sins || Ekiti Speaker and the 18 musketeers

by Kolapo Olapoju The 19 All Progressives Congress’ lawmakers in Ekiti, led by Speaker, Adewale Omirin, have said that Governor Ayo Fayose wants to kill them, due to their resolve to have him impeached over the illegal acts he’s carried out. Speaking ina a recent interview with Vanguard Newspapers, Omirin stressed that Ekiti state was... Read More

Adewale Omirin, Ayo Fayose, Dele Olugbemi, Ekiti State, Impeachment, Vanguard Newspapers

May 3, 2015

Fayose is plotting to kidnap us and our families || The 19 APC lawmakers have a new allegation

by Kolapo Olapoju The 19 All Progressives Congress lawmakers in Ekiti State House of Assembly have accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of plotting to kidnap them and members of their families. According to the lawmakers, in a bid to stop them from going ahead with the impeachment plan, the governor’s thugs have been trailing their activities... Read More

Adewale Omirin, APC lawmakers, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti, kidnap, Lere Olayinka, Wole Olujobi

May 2, 2015

I’m a member of the PDP and nobody can harass me – Fayose blows hot… again

by Damilola Jagun Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has declared that he can’t be harassed because of his affiliation to the Peoples Democratic Party. Fayose says that the All Progressives Congress should expect a tough opposition from the PDP as soon as their tenure commences. The governor made the statement on Saturday, May 2, after... Read More

27 PDP lawmakers decamp to APC, APC, Ayo Fayose, PDP, South West

May 2, 2015

PDP South-West leaders have 2 demands… and they are about Fayose and Mu’azu

by Damilola Jagun Another group of persons have asked Adamu Mu’azu and PDP leaders to do the needful by stepping down, due to the performance of the party at the recently concluded general elections. The Peoples Democratic Party leaders in the South West have called for the resignation of the National Chairman of the party,... Read More

Adamu Mu'azu, Ayo Fayose, PDP, South-West leaders

April 28, 2015

Hausa people in Ekiti state have this to say about Fayose

by Damilola Jagun The Hausa Community in Ekiti State say they are not at loggerheads with Governor Ayodele Fayose. The governor was accused of crippling the business of Hausas in the state for not voting President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 Presidential poll. However, tha Hausa community in the state have absolved Fayose in... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Hausa community

April 27, 2015

Remember the PDP chieftain that said Tinubu will destroy himself? – APC has addressed his matter

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ebenezer Babatope, stated that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, does not deserve to be called the leader of Yorubas. Babatope had in an interview with Punch Newspapers, alluded that Tinubu will eventually destroy himself. Springing to the defence on... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, bola tinubu, Ebenezer Babatope, Ekiti State, Yorubas

April 25, 2015

Analysis: Let there be peace in Ekiti state

by Godwin Akanfe The quiet and peaceful state of Ekiti which is dubbed the fountain of knowledge is quickly fading from our memories, as controversies in recent times have made a mockery of the state’s affairs. Last week, in particular, recorded outbreaks of crisis and violence, which claimed the life of at least one person.... Read More

Adewale Omirin, APC, Ayo Fayose, Ayodeji Daramola, Dele Olugbemi, Ekiti, John Adeyeye

April 23, 2015

Niran Adedokun: What will history say about Ayo Fayose?

by Niran Adedokun All of these without any doubt point to the fact that Fayose is quite popular amongst the Ekiti State electorate and that those who voted for him are willing to defend their mandate, something which put him in a rare class of politicians in the country. Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, niran adedokun

April 22, 2015

Where’s the money they were paid for ‘Fayose impeachment project?’ – Ekiti APC youth have come for Omirin, Ojudu

by Kolapo Olapoju The unfolding drama in the attempt to impeach Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has just taken a whole new dimension. A quick recap- 19 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress, who had been on exile for months, returned to the state with the sole goal of impeaching Fayose, who has employed all forms of... Read More

Adewale Omirin, Ayo Fayose, Babafemi Ojudu, Ekiti State, Impeachment

April 21, 2015

“APC leaders have sold their conscience for a pot of porridge” – Fayose reacts to calls for ICC to prosecute him

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has reacted to the request made by the All Progressives Congress, that he should be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court and the National Human Rights Commission. Reacting through his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the governor said it was ridiculous and shameful for the APC to call on... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti, idowu Adelusi

April 21, 2015

APC wants Fayose to be prosecuted by International Criminal Court

by James Sambo The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has enjoined the National Human Rights‎ Commission and International Criminal Court in the Hague, Holland, to prosecute Governor Ayodele Fayose. The party stated that the governor had made inciting broadcast on the state radio and television by calling on his supporters to attack the 19 APC lawmakers and prevent... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Ekiti State University, International Criminal Court, National Human Rights Commission

April 21, 2015

So this group believes that the IGP’s sacking is connected to Fayose

by Kolapo Olapoju Another one of the many pressure groups we have- is saying that Suleiman Abba, the Inspector-General of Police, was sacked by President Jonathan, because he is in bed with the All Progressives Congress to steal the mandate of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The group known as the “Ekiti Democratic Coalition” has shown its joy at... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, Boladele Adeniyi, Ekiti State, President Goodluck Jonathan, Suleiman Abba, Taiwo Lakanu

April 21, 2015

The day Fayose shared a bottle of Moët with Buruj Kashamu (LOOK)

by Temitope Onitiju Controversial governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose shares a bottle of ‘Moet Champagne’ with Senator-elect, Buruj Kashamu, who is reportedly wanted on drug related charges in the United States.

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Ayo Fayose, Buruj Kashamu, Ekiti, Moet

April 21, 2015

“Forget Ondo, another disease has killed 30 in Delta” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Rivers PDP Chairman is not on the run but can’t be found. Felix Obuah says he is not running from the police, yet he’s nowhere to be found. Ever since the police began investigation into the killing of a former council boss in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state,... Read More

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APC, Ayo Fayose, Delta, Edo state, Felix Obuah, Francis Fadahunsi, Ondo, Pastor Oyedepo, PDP

April 21, 2015

“It is very embarrassing and demeaning” – This Senator is tired of all the abnormal norms in Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, Ekiti state has become a land of abnormal norms, where several illegal and unconstitutional acts are perpetrated by the governor, Ayo Fayose and the 7-man State House of Assembly. Some prominent citizens of the state have constantly criticised the happenings in the state and one of such persons is Senator Babafemi... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Babafemi Ojudu, Ekiti State, PDP

April 20, 2015

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

Ado-Ekiti, APC lawmakers, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti, Kano State House of Assembly speaker, PDP, State House of Assembly, Taiwo Olatubosun

April 20, 2015

Ekiti will be very hot today… and it’s all Fayose’s fault – Here’s why

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose, the governor of Ekiti state may be begging for forgiveness and suing for peace, but his body language and utterances suggests otherwise. 20 minutes after leaving a church service on Sunday, April 19, Fayose made a live broadcast on the Ekiti State Radio and Television, ESRT, where he told Ekiti... Read More

Adewale Omirin, Ayo Fayose, drivers' union, Ekiti State, Okada riders

April 19, 2015

OLX clearly has little sympathy, Obasanjo can start counting his millions, already – See our Winners and Losers of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju Winners & Losers is a roundup of the week’s major happenings, where we spotlight the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the news cycle. As always, you can agree or disagree. WINNERS 1. Supreme Court gives Fayose some joyful news Someone was an extremely worried man as the Supreme Court judges convened to rule... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, Bello Maitama Yusuf, Funmilayo Adeyemi, Obiageli Ezekwesili, olusegun obasanjo, Sule Lamido

April 19, 2015

“If they say someone has enemies, I’m number one in the world” | “I want to see how long it will take Buhari to get the Chibok girls back” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju 1. “The PDP is a political party built on values, tradition and utmost respect for democratic tenets. Our manifesto and ideology centre on national peace, stability and prosperity and we shall uphold this at all times. In this wise, the PDP as always, will continue to work in the general interest... Read More

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alex badeh, Ayo Fayose, boko haram, Femi Aribisala, Ikeddy Isiguzo, lai mohammed, Muhammadu Buhari, Olisa Metuh

April 19, 2015

Fayose appears ready to negotiate with APC lawmakers… but is he ready to do these things?

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose, the controversial governor of Ekiti appears to be getting tired of fighting for his political survival, and as such wants to make peace with the 19 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress, who are hellbent on getting him impeached. To avoid suffering the ignominy of being the first governor to... Read More

Adewale Omirin, Ayo Fayose, Dele Olugbemi, Ekiti State, Ekiti State governor's security aide

April 18, 2015

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

Ado-Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, supreme court

April 18, 2015

APC says Fayose’s supporters forced open a casket yesterday…

by Kolapo Olapoju Now that Ekiti state is at boiling point over the move by the 19 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress to impeach Governor Ayo Fayose… all manner of unlawful acts and absurdities appear to have taken center stage. On Friday, April 17, supporters of Fayose created series of blockades at entry points... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Impeachement, PDP

April 15, 2015

Obanikoro speaks on #EkitiGate after Fayose’s Supreme Court victory (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun The outgoing Minister of State II, Foreign Affairs, Musiliu Obanikoro, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement validating the governorship election of Ayo Fayose. Obanikoro says he has been vindicated by the ruling of the Supreme Court, regarding Fayose’s election of governor of Ekiti. In a couple of tweets, Obanikoro also spoke... Read More

#Ekitigate, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Ex-Governor of Ekiti state, musiliu obanikoro, supreme court

April 14, 2015

Fayose is getting tired of fighting all the time and 3 other things we learnt today

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the July 2014 victory of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The apex court dismissed the appeal of the All Progressives Congress to nullify the election that saw Fayose emerge as governor. In appreciation of his victory, Fayose immediately released a statement, and here are 4 things... Read More

All Progressives Congress, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, supreme court

April 14, 2015

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:

Ado-Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti, Supreme Court victory

April 14, 2015

APC loses, as Supreme Court rules that Fayose is the legitimate governor of Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju The Supreme Court has upheld the governorship election victory of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The appeal filed againt Fayose by the All Progressives Congress was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The judgement, which was unanimous was delivered this morning, by a seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Justice John Fabiyi., supreme court

April 14, 2015

In a few hours, we’ll know if Fayose will remain Governor of Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju For all his daredevilry and brazenness, Ayo Fayose will undoubtedly be mellow at the moment… at least for the next few hours. The Ekiti state governor will know later today whether he will remain at the helm of the state. The Supreme Court in Abuja will deliver judgment in the appeal filed... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, election tribunal, Justice Abdul Aboki, supreme court

Fayose tells a tale of how Mu’azu secretly met Tinubu

Tsav: PDP was Hijacked by Patience Jonathan, Fayose and FFK

Fayose sacks a permanent secretary… but there’s (a lot) more to the story

Fayose wants to kill us to escape punishment for these sins || Ekiti Speaker and the 18 musketeers

Fayose is plotting to kidnap us and our families || The 19 APC lawmakers have a new allegation

I’m a member of the PDP and nobody can harass me – Fayose blows hot… again

PDP South-West leaders have 2 demands… and they are about Fayose and Mu’azu

Hausa people in Ekiti state have this to say about Fayose

Remember the PDP chieftain that said Tinubu will destroy himself? – APC has addressed his matter

Analysis: Let there be peace in Ekiti state

Niran Adedokun: What will history say about Ayo Fayose?

Where’s the money they were paid for ‘Fayose impeachment project?’ – Ekiti APC youth have come for Omirin, Ojudu

“APC leaders have sold their conscience for a pot of porridge” – Fayose reacts to calls for ICC to prosecute him

APC wants Fayose to be prosecuted by International Criminal Court

So this group believes that the IGP’s sacking is connected to Fayose

The day Fayose shared a bottle of Moët with Buruj Kashamu (LOOK)

“Forget Ondo, another disease has killed 30 in Delta” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

“It is very embarrassing and demeaning” – This Senator is tired of all the abnormal norms in Ekiti

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

Ekiti will be very hot today… and it’s all Fayose’s fault – Here’s why

OLX clearly has little sympathy, Obasanjo can start counting his millions, already – See our Winners and Losers of the week

“If they say someone has enemies, I’m number one in the world” | “I want to see how long it will take Buhari to get the Chibok girls back” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week

Fayose appears ready to negotiate with APC lawmakers… but is he ready to do these things?

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

APC says Fayose’s supporters forced open a casket yesterday…

Obanikoro speaks on #EkitiGate after Fayose’s Supreme Court victory (TWEETS)

Fayose is getting tired of fighting all the time and 3 other things we learnt today

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

APC loses, as Supreme Court rules that Fayose is the legitimate governor of Ekiti

In a few hours, we’ll know if Fayose will remain Governor of Ekiti

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