Why Fayose should take his impeachment notice very seriously – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has been advised to not treat with levity the notice of impeachment served on him by the 19 All Progressives Congress members of the state House of Assembly. The free legal counsel came from Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, who stated that the notice is valid... Read More

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April 7, 2015

Have Fayose’s supporters started rioting in Ado-Ekiti? (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun The bid by the 19 All Progressives Congress’ lawmakers to impeach Governor Ayo Fayose may have led to a major crisis in the state. On Monday, April 6, in order to impede the impeachment process, the Deputy governor, aides of Fayose and several members of the Peoples Democratic Party, had blocked the... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti, PDP, riot

April 7, 2015

“Whoever wants to remove me will first have to impeach God” – Fayose appears to be losing it

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose has declared that whoever wants to remove him from office will have to first impeach God. The Ekiti State Governor says the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers in the State House of Assembly were yet to served any impeachment notice to him. While speaking at a programme: ‘Meet Your Governor’... Read More

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April 1, 2015

Aye Dee’s numbered tweets and 6 other things we’ll (really) miss from the election campaign

by Kolapo Olapoju The electioneering and campaign period which led to the announcement of Muhammadu Buhari as President-elect, was filled with immense entertainment, absurdities, sheer mendacity and sometimes, outright buffoonery. In spite of the pervading apprehension and over-heated polity of the past few months, Nigerians will certainly miss the campaign phase and all/whom it takes... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Femi Fani-Kayode, Garba Shehu, Omoni Oboli, Patience Jonathan, Tunde Goma

March 25, 2015

Fayose dares APC to prove he rigged Ekiti elections

by Kolapo Olapoju ‪Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has released a statement directed (again) at the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the statement released through his Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, the governor reacted to the recent allegation by the APC that the federal government had finalised plans to implement a “modified... Read More

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March 25, 2015

We hear Fayose has started arresting APC leaders and candidates in Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju A Senator of the All Progressives Congress, Babafemi Ojudu, has alleged that Governor Ayo Fayose, has started arresting the leaders and candidates of the party in Ekiti state. Ojudu revealed through a tweet on his Twitter handle, that Fayose is using a ‘Task force’ to carry out the arrests. Gov Fayose has... Read More

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March 25, 2015

Fayose and the Punch are back! See his latest ad (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose’s collaboration with Punch newspapers, has yielded another advert on the front cover. This time around, Fayose doesn’t have a ‘death wish’ for Muhammadu Buhari, instead he has series of questions for Nigerians about the All Progressives Congress. He starts his questions with: “What change are they really talking about?”, and... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, PDP, Punch Newspapers

March 24, 2015

Oh no, he didn’t! Did Adamu Mu’azu just call Fayose and Fani-Kayode ‘small boys’?

by Kolapo Olapoju Oh yes, he did. We are in the business of reading between the lines and it would be a great disservice to have missed the meanings embedded in the words uttered by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, on Monday, March 23. Mu’azu was visited at the PDP National Secretariat... Read More

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March 23, 2015

“Stop insulting our father’s name” – Fayose’s brother is angry with him

by Kolapo Olapoju Segun Fayose, -an elder brother of Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has warned him to stop insulting their family name with his embarrassing antics. Segun, a United Kingdom-based accountant, said the family treasures the good name it inherited from their late father, who was a gentle pastor. While speaking with The Nation in Ibadan, he... Read More

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APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti, PDP, Segun Fayose

March 22, 2015

Here’s why politicians are shoving those provocative documentaries and adverts in your face

by Adedayo Ademuwagun The daisy girl advert run by Lyndon Johnson’s campaign in 1964 is probably the most famous mudslinging ad in history. Johnson ran against Barry Goldwater in that year’s US presidential election. His team put a scary ad on TV to portray Goldwater as a nuclear war extremist who’s a danger to the... Read More

#EkitiDecides: Enough is Enough Nigeria hosts televised debate for candidates, Adverts, Ayo Fayose, documentaries, election, politicians

March 13, 2015

Opinion: Now don’t be deceived, Nigeria needs more than a honest Buhari

by Ugo Okeke Veneer: A thin surface layer, as of finely grained wood, glued to a base of inferior material. (thefreedictionary.com) In the 80s, my mum had a cupboard in her room that was finished in a glossy, bright blue veneer. It was the centrepiece of her room where she locked away her jewellery... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Change, Muhammadu Buhari

March 11, 2015

Fayose attacks Buhari, the media at PDP governors forum (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, had a lot of unflattering things to say about the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, at the PDP governors forum held on Tuesday, March 10, in Lagos. Fayose also attacked the Nigerian media, accusing it of being biased in its reportage. Watch video... Read More

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March 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose insists that the Card Reader thing is a scam | APC takes Dame Patience’s case to the ICC | GEJ meets Mbeki, Abdusalami at Aso Rock | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. #ToWhomItMayConcern: Seun Kuti will not vote in the coming elections. AllAfrica APC takes Dame Patience’s case to the ICC. Nation Okupe wants the north to wait for their turn. Nation Wear hear INEC’s Card Reader... Read More

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March 7, 2015

If Buhari is a thief in the night, what is Fayose… the vigilante?

by Kolapo Olapoju So Muhammadu Buhari returned to the country yesterday, March 6, and the governor on his trail, Ayo Fayose, also returned to his duty. The ruler governor of Ekiti state, must have really missed the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) because as soon as he arrived, he swiftly jumped on his case.... Read More

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March 6, 2015

Fayose is more desperate than Jonathan || Fayemi says Ekiti gov. is fighting for his life

by Kolapo Olapoju Immediate past governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, has described the incumbent governor, Ayo Fayose, as a desperate man who is fighting for his life. According to Fayemi, the desperation of the Ekiti state governor surpasses that of President Goodluck Jonathan, adding that the former knows that his sins would return to haunt... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, President Goodluck Jonathan

March 6, 2015

Test Card Readers before using them for elections – PDP insists

by James Sambo The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has stated that it was not against the use of electronic card readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, during the coming general elections. The ruling party says that contrary to the perception in some quarters, it was not opposed to the technology, but however, insists... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Card readers, PDP, Uche Secondus

March 5, 2015

Synagogue building foundation was indeed faulty – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju Fellow Nigerians, below are 7 pertinent stories you didn’t read yesterday… but should really have. 1. Steal from the house of the Lord… and die. When three armed robbers went to steal N954,000 church offering, from St James’ Cathedral Bishops’ Court, Igarra, Edo state,- two out of them never knew would end up dead, and... Read More

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March 5, 2015

APC wonders why Fayose is “crying” over Prof. Jega

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC), has wondered why Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, is vocal about the removal of the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega. According to the APC, since Fayose wasn’t responsible for appointing Jega, his standpoint on the matter remains inconsequential in the scheme of things.... Read More

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March 4, 2015

Fayose awards N1.2 billion contract to Ekiti carpenters

by Damilola Jagun Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has awarded a N1.2 billion contract to the Carpenters and Furniture Association of Ekiti State. On Monday, March 2, the association signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government based on the contract. Chief of Staff to Fayose, Dipo Anisulowo, who represented the governor at... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, carpenters, Dipo Anisulowo, Ekiti State

March 2, 2015

Human Rights Commission calls for investigation of #EkitiGate

by Kolapo Olapoju The National Human Rights Commission as well as some groups under the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room have called for an investigation into alleged rigging of the June 21 governorship elections of Ekiti by some politicians and military personnel. The audio recording captured the voices of the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele... Read More

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March 1, 2015

Free Buhari from Tinubu and APC cabal – 5 things we learnt from Fayose’s latest tirade

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has beckoned on Nigerians and Northern leaders to save the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Gen. Muhamadu Buhari (retd.), from the hold of the party’s National leader, Bola Tinubu, and his cabal in the APC. The governor, who has been a vocal critic of Buhari, says... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Jude Egbas: And then they wished Buhari dead

by Jude Egbas It was sad to read young Nigerians prattle on social media about Buhari’s health at a time of grave insecurity and a sinking economy. No, we have to raise the bar. In the last couple of weeks, our moral compass and value system has sunk to the lowest depths imaginable on the... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Your blackmail won’t stop Buhari || APC is undaunted by Fayose’s accusations

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, says the series of blackmail by Governor Ayodele Fayose against its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, will not hinder the “course of change sweeping across the country”. According to the opposition party, the antics of Fayose will not deter Buhari from emerging victorious at the presidential... Read More

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February 27, 2015

It’s nothing personal… but Fayose will continue to attack Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, says he has nothing personal against the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), while stating that he will continue to attack him. Fayose said he owed nobody any apology for what he described as the ‘hypocrisy’ of the APC leaders... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP

February 26, 2015

Commentary: When will Fayose start performing the duties he was elected to do?

by Ugo Okeke With the politicking leading up to the elections, many have noticed that Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has virtually devoted all his time being the self acclaimed Spokesperson for the People’s Democratic Party. From constant lambasting the opposition to spending time designing and publishing derogatory messages to his enemies. So it... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Is Pres. Jonathan afraid of investigating #Ekitigate? || APC asks 3 pertinent questions

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it wonders if President Jonathan is afraid of investigating the Ekiti rigging tape owing to his statement that it was fabricated. According to them, his body language depicting an unwillingness to act on it. The party issued a statement in London on Wednesday, February 25, through... Read More

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February 25, 2015

APC doesn’t want Boko Haram attacks to end – Fayose makes another claim

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has accused the leadership of All Progressives Congress(APC) of not wanting the spate of insurgency to abate in the country. Fayose was reacting to the statement of the APC’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, saying that the Federal Government was planning to use a fake Ibrahim Shekau to... Read More

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February 25, 2015

Fayose is dragging Ekiti in the mud || Opeyemi Bamidele describes his governor as a ‘cancer’

by Kolapo Olapoju A member of House of Representatives, Opeyemi Bamidele, has described Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as a ‘cancer’, over his constant attacks and seeming obsession with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bamidele bemoaned the fact that Fayose was denigrating the age and person of Buhari to the extent... Read More

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February 24, 2015

‘Buhari is too frail to be President’ || ‘Fayose is an obsessed psychopath’ || Ekiti governor and APC fight dirty

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has continued with his attack on the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), whom he described as too weak and frail to govern Nigeria. In spite of the confirmation by former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, saying he met with Buhari... Read More

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February 24, 2015

Fayose can’t survive Buhari becoming president – APC explains the hate campaign

by Damilola Jagun The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused Governor Ayo Fayose of squandering the funds of the state on fruitless ventures which includes his unrelenting hate campaign against its presidential candidate, Gen. Muhamadu Buhari (retd.). According to the party, Fayose was simply trying to shift attention away from... Read More

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Why Fayose should take his impeachment notice very seriously – Femi Falana

Have Fayose’s supporters started rioting in Ado-Ekiti? (PHOTOS)

“Whoever wants to remove me will first have to impeach God” – Fayose appears to be losing it

Aye Dee’s numbered tweets and 6 other things we’ll (really) miss from the election campaign

Fayose dares APC to prove he rigged Ekiti elections

We hear Fayose has started arresting APC leaders and candidates in Ekiti

Fayose and the Punch are back! See his latest ad (LOOK)

Oh no, he didn’t! Did Adamu Mu’azu just call Fayose and Fani-Kayode ‘small boys’?

“Stop insulting our father’s name” – Fayose’s brother is angry with him

Here’s why politicians are shoving those provocative documentaries and adverts in your face

Opinion: Now don’t be deceived, Nigeria needs more than a honest Buhari

Fayose attacks Buhari, the media at PDP governors forum (WATCH)

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose insists that the Card Reader thing is a scam | APC takes Dame Patience’s case to the ICC | GEJ meets Mbeki, Abdusalami at Aso Rock | More stories

If Buhari is a thief in the night, what is Fayose… the vigilante?

Fayose is more desperate than Jonathan || Fayemi says Ekiti gov. is fighting for his life

Test Card Readers before using them for elections – PDP insists

Synagogue building foundation was indeed faulty – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

APC wonders why Fayose is “crying” over Prof. Jega

Fayose awards N1.2 billion contract to Ekiti carpenters

Human Rights Commission calls for investigation of #EkitiGate

Free Buhari from Tinubu and APC cabal – 5 things we learnt from Fayose’s latest tirade

Jude Egbas: And then they wished Buhari dead

Your blackmail won’t stop Buhari || APC is undaunted by Fayose’s accusations

It’s nothing personal… but Fayose will continue to attack Buhari

Commentary: When will Fayose start performing the duties he was elected to do?

Is Pres. Jonathan afraid of investigating #Ekitigate? || APC asks 3 pertinent questions

APC doesn’t want Boko Haram attacks to end – Fayose makes another claim

Fayose is dragging Ekiti in the mud || Opeyemi Bamidele describes his governor as a ‘cancer’

‘Buhari is too frail to be President’ || ‘Fayose is an obsessed psychopath’ || Ekiti governor and APC fight dirty

Fayose can’t survive Buhari becoming president – APC explains the hate campaign

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