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December 15, 2022

Banks update ATMs, new naira goes into circulation today; Tinubu won’t attend debate designed to embarrass him – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Banks update ATMs, new naira goes into circulation today Tinubu won’t attend debate designed to embarrass him – APC LP postpones Ekiti, Ondo campaign due to “unusual circumstances” FG approves new whistleblower bill, cancels tax holiday Adeleke inaugurates Committee on Transportation to tackle thuggery, unwholesome acts in motor parks Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More

Full story of how Felicia Ademiloye, son, s3xually exploited a 15-year-old in Ekiti

We recently reported the story of how a 14-year-old girl from Anambra killed a baby in Lagos for spiritual reasons. There are other stories like that. So, while we struggle against insecurity, we are also looking out for friends, family and neighbours who do not know what humanity is, and will do just about anything... Read More

child sexual abuse, Ekiti

October 20, 2020

36 states and only 7 governors think the #EndSARS protests are genuine

It is Day 14 of the #EndSARS protests. Nine days since the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the deadly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), eight days since the #5for5 demands submitted by the protesting youth, eight days since President Muhammadu Buhari last thought protesting youth are tired of police brutality. Three... Read More

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October 8, 2018

Fayose threatens to leave PDP “if the need arises”

The outgoing governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, may be set to leave the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over claims that there are plans to sideline him, especially after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the flagbearer of the party for the 2019 presidential elections. There are reports that Fayose and the governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, backed... Read More

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The Late 5: #EkitiDecides- Fayose reacts, says ‘I will laugh last,’ Ortom dumps APC and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of using security operatives to win Saturday’s governorship poll in the state for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and their candidate, Dr Kayode Fayemi. In a series of tweets on his official twitter handle this Monday, he said: “We... Read More

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Kayode Fayemi

The urgent task before Fayemi in Ekiti

The brown and white envelopes, the strips that once held bundles of notes of various naira denominations and other souvenirs of voter-persuasion infrastructure will now be cleared off polling stations and streets from Ado-Ekiti to Ikere. Another Nigerian election has taken place and, regrettably, not a lot has changed as to whether political parties trust... Read More

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Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi

The Ekiti 2018 elections and the impunity of PDP and APC

The much anticipated Ekiti 2018 gubernatorial election has come and gone. However, what happened on Saturday, July 14 was a public show of shame and impunity by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The brigandage at the polls could not have been better captured than the Sunday Punch’s front... Read More

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The Big 5: NBC shuts down Ekiti Broadcasting Service, Adeosun elected Chairperson of AFRIEXIMBANK and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has shut down the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) for breaching provisions of the Broadcasting Code. NBC’s Southwest monitoring chief Professor Armstrong Idachaba cited breach of the electoral act and broadcasting code by the media outfit, after Governor Ayodele Fayose... Read More

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Ekiti

Ekiti Debate: Is it really about the people?

Yesterday was the Governorship debate in Ekiti, organised by the Nigerian Situation Room, Enough is Enough and other media partners. The debate slated for 6pm was expected to have the two leading candidates in the gubernatorial race, Dr. Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Professor Kolapo Olusola Eleka of the Peoples Democratic... Read More

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Debate, Ekiti, Eleka, Fayemi

Fayose

Fayose will remain Fayose, but we cannot let him distract us from the matter at hand

Now that he has perfected the long expected return “home”, that sonorous legislator from Kogi should absolutely compose and render the tribute song at the departure ceremony for thespian Ayo Fayose, the man now picking his things from the Ado-Ekiti government house. Yes, Peter Ayodele Fayose – after this Saturday – will have a replacement,... Read More

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Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi

The Late 5: Buhari commissions Abuja Light Rail system, PDP leads protest to NASS over alleged assault on Fayose and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commissioned the first Abuja Light Rail system. Describing the project as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to address dearth of critical infrastructure, he added that the projects were the ideals of the Change Agenda of the government to ensure prudence... Read More

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The Big 5: Buhari holds talks with South African President over killing of Nigerians, Police dismisses attack on Ekiti Government House and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari received the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday. After a closed-door meeting with Buhari, the South African leader who addressed State House correspondents declared that the killing of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country was... Read More

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The Late 5: Fayose weeps, accuses Police of harrassing him, FG reacts to Adeosun certificate controversy and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation: Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti, on Wednesday has accused policemen deployed in the state for Saturday’s governorship election of harrassing him during the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rally held on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti. Fayose, who was in a neck brace after he was reportedly tear-gassed, narrated his ordeal... Read More

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The Late 5: Former Deputy governor’s daughter found dead in boyfriend’s house, PDP to Buhari: Make public, beneficiaries of Abacha’s loot and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Adenike Khadijat Oluboyo, a.k.a ‘Princess Nikky,’ daughter of the immediate past Deputy Governor of Ondo, Alhaji Lasisi Olugbenga Oluboyo, was on Sunday found dead and already decomposing at the Akure home of her boyfriend. Khadijat, a final year Educational Management student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko was reportedly last seen... Read More

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The Big 5: INEC says it is under no threat in conducting Ekiti Governorship election, Northern Governors pledge to end killings and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Governors of the North-western states of Nigeria have risen from a meeting of the zone, assuring that they will work hard to put an end to the killings and destruction in the area. Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina, who disclosed this at after the marathon... Read More

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The Late 5: PDP calls for Adeosun’s immediate sack, Buhari reacts to Saraki’s victory at Supreme court and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday reacted to the Supreme Court’s acquittal of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, saying the nation’s judicial system is working despite the challenges it is facing and no one should be allowed to undermine or break the judicial system. Buhari... Read More

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The Big 5: French President to be hosted at Fela’s Afrika shrine, Buhari calls for easy repatriation of looted assets and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: French President, Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday visit the New Afrika Shrine, a night club in Lagos founded by Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He is expected to attend an evening which will feature concerts, fashion shows by leading African designers and a meeting with stars... Read More

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The Late 5: FG beefs up security at International airports over ISIS threat, Senegal gives Africa first win at World Cup and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to lead a delegation on behalf of the Federal Government to immediately visit Bauchi following the windstorm which destroyed an estimated 1505 houses mainly in the state capital. Senior Special Assistant to the President... Read More

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The Late 5: Sacked SGF says relationship with Buhari still intact, Ekiti Traditional rulers rejects soldiers for elections and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, says his sack by President Muhammadu Buhari has not affected their relationship. Lawal who stated this in an interview on a Channels Television programme,on Friday said he still gets to meet the President... Read More

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The Late 5: Court sacks Kogi Senator, Ekiti Assembly suspends member for sleeping during plenary and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A Federal High Court in Abuja, has on Wednesday ordered the immediate sack of the Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Senator Atai Aidoko, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Gabriel Kolawole, delivering judgment in the pre-election suit, held that Aidoko was not properly nominated by... Read More

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The Late 5: MURIC says Nigerians begged it not to sue Falz, Nigeria and Morocco signs 3 agreements and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco on Monday signed agreements on a 5,660 km long Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), a chemical plant and agricultural training as part of activities marking President Muhammadu Buhari’s two-day visit to the country. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the... Read More

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The Big 5: Saraki dissociates self from Offa robbery, Nigeria Police launches free legal service scheme and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has dissociated himself from the Offa Robbery Suspects contrary to claims by the Nigerian Police Force. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Yusuf Olaniyonu, Saraki said the allegation by the Police linking him with the suspects... Read More

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The Late 5: Bauchi Governor nominates Chief of Staff as deputy, Ghana denounces Jonathan for misquoting President Akuffo-Addo and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar has nominated Alhaji Audu Sule Katagum, the Chief of Staff, Government House, to serve as his Deputy. State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Umar Sade who confirmed the nomination to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Bauchi said, “the governor nominated... Read More

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The Late 5: Ekiti APC Governorship primaries suspended amidst violence, Stoke City relegated from English Premier League and other stories

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship primary in Ekiti was on Saturday stalemated with exercise suspended indefinitely over violence that erupted on alleged fraud being perpetrated by a particular aspirant Before the decision was taken, there was a serious violence at the Oluyemi Kayode stadium, venue of the exercise, as agents of some strong contenders... Read More

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January 18, 2018

The Late 5: Fayose warns against reprisal attack in Ekiti, Reps pass Petroleum Industry Bill and other top stories

These are the top Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the application by the Indigenous People of Biafra’s request to reverse the court’s order proscribing it and designating it a terrorist organisation. Delivering his ruling on IPOB’s application, the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High, Justice Abdu... Read More

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December 27, 2017

PDP vows to reclaim the Presidency, all states after Ekiti victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to reclaim the governorship seats in all its original states in the forthcoming general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, said this in a statement on Tuesday after the PDP recorded a landslide victory at the Local Government (LG) election in Ekiti. He noted... Read More

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December 25, 2017

PDP sweeps Ekiti LG polls

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won in all the 16 Local Government Areas and 177 wards in Saturday’s Local Government Elections. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had on Thursday announced it would not participate in the elections. Five political parties: the Action Democratic Party, National Democratic Liberty Party, Peoples’ Democratic Party, People’s Party of... Read More

Ekiti, LG Polls, PDP

December 24, 2017

Fuel scarcity: Governor Fayose is here with another Christmas gift for Ekiti people

Having promised to give 10,000 children Christmas dresses and ‘blessing’ tailors with sewing machines, the stomach infrastructure governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has come up with an idea to reduce the fuel queues. Taking to Twitter, as he has been doing for sometime now, the governor and intending President of Nigeria said he will be... Read More

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December 16, 2017

His style of governance is just like comedy | Ekiti APC governorship candidate attacks Fayose

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ekiti, Dr Adebayo Orire, has expressed concern for the governorship style in the state which has reduced the people’s standard of living. Orire said Ekiti has not witnessed development in the last three years that the Governor, Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been in... Read More

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December 4, 2017

Gunmen abduct former Senator, demand N80m ransom

A former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. He was kidnapped alongside his driver on Sunday along the Okene-Lokoja road while on his way to Abuja and taken to an unknown location. There are reports that his family has been contacted and an N80 million ransom... Read More

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