Simon Kolawole: What’s happening at the airports?

by Simon Kolawole As I write now, not much work is going on at the airports. The projects that were getting close to completion last year are now being halted. I am not seeing progress at MMIA. Sometime in 2000, I travelled to South Africa for a week. It was the first time I was... Read More

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June 21, 2014

#EkitiDecides: 5 journalists arrested by security operatives in Ekiti

by S’ola Filani The Ekiti governorship elections is well underway and so far, the conduct has been peaceful. There have, however, been reports of assault and indiscriminate arrests by security forces who are said to be in their hundreds. These security operatives include men of the Nigerian Army, Police, DSS, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence... Read More

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June 21, 2014

#EkitiDecides: 10 things you SHOULD know about the ongoing election in Ekiti

by Adeola Balogun The Ekiti governorship elections have begun and all eyes are watching the proceedings because for many, this will be a foretaste of what lies in store for the country in 2015. The pre-election fever has already seen claims that security officials are being used to arrest and harass members of the opposition... Read More

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June 21, 2014

Opinion: Ekiti State is up for sale, who will buy it?

By Orukotan Ayomikun Samuel No doubt, this has always been the bane of our political vista and once again, the polity is seriously heated up in Ekiti state. This is what the game of thrones can offer its supporters and it is doing this at its very peak. The election siren is here again,... Read More

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June 20, 2014

‘I don’t know you!’ – T.B Joshua is not happy with Ayo Fayose

by Zara Mustapha Head pastor of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T.B Joshua has responded to the rumors of giving former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose his blessings. Prophet Joshua in his response on his official Facebook page severed all links with the PDP governorship aspirant stating that he has never met Ekiti State’s... Read More

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June 19, 2014

Opinion: The politicians have declared war on us

by Zainab Suleiman- Okino The desperation and foul language on display make one wonder whether we are preparing for war or a normal election. Indications are emerging that the 2015 elections will be bloody. The federal government which should offer peace overtures is sadly leading the way in engendering violence by omission, commission or through... Read More

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June 18, 2014

#EkitiPoll: 11 PDP supporters arrested for thumb printing ballot papers

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, 11 members of the Peoples Democratic Party have been arrested by officials of the Department of State Security after they were allegedly caught thumbprinting ballot papers in advance for the approaching gubernatorial election. The men, who were believed to be perpetrating the act to support the aspirations of gubernatorial... Read More

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June 12, 2014

“It’s utterly unacceptable”: The US is not happy about Tinubu’s ‘rig and roast’ threat

by Isi Esene The United States of America has expressed its opposition to threats of violence originating from highly placed political figures in the country as the Ekiti and Osun States elections draws nearer. In a statement made public by Jeff Hawkins, the US Consul General, titled ‘Countering the crisis of credibility’, the US government... Read More

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June 7, 2014

‘I stabbed my husband with a bottle to scare him’ – Woman tells court

by ‘Jola Sotubo A woman in Ekiti has had her 18-year marriage dissolved after she admitted to stabbing her husband and pouring hot water on him. Omoniyi Odunayo told the court that his wife, Bosede posed a threat to his life and that they were always fighting. The wife admitted that she had assaulted her... Read More

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May 30, 2014

#EkitiDecides2014: Enough Is Enough Nigeria hosts televised debate for Ekiti governorship candidates [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene Enough Is Enough Nigeria, a coalition of young Nigerians promoting good governance and citizen engagement is hosting a televised debate for candidates vying for the governorship position in the South west state of Ekiti. The election scheduled to take place on June 21, 2014 will see the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, former governor Ayo... Read More

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May 16, 2014

Terrible: Drama as gunmen invade Oba’s palace in Ekiti

by S’ola Filani Armed men reportedly stormed the palace of the Edemo in Odo-Ado area of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital yesterday. They were reported to have shot sporadically into the air attacking people on sight. Sunday, one of his sons, told journalists that he was with his father, Oba Aduloju, when the attack occurred,... Read More

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April 4, 2014

Denrele, Reminisce, May-D, others rock at the Enough is Enough Nigeria R.S.V.P Peace concert

by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria’s foremost coalition of young Nigerians promoting good governance, public accountability and citizen engagement, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH NIGERIA kicked off its RSVP Peace Concerts in Ado-Ekiti last week Friday. The concert was FREE strictly on presentation of a voter’s card. The event was hosted by TV personality Denrele, with performances by Reminisce,... Read More

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March 30, 2014

Tight security as Jonathan visits Bauchi, Fayose pleads for chance to govern Ekiti again & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Tight security as Jonathan visits Bauchi There was tight security in Bauchi town as President Goodluck Jonathan attended the North ast grand rally‎ of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Access roads inside Bauchi metropolis were blocked with heavily armed security personnel. Gaining access to the main bowl of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium... Read More

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March 10, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Dealing with extended family of In-laws and outlaws

by Demola Rewaju Admittedly, there are challenges associated with dealing with one’s in-laws; interference with the day-to-day lives of the couple is one of them. Some parents-in-law make it their business to determine what goes on in their child’s family. Our sense of community in these parts of the world is responsible for our relative... Read More

February 24, 2014

Opinion: We must set the agenda for 2015 elections

by Jaye Gaskia Furthermore, what is the difference between the parties of the ruling class? If there was ever any doubt about the sameness of the opposition APC with the ruling PDP, surely its merger with the New PDP ought to dispel any remaining doubts? As the 2015 general elections approach, and before it, the... Read More

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February 23, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: The good roads in many South-west states come at what cost?

by Akin Osuntokun Everything about the contemporary state of Osun State is fevered and frenzied. From the superfluous rechristening of Osun State to the state of Osun; to the self-destructive and the even more superfluous instigation of religious fracturing; to the impossible to ignore landmark infrastructural development accomplishment, the state has become a byword for... Read More

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February 15, 2014

Salihu Yakassai: APC and the South-West factor (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Yakassai But despite this advancement and exposure, History has proving that the South-West region has always voted on the lines of sentiments and not principles By this time next year, February 14th, 2015 to be precise, Nigerians would have started the political rituals of ‘s’electing their next set of leaders. This will start from the... Read More

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February 8, 2014

Dele Momodu: Searching for the Nigerian messiah

by Dele Momodu That road is paved and littered with thorns. There is nothing any one can do for his country that the likes of Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), Mr Femi Falana (SAN) and others of their ilk did not try. Gani could not be made a President despite being called the Senior Advocate of... Read More

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February 3, 2014

Reno Omokri: APC’s shutting down of Government is to punish the people

by Reno Omokri Now let us ask ourselves objectively, which state is more deserving of the scrutiny of the APC amongst Rivers, Ogun and Ekiti states? When I heard about the directive from the All Progressive Congress, APC, to its members in the National Assembly to block the passage of the 2014 budget, all Executive... Read More

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January 13, 2014

Kayode Idowu: Electoral tasks ahead of Nigeria in 2014

by Kayode Idowu But more importantly, the use of the PVC will check the tendency by unscrupulous persons to engage in multiple voting during elections. With the use of card readers that will also be deployed, the PVC will allow for 100 per cent verification and authentication of anyone showing up at the polling unit... Read More

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January 11, 2014

Why we shot and killed Sesan Ogunro (Snr) – Suspected armed robber confesses

by ‘Jola Sotubo Justice may finally be done in the case of slain advertising guru, Sesan Ogunro (Snr) as some arrests have been made in connection with his murder just as he was laid to rest yesterday. A gang of robbers who have an account of an operation which sounds very much like the one... Read More

January 7, 2014

Horrible: Man set ablaze for killing his landlord’s daughter in Ekiti

by Oge Okonkwo There was confusion at Ise Ekiti in Ise Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, yesterday, when a trader simply identified as Austin reportedly shot his landlord’s daughter to death. The reason for Austin’s action was not immediately known but it was gathered from sources that he shot the girl after a minor... Read More

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January 5, 2014

Tunde Fagbenle: Why Jonathan will not run in 2015

by Tunde Fagbenle I project that both Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Dr. Kayode Fayemi would be re-elected for their second term in office as governors of their states of Osun and Ekiti respectively in the governorship elections taking place this year. And the projection is not based on some “pulpit vision” but on evidence of... Read More

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December 25, 2013

Fashola pays condolence visit to the Ogunro family in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Mr. Sesan Ogunro (Snr), father to BeatFM On Air Personality, Fade and music video director, Sesan (Jnr), was shot by armed robbers on Sunday December 22 and died of his injuries the next day. Mr. Ogunro was returning from a church Carol service when he was attacked by the yet unidentified gunmen.... Read More

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December 24, 2013

‘My father forgave those who shot him before giving up’ – Fade Ogunro opens up

by Tutu Akinlabi Beat FM On Air Personality (OAP) Fade Ogunro has finally spoken out about losing her dad. Sesan Ogunro (Snr.) was shot by armed robbers on Sunday at about 10pm after attending the carol service of his church in the Alausa area of Lagos. Mr. Ogunro died in the early hours of yesterday.... Read More

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December 6, 2013

INCREDIBLE: Farmer kills HUGE 15-foot snake in Ekiti (PHOTO)

by ‘Jola Sotubo A cattle farmer in Ekiti has killed a massive 15-foot snake that had been terrorizing residents in the area. Bayo Ibrahim, 23, killed the big snake around the Ado-Afao-Ekiti environs of the state. The snake was said to have been notorious for killing domestic animals in the area. The Nation reports:... Read More

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December 5, 2013

‘He’s our spiritual protector’: Pastor arrested for keeping weapons for robbers in Ekiti

by ‘Jola Sotubo A cleric in Ekiti has been arrested by police for allegedly being a cohort of armed robbers. Sunday Suleiman, a pastor at The Way of Salvation Ministry in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, was apprehended following reports that he was the keeper of the arsenal of a robbery gang. The members of... Read More

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December 4, 2013

Okey Ikechukwu: Why not share resources in Nigeria according to ‘ekiti mass’?

by Okey Ikechukwu If the United Nations (UN) wants the state with the highest number of carrying ‘ekiti’ prefixed towns to have 30% of all global support for a sustained fight against poverty, it will go to Ekiti State. Ado Ekiti is the capital of Ekiti State, the South Western Nigeria, and other towns in... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: What’s happening at the airports?

#EkitiDecides: 5 journalists arrested by security operatives in Ekiti

#EkitiDecides: 10 things you SHOULD know about the ongoing election in Ekiti

Opinion: Ekiti State is up for sale, who will buy it?

‘I don’t know you!’ – T.B Joshua is not happy with Ayo Fayose

Opinion: The politicians have declared war on us

#EkitiPoll: 11 PDP supporters arrested for thumb printing ballot papers

“It’s utterly unacceptable”: The US is not happy about Tinubu’s ‘rig and roast’ threat

‘I stabbed my husband with a bottle to scare him’ – Woman tells court

#EkitiDecides2014: Enough Is Enough Nigeria hosts televised debate for Ekiti governorship candidates [DETAILS]

Terrible: Drama as gunmen invade Oba’s palace in Ekiti

Denrele, Reminisce, May-D, others rock at the Enough is Enough Nigeria R.S.V.P Peace concert

Tight security as Jonathan visits Bauchi, Fayose pleads for chance to govern Ekiti again & other important news you should know today

Demola Rewaju: Dealing with extended family of In-laws and outlaws

Opinion: We must set the agenda for 2015 elections

Akin Osuntokun: The good roads in many South-west states come at what cost?

Salihu Yakassai: APC and the South-West factor (Y! Politico)

Dele Momodu: Searching for the Nigerian messiah

Reno Omokri: APC’s shutting down of Government is to punish the people

Kayode Idowu: Electoral tasks ahead of Nigeria in 2014

Atiku Abubakar: What Twitter has taught me so far

Why we shot and killed Sesan Ogunro (Snr) – Suspected armed robber confesses

Horrible: Man set ablaze for killing his landlord’s daughter in Ekiti

Tunde Fagbenle: Why Jonathan will not run in 2015

Fashola pays condolence visit to the Ogunro family in Lagos (PHOTOS)

‘My father forgave those who shot him before giving up’ – Fade Ogunro opens up

Terrible: Armed robbers kill senior police officer after raiding bank in Ekiti

INCREDIBLE: Farmer kills HUGE 15-foot snake in Ekiti (PHOTO)

‘He’s our spiritual protector’: Pastor arrested for keeping weapons for robbers in Ekiti

Okey Ikechukwu: Why not share resources in Nigeria according to ‘ekiti mass’?

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