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Ekiti
November 26, 2017
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As a trailblazer, you’ve improved the life of Ekiti people | Jonathan says in his letter to Fayose

The former President, Goodluck Jonathan has described the Governor of Ekiti, Chief Ayodele Fayose, as a trail-blazer. According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Idowu Adelusi in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, President Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message he sent to the governor to mark the governor’s... Read More
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November 26, 2017
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About 10,000 children to get Christmas dresses in Ekiti

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has disclosed that 10,000 children will be given dresses during the yuletide season. Highlights: The sewing and distribution of the clothes would take place in designated centres across the 16 local government areas of the state. The governor said he would buy 100 sewing machines to complement those to... Read More
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Female Genital mutilation
November 4, 2017
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[The Sexuality Blog] Despite a ban, Ekiti, Osun still remain hot beds for Female Genital Mutilation

One of the last bills former president Goodluck Jonathan passed into law, was a bill abolishing female genital mutilation and imposing heavy criminal and financial sanctions on persons who still engage in the archaic practice. It was a victory for many human rights and women’s rights groups in particular who had seen first hand experience... Read More
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October 27, 2017
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The Late 5: Customs boss blames PDP for failures in Buhari’s administration, ‘Okada’ association in Ekiti says 50 percent of its members are graduates, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari played host to six northern governors at the State House, today. The visiting governors were those of Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kano and Yobe states. The purpose of the visit was not disclosed. This kind of visit, normally, wouldn’t call... Read More
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Okada
October 27, 2017
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About 5,000 graduates in Ekiti ride “Okada, Keke” – Association

About 5,000 out of the 10,000 members of the Okada Riders Tricycles’ Association of Nigeria (ORTAN), Ekiti chapter, possessed between National Certificate of Education and‎ Bachelor Degrees. The Association’s State Deputy Chairman, Olusola Isola and Public Relations Officer, Sikirulahi Akindipe, speaking with newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, Isola said the high number of graduates... Read More
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October 11, 2017
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We won’t relent on delivering the dividends of democracy – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has said his administration is investing in infrastructure because it is laying the foundation for the economic growth of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the governor said this while inaugurating the Ikun Bridge in Moba Local Government Area, as part of activities... Read More
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October 7, 2017
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Fayose is eminently qualified to lead Nigeria out of the woods – Ladoja

A former Governor of Oyo, Senator Rashid Ladoja has said the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose should not be stopped by anyone in the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) from contesting for Presidency in 2019, as it is the governor’s fundamental human rights to contest for any seat. Ladoja, who visited Governor Fayose at the governor’s... Read More
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October 5, 2017
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INEC releases timetable for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The Ekiti election is scheduled to hold on July 14, 2018, while Osun holds on September 22, 2018. Solomon Soyebi, National Commissioner in charge of information, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists at the INEC... Read More
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September 28, 2017
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EFCC arrests Ekiti finance commissioner, accountant general

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Toyin Ojo, Ekiti state commissioner for finance, and the accountant general of the state. Operatives of the anti-graft agency picked them up in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday. Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman of the agency, said the government officials were arrested following their refusal to honour... Read More
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September 14, 2017
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Ekiti PDP petitions Makarfi, rejects imposition of Fayose’s deputy

The Ekiti State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has written a petition to the National Caretaker Committee, rejecting the imposition of a candidate for the governorship election in the state. Recall that the deputy governor of the state, Prof.  Olusola Eleka, had been announced as the consensus candidate of the party. The petition,  which was signed... Read More
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September 11, 2017
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Gov Fayose is attempting to impose his deputy to cover up his illegalities | Ekiti youth vow to resist consensus candidacy

Reacting to reports that the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, and subsequent confirmation of same of his deputy, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, as his successor under the platform of the pPeoples Democratic Party (PDP), some youth in Ekiti East Local Government Area, have said they will resist the alleged imposition of a candidate on the electorate. Rising... Read More
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September 9, 2017
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Why I endorsed my deputy as next governor – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has explained why he endorsed his deputy, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, as his successor under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor had been criticised for adopting Olusola as a candidate for the 2018 governorship election. Some of the governor’s critics had referred him to a statement he... Read More
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August 28, 2017
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Witness’ testimony gives details of Fayemi’s debt, contradicting Fayose’s claims

A witness, who works in the Funds Management Department in the Office of Accountant General, appearing Monday, before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry, probing the handling of Ekiti’s finances between October 2010 and October 2014, has revealed that the total amount of debt left behind by the administration of former Governor Kayode Fayemi was N49... Read More
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August 23, 2017
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“If not for our efforts, Buhari wouldn’t have returned now” – Fayose

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose Wednesday, during a meeting with political office holders at the Government’s House in Ado Ekiti has said he stands by all he said about President Muhammadu Buhari on his health, advising the President to resign because he is sick and tired. Key excerpts: “If not for our efforts, Buhari wouldn’t... Read More
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August 4, 2017
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Fayose recalls 6 sacked commissioners

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has recalled six out of the remaining 10 sacked commissioners. The governor earlier dissolved the State Executive Council. He later directed six of the commissioners to return to their duty post with immediate effect. Those recalled, then, were Commissioner for Environment, Bisi Kolawole; Mrs Funmi Ogun (works), Ayodele Michael (Commerce... Read More
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SERAP
August 3, 2017
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Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states

Three former governors – current ministers have said that they no longer receive pensions from their state governments. The ministers are Babatunde Fashola (Power, Works and Housing); Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment) and Kayode Fayemi  (Mines and Steel Development). Fashola, a former governor of Lagos State, said he did not receive any pension from Lagos... Read More
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July 24, 2017
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I will defeat Oni, APC for the third time in 2018 – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will defeat the All Progressives Congress and former governor Segun Oni for the third time in the 2018 governorship election. Fayose said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, while reacting to comments made by... Read More
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July 23, 2017
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Sheriff’s loyalists in Ekiti vow not to quit the PDP for Fayose

Loyalists of sacked National Chairman of PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, in Ekiti have vowed not to quit the party for either Governor Ayodele Fayose or his supporters. The loyalists also dismissed a report that they are defecting to Mega Party of Nigeria (MPN) adding that “they cannot quit the house they laboured hard to... Read More
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July 23, 2017
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MASSOB asks Gov Fayose to release Igbo traders detained since 2016

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has asked the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, to release some Igbo traders who were ‘unlawfully’ detained in the state since December 2016. In a statement published by Punch on Sunday, signed by MASSOB’s National Director of Information, Samuel Edeson, the group expressed... Read More
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July 21, 2017
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All my children studied in Nigeria, can Buhari claim that? – Fayose

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose Friday, said all his children are studying in the country. According to the spokesman for the governor, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said this at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state, while attending the convocation ceremony of his son, Ayorogbayimika, TheCable reports. The governor said the standard of education in the county will improve... Read More
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July 18, 2017
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I have not received any pension from Ekiti govt | Fayemi tells SERAP

Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi has threatened to sue the Social-Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) if it does not prove that he receives pension from Ekiti State government. In a statement on Monday, SERAP said the former Ekiti governor and some others serving in other positions were receiving double pensions. While responding,... Read More
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July 10, 2017
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Use 1999 constitution to declare Buhari incapable, Fayose tells FEC

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has asked the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to invoke Section 144 of the 1999 Constitution by declaring President Muhammadu Buhari incapable of continuing in office. According to Punch, Fayose claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Presidency cabal were in a state of dilemma as to... Read More
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July 7, 2017
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Fayose bans students’ activities, rallies in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, on Thursday announced a ban on all forms of students’ activities in tertiary institutions in the state with immediate effect. Fayose also banned all forms of public procession in all the state. The governor, in a statement in Ado Ekiti by his Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media,... Read More
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June 1, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Abducted Reps member released | JAMB releases 1,606,901 results | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Abducted House of Reps member released  – YNaija UTME 2017: JAMB releases 1,606,901 results, supplementary exam to take place – YNaija Doctors, security officers clash in LUTH (WATCH) – YNaija Reps to probe 5-day-old company awarded multi-billion naira contract – YNaija Navy investigates clash with police in Calabar – YNaija... Read More
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