Tag: Ekiti

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…

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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…

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Female Genital mutilation

[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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Ekiti 2018: I am ready to do God’s assignment – Segun Oni

The governorship aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC), Segun Oni, says he is in the race to become governor of Ekiti so as to redeem the state. Highlights of his…

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I am the revolution nobody can block – Oni

The Deputy National Chairman, South of the All Progressives Congress, Segun Oni has dismissed rumours that he is leaving the party soon. While speaking at a press briefing in Ado…

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Herdsman sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced a herdsman, Ali Haruna to two years in prison for the destruction of crops worth N1.5 million in a farm. The herdsman reportedly…

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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…

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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…

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NSCDC apprehends two ‘notorious’ child traffickers

The Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested two suspected child traffickers who are regarded as 'notorious'. It's Commandant, NAN reports, Donatus Ikemefuna, who…

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Red Bull Music Academy holds in Lagos

The Red Bull Music Academy Sessions Lagos, the first ever session in West Africa, took place on the 14th and 15th of July 2017 at venues around Lagos. #RBMALAGOS…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘Any man that beats his wife is mentally sick’ – Fayose

The Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has weighed in on domestic violence asking men to desist from maltreating women and advised husbands to take proper care of their wives. Fayose said…

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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…

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