Fayose to Buhari: ‘Cry over Nigeria’s problems before crying for other countries’

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s condemnation of Sunday’s terrorist attack on the Grand Bassam Resort in Cote D’Ivoire as a display of hypocrisy and an evident demonstration of his insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians. Fayose wondered why President Buhari chose to keep quiet for two days after Fulani herdsmen... Read More

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Buhari, Cry, Fayose, nigeria

March 13, 2016

‘Fayose’s thugs’ invade PDP meeting in Ekiti

Ekiti state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has been hit with more turbulence as a meeting called by party chieftains was allegedly dirupted by men purpoted to be Governor Ayodele Fayose’s agents. The meeting was held to mitigate against the wave of defection of party members who are unsatisfied with Fayose’s stye of leadership... Read More

Bello, chapter, Ekiti, Fayose, PDP

March 12, 2016

‘Harassing me would bring down Buhari’s government’

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has once again warned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Department of State Services that he is a formidable opponent to deal with. Fayose, who has constantly accused President Buhari of being a dictator disguised in the robes of democracy, speaking on the judgement of the Federal High Court ordering... Read More

Buhari, Dictator, DSS, Ekiti, Fayose

March 10, 2016

‘I was a truck driver before I became governor’ – Fayose

One of the activities of Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, was to drive a tipper truck around streets of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Fayose also revealed that he was once a truck driver before becoming the state’s governor while he also urged Ekiti people to be proud of whatever profession they get into. “We... Read More

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Fayose, Governor, truck driver

March 8, 2016

‘Fayose is our benefactor… we won’t accept $1m to impeach him’ – Ekiti lawmakers

Members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly have exposed ‘a plot to bribe legislators with as much as $1 million each’ to be part of the efforts to impeach state governor, Ayodele Fayose. The lawmakers stated that they were ready to spend the rest of their tenure in the Department of State Services cell... Read More

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DSS, EFCC, Ekiti, Fayose, lawmakers

March 8, 2016

Opinion: Islamic radicalisation and the cowards of faith

Religion is one of the greatest institutions created by man. For instance, Islam is defined as a “religion of peace” but you will find in the Quran some passages as violent as this: ”And when the sacred months are passed, kill those who join other gods with Allah wherever ye shall find them; and seize... Read More

Buhari, Christianity, Fayose, islam, Religion

March 6, 2016

‘Nigerians will outlive Buhari’s present dictatorship’ – Fayose

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose says President Muhammadu Buhari is plotting to ruin his government and have him impeached. Fayose accused Buhari of sending officials of the Department of State Service (DSS) to destabilize his government. DSS operatives had on Friday, arrested four members of the state House of Assembly. Reacting to the development, Fayose said even if... Read More

Buhari, Ekiti State, Fayose, House of Assembly, lawmakers

March 4, 2016

Fayose, Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife, others attend coronation of Olubadan (PHOTOS)

A new dawn has set over the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland as Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji was on Friday, coronated as the new king of the historic Yoruba city. Some of the nation’s elites graced the coronation of the new Olubadan. In attendance were Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose, his... Read More

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March 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Zika virus can cause paralysis | Super Tuesday results | Top Army officers lose positions | More stories

PENGASSAN ‘has no hand’ in PPPRA leadership crisis. Punch Top military officers involved in the $2.1bn arms deal lose positions. Nation Replace 23,000 ghost workers with unemployed youths – Reps advises FG. Vanguard FG won’t probe former minister of agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina. Leadership Adetunji to be installed as Olubadan on Friday – Kingmakers. Punch Kogi speaker,... Read More

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Adesina, APC, Fayose, FG, Olubadan, Rivers, Tracklsit, wike

February 28, 2016

Former PDP minister slams Fayose over comments against Buhari

Suleiman Abubakar, a former minister of National Planning during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan has lambasted Governor Ayodele Fayose over his claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is turning the nation to an islamic state. Fayose had labeled the trip of the president as part of the plot to turn Nigeria into an Islamic... Read More

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Ekiti State, Fayose, islam, nigeria, Religion

February 27, 2016

Buhari plans to make Nigeria an Islamic nation… but God will stop him – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of having an agenda to make Nigeria an Islamic entity. Fayose made the claims on Saturday, while delivering a speech at the inter–denominational thanksgiving held in Port-Harcourt to celebrate the Supreme Court victory of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. While speaking to those who converged at the... Read More

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Buhari, Fayose, Islamic nation, nigeria

February 24, 2016

‘Those challenging Ali Modu Sheriff couldn’t win 10 percent of their states’ – Fayose

The opinionated governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday, called into question the political weight of several members of his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), saying that most who couldn’t 10 per cent of their states during the last general election, were now challenging the emergence of Ali Modu Sheriff. Fayose, who have... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, Fayose, governors

February 22, 2016

Why Fayose is blackmailing Buhari over TSA – APC

The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressives Congress has slammed Governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose for not aligning with the Single Treasury Account policy of the Federal Government. The party stated that Fayose’s position against the TSA is a deliberate attempt to hide fraudulent practices while lambasting the governor for not emulating his... Read More

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APC, Ekiti, Fayose, nigeria, TSA

February 21, 2016

Nigerians need to purge Buhari of his dictator blood – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has slammed the Federal Government for attempting to secretly try the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Government had in the trial of Kanu for charges bordering on treason, requested for a secret trial at a Federal High court in Abuja. Reacting to... Read More

Buhari, corruption, Fayose, Judiciary

February 19, 2016

Fayose to FG: ‘We don’t want TSA in Ekiti’

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday, said that the Treasury Single Account (TSA) cannot be imposed on Ekiti state, or any other Nigerian state, by the Federal Government. Fayose, who noted that TSA was not foolproof, also advised the federal government to direct its attention to the failing economy instead of trying to make... Read More

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Ekiti State, Fayose, Federal Government, TSA

February 18, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff is the solution to our present situation’ – Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, on Thursday, praised the Peoples Democratic Party over the emergence of former Borno state Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, as chairman of the party. Fayose, who noted that the ruling All Progressive Congress is scared of the new chairman, appealed to members of the PDP to support Sheriff in his... Read More

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Ali Modu Sheriff, Chairman, Fayose, PDP

February 17, 2016

Fayose dons Igbo traditional attire to Ikpeazu’s Thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

Following the ruling of the Supreme Court, which affirmed him as winner of the 2015 governorship election, the Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Wednesday, held a Thanksgiving service at the Umuahia township stadium, Abia state. One of his colleagues in attendance was the Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose- whom Governor Ikpeazu, in the recent... Read More

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February 16, 2016

2016 Budget: ‘Mere sacking won’t remove the stain on Nigeria’ – Fayose

The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday, stated that sacking of the Direcor General of Budget, Yahaya Gusau, and his subsequent replacement will not change the national disgrace caused by the 2016 budget. Fayose also said the budget ought to be withdrawn and a new budget presented, instead of making one person a scapegoat.... Read More

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February 15, 2016

Fayose: FG must allow Aluko tell Nigerians how ‘white has now turned to black’

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, cautioned the federal government against protecting Tope Aluko, the former secretary of the Ekiti state People’s Democratic Party (PDP), over accusation of perjury brought against him by the Ekiti state government. This was contained in a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi. The statement... Read More

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Ekiti State, Fayose, prosecution, Tope Aluko

February 13, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fayose ready for EFCC, ICPC | Juta might emerge as PDP national chairman | Ben Bruce denies saying Kashamu should be jailed | More stories

Wike suspends Commissioner for Finance, Accountant-General. Punch Juta may likely be selected for the position of PDP national chairman. This Day 6 pipeline vandals arrested by NSCDC in Delta. Leadership Judge refuses to stop Rickey Tarfa’s arraignment. Punch Military discharges 275 suspected Boko Haram detainees. This Day 850 ghost workers, who receive regular salaries, discovered... Read More

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APC, Ben Bruce, Fayose, Kashamu, NSCDC, PDP, pipeline vandals, tracklist

February 12, 2016

‘My life is in danger… Fayose wants to burn down my town’ – Olukere of Ikere Ekiti

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is embroiled in yet another controversy. The people of Ikere Ekiti on Wednesday, February 10 protested the destruction of a billboard with the picture of the Olukere of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Ganiyu Ayodele Obasoyin. The Oba alleged that the billboard was destroyed on the orders of Fayose because of... Read More

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Ekiti, Fayose, monarch

February 11, 2016

Ekitigate: ‘Fayose cannot evade justice, no matter how hard he tries’ – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has reacted to Governor Ayodele Fayose’s attack of human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) over his statements on the alleged fraud in the election that saw Fayose return to power in Ekiti state. Fayose had accused Falana of double standards and lacking in integrity after noting that... Read More

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February 10, 2016

‘Nigeria desperately needs PDP’ – Acting Chairman, Uche Secondus

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus has revealed that Nigeria is in critical need of the PDP. Speaking on Tuesday, February 10 at the interdenominational thanksgiving service for the victory of Akwa Ibom state governor, Emmanuel Udom at the Supreme Court, Secondus said that “Nigeria is in dire need of PDP,... Read More

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Fayose, Politics, thanksgiving, Udom

February 8, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Chibok community replies OBJ | Bill Clinton throws a punch for Hillary | David Mark is ready | More stories

Fayose says Buhari’s sudden vacation is suspicious. This Day David Mark is ready for Benue senatorial rerun election. Leadership Chibok community replies Obasanjo; that their girls would be found. Leadership Wike accuses Amaechi of spending $150 million on APC elections. Punch APC attacks Fayose over payment of workers salaries. Vaguard Senator Garbai claims Boko Haram... Read More

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Amaechi, benue, Buhari, chibok, etisalat, Fayose, MTN, tracklist, wike

February 8, 2016

How Fayose reversed Ekiti workers’ salaries after receiving bank alerts

Workers in Ekiti state are presently reeling from the shock of the state government’s withdrawal of their two months’ salaries on Thursday- which had been initially paid into their bank accounts. The workers in the state, had last week, gotten bank alerts that their salaries for November and December 2015 had been paid. But the... Read More

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Ekiti, Fayose, salary scam

February 7, 2016

‘Jonathan’s candidacy was a political miscalculation’ | 9 things we learned from Fayose’s interview

Governor Fayose has, in recent weeks, become an instructor extraordinaire, as he vocally criticizes the Muhammadu Buhari administration, the All Progressives Congress and his critics. Although, many might dismiss the Ekiti State governor as garrulous and effusive, Fayose remains unshaken in his stance and ever ready to defend himself and make his contribution to political... Read More

Buhari, Fayose, Obasanjo. Ekiti state

February 3, 2016

Court orders arrest of Tunde Aluko

A Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the immediate arrest of former State Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti state, Temitope Aluko over alleged perjury. The arrest order was issued by the Chief Magistrate of Ado-Ekiti, Adesoji Adegboye, on an Ex-parte motion instituted by the Ekiti State Government against Aluko based... Read More

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Aluko, arrest, Fayose, perjury

February 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N10bn found hidden in Education budget | US voters don’t care about Hillary’s emails | Pay ransom to kidnappers no more | More stories

I didn’t sack commissioners for supporting deputy’s ambition – Oshiomhole Leadership Tope Aluko says Fayose is after his life. YNaija IGP Arase warns against giving ransom to kidnappers. Leadership Senate reveals hidden N10 billion in education budget. Vanguard Ekiti APC asks AGF to prosecute Fayose for rigging. Punch Namadi Sambo’s office raided by EFCC. Nation... Read More

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February 1, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump may lose gays’ votes | New electricity tariff in motion | 2016 budget debate, ensues | More stories

Kuje workers set to strike over unpaid salaries. Leadership IPOB UK vent over Nnamdi Kanu’s denied bail. Vanguard Metuh implicated Jonathan in his torn statement – EFCC. YNaija Mbaka’s transfer was manipulated – APC. Vanguard Jonathan sponsored rigging of Ekiti election for Fayose. Premium Times Buhari says wars, conflicts must stop in Africa. Leadership 2016... Read More

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February 1, 2016

Fayose to Aluko: ‘If I’d made you Chief of Staff, you won’t accuse me of election rigging’

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has denied the revelation of the former secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tope Aluko, that he used the military to rig the 2015 governorship election. Fayose described the allegation as a new distraction from the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State. Speaking through his Special Assistant on... Read More

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Fayose to Buhari: ‘Cry over Nigeria’s problems before crying for other countries’

‘Fayose’s thugs’ invade PDP meeting in Ekiti

‘Harassing me would bring down Buhari’s government’

‘I was a truck driver before I became governor’ – Fayose

‘Fayose is our benefactor… we won’t accept $1m to impeach him’ – Ekiti lawmakers

Opinion: Islamic radicalisation and the cowards of faith

‘Nigerians will outlive Buhari’s present dictatorship’ – Fayose

Fayose, Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife, others attend coronation of Olubadan (PHOTOS)

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Zika virus can cause paralysis | Super Tuesday results | Top Army officers lose positions | More stories

Former PDP minister slams Fayose over comments against Buhari

Buhari plans to make Nigeria an Islamic nation… but God will stop him – Fayose

‘Those challenging Ali Modu Sheriff couldn’t win 10 percent of their states’ – Fayose

Why Fayose is blackmailing Buhari over TSA – APC

Nigerians need to purge Buhari of his dictator blood – Fayose

Fayose to FG: ‘We don’t want TSA in Ekiti’

‘Ali Modu Sheriff is the solution to our present situation’ – Fayose

Fayose dons Igbo traditional attire to Ikpeazu’s Thanksgiving service (PHOTOS)

2016 Budget: ‘Mere sacking won’t remove the stain on Nigeria’ – Fayose

Fayose: FG must allow Aluko tell Nigerians how ‘white has now turned to black’

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fayose ready for EFCC, ICPC | Juta might emerge as PDP national chairman | Ben Bruce denies saying Kashamu should be jailed | More stories

‘My life is in danger… Fayose wants to burn down my town’ – Olukere of Ikere Ekiti

Ekitigate: ‘Fayose cannot evade justice, no matter how hard he tries’ – APC

‘Nigeria desperately needs PDP’ – Acting Chairman, Uche Secondus

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How Fayose reversed Ekiti workers’ salaries after receiving bank alerts

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Court orders arrest of Tunde Aluko

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