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Kayode Fayemi
July 18, 2017

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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May 11, 2017

Ekiti Assembly asks Fayose to set up judicial panel to probe Fayemi

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Ekiti State House of Assembly has ordered Governor Ayodele Fayose to set up a Judicial or Administrative panel to probe former Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, over allegations of discrepancies in the finances of the state during his tenure. Fayemi had refused to appear before the House to throw light on the... Read More
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April 21, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Minister Fayemi’s clap-back to Vanguard Newspapers will make you laugh

Singer, Harrysong has had some time on social media amidst everything else that trended this week. A photo of the singer in a tux next to a “one-eyed” bride has been trending, leading fans to wonder whether the singer is just promoting a new video in the works or if he really tied the knot with... Read More
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April 4, 2017

We will take over power from Fayose – APC

by Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has said it can approach the court over the manner the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act were subverted in the June 21, 2014 Governorship Election. The party was responding to a statement where governor Ayodele Fayose accused Fayemi of plotting to manipulate Supreme Court Justices to remove... Read More
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April 3, 2017

Fayemi plotting to impeach me through the Supreme Court – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has accused his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi of plotting to remove him from office through manipulation of Supreme Court Justices. He alleged that Fayemi was seeking to return through the back door by revisiting the 2014 governorship election in the state through the help of the judiciary. While addressing journalists in... Read More
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March 11, 2017

Buhari inherited a bad economy – Soludo

by Dolapo Adelana A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo, has said that the present government inherited a bad economy. “To be fair, this government inherited a bad economy,” Soludo said at an economic talk shop, organised by the Vanguard newspapers. “The previous government had an unprecedented rate of... Read More
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March 1, 2017

Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The meeting which held at the Aso Rock presidential villa had in attendance members of the presidency and some ministers of the Federation. Present were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal; Chief of... Read More
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February 9, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Minister Kayode Fayemi declared wanted

The Ekiti State House of Assembly sitting in Ado-Ekiti has issued a warrant of arrest against the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi in connection with contracts awarded during his tenure as the State Governor. The State Assembly had summoned the Minister to appear before it to answer questions and defend himself regarding an alleged a NGN... Read More
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January 21, 2017

EFCC, APC, Fayemi behind protest against Fayose – Aide

Special Adviser to the governor of Ekiti State on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring protests against his principal, Ayodele Fayose. Olayinka while reacting to the protest against Fayose on Friday also accused the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi and the EFCC... Read More
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January 5, 2017

Fayose afraid of the consequences of his crimes – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti says Governor Ayodele Fayose is jittery over the Army Panel report on the 2014 governorship election, The Vanguard reports. Reacting to Fayose’s claim that the APC was plotting to remove him from office, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the governor’s allegation as the “ranting of a... Read More
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December 18, 2016

Aregbesola, Hadiza Bala, Fayemi, Amaechi, Obi, Ezekwesili, others attend #TFAA2016

Notable political heavyweights in the country graced The Future Awards Africa 2016 at the Federal Palace hotel, Victoria Island.   The award, which recognises the achievements of young Nigerians aged 18-32 had the likes of Osun Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, and Managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman. Others in attendance include Minister... Read More
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December 18, 2016

Ghana President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo at #TFAA2016

President-elect of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, the keynote speaker at The Future Awards Africa 2016 has arrived. Akufo-Addo, was accompanied into the event venue by Founding Partner of Red, Adebola Williams, Minister for Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and Minister for Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Other dignitaries at the venue include, former governor of Anambra state, Peter... Read More
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December 9, 2016

Supreme Court orders Ekiti govt. to pay sacked LG chairmen N3.3bn

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the government of Ekiti to pay the sum of N3.3 billion to local government chairmen and councillors, who were sacked by former Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State. The appellants were sacked by Fayemi in 2010, 15 months into the end of their tenures. The present Minister for Solid... Read More
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September 18, 2016

President Buhari arrives New York for 71st UN General Assembly (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States of America where he would participate at the 71st General Assembly of the United Nations. Buhari departed Nigeria on Sunday for New York. He would deliver a keynote address on “Taking Climate Action Towards Sustainable Development in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin.” He was accompanied by Governor Akinwunmi... Read More
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September 10, 2016

Dele Momodu: Unveiling President Buhari’s mindset

Fellow Nigerians, I doubt if there is anyone who does not see and feel President Muhammadu Buhari is a complex character. As a matter of fact, that is the veritable hallmark of his persona and super brand. Those of us that supported him voluntarily, and almost blindly, last year did so out of our acute... Read More
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August 12, 2016

House of Reps summon Fayemi over NIOMCO, Ajaokuta steel

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday was summoned by the House of Representatives for an update on the state of the Ajaokuta Steel Company. The urgent summon was also over the “modified concession” of the Nigerian Iron Ore Mining Company, Itakpe, to Global Steel Holdings Limited. This may be connected... Read More
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August 8, 2016

Explosives diversion: FG to deploy 43 mine officers to states

The Federal Government has named 43 mines officers to be deployed to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. This follows the recent discovery of diversion of explosives to militants by security officials and some private companies. Some of the officers to be deployed in the states would serve as zonal... Read More
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May 20, 2016

Opinion: When will Buhari end the blame game?

by Bade Adebolu Since the swearing in of President Buhari on May 29, 2015, there has not been a shortage in the blaming of the previous administration by the president and his officials. We have heard in many cases, the President putting shifting the blame for his administration’s incompetency of on the previous administration. Some members... Read More
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March 1, 2016

Fayemi to speak at WIMBIZ annual lecture- ‘Crisis of Value: Reclaiming our Society’

WIMBIZ, celebrating its 15 years of inspiring and empowering women set to hold this year annual lecture on crisis of value: reclaiming our society. The Annual Lecture’s focus is to get people, particularly women to rethink their values as change agents and bearers of moral ideals. The objective is to move participants past the base level... Read More
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December 22, 2015

‘Hold us to account’ | Fayemi unveils the 8 key drivers of success for mining industry (READ)

The inaugural media briefing of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, delivered by Minister, Kayode Fayemi on Monday, December 21. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. The core purpose of our gathering today is acquaint you with some of the emerging strategic priorities and plans of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for accelerating and... Read More
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November 16, 2015

‘We’re ready to tackle the cartels and illegal miners’ | Fayemi talks the talk

And now, he must walk the walk. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says he has two mandates from President Muhamamdu Buhari; to put an end to illegal mining and generate more revenue from the ministry. Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti state, said with 44 key minerals in about 350 location in all... Read More
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November 12, 2015

‘Ekiti has many solid minerals’ | Fayose’s message to Fayemi is spot-on

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has urged the new Minister of Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi, to use his position for the benefit of Ekiti, which has an abundance of solid mineral resources. While congratulating Fayemi, the governor stated that President Muhammadu Buhari, may have considered the need for the commercial exploitation of the solid minerals in Ekiti... Read More
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