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ICYMI: What Fayemi, Akeredolu, Tinubu Said At Fasanmi’s Burial

Ariwodola Idowu Aug 5, 2020 0

Eminent Nigerians on Tuesday paid tributes to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi, as his remains were interred in his country home in Iye Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti. Fasanmi, a Second Republic Senator, died on…

Health

Gov. Fayemi Tests Negative For Coronavirus After 11 Days In Isolation

Ariwodola Idowu Aug 1, 2020 0

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has recovered from COVID-19, after 11 days in isolation. SEE ALSO: Breaking: Multiple Bomb Blasts Rock Maiduguri Fayemi , in the early hours of Saturday confirmed this new development on his verified Twitter…

Tribute

Ex-Presidential Aide Babalola Dies, Fayemi Mourns

Ariwodola Idowu Jul 25, 2020 0

Chief Samuel Kolawole Babalola died aged 89 on July 20

Politics

Fayemi, APC free to punish Ojudu, Adeyeye; PDP won’t welcome them – Fayose

John Ogunsemore Jun 29, 2020 0

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has described senators Babafemi Ojudu and Dayo Adeyeye as "blackmailers" that would never be welcomed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He stated this in apparent reaction to a rift…

Politics

I wasn’t stopped from entering Aso Rock to see Buhari – Fayemi fumes

John Ogunsemore Jun 25, 2020 0

The Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi says there is no truth behind a report that claimed he was stopped from entering Aso Rock Villa to see President Muhammadu Buhari. He also denied…

Government

“Lockdown Is An Opportunity To Rehabilitate Many Ekiti Roads” – Fayemi

Ariwodola Idowu May 14, 2020 0

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Thursday said that the lockdown had provided the State Government an opportunity to rehabilitate many roads in the state. SEE ALSO: Makinde Approves Rehabilitation, Reconstruction of 8 Roads in…

Features

How Afenifere Leader, Fasoranti, Shaped My Life – Fayemi

Ariwodola Idowu May 12, 2020 0

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Tuesday revealed how his life was shaped by the virtues he learnt as a student under Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who was once his principal. Fayemi relived his experience in a congratulatory…

Government

Lessons we’ve learnt from COVID-19 pandemic – Fayemi

John Ogunsemore May 3, 2020 0

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi says the nation has learnt some valuable lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated this in a virtual keynote address at this year's The Platform, a…

News

COVID-19: Ekiti father gets govt appointment after rejecting son sneaking into state (Video)

John Ogunsemore May 1, 2020 0

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has appointed as a COVID-19 Response Ambassador a father who rejected his son for sneaking into the state in contravention of government directive. The state government made the appointment…

Metro

Ekiti’s Fayemi Suspends Security Guard for Joking About COVID-19 Measures

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 30, 2020 0

Governor Fayemi of Ekiti State has suspended a security guard for trivialising State measures against COVID-19. The security guard in question appeared in a viral video downplaying measures to put in place. In the video, the security…

Ticker

2023: Why I don’t have presidential ambition – Fayemi

John Ogunsemore Mar 5, 2020 0

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has denied nursing a presidential ambition in 2023. The governor's denial came through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Segun Dipe on…

Law

JUST IN: Ekiti Assembly Passes Amotekun Bill

John Ogunsemore Feb 14, 2020 0

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Ekiti State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps. The bill is expected to be transmitted to Governor Kayode Fayemi for assent to become a law. Speaker of the…

Government

Local people are vulnerable – Nigeria Governors Forum laments killing of 30 in Borno

John Ogunsemore Feb 13, 2020 0

The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) says Boko Haram's killing of 30 persons in Borno State shows how vulnerable local people are. Chairman of the Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi stated this on Tuesday while reacting to…

News

“Operation Amotekun”: Police react as South-West security outfit launches today

John Ogunsemore Jan 9, 2020 0

Governors in the South-West geopolitical zone have obtained the permission of police authorities to launch proposed security outfit, "Amotekun". The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu was said to have given his blessings on…

Security

Gani Adams reveals why “Operation Amotekun” could fail

John Ogunsemore Jan 6, 2020 0

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has raised the alarm over the soon-to-be-launched security outfit in the South-West geopolitical zone codenamed "Operation Amotekun". Amotekun is the Yoruba name for the leopard.…

Government

Fashola, Fayemi considered to replace VP Osinbajo

Adefemola Akintade Sep 29, 2019 0

The alleged plot to unseat Vice President Yemi Osinbajo continues to thicken with each passing day. Fresh reports have emerged that the alleged Northern Cabals do not consider VP Osinbajo a true ally of President Buhari because of his…

Politics

Fayemi pays outstanding salaries, allowances of Fayose’s appointees

Ariwodola Idowu Jul 12, 2019 0

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Friday paid the outstanding salaries and allowances of some political appointees engaged by his predecessor, Mr Ayo Fayose. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected former appointees were…

Security

Killings: Fayemi talks tough, says hunters now to partner security agents in Ekiti

Ariwodola Idowu Jul 1, 2019 0

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Monday vowed to tackle the incessant killings in the state. The governor spoke during a condolence visit to Orin Ekiti where a 65-year old rice farmer, Emmanuel Ilori, was killed by gunmen on Friday. He…

News

Kano youths commends Dangote, Fayemi for reconciling Kano leaders

Muhammad Nur Tijani Jun 8, 2019 0

Some youths in Kano metropolis on Saturday commended business mogul Aliko Dangote and Ekiti State Gov. Kayode Fayemi for brokering peace between Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The News Agency of…

Politics

Tinubu reacts to Fayemi’s emergence as NGF chairman

John Ogunsemore May 25, 2019 0

All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has urged the newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Gov. Kayode Fayemi, to properly reposition the forum to contribute positively to national development.…

Politics

Fayemi deserves to be NGF Chairman — Fayose

Ariwodola Idowu May 23, 2019 0

The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday said his successor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, deserved to be chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, (NGF). This is contained in a congratulatory message he sent to the…

Politics

Despite Fayemi’s denial, 2,000 sacked workers stage protest in Ado Ekiti

Ariwodola Idowu May 17, 2019 0

The 2,000 workers recruited by former Gov. Ayo Fayose into the public service in Ekiti on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, over the recent cancellation of their recruitment. Gov. Kayode Fayemi on…

News

I did not sack any worker in Ekiti – Fayemi

Ariwodola Idowu May 17, 2019 0

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Friday said that no genuine staff of the state public service was sacked by his government. Fayemi, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olayinka Oyebode, explained that he was only correcting…

Tribute

Fayemi mourns death of former Ekiti APC Gov aspirant

Ariwodola Idowu Mar 31, 2019 0

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has commiserated with the family of Dr Oluwole Oluleye, a former governorship aspirant in the state, who reportedly died in Abuja after a brief illness. The late Oluleye, a former Executive Secretary,…

Politics

How Yoruba Nation Can Achieve Restructuring – Fayemi

John Ogunsemore Mar 30, 2019 0

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said that South West leaders must adopt new methods if their quest for restructuring of the country is to be realised. The governor, who spoke in Ado Ekiti at a national retreat of the…

News

Fayemi names schools after Afenifere leader, 3 others

Ariwodola Idowu Mar 24, 2019 0

Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Sunday named four newly established secondary schools in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, after four prominent Yoruba elders and citizens of the state. A statement issued on by the governor’s Chief Press…

Ticker

Tribunal to give verdict on Ekiti Guber Polls tomorrow

Ademola Ademiluyi Jan 27, 2019 0

Court verdict on the petition against elections results in the last gubernatorial poll in Ekiti will be heard tomorrow. The petition had earlier been filed by Prof Kolapo, the candidate representing the People’s Democratic Party. He has…

Government

Ekiti Govt. to arrest parents of pupils hawking during school hours-Fayemi

Ariwodola Idowu Jan 27, 2019 0

The Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, says the state will henceforth arrest parents of pupils found hawking during school hours. The governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olayinka Oyebode, made this known on Sunday in Ado…

Government

Fayose left N155 bn debt, says Gov. Fayemi

Ariwodola Idowu Jan 24, 2019 0

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday said former governor Ayodele Fayose left a total debt profile of over N155.79 billion for the state. This is as the governor signed into law, the N129.9 state budget for 2019, as part…

Government

Aluko lauds Gov. Fayemi for reviving Oye LG

Adedeji Egbebi Jan 10, 2019 0

The Coordinating Director of Oye Local Government, Mr Ayodeji ‎Aluko on Thursday commended Gov. Kayode Fayemi for reviving the council. Aluko who gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oye-Ekiti‎, …

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