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Fayemi plotting to cede Ekiti land to herdsmen for ranching – PDP

John Ogunsemore Apr 23, 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti is plotting to secretly cede land for Fulani herdsmen to build ranches in the state.According to a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in Ekiti,…

Security

Fayemi hails plans for Defence Satellite Centre in Ekiti

Ariwodola Idowu Apr 2, 2021 0

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has lauded the military for its plans to establish a Defence Space Communication Satellite Centre in the state.Fayemi said this while receiving Chief of Defense Space Administration (DSA), Rear Admiral…

Politics

2023: We’ve not endorsed Tinubu, Fayemi for president – Afenifere

John Ogunsemore Dec 30, 2020 0

Pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere says it has not endorsed APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi nor any other person for the presidency.National Publicity Secretary of the…

Politics

Fayemi: Why most Nigerians don’t see police as their friends

John Ogunsemore Dec 20, 2020 0

The Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi says a vast majority of Nigerians do not trust the police.Fayemi stated this on Sunday in Ado- Ekiti at the end of a stakeholders’ forum on community…

Education

FG v ASUU: ‘Stand-off Will End Soon’–Fayemi Guarantees

Dumebi Dec 18, 2020 0

The Governor of Ekiti state and Chairman, Nigerian Governor's Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday, assured that the prolonged ASUU strike will soon come to an end.Fayemi gave this guarantee while speaking during the 24th…

Politics

Despite ugly incidents, governors handled EndSARS protesters in mature manner – UN

John Ogunsemore Nov 18, 2020 0

The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina Mohammed, has advised Nigeria leaders to see young people as an asset, if they want peaceful retirement.Amina Mohammed gave the advice during her visit to the Nigeria…

Politics

Police brutalised me – Fayemi

John Ogunsemore Nov 15, 2020 0

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has revealed how police brutalised him.He said that policemen brutalised and fired teargassed at him in the build-up to the 2014 governorship…

Politics

Restructuring: Fayemi proposes new revenue sharing formula for FG, states

John Ogunsemore Nov 1, 2020 0

The Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has proposed a new revenue sharing formula for the Federal, state and local governments.He stated this as part of recommendations for devolution…

Politics

Fayemi to Oduduwa Republic agitators: “Who gave you mandate to speak for Yoruba?”

John Ogunsemore Oct 14, 2020 0

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi says individuals and groups agitating for Nigeria's breakup lack the needed mandate to do so.He stated this during an interview with journalists…

Features

We’ve not been silent on FSARS issue – Governors rebuke critics

John Ogunsemore Oct 12, 2020 0

Nigerian governors say they have not been silent on the #EndSARS protests going on across the country.Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi stated this in a series of tweets.The…

Features

We want restructuring, more powers – Governors tell FG

John Ogunsemore Oct 5, 2020 0

The governors of the 36 states of the federation have demanded restructuring and devolution of more powers to the states.Their wishes were communicated through the Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr…

Politics

Fayemi reacts to suspension from APC

John Ogunsemore Sep 25, 2020 0

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says his suspension by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state was a joke taken too far.Recall that seven members of a faction of the Ekiti APC led by a Political…

Politics

Suspending Fayemi because I visited him is absurd – Fani-Kayode slams APC

John Ogunsemore Sep 25, 2020 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State for suspending Governor Kayode Fayemi over his visit to the governor, describing the suspension as absurd.He stated this in…

Politics

BREAKING: APC Suspends Fayemi For Anti-Party Activities In Edo

John Ogunsemore Sep 25, 2020 0

The Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for anti-party activities.The Ekiti State Executive Committee of the party disclosed this…

Gist

Fayemi’s aide gets bashed for displaying clay pot as innovation, tagging Donald Trump

John Ogunsemore Sep 19, 2020 0

The Senior Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor on Tourism Development, Wale Ojo-Lanre, has been slammed for displaying a clay pot designed as a water dispenser as innovation from the state.The governor's aide took to Twitter early…

Politics

2023 Presidency: Fayemi Reacts As Campaign Materials Flood Internet

John Ogunsemore Aug 20, 2020 0

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has distanced himself from his 2023 presidential campaign materials circulated on the internet.Posters circulating on social media show a photograph of the governor dressed in a sky blue Agbada…

Health

Ekiti: “Only 7 doctors working in 131 health centres” – Striking doctors tell…

John Ogunsemore Aug 10, 2020 0

The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) in Ekiti says its four-week-old strike is to save healthcare delivery from collapse in the state.This is just as it said that the Dr. Kayode…

Tribute

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…

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