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Fayemi felicitates Buhari on 80th birthday
The President of the Forums of Regions of Africa (FORAF) and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. Fayemi, in a statement issued by his media aide, Malam Ahmad Sajoh, praised Buhari as a leader who has done his best to fix the multi-dimensional problems plaguing Nigeria. According to the…
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Sultan, Fayemi, other Political bigwigs converge on Abuja for Unity Summit
On December 1, 2021 at the NAF Conference Centre Abuja, the National Prosperity Movement (NPM), a national sociopolitical group, is organizing a National Unity Summit in Abuja which will provide a platform for illustrious Nigerians from all walks of life and representing diverse interests and groups to have a meaningful conversation on the themes of peace, unity, equity and nation-building.…
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Fayemi grants clemency to 12 prisoners
Governor Fayemi on Tuesday granted clemency to 12 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ado Ekiti Custodial Centre. The State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda, said the inmates who were pardoned by the governor were serving various terms for offences such as stealing and housebreaking. Represented by the Director of Public Prosecution, Julius Ajibare, Fapohunda said the…
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Gov Fayemi recovers from COVID-19 after 11 days in isolation
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has recovered from COVID-19, after 11 days in isolation. Fayemi , in the early hours of Saturday confirmed this new development on his verified Twitter handle. The governor thanked God and his numerous well wishers across the globe for his recovery for their prayers and support. NAN reports that he announced that he had been infected…
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Fayemi tests positive for COVID-19
Barely 24 hours after sighs of relief greeted the recovery of Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu, who contracted the Corona virus over two weeks ago, another governor – Kola Fayemi of Ekiti State – has announced that he has contracted the virus. Fayemi, who stated this on his Twitter account on Wednesday said he has handed over “critical tasks” to…
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Welfare: Labour issues 14 days ultimatum to Governor Fayemi
Unless a compromise is reached over the next 14 days, the Ekiti State government and organised labour – comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) – may be heading for a collision course, as the labour union has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the state government to implement its demands for better…
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Ekiti makes U-turn on re-opening of places of worship
Barely 17 days after it said it would permit churches and mosques to re-open for worship, the Ekiti State government had a re-think and, on Friday, announced that it has suspended the decision. Governor Kayode Fayemi, on July 1, had ordered that, from July 17, places of worship of worship be opened once a week; on Friday for Juma’at prayers…
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Fayemi appoints special advisers, special assistants, board members
Ekiti State Gov. Kayode Fayemi has appointed new special advisers, senior special assistants and members of boards of some parastatal-agencies. In a statement on Monday in Ado Ekiti, the governor said that the appointments were to strengthen government for effective service delivery In the statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, Fayemi said that the appointments were with…
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COVID-19: Ekiti inaugurates 400-testing capacity mobile laboratory
The Ekiti State government on Monday inaugurated a 400-testing capacity mobile laboratory to ease testing of COVID-19 cases in the state. The state governor, Kayode Fayemi, said it was part of steps to curtail further spread of the pandemic in the state. According to Agency reports, the laboratory, installed at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, was in…
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Buhari meets Chairman of Governors’ Forum, Fayemi, others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, as well as the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Sen. Atiku Bagudu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president met separately with the two governors, with the first meeting with Fayemi at the president’s office. Buhari later met…
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Court Halts Fayose’s Impeachment, Sets Aside APC Lawmakers’ Actions
A Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside all actions and activities of the impeached former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr Adewale Omirin and the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers from November 21, 2014 till date. These include the purported commencement of impeachment proceeding and notice alleging misconduct against the State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose…
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APC has strong evidence on President Jonathan’s planned interim govt – Fayemi
Immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has stated that the his party, the All Progressives Congress(APC) has strong evidence against President Goodluck Jonathan over his alleged plot to foist an Interim Government on the country. Fayemi, who said this in Aramoko Ekiti on Saturday during the 40-day Fidau for the late Pa Jejelola Akingbolu and Mrs. Raliat Akingbolu, also…
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APC, Fayemi owing Ekiti Radio, TV N35m
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has been accused of running the state-owned radio and television stations aground when Dr. Kayode Fayemi was governor. The state government, now under the control of the Peoples Democratic Party, which levelled the allegation, said: “The party and its members refused to pay over N35 million owed the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State…
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