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Campaign: Buhari, Osinbajo arrive Ondo, Ekiti amidst tight security

Posted by admin Ekiti, Elections, Elections 2019, Latest Politics, National Politics, Ondo, State News Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

President Muhammdu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday arrived in Akure, the Ondo State capital, amidst heavy security on a campaign visit to Ondo and Ekiti states for the 2019 general elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari and Vice President started their campaign from Ekiti to seek re-election to […]

2019: Buhari seeks support of Ekiti Obas

Posted by admin Ekiti, Elections, Elections 2019, Headlines, State News Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

Wole Balogun, Ado Ekiti President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Ekiti Obas to support his re-election bid for sustainable peace in Ekiti State and Nigeria at large. President Buhari said he has not betrayed the country on the promises he made in 2015 to secure the nation, fight corruption and boost the economy with diversification […]

Fayose to Aisha: Rescue Buhari first from cabal before campaigning for 2nd term

Posted by admin Ekiti, Hajiha Aisha Buhari, Headlines, State News Sunday, January 6th, 2019

WOLE BALOGUN, Ado Ekiti Former governor of Ekiti State and South West Coordinator of the Atiku/Obi Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has asked Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisah Buhari, to liberate her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, from the vice hold of the cabal she said had incapacitated him. He said she […]

EFCC storm Ekiti, seals off building allegedly owned by Fayose

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Ekiti, State News Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

You are sealing innocent people’s houses -Fayose By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) on Thursday sealed off buildings allegedly owned by former governor Ayodele Fayose in Ekiti State capital city. Among those closed down were, NTS Event Hall Hotel, located at Fajuyi Park beside the old Mr Biggs in Ado Ekiti, 104.1 […]

EFCC charges Fayose, hotel with N1.3bn fraud

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Ekiti, State News, Top Stories Sunday, October 21st, 2018

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed corruption charges against a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and his hotel, Spotless Investment Limited, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. It was learnt that the EFCC filed the charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Fayose is accused of receiving about N1.3bn […]

Appointments: Ekiti Muslims angry with Gov Fayemi

Posted by admin Ekiti, Headlines, State News Friday, October 19th, 2018

The Muslim community in Ekiti state on Thursday rejected the three major appointments made so far by Governor Kayode Fayemi, since he was sworn into office on Tuesday. State Coordinator of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, (NACOMYO), Mr Tajudeen Ahmed, registered the displeasure of the group at a media briefing, after a protest […]

I am Fayose’s lawyer, Fani-Kayode tells EFCC

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Ekiti, Headlines, State News Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

A mild drama ensued outside the Tunde Idiagbon House, former head office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission when operatives of the EFCC attempted to bar a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, from accompanying former Governor Ayodele Fayose into the premises. Fani-Kayode, who obtained an LL.B from the School of Oriental and […]

Fayose threatens to quit PDP

Posted by admin Ekiti, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), State News Monday, October 8th, 2018

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has threatened to leave the Peoples Democratic Party after the National Convention held on Saturday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The governor hinted our correspondent on Monday that he would renounce his “membership of the PDP anytime from now.” He added, “After consultations, I […]

Alleged corruption: EFCC replies Fayose

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Ekiti, Headlines, State News Saturday, September 15th, 2018

– Asks Governor to appear on Sept. 20 Iheanacho Nwosu, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has replied the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose on his request to report to the commission on October 16 to clarify issues on his alleged financial misdeeds. READ ALSO: N4.7bn fraud: EFCC closes case against Ladoja, Akanbi […]

Grand alliance, Ekiti Election and 2019 – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Ekiti, Elections, Elections 2019, Governors, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists, State News Saturday, July 21st, 2018

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | Nasarawa, Nigeria | July 21, 2018 – The buzz created by the signing on July 9, 2018, of a Memorandum of Understanding between the PDP on the one hand and over 30 political parties on the other hand (some media organizations put the number of parties that signed the MOU […]

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3 Osinbajo survives helicopter crash Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on yesterday survived helicopter crash in Kogi State. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on [...] Osinbajo’s Chopper Crash: Thank God for Osinbajo’s safety – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appreciated God for the safety of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, members of [...] Anti-Corruption Fight: Nigeria needs God’s guidance, prayers – BuhariNAN President Muhammadu Buhari says fighting corruption needs God’s guidance and prayers as he pledged to redouble his administration’s efforts toward [...] Gov Ishaku’s CPS, others regain freedom from abductorsThe Chief Press Secretary to Gov Darius Ishaku of Taraba state, Alh Hassan Mijinyawa, and two others who were kidnapped [...]	4	5	6 Campaign: Buhari, Osinbajo arrive Ondo, Ekiti amidst tight securityPresident Muhammdu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday arrived in Akure, the Ondo State capital, amidst heavy security [...] Burkina Faso Army kill 146 jihadistsSoldiers in Burkina Faso killed 146 jihadists in response to a terrorist attack in which 14 civilians were killed, the [...] Liberian President Weah goes spiritual, asks compatriots to ‘pray for our economy’ Liberia’s President George Weah has urged citizens to pray for two hours every day for God’s intervention in solving some [...] Igbo may lose again over lack of political intelligence –Okorocha George Onyejiuwa, and Stanley Uzoaru,Owerri Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said Igbo may lose, again, as they did in the civil war, over [...] Lagos: Ambode presents N852.317bn 2019 budgetMoshood Adebayo and Chinelo Obogo After many months of squabbles between the executive and legislative arms of government, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, [...] Women involvement key to conflicts solution, lasting peace – WANEPJuliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The West African Network of Peacebuilders (WANEP) has said without meaningful inclusion of women, there can never be a lasting [...] Again, suspected herdsmen attack Benue communitiesRose Ejembi, Makurdi There was heavy shootings around Tomatar village and environs in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on Monday, after [...] 2019: Buhari seeks support of Ekiti ObasWole Balogun, Ado Ekiti President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Ekiti Obas to support his re-election bid for sustainable peace in [...]	7 OBJ Epistle: Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense – By Olalekan Waheed AdigunBy Olalekan Waheed Adigun \| NNP \| Feb. 7, 2019 – After much hesitations, I decided to read ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s [...] Obasanjo belongs in dustbin of history – AkinrinadeEniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Alani Akinrinade (retd.), has asked Nigerians to ignore former President Olusegun [...]	8 Abia North: Kalu leads opinion pollAhead of the forthcoming general elections, a civil society organisation, “Selfless Project’’ has concluded its opinion poll in Isiukwuato, Ummuneochi, Bende, [...]	9 Why Obasanjo’s Voice Still Matters – Dr. Jideofor AdibeDr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| Feb. 9, 2019 – Obasanjo’s recent 16-page letter to Buhari, which sounds more like [...]
10 Presidential race: The battleground statesOn February 16, Nigerians will troop out to elect a new President that will pilot the affairs of the nation [...] Elections: Nigerians react to giant broom erected in Abuja Below are their views: View image on Twitter Reno Omokri ✔@renoomokri .@ProfOsinbajo: Sir, Nigerians say we can’t point to a single project initiated, started [...]	11	12 U-20 AFCON : Flying Eagles battles Mali in semi finals Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will battle for a ticket in the final of the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations when they [...] Zimbabwe bans soldiers from marrying each other; those already married given ultimatumTHE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has banned serving soldiers from marrying each other and given those already married an ultimatum [...] Zambia orders suspension of controversial reality show NAN Zambia’s broadcasting regulator on Tuesday ordered Africa’s biggest television operator, Multichoice, to suspend a realty show for allegedly promoting homosexuality. The [...] Ex Somali refugee, now U.S. Congresswoman, IIhan Omar, in trouble over Israel tweet The Canadian Politician (Toronto) – Minnesota Congresswoman and first Somali in the U.S. House of Representatives, IIhan Omar, has apologized for [...] Again, Buhari’s campaign turns bloody as 4 die in Rivers TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Four persons were confirmed dead while scores became unconscious as a result of a stampede at the Adokiye [...] Rivers polls: 54 governorship candidates drop ambition, back Wike (This is very suspicious. Were they bribed?)TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Fifty-four gubernatorial candidates of various political parties in Rivers State have given reasons for their decision to drop [...] Why we are interested in Nigeria’s election – UKAidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Kingdom (UK), has said it is interest in the forthcoming elections in the country because it wants [...] Court fines EFCC, banks for freezing Benue govt’s accountsRose Ejembi, Makurdi A Federal High Court presided over by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon on Tuesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, [...] 4 more Sokoto commissioners set to defect to APC – WamakkoFour serving commissioners under the incumbent People’s Democratic Party (PDP)- led Sokoto State government will soon defect to the All [...] Nigerians never learnt anything from Nigeria-Biafran War; causative factors still with us till now – Gen OkonJoe Effiong, Uyo, A Biafran war veteran, Major-General Okon E. Okon (retd), has warned that the problems which led to the [...] US Ambassador replies FG over comments on 2019 elections Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States (US), has replied the Federal government following an allegation that it was undermining the credibility [...] Canada to welcome refugees from Libya, other African countries – Ahmed Hussen, Immigration Minister The Canadian Politician – (Toronto) As part of Canada’s commitment to the United Nations Refugee Agency to resettle refugees fleeing war, [...]	13 Why Osinbajo’s chopper crashed by AIB Louis Ibah The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has released a preliminary report on the cause of the crash of a Caverton [...] Boko Haram attacks Shettima’s campaign convoyTimothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the convoy of Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, along a major road in [...] Militants were unleashed on my government – Buhari declaresJuliana Taiwo-Obalonye’s, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that militants were unleashed on his government in the early days of his administration. He [...] Breaking: CCT orders Police, DSS to arrest suspended CJN, OnnoghenBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, has ordered key security agencies in the country to [...]	14 15 Imo guber candidates adopt Araraume By Chinonso Alozie Fifteen governorship candidates of different political parties under the platform of Forum of Imo State Governorship Candidates, today [...] Breaking: Former U.S President, Bill Clinton calls BuhariBy Nwafor Sunday Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, Wednesday, called the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, [...]	15 Number of PVCs exceeds total registered voters in Oyo The number of Permanent Voter Cards in Oyo State is 28,539 higher than the number of registered voters in the state. While [...] JUST IN: INEC postpones elections to Feb. 23 – says it is not ready – Nigerians and international community disappointed The Independent National Electoral Commission has decided to shift Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections till next week 23 February. It [...] President Trump declares national emergency at U.S. southern border with MexicoThe Canadian Politician (Toronto) – President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency at the southern border where he said drugs, [...]	16
17 Wike alleges plot by Amaechi, others to bomb INEC offices, disrupt pollsTony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has has alleged a plot by his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi, in collaboration with [...]	18 Global Media Coverage: Campaigning Begins in Nigeria after last minute postponement of presidential vote The Canadian Politician – (Toronto) – The last minute delay of the Nigerian presidential elections have spiralled into an accusation match [...]	19	20 Woman accuses ex-footballer, Kaita of child abandonment, petitions NAPTIP By Aderogba George A woman, Ms Esther Eniola, has petitioned the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking [...] Neymar cried for 2 days after latest injuryParis Saint-Germain star Neymar has revealed to Brazilian TV channel Globo that he “spent two days at home crying” after [...] Invalid medical certificate: Uzoho,Super Eagles goalkeeper, suspended, fined €1000 The Cyprus Football Association have suspended Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho for one match following a ruling on a [...] $4m puts Atiku’s associate in trouble The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is reported to have arrested an associate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) [...] Customs detain four officers over civilian friend’s killing Etim Ekpimah The Nigeria Customs Service has said that four members of the patrol team involved in the killing of their [...] Gunmen assassinate Imo APC chairman Unknown gunmen have assassinated a chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State Ifeanyi Ozoemena. Ozoemena is the APC [...]	21 Ballot snatching: Groups berate Atiku, support ArmyA prominent group, Media For Morals, has expressed what it described as its full support for the Nigerian Army, particularly the [...] N4.9bn fraud: EFCC confronts Fani-Kayode with 115 cheques Oladimeji Ramon The N4.9bn fraud trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, resumed on Wednesday with the prosecution [...]	22	23
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EFCC storm Ekiti, seals off building allegedly owned by Fayose

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