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

EFCC storm Ekiti, seals off building allegedly owned by Fayose

EFCC charges Fayose, hotel with N1.3bn fraud

Appointments: Ekiti Muslims angry with Gov Fayemi

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

Fayose threatens to quit PDP

Alleged corruption: EFCC replies Fayose

Supreme Court dismisses suit seeking Gov. Fayemi’s disqualification

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

2019: Buhari seeks support of Ekiti Obas

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

EFCC storm Ekiti, seals off building allegedly owned by Fayose

EFCC charges Fayose, hotel with N1.3bn fraud

Appointments: Ekiti Muslims angry with Gov Fayemi

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

Fayose threatens to quit PDP

Alleged corruption: EFCC replies Fayose

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Posted by admin Ekiti, Elections, Elections 2019, Governors, Latest Politics, State News Thursday, April 18th, 2019

Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni challenging the eligibility of Governor Kayode Fayemi to stand as a candidate in the July 14, 2018 governorship poll. In a unanimous judgment by the apex court, Justice Amirul Sanusi dismissed the case on the grounds that it […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Wives of soldiers killed in the North East get reliefPhilip Nwosu, Lagos Over 50 widows of soldiers killed in battle in North East Nigeria have been provided with items to help [...]
NAF strike destroys more bandits bases, kills scoresMolly Kilete The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said that its Air Task Force (ATF), engaged in the fight against banditry [...]

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Julian Assange, Wikieleaks founder, ejected from Ecuadorian Embassy and arrested by British PoliceWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been evicted from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he had been holed up since [...]
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Italian man murders Nigerian prostitute for failing to satisfy him An Italian man,Leopoldo Scalici, 41,has been arrested for allegedly murdering a Nigerian prostitute, identified as Benedicta and dumping her body [...]

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