Tag: Ekiti State
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Appeal court orders freezing of Gov. Fayose’s Zenith Bank account
A Court of Appeal in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the go-ahead to freeze the bank account of Ayo Fayose, Governor of the state. Justice J. S. Ikeyegha, who read the ruling of the three-man panel, directed the freezing of Fayose’s Zenith Bank account. TheNewsGuru recalls Justice Taiwo…
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Fayemi declares interest in Ekiti guber poll
Former Ekiti state governor and current Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Sunday says he will contest the July 14 gubernatorial election coming up soon in the state under the APC. He made his ambition known at a news conference at his Isan-Ekiti country home in Oye Local Government Area of…
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Fayose’s re-election bid, effort in futility – Falana
Vocal human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said the courts will not endorse the re-election bid of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State after exhausting his two terms as governor. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Fayose made the declaration on Monday, saying that he would contest the 2018 governorship election to serve his first term which…
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Alleged Probe: Fayose inaugurates panel to probe predecessor, Kayode Fayemi
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Monday inaugurated a judicial commission of enquiry to investigate allegations of fraud against his immediate predecessor, and current Minister for Steel and Minerals Resources Development, Kayode Fayemi. TheNewsGuru.com reports that this followed a resolution passed by the Ekiti State House Assembly some weeks ago, which directed the governor…
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One feared dead, several others injured over chieftaincy tussle in Ekiti
One person was feared dead with several others injured following a chieftaincy tussle that engulfed Igogo in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti during the week. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crisis which started like a mere disagreement between parties on Monday, suddenly took a dangerous turn on Thursday and dragged…
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Governor Fayose shows off Deejaying skills
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose is in the news again. This time around , the youthful Governor was captured in the public domain acting like a DJ. Who knows the unconventional Governor might give the likes of DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Neptune a run for their money. Watch him show off his deejaying…
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“My wife is stronger than I am, she beats me at will,” husband tells court
“My wife is stronger than me and she has turned me into a punching bag,” a man, Lukman Owolabi, told a Customary Court sitting in Ikole in Ekiti State on Thursday. The wife had filed a suit seeking the dissolution of their 23-year-old marriage over constant fighting and threat to life. However, the husband, who…
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You can’t occupy state properties for free, pay up or be evicted in 7 days – Fayose tells federal agencies
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has warned federal agencies occupying houses belonging to the State Government to comply with the State Government’s directive to either buy the properties they are presently occupying or pay rent on them. The governor reiterated the need for the federal agencies to pay up as they are yearly given…
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Ekiti APC blasts Pastor Adeboye over support for Fayose, alleges bribery
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has expressed its displeasure over comments made by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Adeboye commending the State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, for what he called the governor’s courage and willingness to defend his people and the cause of the…