Tag: ekiti
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June 18: NGO signs peace commitment with candidates in Ekiti
Ahead of the June 18 Governorship election in Ekiti State, three candidates in the race have signified their commitment to embrace peace and play by the electoral laws. The commitment followed an engagement by The New Generation Girls and Women Development Initiative (NIGAWD), on the Vote-Not-Fight (VNF) and Stop-Violence Against Women In Politics (STOP-VAWIP) campaigns.
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Ekiti community residents urge Gov. Fayemi to improve security network
Residents of Ijesa Isu-Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti on Saturday appealed to Gov. Kayode Fayemi to tighten security in the community. Residents who spoke with newsmen appealed to security agencies and the state government to arrest kidnappers tormenting the community. One of the residents, Mrs Ronke Adebayo, appealed to Gov. Fayemi to…
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BREAKING, Ekiti gov, Fayemi officially joins 2023 presidential race
The Ekiti State Governor, Olukayode Fayemi has joined the 2023 presidential race for the ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration at the Hilton Hotel, Abuja in company of his wife Erelu Bisi Fayemi, APC Governorship aspirant, Biodun Oyebanji, members of the Assembly and traditional rulers.
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APC leaders protest alleged ‘unfair treatment’ in sharing political offices
Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado-Ekiti Constituency 1, Ekiti state, have alleged “unfair treatment” in the sharing of political offices in the state. They made this known in a protest letter to the State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti and made available to newsmen. The letter titled, “Inequality,…
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Ekiti APC Chairman, urge members to focus energy on governorship election
Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Mr Paul Omotosho, has appealed to members to campaign solely for the June 18 gubernatorial election in the state rather than jostling for other elective positions. Omotosho said that winning the governorship election would serve as the pedestal to winning other elective positions in the state.
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Ekiti: Fayemi’s aide resigns, to support Segun Oni
Mr Olaiya Kupolati, Senior Special Assistant on Electoral Matters to Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state, has resigned. In a letter dated March 23, addressed to the Secretary to the State Government in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, Kupolato said his resignation took effect from March 30.
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Man to die by hanging for raping, killing landlady
An Ado-Ekiti High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced one Tunmise Abraham to death by hanging for raping and killing his landlady, Bukola Olanrewaju. Abraham was found guilty of raping and killing his landlady at Olorunda Zone 7, Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti sometime in 2019.
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Fayemi Is eminently qualified, competent to lead Nigeria – Afenifere
A Local Government Chairman in Ekiti State and Publicity Secretary of the Afenifere Renewal Group, Mr Michael Ogungbemi, has declared that the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has the requisite qualifications and competence to lead Nigeria to a greater height if elected President. He described Fayemi as one of the few eggheads within the…
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BREAKING: INEC releases full list of candidates for Ekiti guber
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the full list of candidates for Ekiti governorship election slated for June 18. This was sequel to the publication of the personal particulars of the candidates last month. The Commission said it was in compliance with the Electoral Act following the close of nominations by political parties.
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Man kills friend over 30 naira in Ekiti
It was a gory sight at a beer parlour joint, in Irona area of Ado Ekiti, as a man known as Potable, suddenly broke a bottle and stabbed his best friend, Amos Ayoola Ajayi multiple times, leading to his death. According to report, Ajayi, who hailed from Itapa Ekiti and his killer, Potable, were best…