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FUOYE Governing Council sacks Odusanya as registrar

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2021 0

*VC assures that no staff will be victimised AYODELE ADESANMI, ADO-EKITI Few days after he was suspended from office over allegation of misconduct, the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti state, on Wednesday, sacked the university’s registrar, Mr.

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Presidency now employer, defender of terrorists, bandits – Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2021 0

…Urge Nigerians to restrict their movements to avoid falling victims of terrorists Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has described as appalling, the present situation of Nigeria, where the Presidency has become the employer and defender of Boko Haram terrorists and armed bandits. The former governor, who also called on Nigerians to restrict their […]

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Gunmen scale fence, abduct Ekiti Monarch in palace

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2021 0

The Ekiti State Police Command, on Friday, said the Obadu of Ilemosu, David Oyewumi, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Oye Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, Sunday Abutu, who broke the news, described the incident as “unfortunate and regrettable”. According to him, the gunmen invaded the palace of the monarch on […]

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‘Ekiti East bye-election killings: We’ll not tolerate it again’

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2021 0

Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Honourable Opeyemi Falegan, has said the party and the entire people of the state will not continue to fold their arms, watching the killing of innocent souls under the guise of politics. He said the recent killing of, at least, three […]

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Ekiti state to partner Brazil on agribusiness, monorail, BRT — Gov.Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2021 0

Ekiti state government, on Monday, said it had concluded plans to enter into a partnership with a Brazilian organization, Africa –Brazil International Forum, in agribusiness, monorail, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Gov. Kayode Fayemi, who made this known when he met with officials of the organization in his office in Ado-Ekiti, said that improving transportation […]

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Iju shooting: Ekiti CP vows to bring perpetrators to book

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2021 0

The Police Command in Ekiti says the discrete investigation and serious manhunt have been launched to track those behind the alleged shooting at a commercial vehicle on Iju road in Ondo State on Saturday. The command disclosed this in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday Abutu, on behalf of the state […]

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APC assures Ekiti people of more dividends of democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2021 0

The Ekiti State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged residents of the state to brace up for more dividends of democracy in 2021. This is contained in a statement by Mr Sam Oluwalana, the state APC Director of Media and Publicity on Wednesday, in Ado-Ekiti. Oluwalana said that the inauguration of a multi-million […]

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Ekiti APC, blasts PDP over claims of Insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2021 0

Ayodele. Adesanmi. Ado. Ekiti The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has urged residents of the state to go about their normal activities without any fear of threat to their lives or properties. Reacting to a statement credited to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that people are no longer safe in the state […]

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Insecurity: Ekiti APC allays fears of residents

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2021 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has advised residents in the state to go about their normal activities without any fear of threat to their lives and property. Mr Ade Ajayi, the APC Publicity Secretary, appealed to residents not to be daunted by the recent pockets of security challenges in a statement in Ado-Ekiti […]

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COVID-19: FG donates 12,000 face masks, 12 tricycle ambulances to Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2020 0

The Ekiti State government has taken delivery of multimillion naira medical equipment and health facilities from the Federal Government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The items were received through the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Receiving the items in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, Gov. Kayode Fayemi said that […]

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W’ Bank approves $20m post COVID-19 stimulus fund for Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2020 0

By Gbenga Sodeinde Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has revealed that a grant of $20 million, has been approved by the World Bank to prosecute projects that will cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Ekiti citizens. He said the fund, which will be released under a novel programme tagged ‘Nigeria CARES’, would […]

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Rumble in Ekiti State APC over Fayemi’s suspension

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

By Gbenga Sodeinde Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in turmoil and the crisis bedeviling it on Friday turned dramatic yesterday as a group loyal to Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu and a former minister, Dayo Adeyeye, suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi for alleged anti-party activities. […]

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BREAKING: APC suspends Gov. Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

Leaders of a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has announced the suspension of Governor Kayode Fayemi. READ ALSO: Ekiti Assembly suspends LG chairman over Fayemi’s campaign posters According to a statement released by the faction, the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the […]

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Ekiti government empowers residents with gas cookers

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

The Ekiti State Government has commenced the distribution of 3kg gas cylinders to 13,000 residents across the 16 local government areas to ensure a safer and more hygienic environment, Daily Times gathered. Speaking while flagging off the distribution in Ado Ekiti local government area on Wednesday, Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, disclosed that the scheme […]

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BREAKING: Gunmen abduct ex-US soldier, kill 1 in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

Unknown gunmen has killed a person and abducted two others, in Ijan Ekiti, Gbonyin Council area of Ekiti State on Tuesday. Daily Times Nigeria gathered that a retired United States of America army officer, Major Jide Ijadare, along Ijan Ekiti–Ise Ekiti Road was among those abducted. READ ALSO: Ekiti man to die by hanging for […]

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Members will no longer be suspended in Ekiti — PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

Mr. Bisi Kolawole, chairman of the faction of the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Ekiti State chapter loyal to former Governor Ayodele Fayose, said on Monday that the party would for now refrain from suspending members. He said the PDP is now concentrating more on reconciling aggrieved members to increase its membership base. Kolawole said his […]

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Ekiti state workers suspend strike with immediate effect

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

The organised labour in Ekiti State on Monday has called off the strike after threatening to embark on a three days strike over welfare and other issues. Recall DailyTimes reported that the organized labour had on Sunday ordered the commencement of the strike on Monday following the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum it earlier issued […]

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‘I don’t see Ojudu, Adeyeye as enemies despite of attacks’

Ihesiulo Grace 6 July 2020 0

As the crisis rocking the Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues unabated, Governor Kayode Fayemi, has assured that he won’t treat any party member as an enemy despite the attacks being launched against him by some leaders. Also, the Ekiti APC stakeholders passed a vote of confidence in the governor and […]

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Fayose declares Ojudu, Adeyeye unwelcome in PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

*They’ve no electoral value, he says Following the crisis rocking the Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Governor Ayo Fayose, has said the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu and an erstwhile Minister of Works, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, were unwanted in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fayose […]

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Ekiti to reopen worship centres July 17, schools July 20

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state announced on Tuesday night during a state-wide broadcast that worship centres in the state may resume services from July 17, subject to the fulfillment of some protocols. This, Gov. Fayemi, said would be in line with the agreement reached between the state government and leaders of religious organisations in […]