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Ekiti queries 11 prominent monarchs for insubordination

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2020 0

The Ekiti state government has issued administrative letters to 11 first class traditional rulers over alleged non -cooperation with the state government and leadership of the state traditional council. The memo entitled: “Re-Absence from state functions and council of traditional rulers’

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Ekiti court hears suit against Ajimobi’s appointment as APC national officer

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti in Ekiti state on Thursday began the hearing of the suit filed by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Michael Akinleye against the appointment of former Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the party’s deputy national chairman (south). The suit with registration number: FHC/AD/C8/8/2020 […]

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Ekiti PDP crisis renewed as Olujimi, Fayose resumes hostility as party ward Congress ends in dispute

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2020 0

Crisis in the Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have been at the weekend as Senator Biodun Olujimi’s structure in the party overran that of the former governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose during the ward and local government areas congresses of the party held on Saturday in the state. READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila […]

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3 Ekiti teachers in police net for alleged rape

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The police in Ekiti state have arrested three secondary school teachers for allegedly having carnal knowledge of female students who were deemed to be minors. The three suspects, who are currently being detained at the police headquarters in Ado Ekiti were from Osi Grammar School, Osi Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area and All Saints […]

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EKITI Govt. submits bid in hosting 2021 NAFEST

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

…As Plateau sets to host NAFEST 2020 The Ekiti State Government has submitted formal expression of interest to bid for 2021 edition, National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST). Receiving the bid document from the State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism Prof. Tunde Bakare earlier, Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture(NCAC), Otunba

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Court sets aside conviction of ex-LG chairman in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

An Ado Ekiti High Court on Tuesday set aside the 12- month sentence passed on the former Chairman of Ado Local Government Area, Taye Fasuba, convicted for unlawful entry into a plot of land and malicious damage to property. On June 18, 2019, an Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court sentenced Fasuba to one year in prison […]

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Amotekun: Ekiti NBA harps on mandatory psychiatric test for operatives

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

As part of ways to inject sanity into the conduct and operations of the Ekiti state Security Network Agency, otherwise known as ‘Amotekun’, the state branch of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) has recommended compulsory psychiatric test for the personnel of the agency during recruitment. The NBA said the step has become necessary in view of […]

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Ekiti begins process of recruiting 800 special constables

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2020 0

The police in Ekiti state say it has set in motion the process of recruiting 800 special constables that will work with the conventional police to tackle the rising level of insecurity in the country. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police in the state, […]

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UNICEF to immunize 2m against yellow fever in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

To curtail the spread of yellow fever killer disease in Ekiti state, the United Nations Children’s and Education Fund (UNICEF) is to immunize two million persons in the state to protect the population from the scourge. The vulnerable population range between ages nine months to 44 years, representing 85 per cent of the 2.3 million […]

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Amotekun As Southwest’s Saddest Slide Into Medieval Leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Day break has caught some Nigerian leaders on the wrong side of history. Aspiring for public office is as easy as dreaming dreams. But the most difficult aspect of dreams is the consummation of its reality. Most Nigerians have found themselves on the leadership plane. But their actions and utterances depict a frustrating departure from […]

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Ekiti: Why I didn’t sack PDP LG Chairmen – Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that his administration did not sack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) local government chairmen elected during his predecessor, Ayo Fayose’s tenure, because of his administration’s strict adherence to the rule of law. Fayemi said his administration had to allow the PDP council chairmen to complete their tenure, […]

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Man, 40, bags 10-year jail in Ekiti for burglary

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has slammed an imprisonment of ten years on a 40-year-old man, Akeem Bakare, for burglary. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, who convicted Bakare, held that the prosecution has proved the case of burglary preferred against the convict beyond reasonable doubt. While convicting Bakare and imposing a prison term […]

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Censors Board trains, empowers 300 youths in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2019 0

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) said it has trained and empowered 300 youths in Iye-Ekiti community of Ekiti State under its ‘Entrepreneurial Training Programme’ for young Nigerians. The board said on Friday in Iye-Ekiti that it also provided them with start-up packs. Some of the youths were trained on how to grow […]

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EKIFEST celebrates local talents, promotes tradition

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2019 0

EKIFEST is creating necessary exposure for local talents while promoting the people’s tradition for excellence. Recently, Dr. John Fayemi Kayode led administration revived the arts and culture sector with the promotion of the state heritage at different levels. Ebere Chibuzor, writes on the recently concluded Ekiti state festival of arts and culture (EKIFEST). Ekiti

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Ekiti Govt. promotes 16 traditional rulers, grants 5 communities autonomy

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2019 0

Ekiti State Government, on Thursday, announced the elevation of 16 traditional rulers and the autonomy granted to five communities. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Chief Muyiwa Olumilua, in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti. Fayemi eyes $100m from devt partners to boost Ekiti infrastructure He said the […]

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Fayemi eyes $100m from devt partners to boost Ekiti infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2019 0

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that arrangements are on top gear to attract a sum of $100 million from development partners in aid of critical infrastructure. Fayemi said some development partners have visited the state on how best they can collaborate with his administration in the areas of investment and economic empowerment […]

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Ekiti, labour begin negotiation on minimum wage today

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

After several months of waiting, the Ekiti state government and labour unions will today (Monday) begin negotiation on the implementation of the new minimum wage payable to workers of the state. The federal government had given the directive that all the states must reach agreement with labour on the implementation of the N30, 000 minimum […]

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Ekiti investing in culture to create more jobs, says Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has expressed the readiness of his administration to invest in arts and culture to create job opportunities and boost the economy in the grassroots. The governor who spoke at the grand finale of the Ekiti state Festival for Arts and Culture (EKIFEST) said culture should not be mistaken for idol […]

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APC clears 16 chairmanship seats in Ekiti LG poll

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2019 0

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been declared winners of all the 16 chairmanship seats in the local government election conducted in Ekiti state on Saturday. A total of 14 political parties participated in the election, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SEIC),

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Security agencies ready to free Ekiti from grip of armed robbers – Dep. Gov

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

The Ekiti state government has assured the people of its readiness to put security agencies across the state on their toes to salvage the state from further bank robberies and other crime and criminality in the area. Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, gave the assurance in a statement signed by his Special […]