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Lukman, voice of the voiceless – Fayemi

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By Tom Okpe Former Governor of Ekiti State and President, Nigeria Governors Forum, (NGF) Dr Kayode Fayemi has described Salihu Moh’ Lukman as voice of the voiceless, saying he remains the conscience of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and Progressives politics in Nigeria. He also said

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Fayemi receives transition committee report, says he’s leaving enduring legacy

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2022 0

The committee constituted by Ekiti government to assist the incoming administration with seamless and smooth take-over of governance in the state has submitted its report to Gov. Kayode Fayemi. Fayemi, while receiving the 332-page report on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti from its Chairman, Mr Foluso Daramola, said that the 20-man transition committee was set up in […]

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States IGR rise to N1.67trn – Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2022 0

By Tunde Opalana Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of states in the federation has risen from N1.31 trillion in 2019 to N1.67 trillion in 2021. This is as the share of IGR as percentage of total recurrent revenue grew from 31% in 2019 to 35% in 2021. Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Ekiti State […]

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Okechukwu To Fayemi: Stop inciting Nigerians against APC

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2021 0

Osita Okechukwu, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), has slammed Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), John Kayode Fayemi, for encouraging those concerned about the country’s state of affairs to organize and vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Like Fayemi, Okechukwu, a member of the […]

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227 pregnant cows imported from the US by Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2021 0

Governor Kayode Fayemi claims that his administration has brought over 200 pregnant cows from the United States. The pregnant cows in Ikun-Ekiti will be managed by the Ekiti-owned Ikun Dairy Farm. The farm will be used to test the National Livestock Transformation Plan. According to Fayemi, it would solve the farmers-herders conflict in Ekiti. “These […]

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Breaking: APC nullifies Fayemi, others suspension

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

National Caretaker Committee of All Progressives Congress, APC, led by Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has nullified the suspension of Fayemi, others, noting that it was yet to receive any communication to this effect. READ ALSO: BREAKING: APC suspends Gov. Fayemi The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena on Friday in a statement

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Fayemi reacts to presidential campaign posters

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2020 0

The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has reacted to his 2023 presidential campaign posters that flooded social media on Wednesday. Daily Times reports that posters had the photograph of the governor as a contestant on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: “Fayemi for 2023 Presidency” posters flood social media Governor Fayemi, […]

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Fayemi, Ojudu bicker over alleged violation of APC Constitution

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

As the battle for the soul of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rages in many states, another battle seems to be brewing in the Ekiti State chapter of the party as the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has accused the state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, of violating the APC […]

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Ekiti PDP mocks Fayemi over lawmakers’ resolution to name 8 years uncompleted project after him

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has described the resolution of the State House of Assembly to name uncompleted Ekiti State Civic Centre after the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi as “clear display of emptiness,  idleness and lack of nothing to show for the close to six years of Fayemi’s governance in Ekiti State.” […]

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Fayemi mourns prominent Ekiti leader, Omotosho

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2020 0

Ado Ekiti   Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti,  on Friday, mourned yet another prominent Ekiti son, Sir Remi Omotosho, who died at 75. Omotosho died barely 24-hours after the demise of one-time Governor of old Ondo State, Bamidele Olumilua. Fayemi, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, by his Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, described the late […]

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COVID-19: Workers ‘II Resist Pay Cut, Non payment of 2018 Salary, Labour tells Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

Ado Ekiti – The organised labour in Ekiti State has appealed to  Gov. Kayode Fayemi not to contemplate  salary reduction  of the state public servants despite the slump in the revenues of the state government. The union said that the lockdown by the government to combat the spread of COVID-19  pandemic had  continued to take […]

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Fayemi worries over pastors’ violation of COVID-19 lockdown directive in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2020 0

The Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has expressed his worry over the increasing number of pastors arrested and prosecuted in the state for flouting the state’s lockdown order, to check the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Speaking on the issue on Tuesday, the Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda, […]

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I had contact with those suspected to be having COVID-19 – Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2020 0

Ado-Ekiti – Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti says he is in self-isolation as a precautionary measure against the spread of Coronavirus. Fayemi, also Chairman of the Governors Forum, made this known on Wednesday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olayinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti. The governor, in the statement, said his going into self-isolation,

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Fayemi assents to ‘Amotekun’ bill, advises criminals to leave Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2020 0

Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has signed the Ekiti state Security Network Agency Bill, otherwise known as the ‘Amotekun’ corps into law. At the event attended by traditional rulers, members of Vigilante Group of Nigeria, hunters and the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Gov. Fayemi warned criminals to steer clear of Ekiti boasting that ‘Amotekun’

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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’ monthly weetings” was issued to the affected traditional rulers late on Wednesday and

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No going back on war against gender based violence in Ekiti- Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

The Governor of Ekiti state, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday said his administration would not relent on its ongoing war against all forms of gender violence especially women and the girl child. READ ALSO: Ekiti Attorney General submits draft bill on Amotekun to Fayemi Fayemi spoke in Ado-Ekiti, while declaring open the 4th Ekiti Gender […]

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Fayemi mourns ace musician Victor Olaiya

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Ado Ekiti – Gov. Kayode Fayemi  of Ekiti State on Thursday  commiserated with the family of the doyen of High-life Music, Dr Victor Olaiya, who died on Wednesday at 89. According to him, Ekiti State and Nigeria have lost a global music icon in the passage of Dr Olaiya. He described him as one of […]

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Northern Governors Forum congratulates Fayemi @ 55

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

The Northern Governor’s Forum (NGF) has congratulated the Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state on his 55th birthday. This is contained in a congratulatory message issued by the Chairman of NGF and Governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong and signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Macham, on Sunday […]

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APC celebrates Fayemi @55, describes him as dogged reformer

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi has been described as a dogged pro-democracy activist, social justice advocate and reformer, who staked all alongside other patriots to berth the democratic freedom that Nigerians now savour. The All Progressives Congress (APC) poured these encomiums on the governor as the party felicitates with Gov. Fayemi on the occasion of his

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Okowa greets Fayemi at 55

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his Ekiti state counterpart, Governor Kayode Fayemi, as his turns 55 years on February 9. Gov. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, extolled Gov. Fayemi for his tremendous contributions and outstanding accomplishments in the service of his state and country. 2023: […]