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POLITICS

Fayemi And Adeyeye Due To Rivalry Have Both Relocated To Abuja, Over Ekiti Ministerial Slot — Source

According to the Nation Newspaper, the internal competition for the ministerial slot in the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Ekiti State has reportedly caused a political rift within the party, according to an article from The Nation Newspaper. As Nigeria anticipates the formation of a new Federal Executive Council (FEC), the APC chieftains have been focusing on securing appointments, especially ministerial positions in the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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Fayemi And Adeyeye Due To Rivalry Have Both Relocated To Abuja, Over Ekiti Ministerial Slot — Source

POLITICS

Fayemi and Adeyeye due to rivalry have both relocated to Abuja, over Ekiti Ministerial slot- Source

According to a news that was published by The Nation Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that the jostling within the Ekiti State's All Progressives Congress (APC), for the state’s ministerial slot in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is tearing the chapter apart, as the struggle for the slot, has resulted in a political schism.

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Fayemi and Adeyeye due to rivalry have both relocated to Abuja, over Ekiti Ministerial slot- Source

POLITICS

Fayemi, Adeyeye renew rivalry over Tinubu's cabinet

According to a news that was published by The Nation Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that the jostling within the Ekiti State's All Progressives Congress (APC), for the state’s ministerial slot in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is tearing the chapter apart, as the struggle for the slot, has resulted in a political schism.

  17 hours ago ago
Fayemi, Adeyeye renew rivalry over Tinubu's cabinet

POLITICS

Fayemi And Adeyeye Due To Rivalry Have Both Relocated To Abuja, Over Ekiti Ministerial Slot — Source

Today's edition of The Nation Newspaper reported that the struggle for Ekiti State's ministerial position in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration is causing division within the All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in the state. As Nigerians anticipate the composition of a new Federal Executive Council (FEC), several APC chieftains are vying for ministerial positions in Tinubu's government.

  11 hours ago ago
Fayemi And Adeyeye Due To Rivalry Have Both Relocated To Abuja, Over Ekiti Ministerial Slot — Source

POLITICS

Former Gov Of Ekiti, Fayemi Breaks Silence After EFCC Quizzed Him Over Alleged Fraud Yesterday

The former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has finally reacted after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC quizzed him for some hours yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The Nation Newspaper had earlier stated that EFCC is interrogating the former governor over allegations of misappropriation of N4 billion and money laundering.

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Former Gov Of Ekiti, Fayemi  Breaks Silence After EFCC Quizzed Him Over Alleged Fraud Yesterday

POLITICS

Former Ekiti State Governor Under EFCC Interrogation for Alleged N4bn Fund Misappropriation

Former governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state is reportedly facing intense questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged misappropriation of N4 billion in funds. The former governor, who is also a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), arrived at the EFCC regional office in Ilorin on Thursday morning.

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Former Ekiti State Governor Under EFCC Interrogation for Alleged N4bn Fund Misappropriation

JUSTICE

Three Robbers Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Stealing Powerbank, Charger, Others

In a recent ruling, a Nigerian court sentenced three men to hang for theft in the southwestern state of Ekiti. Omotayo Deji, Chidiebere Ifeanyi and Bolaji Usman, among others, were charged with conspiracy and armed robbery. According to the indictment, the three were found in May 2019 at Ava Elinfang, Federal Polytechnic Road, Ad Ekiti, where they found phones, laptops, sandals, chargers, power banks, etc.

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Three Robbers Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Stealing Powerbank, Charger, Others

POLITICS

Governor Oyebanji urges filling stations and petroleum marketers to refrain from stockpiling fuel.

In view of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent inaugural speech, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has issued a warning to filling stations and gasoline marketers, encouraging them not to stockpile petroleum supplies. In a press statement issued by the Governor's Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, the Governor stressed the need for marketers to wait for additional instructions about the Federal Government's planned elimination of subsidies.

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Governor Oyebanji urges filling stations and petroleum marketers to refrain from stockpiling fuel.

JUSTICE

Court Nullifies Appointment of Omuo-Ekiti Chief

Vanguard news reported that the Ekiti State High Court sitting in Omuo Ekiti on Friday nullified the appointment of Mr Jamiu Dende as the Agere of Okeringun, Omuo-Oke Ekiti. Justice Oluwatoyin Abodunde in her judgment held that the appointment was null and void because it was made in violation of the Ekiti State Chieftaincy Law.

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Court Nullifies Appointment of Omuo-Ekiti Chief

SOCIETY

Today's Headlines:Gunmen Kill Bolt driver in rivers, Lawyers Accuse Police Of Flouting Court Order

Gunmen Kill Bolt driver in rivers,steal his car Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have k!lled an e-hailing driver identified as Raphael Toby in Rumuibiakani, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victim’s younger brother, Donald Toby, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

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Today's Headlines:Gunmen Kill Bolt driver in rivers, Lawyers Accuse Police Of Flouting Court Order

ECONOMY-FINANCE

'Nigerians Are Poor, We've Become Beggars Among Nations' - Joel Akinola Says, Advises Incoming Govt

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ekiti state chapter, Joel Akinola, has admonished the incoming federal government to make the economic welfare of Nigerians one of its top priorities, adding that many Nigerians are currently poor and struggling to survive as a result of the current harsh economic conditions within the nation (Punch).

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'Nigerians Are Poor, We've Become Beggars Among Nations' - Joel Akinola Says, Advises Incoming Govt

POLITICS

Ekiti Gov Pictured Together With Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & Former Gov Kayode Fayemi In Abuja Today

The executive Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has been pictured together with the President of World Trade Organization, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and his predecessor in office, John Kayode Fayemi. The three political gladiators met at the induction programme organized by the Nigerian Governors Forum for newly elected and returning Governors ahead of the May, 29 Inauguration ceremony.

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Ekiti Gov Pictured Together With Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & Former Gov Kayode Fayemi In Abuja Today

ECONOMY-FINANCE

BAT Should Learn From OBJ, Who Spent Two Years Of His Govts Begging For Our Debt To Be Forgiven—Afe

According to a news report published by the PUNCH Newspaper, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the incoming president of Nigeria, has been urged to take decisive action as soon as he assumes office in order to bring about the desired changes that Nigerians long for. They have made this request in the presence of the Catholic Bishop of the Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev.

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BAT Should Learn From OBJ, Who Spent Two Years Of His Govts Begging For Our Debt To Be Forgiven—Afe

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Tinubu: Nobody Is Coming To Invest Here, When You Can't Pay The Huge Debt That We Owe— Afe Babalola

The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, and legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, have urged President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to act decisively as soon as he assumes office in order to bring about the desired changes Nigerians are longing for.

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Tinubu: Nobody Is Coming To Invest Here, When You Can't Pay The Huge Debt That We Owe— Afe Babalola

POLITICS

We’ll Award Contracts, Borrow Till May 28 Midnight – FG

The Federal government has responded to critics questioning the continuous awarding of contracts and external borrowing as the end of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration draws near. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, addressed the issue by declaring that the administration would continue to award contracts until midnight on May 28.

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We’ll Award Contracts, Borrow Till May 28 Midnight – FG

POLITICS

We’ll award contracts, borrow till May 28 midnight – FG

A few days before President Muhammadu Buhari's term ends, the Federal government has responded to criticism on the ongoing awarding of contracts and external borrowing. Babatunde Fashola, the minister of works and housing, announced that the Muhammadu Buhari administration would award contracts on May 28 at midnight.

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We’ll award contracts, borrow till May 28 midnight – FG

ECONOMY-FINANCE

My government has injected over N31 billion into Ekiti's economy, Oyebanji

To transform the economy, fight poverty and make the lives of Ekiti State residents richer, Governor Biodun Oyebanji disclosed this weekend that over N31 billion has been injected into the state's economy. This amount, excluding other social intervention programs and disbursement of loans to workers, has been spent on salaries, pensions, and allowances in the last 200 days of his tenure.

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My government has injected over N31 billion into Ekiti's economy, Oyebanji

POLITICS

Afe Babalola advises Tinubu to apologize for his debts

A lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, and the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Bishop Felix Ajakaye, have called on President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to take key decisions immediately he assumes office to bring about the changes Nigerians want.

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Afe Babalola advises Tinubu to apologize for his debts

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Seek debt forgiveness, Afe Babalola advises Tinubu

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the next president of Nigeria, has been asked to move decisively as soon as he gets office in order to bring about the necessary reforms that Nigerians wish for, according to a news story published by the PUNCH Newspaper. They have made this plea in the presence of Aare Afe Babalola, a powerful lawyer and the creator of Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, as well as Most Rev.

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Seek debt forgiveness, Afe Babalola advises Tinubu

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: NNPP Doesn’t Have Money To Challenge Victory – Buba Galadima; Teenager In Court For Burglary

NNPP Doesn’t Have Money To Challenge Victory–Buba Photo Credit: Daily Trust A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has said that the party refused to challenge the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election in court due to the lack of funds.

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Today's Headlines: NNPP Doesn’t Have Money To Challenge Victory – Buba Galadima; Teenager In Court For Burglary