Kayode Fayemi
8 Dec
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama, on his victory in the country’s recent general elections. In a statement released on Sunday, Fayemi, who signed the message through Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Head of Fayemi Media, praised Ghana's electoral…
14 Sep
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has expressed deep condolences over the passing of the paramount ruler of Ijeshaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, the Owa Obokun Adimula.
13 Sep
Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti State and ex-Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), has expressed deep condolence over the passing of the paramount ruler of Ijeshaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, the Owa Obokun Adimula. He described the passing of the late traditional ruler as an irreparable loss not only…
12 Sep
Five years after the establishment of its Nigeria office, Cavista Technologies, a global technology services company, has extended its footprint and reach with the opening of the Botswana office, designed to add over 500 high-skill IT jobs to further boost Africa market. Botswana’s President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, who inaugurated the office on Tuesday…
20 Aug
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has called for reconsideration of Nigeria's Bicameral Legislature to enhance
19 Aug
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has called for the reconsideration of Nigeria's Bicameral legislature to enhance good governance in the country. He said bicameralism offers potential benefits such as preventing hasty legislation, promoting the division of labour, and providing checks and balances, that were not amply manifested in the context of…
8 Aug
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum.
21 May
Nearly one year before he eventually prevailed in the legal contest over the destination of the governorship election which occurred in Ekiti
7 May
Dr Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti State and ex-chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), has expressed heartfelt condolences on the untimely death of Kenneth Gbagi, politician and former Minister of State for Education under President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement released by his media office, Fayemi described the passing of the 62-year-old Gbagi…
26 Apr
Ekiti State former governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will on Thursday, May 2, 2024, deliver the Emeka Obasi Inaugural Memorial Lecture at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, at 10.00 a.m.
10 Apr
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Nigerians to be hopeful for a better Nigeria with prayers from both Christians and Muslims.
27 Mar
A Group, under the aegis of the Ekiti Patriotic Consultative Forum (EPCF), has demanded a public apology from the former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, over the alleged uncouth and disrespectful comments
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