Kayode Fayemi
15 Mar
Dr Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti State and chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), has expressed his condolences on the death of Oba Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a statement released by his media office in Abuja and signed by Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi stated that the news of the late…
12 Mar
As Muslims begin the holy month of Ramadan, former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has extended his best wishes and greetings to Nigerian Muslims, encouraging them to use the fast as an opportunity
6 Mar
The state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Paul Omotosho is dead. It was gathered from close family sources that the Imesi-Ekiti born politician and lawyer died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. Omotosho, who was said to active and participated in series of political meetings early…
13 Feb
Politics is already in the air in Ekiti State even though the governorship election is still three years away. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is witnessing political scheming and subterfuge ahead of the party congresses..
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