Kayode Fayemi
2 Jun
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has refuted a report that he is being probed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N4bn fraud. Fayemi on Thursday submitted himself to operatives of the EFCC for questioning at the Ilorin office of the Commission. He arrived at the…
2 Jun
The Immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, submitted himself to operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
1 Jun
Immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Thursday submitted himself to operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former Ekiti State Chief Executive is presently undergoing intense questioning at the Ilorin office of the Commission. Sources closed to The Guardian disclosed that Fayemi arrived at the EFCC facility at about…
5 May
There are basic principles about social ties and development that help to stabilise and ensure the growth of a society. A cardinal principle out of the lot is apprenticeship. Insignificant as it might appear in these modern times, apprenticeship holds the key to the substantial stability of the society, especially, within the political landscape.
21 Apr
Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and President of the Forum of the Regions of Africa (FORAF) has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on completing the Ramadan fast and celebrating Eid-el-Fitr.
27 Jan
Former President of Nigeria, Cheif Olusegun Obasanjo, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, have emphasized the need to entrench democratic culture and institutions that will sustain development and security in the country. Speaking at the Port Harcourt International Conference with the theme: Deepening Democratic Culture and Institutions…
27 Jan
Fomer President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, have stressed the need to entrench democratic culture and institutions that will sustain development and security in the country.
22 Jan
One major issue thrown up at every election cycle in Nigeria is the debate on whether politicians contesting for public offices would fulfill the promises made during electioneering if elected or not.
15 Jan
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has been named “Yoruba Man of the Year 2022” by IrohinOodua Publishers, the first Pan Yoruba online media established in 2010.
9 Jan
Civil society organisations (CSOs) and relevant stakeholders, will on January 17, hold a one-day dialogue to hold politicians accountable to campaign promises. Holding in Abuja, former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, erstwhile Senate President, Bukola Saraki...
31 Dec 2022
Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and President of the Forum of the Regions of Africa (FORAF), has urged Nigerians to use the opportunity of the New Year to promote the virtues of peace, unity, and tolerance.
24 Dec 2022
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and President of the Forum of the Regions of Africa (FORAF), wishes all Nigerians peaceful and joyous Christmas celebrations, that typify the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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