News - Ekiti
Tambuwal Says Nigeria Needs A Detribalised Leader
NationThe presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that Nigeria needs a detribalised leader who understands the complex entity of Nigeria to move the country out of its present economic and political hardship.
PDP Cautions Security Officials Against Inducement In Osun Election
NationThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says any policeman or security officer that allows the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to pitch him or her against the people in the September 22, 2018 Osun governorship election would have himself or herself to blame.
Ekiti Election Petition Tribunal Relocates To Abuja
NationThe Ekiti state governorship election tribunal has relocated its sitting to Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Fayose Declines EFCC Invitation For September 20
NationThe Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has responded to the invitation from the economic and financial crimes commission requesting him to appear before it on September 20th 2018.
Ekiti Election Petition Tribunal Grants Application For Change Of Venue
NationThe election petition tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti over the July 14 governorship election has granted an application made orally by the lead counsel to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adebayo Adelodun and candidate of the PDP, Olusola Kolapo Eleka, that the venue of the hearing of the petition be shifted to another venue outside Ekiti.
EFCC Writes Customs To Put Gov. Fayose On Its Watchlist
Nation PoliticsThe Nigeria customs service has written to all its zonal commands, and units to keep an eye on the Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, from now on.
Fayose Signs Revised 2018 Budget Bill Of N10bn Into Law
NationEkiti state Governor, Ayo Fayose, has signed the revised 2018 bill of 10 billion naira into law.
Ekiti Not Owing N117bn - Ekiti State Govt.
Business and Economy PoliticsThe Ekiti State Government has said that the Administration of Governor Ayodele Fayose did not commit the State to any Financial Institution in form of bonds and Commercial Loans, pointing out that “No Loan can be granted without the approval of the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the Federal Ministry of Finance. The Government asked the two offices to publish details of any loans taken by the Fayose Administration, including the banks that granted such Loans.
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines
International NewsPhilippians officials said a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Southern Philippines on Saturday sending frightened residents fleeing from buildings.
Ekiti Transition Committee Submits Report, Fayose Government Owes 172 Billion Naira
NationThe transition commitee set up by the incoming Ekiti State administration has submitted it's report to the governor-Elect Kayode Fayemi.
Makarfi Optimistic PDP Will Defeat Buhari In 2019
NationFormer national caretaker committee chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and presidential aspirant, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has assured that his party will defeat President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.
Ekiti Election Petition Tribunal: Fayemi, APC Hire 35 Lawyers For Defence
NationThe governor-elect of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has filed his defence to the petition by the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and outgoing deputy governor of Ekiti state, Professor Kolapo Olusola Eleka.
Olalere Emerges Winner Of National Junior Golf Open
SportsOlaleka Olalere of Rosany Golf Course in Ado Ekiti has emerged winner of the 2018 national junior open golf championship at the IBB international golf and country club.
Ekiti Muslims Challenged On Active Participation In Politics
NationPatriotism, sacrifice, love, and unity formed the focal point of this year's Eid-El-Kabir celebration in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital. Patriotism, sacrifice, love, and unity formed the focal point of this year's Eid-El-Kabir celebration in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital.
Dankwambo Gets Fayose’s Endorsement
PoliticsEkiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has described Gombe State Governor and Presidential Aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ibrahim Dankwambo as the best among others
Fayose Accuses Fed. Govt. Of Oppressing Opposition
PoliticsThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has advised aspiring Federal and State Lawmakers to embrace hardwork and abide by the rules and ideology of the party.
Ekiti PDP Accuses APC Of Evading Election Petition Service
PoliticsThe People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti state has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of keeping its party secretariat under lock and key, in order to evade service of notice of petition filed against it, over the outcome of the July 14 governorship election in the state.
Benue Residents Condemn EFCC's Freezing Of Government Accounts
NationConcerned residents of Makurdi, the Benue state capital have continued to react to Tuesday’s reported freezing of the state government's account by the economic and financial crimes commission.
Udom Emmanuel Urges Inec To Maintain Its Integrity
NationAkwa Ibom state Governor, Udom Emmanuel says the worst form of corruption is electoral fraud.
INEC Identifies Vote Buying Strategies
PoliticsThe independent national electoral commission, INEC, has identified various strategies of vote buying which include cash, gifts and free fuel.
