Yam Thief, Who Murdered Farmer Bags Death Sentence In Ekiti State

An Ekiti State high court sitting in Ado Ekiti, has sentenced a 26-year-old man, Dele Ojo, to death by hanging for murder. The judge, Abiodun Adesodun, while delivering the judgment on Monday, said the accused was guilty of the offence. “The circumstances of this case doesn’t allow for recommendation of clemency to the governor on behalf of the accused,” he said. “Therefore, the defendant is hereby sentenced to death by hanging. “May the Lord have mercy upon his soul.” The offence was committed on September 13, 2018, at Iroko Ekiti…

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Ekiti State’s Governor Fayemi, Test Positive For COVID-19

The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has tested positive for Coronavirus. “I’m generally ok and I’m already self isolating at home and receiving the best of care from my medical team. “I’m delegating critical tasks to my deputy but will continue routine duty from home.” See tweet from the Governor’s verified Twitter handle below;

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DAWN Boss Lauds Governor Fayemi And The Robust Tourism Institution In Ekiti-State

The Ekiti state helmsman Dr John Kayode Fayemi has been described as a Governor who possesses a solid robust sense of governance and cosmopolitan developmental vision. The Director-General, Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission, DAWN Commission, Mr Seye Oyeleye made this observation while hosting Ambassador Wale Ojo -Lanre, the Senior Special Assistant, Tourism Development to Ekiti State Governor who paid him a visit in his office, located in Cocoa House, Ibadan, Oyo State. Ambassador Ojo – Lanre said his visit to DAWN Commission was propelled by the need to acquaint…

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Moremi Clinic: Erelu Fayemi’s Quest Into Gender Based Violence State

In April 2019, I was invited to a seminar at the Ekiti State Ministry of Justice by the State Attorney-General, Hon Wale Fapounda. The seminar was about how to focus efforts on the needs of survivors of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). Wale, my husband, and I go back a long way with regards to our human rights journey. We used to be young, idealistic human rights advocates, fighting for a world that is fair and just for all. The three of us have been involved in many initiatives…

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“Hunger-Vid Is Equally As Lethal”; Fayemi Told President Buhari While Discussing National Interest In A Conference Call

  The Nigeria Governors Forum Chair, Fayemi Engages President Buhari in Web-Conference The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr John Kayode Fayemi had his 1st Teleconference Meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari where the two engaged each other on current issues of national importance. The teleconference meeting which was at the instance of the NGF was warmly embraced by President Buhari. Dr Fayemi told the president that last nights address to the nation succinctly captured the mood of the nation and showed that his administration…

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Governor Fayemi Rises Against Hunger During Lockdown In Ekiti

Fayemi rises up against hunger during the lockdown in Ekiti -WALE OJO-LANRE Ekiti State kicks off palliative measures for the vulnerable in all 16LGAs this morning. The first batch is for 20,000 households and will be distributed through a vulnerable families list generated from the World Bank Single Register of vulnerable persons in Ekiti State. Each pack is specifically for one household and not for a street or community to share. This is the beginning of a series of support for Ekiti residents on the COVID-19 pandemic. Distribution to beneficiaries…

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COVID-19: Ekiti-State Records First Coronavirus Related Death in Nigeria

The Ekiti-State government announced 3 cases of Coronavirus virus today. The index case being imported; a foreign national on a short visit to Nigeria while the other 2 are Nigerians. The foreigner who later died is the first Coronavirus related death recorded in Nigeria since the outbreak. Find press statement below: 1.This morning, the Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, announced a positive case of Corona Virus in a patient in Ekiti State. 2. The Ekiti State Taskforce on Covid-19, headed by His Excellency Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, can…

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H.E Governor Fayemi Pays Homage to Alaafin Oyo Amidst Royal Imbroglio in Ekiti-State -Gbemisola Bisi-Taiwo

Gov. Fayemi of Ekiti State amidst bickering visits Alaafin Oyo on the 15th of March 2019, after the Royal’s letter chastising His Excellency on the query served on the Pelupelu Obas in Ekiti State. That right there is culture in display…… Yoruba is the most respectable of all ethnic groups in Nigeria. We don’t take our royal fathers for granted irrespective of our position or responsibilities. Bíbí ire kò sé fi owó rà….. #Omoluabi Picture speaks….. volume: Bíbí ire kò sé fi owó rà

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Brand BREKIT: The New Bi-cultural agreement between Ekiti State and Brazil – Wale Ojo Lanre

Ekiti State inaugurates Project BREKIT in Rio de Janerio …….Team takes campaign to Sa Paulo In order to ensure a seamless sustainable socio – cultural and economic relationship between Ekiti State , Nigeria and Brazil , the Ekiti State Government yesterday in the city of Rio De Janeiro launched Project BREKIT, a bi-lateral platform to lubricate and oil developmental relationships between Ekiti State Nigeria and Brazil. According to the Ekiti State Commissioner for Arts , Culture and Tourism , Professor Rasaki Ojo Bakare who is in Brazil with the Director…

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