Fayemi signs N91.1bn supplementary budget in response to COVID-19 pandemic
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado Ekiti — The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has signed the N91.1 billion Supplementary budget passed by the House of Assembly into law. The Governor said the need for downward review of the initial N124.7 billion Budget, Christened Budget of Deliverables’ earlier passed and signed in December 2019, became […]
BREAKING: Ekiti coronavirus index case discharged
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has announced that the coronavirus index case in the state has recovered and discharged. The governor took time out to celebrate the “resilient health worker” for doing a great job. “Thanks to our resilient health workers, Ekiti state’s #COVID19 patient has now been discharged. With this, Ekiti State has no […]
Coronavirus: Fayemi orders lockdown in Ekiti, shuts border
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Sunday announced a lockdown in the state, directing residents to stay at home from Monday. The governor in a broadcast imposed a ban on all commercial activities as well as intra state travels,, except for those bordering on essential services. He said that anyone that violated the latest measures […]
Tinubu at 68: He is leader of leaders, Fayemi says
Describes him as leader of leaders and political colossus By Rotimi Ojomoyela As the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu clocks 68 years old on Sunday, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has described him as leader of leaders, who has paid his dues in the country’s political firmament and beyond, thus deserving […]
COVID-19: I received my test result, it’s negative ― Fayemi
By Rasheed Sobowale The Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Kayode Fayemi, on Friday stated that his coronavirus test result revealed he is negative of the disease. Fayemi who had earlier announced his self-isolation after taking the test on Wednesday said he “was in meetings with two people who had since […]
COVID-19: Fayemi shuts markets, pleads for cooperation to fight deadly disease
In a bid to curtail the spread of the deadly pandemic coronavirus, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has directed that all none essential commodities markets be closed down from 5 pm Thursday, March 26th, 2020.
COVID-19: Ekiti gov, Fayemi, self-isolates after contact with two positive patients
By Rasheed Sobowale The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, announced on Wednesday that he is now in self-isolation after taking the COVID-19 test. Fayemi who is also the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum stated he was in contact with two people who had since tested positive. The governor who did not disclose the two […]
I met with two COVID-19 cases – Fayemi
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday implored his colleagues to go into self-isolation immediately following the growing cases of Coronavirus infection in the country The duo of President’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, tested positive to the disease on Tuesday and had been quarantined. Fayemi, who reportedly […]
Army needs our support to defeat terrorism— Fayemi
Ado-Ekiti—Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said the Army needs more support from the government and people of Nigeria to maintain internal security and defeat terrorism and banditry in some parts of the country.
Coronavirus: Ekiti gov, Fayemi, confirms 38-yr-old male tests positive
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has confirmed that a 38-year-old male has tested positive for coronavirus in the state. The Ekiti State Taskforce on Covid-19, headed by His Excellency Dr John Kayode Fayemi, can confirm that we have recorded an incidence of a Nigerian male, 38 years old, of Ekiti origin, who has tested positive […]
Fayemi signs Amotekun bill into law
ADO-EKITI—GOVERNOR Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, yesterday, signed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency Bill, codenamed ‘Amotekun Corps’, into law, with a warning that the state has become a danger zone for criminals.
ICYMI: Undue interference: Call Alaafin to order, Ekiti Council of Obas writes Makinde
There seems to be brewing unrest between Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers and paramount ruler, Alaafin of Oyo, over what it termed “undue interference” by the Oyo monarch in monarchial affairs in Ekiti. In a five-page letter written and signed by the Ekiti State chairman of the council of traditional rulers, Alawe of Ilawe, Oba […]
BREAKING: Fayemi visits Alaafin of Oyo (PHOTOS)
By Dapo Akinrefon Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, on Sunday, visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamido Adeyemi II. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, confirmed Fayemi’s visit to the monarch. The visit may not be unconnected to the controversial letter written to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State by […]
Alaafin writes Fayemi: Don’t import subculture of traditional degradation in Yorubaland
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has advised the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, against importing subculture of traditional degradation into Yorubaland. Alaafin, in a letter dated 12 March 2020, following a query by the Ekiti State governor to some traditional rulers for not attending a council meeting, which the Oyo paramount […]
No plan to dethrone monarchs in Ekiti — Fayemi
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, yesterday, dismissed reports that the state government intends to dethrone some traditional rulers in the state. A letter, purportedly written by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs and dated 11/03/2020, had directed the 16 Pelupelu Obas to explain their absence in government activities and meeting […]
Ekiti govt queries 11 Obas for insurbodination
At least 11 traditional rulers in Ekiti were on Wednesday queried by the state government for alleged non-cooperation with the current administration in the state. In a memo titled: “Re-Absence from State Functions and Council of Traditional Rulers’ Monthly Meetings” and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. A. O. […]
