Nigeria records 90 new cases of coronavirus, total now 56,478

Nigeria on Tuesday night recorded 90 new cases of Coronavirus across the country, this brings the total confirmed cases to 56,478.

Read the Full Transcript of Gov Fayemi's text of the State Address on COVID 19 Response 9

His Excellency

Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON

Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria

on Updates on the COVID 19 Ekiti State Response

Ado-Ekiti – Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Ekiti Kete,

1. It is my pleasure to address you on the state of things in regards to our collective fight against COVID-19 pandemic. I want to thank you for your relentless cooperation in our joint effort to get rid of the pandemic. You have been resilient, patriotic and cooperative. I am very proud of our collective successes so far.

Former NDDC MD Forfeits N250Million To Government

A former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has forfeited a sum of N250,000,000 (Two Hundred And Fifty Million Naira only) to the Federal Government. 

Teacher arrested for defiling 15-yr-old schoolgirl in Ogun

Operatives of Ogun Police Command have arrested teacher in a private secondary school, Mathew Adebayo, have been arrested for allegedly defiling a 15 year-old- student of the school (name withheld).

Buhari inaugurates Agenda 2050 steering committee

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated the National Steering Committee to oversee the development of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 and Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) to succeed Vision 20:2020 and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) 2017 – 2020.

Nigeria records 100 new COVID-19 cases, total now 55,005

Nigeria has recorded a lower daily toll of coronavirus  with 100 new cases, bringing the total number of persons who have tested positive in the country to 55,005.

LOUD WHISPERS : Agony Aunt -By- Erelu Bisi Fayemi

This week, I am offering my services as an ‘Agony Aunt’, the one you talk to about all your problems, to which you already have your own solutions, you are just looking for assurance or affirmation. I don’t like playing the role of Agony Aunt for two main reasons. First, all relationship problems are person specific and it is very difficult to offer advice or guidance devoid of full context and disclosure.

Project Execution: We’re doing everything to deliver on our promises, says Fayemi

…Gov completes two-day project inspection tour of Ekiti

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said the execution of multiple projects across the State was an indication that his administration is working round the clock to deliver on the promises made to the people, in spite of the impact of Covid-19 on the state’s resources.

NLC, MAN, others kick against electricity tariff hike

Fayemi swears in new Commissioners and Advisers

In furtherance of his drive to reposition the administration for effective service delivery, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Monday inaugurated eight newly appointed commissioners and seven Special Advisers with a charge to them to avoid any form of distraction in the discharge of their duties.

BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds election of Gov Bello of Kogi State

The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the election of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.

A seven - man panel of the court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad , made this declaration in two judgments dismissing the separate appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and the Socialist Democratic Party .

Ekiti MOJ Launches Public Awareness Campaign

- To visit all 16 LGAs in State 

The Ekiti State Ministry of Justice today, August 31, announced the launch of a public awareness  programme aimed at raising awareness among residents of the State about services offered  by the Ministry and how to use them. 

This was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, on Public Education, Media and Communications, Olalekan Suleiman,  during an interactive session with the media. 

Nigeria records 138 new cases of coronavirus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 138 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 53,865.

PDP to gov: don’t use Amotekun for election

The PDP warned on Friday that Governor Akeredolu should not assign any role to the Amotekun security outfit in the state’s forthcoming governorship election.

Loud Whispers: Patrick, Patricia, Frederica And Frederick -By- Erelu Bisi Fayemi

Patrick is a man who has been able to set up political, economic, religious, social, cultural and technological institutions, which have endured from generation to generation, he is a smart guy. Patrick has an intimidating legacy, which has seemed immune to the changing times. When he feels his power is diminishing in one part of the globe, he simply tightens his grip on another area.

Fayemi, Oni, Fayose, Mimiko bid Olumilua farewell

Nigerian leaders and people in position of authority in the country have been urged to submit themselves to God with the understanding that they would one day give account of their lives on Judgment Day.

Ekiti Commences Amotekun Corps Recruitment Interview

Ekiti State Government, through the Board of State Security Network (Amotekun Corps), is set to employ personnel to commence operation in the State.

My Mercedes Is Bigger Than Yours -By- Femi Adesina

I am borrowing the title of a 1975 book by Nkem Nwankwo to express my thoughts today. Published by Heinemann African Writers Series, it is the story of postcolonial Nigerian society, and the social climbing that attended it. As a young schoolboy, one grew up on the staple of such writings.

FG moves to absorb N-Power beneficiaries into MDAs

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq , says discussions are ongoing to ensure that exited and eligible N- Power beneficiaries are absorbed into government programmes .

Fayemi congratulates Adesina on re-election as AfDB President

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on his re- election as President of the  African Development Bank (AfDB).