Ekiti

The decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has drawn mixed reactions as several Nigerians debate the constitutionality of it. While President Bola Tinubu’s decision appears novel to many, FIJ can report that it…
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Dele Farotimi, the human rights lawyer accused of defamation by senior lawyer Afe Babalola, has been released from prison in Ekiti. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), announced this in…
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An Ekiti State Magistrate Court hearing Afe Babalola’s defamation suit has granted Dele Farotimi a N50 million bail. Former Presidential Candidate for African Action Congress (AAC) in 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore, shared this…
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The Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. In a unanimous judgment of a seven-member of the apex court, read by Justice Mohammed Idris, held that the National Assembly lacked the…
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The Senate has passed a Bill, which seeks to establish the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund. The bill seeks to provide a sustainable source of funds for the NYSC, skill acquisition, training and empowerment of Corps…
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A suspect arrested over alleged involvement in the murder of two traditional rulers in the Ikole axis of Ekiti State, Alhaji Baboga has confessed how he and members of his gang murdered the monarchs. The suspect spoke to journalists…
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An Ekiti State chef, Damilola Adeparusi, famously called Chef Dammy has finally reached the 120-hour landmark in the ongoing cook-a-thon. This is coming barely a few hours after record holder for the longest hours in…
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An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery. The defendants, Omotayo Deji (23), Chidiebere Ifeanyin (25) and Bolaji Usman (28), were arraigned before Justice…
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The immediate past Ekiti Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi is dead. He was 78. Egbeyemi, who was a Deputy Governor of Ekiti state between 2018 and 2022, died around 8 pm on Friday after a brief illness. Egbeyemi’s last public…
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A veteran Nollywood actor, Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, is dead. Fadeyi Oloro died on Tuesday after a protracted illness. Confirming his death Tuesday night, actor and comedian, Bayegun Oluwatoyin aka Woli Arole,…
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