EFCC grills ex-gov Fayemi over alleged misappropriation, money laundering of N4b

Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, is being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of N4 billion. The ex-governor is being interrogated at the zonal command of the anti-graft agency in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, according to Punch. Fayemi reportedly arrived at the EFCC office at about 9:40 […]

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EFCC invites Fayemi over alleged money laundering

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has declined an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), over an investigation involving alleged money laundering. According to reports, an invitation letter dated 12th May 2023, was sent to Fayemi by the EFCC. The Commission said it needed clarifications from Fayemi as part of the […]

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What Fayemi Can Learn from Shettima, By Farooq A. Kperogi

With the inauguration of Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as the governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi has become the latest ex-governor who is succeeded by his handpicked favorite.  But how long will the honeymoon between him and his successor last? Will Fayemi join the already long list of past governors […]

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Why I want to be Nigeria’s president ―Fayemi declares for 2023

Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday, formally declared his presidential ambition on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) listed some challenges he intends to fix if he becomes the president of the country in 2023. The Ekiti State governor explained that he wants […]

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Femi Otedola’s mum celebrates 90th birthday, Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Dangote, Fayemi, Obaseki, Sanwo-Olu, Emefiele, Saraki, others attend (Photos)

On Sunday, April 3, the creme de la creme of the Nigerian society gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Lady Doja Otedola, mother of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola. The celebration had in attendance former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo; Nigerian Vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Governor Godwin Obaseki of […]

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Restructuring Nigeria is more beneficial than secession ―Fayemi tells Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho

Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has appealed to secession agitators in the country to consider the enormous benefits from a united Nigeria. According to Fayemi, who is the chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), restructuring remains the best option for Nigerians saying dialogue remains a major pathway to peace and progress. Speaking as […]

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Fayemi used position to erase Ayede as LCDA Hqtrs, locate it in Isan, his hometown —Ayede community

The people of Ayede Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Monday accused Governor Kayode Fayemi of using his position, against history, to oppress them by erasing the due place of the community from the newly created local government development areas. Under the aegis of Ayede Progressives Union, the people, who said […]

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Govs Fayemi, Akeredolu visit Bola Tinubu in London (Photo)

Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his Ondo state counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, paid a visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Tinubu, in London on Wednesday, August 25. Muiz Banire, former national legal adviser of APC also visited him not long ago. Tinubu has been in the UK for […]

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Fayemi, 3 other governors impose curfew on their states over #EndSARS protests

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has approved a dusk-to-dawn curfew across the state as part of efforts to ensure peace and normalcy. The curfew, will take effect from 10pm, Tuesday, October 20, would have both human and vehicular movements restricted across the state. Governor Fayemi, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the […]

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APC may cease to exist at the end of President Buhari’s tenure –Fayemi

Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) may cease to exist at the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. Dr. Fayemi said this in response to the reports on the move by some party members to remove Adams Oshiomhole as chairman of the APC. In an interview with Daily […]

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Wike did not demolish any mosque building -Fayemi, chair govs forum

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has declared that he could not see any evidence that a building existed on the disputed land in Rainbow Town, Port Harcourt, where some persons alleged that the Rivers State government demolished a mosque. Speaking with journalists after a joint assessment of […]

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Fayemi, El-Rufai, Emir Sanusi ignore Buhari’s boycott directive, attend event in South Africa (Angry Nigerians react)

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II have all incurred the wrath of Nigerians after being spotted at an event in South Africa. Don’t forget that Nigerians had earlier come down hard on former Minister of Education and Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) convener, […]

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Fayemi, Afenifere and Restructuring, By abiodun KOMOLAFE

The vexed issue of restructuring was on the front burner at the just concluded national retreat held by Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) in Ekiti State. In an address to the Group, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State called on the proponents of restructuring in the Southwest zone of Nigeria to be more tactical in their approach in […]

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Collation officers cannot alter results, INEC witnesses in collision with Fayemi, APC lawyers

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission’s witnesses, Friday, disagreed with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Kayode Fayemi’s lawyers at the ongoing sitting of the Ekiti State governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja. The witnesses disagreed with APC and Fayemi’s counsel on the powers of INEC officials to alter results of election already entered into […]

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