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2 days ago
A Group, under the aegis of the Ekiti Patriotic Consultative Forum (EPCF), has demanded a public apology from the former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, over the alleged uncouth and disrespectful comments
19 Mar
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, yesterday, said that those who had governed Ekiti State before Governor Abiodun Oyebanji didn't do well because they abandoned the vision and blueprints laid down by those who laboured for the creation of the state.
15 Mar
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, yesterday, called for amendment of the Nigerian Constitution to ensure 40 per cent representation of women in state Assemblies, National Assembly
29 Dec
The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State, Afe Babalola, has appealed to the Federal Government to revive the old farm settlements built by the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, in the Western Region.
29 Nov
Several higher institutions in the country are in pathetic shape, and attempts to salvage their facilities, and enhance scholarship have not resulted in large-scale success.
22 Nov
The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, has said that the institution was able to prevent members of staff of the institution from seeking greener pastures overseas, which was nicknamed ‘japa’, by topping their salaries and emoluments by 35 per cent.
20 Nov
,Plans to give yearly award of N1m to best male, female athletes Founder, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, at the weekend, said that the institution had begun construction of an Olympic standard swimming pool to help Nigeria win swimming medals at international sporting events, such as the Olympics. Babalola, who said that the…
22 Oct
For Nigeria to manage its diversity and end the multi-dimensional poverty ravaging the country, the Federal Government should set up a Constituent Assembly to produce a new Constitution for the country. The committee, which should work within six and nine months, should consist of 362 non-partisan elected representatives, 10 each from the existing 36 states and two…
20 Oct
Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola (SAN), has said that poor leadership may trigger third world war just like the previous ones. Babalola, who was speaking with reference to the current Israel and Hamas war and the Russian vs Ukraine war, said: “Man, because of poor leadership, has gone through two…
25 Sep 2023
• I didn’t lobby for ministerial appointment, says Attorney General Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, has urged the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to help build a new Nigeria by bringing about a new constitution, where politics would no longer be regarded as a transactional business.…
15 Sep 2023
Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has commended Olukayode Ajulo, Mrs Funmi, wife of Mr Femi Falana (SAN), as well as Mrs Folashade Alli, daughter of Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) on their shortlist to be conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). In a statement on Friday, Olajengbesi said the shortlist of Ajulo, Falana,…
14 Sep 2023
Founder Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, yesterday, flayed some governors’ wives without worthwhile pet projects and who spend their time attending social events. He spoke in response to a request by the wife of the Ekiti State governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, to support her WAOH Project, when she paid a visit to ABUAD. Babalola, who…

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