Lanre Omiyinka, popular Nollywood actor at accused of child molestation has lost a lucrative endorsement deal. The comic actor, popularly called Baba Ijesha’s endorsement deal with Matrix Homes and Properties Limited has been terminated as a result of the child molestation allegation against him which has shaken the film industry in Nigeria.   This medium learnt that the deal is worth N15 million annually to the actor. The property firm has put up a notice of disclaimer on the disgraced actor saying his behaviour was anti-ethical to the ideals of the company. In essence, the company said, Baba Ijesha has ceased to be the brand ambassador of the company.

By Gani Salau Wife of Ekiti state Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi has declared that her late father was the inspiration behind her feminism activities. Bisi Fayemi made this assertion during the week at the Adetiloye Hall in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti at the presentation of her book, ‘Where is your wrapper?’ as the guest reader for the April reading of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Ekiti state chapter. "My father was my feminist mentor. He had always been my writing spirit and that is why I take inspiration from him. You have a father that tells you there is nothing you cannot do. Please, fathers here, always love your children, encourage them, inspire them always." She declared. The Ekiti state chairman, Association of Nigerian Authors, Dr Sola Balogun had earlier in his welcome address described Erelu Bisi Fayemi as a mother and a pillar of support for the association and used the occasion to remind the Governor of his promises to the association. The book reading had  three panel...

By Gani Salau All roads lead to Adetiloye Hall in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital tomorrow, as the wife of the State Governor, Her Excellency, Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi presents her latest book, ‘Where is your wrapper?’ to the public as the guest reader in the monthly reading of the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA, Ekiti state chapter. Bisi Fayemi, a prolific writer and an active member of Ekiti state chapter of ANA upon her busy schedule and the paraphernalia of office as the first Lady of Ekiti state has just finished the production of the new book which will be unveiled to the public in the next 24 hours. Bisi Fayemi who is well known as a gender advocate is strategic enough in the presentation of her book to mark "the world book day" which is celebrated every 23rd of April. She chose Thursday, 22nd of April so as to allow the world book day to be celebrated by authors, writers particularly, ANA, Ekiti state chapter to mark the world book day. While having a chat at th...

Gani Salau The  Federal University Oye-Ekiti FUOYE in Ekiti state has suspended Mr. Olatunbosun Odusanya as the registrar of the Federal institution. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen today in Ado-Ekiti ,Ekiti state capital by the Special Adviser on Media to the Vice-Chancellor, Wole Balogun, that Odusanya was suspended by the University Governing Council under the chairmanship of  Dr. Mohammed Yahuza,  in order to allow for proper investigation into allegations of misconduct leveled against him over irregularities in  recent appointments in the university. It was learnt that  Odusanya's suspension was conveyed to him in a letter dated April 20, 2021 and signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina which was copied to all appropriate quarters of the University community immediately. The statement read, "You would please note that consequent upon the consideratiom of the report of the Committee on the review of appointments...

The Management and Authority of Ekiti State University restated its commitment to the welfare of its workers, contrary to the recent press conference of ASUU branch of the institution. This was contained in a release signed by the head of the Directorate of information and Corporate Affairs of the school, Mr Bode Olofinmuagun and made available to Fountain Newsbreaker. According to him, the authorities of the university were aware of the arrears of outstanding salaries for the months of July to September, 2018 which he said were accumulated owing to the failure of the previous government in the state to release subventions to the University as and when due.  “It is on record that the Dr. Kayode Fayemi -led administration in the state has consistently and promptly  released the subventions to the University and EKSU, perhaps remains the state university in the South West that receives the highest subvention. Despite the dwindling financial resources in the state, the government...

The Director General of Ekiti State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA), Otunba Kayode Fasae is leaving no stone unturned to make a success of Governor Kayode Fayemi's innovation on small scale industries.  MEDA is an organization where basic business training and various funding platforms are created. The lecture below, delivered by the DG at a forum recently and made available to Fountain Newsbreaker says it all: FULL TEXT OF LECTURE : It is a great pleasure for me to present this paper on the Creative Enterprise:  Intervention for Talent Development. It was Adam Smith who first raised the concept of factors of production when he identified three factors namely land, capital and labour which must be present before production can take place. Thereafter, other scholars have argued in support of the coordinating role played by the fourth factor, the entrepreneur whose function of coordinating the other factors was found to be the greatest determinant of enter...

• Considers 50 applications for clemency  The Ekiti State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy will meet today to consider applications for clemency from persons convicted by the high court of Ekiti State and serving various sentences in the Nigerian Correctional Centers Ado-Ekiti, Abeokuta and  Lagos. This was disclosed yesterday by the Special Assistant to the Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Olakekan Suleman. According to him, out of the 86 applications sent to the Ministry of Justice, 50 were identified for consideration by the Council.  He said the Council will prioritize  applications from young convicts between ages 18 and 21 years; elderly convicts (non-habitual offenders) above 70 years; convicts with terminal diseases; convicts with  infectious diseases and convicts with few months to their release.  Suleman further stated that in line with current government policy, applications from sex offenders as well as those convicted fo...