set similar surveillance for Ondo South bye-election DIG, AIG lead security operations in Ekiti Vehicular movements restricted today in election territories As voters head to the polls in Ekiti State and the Ondo South Senatorial District today, the police have announced restrictions on movement and deployed massive security personnel to ensure peaceful and credible elections. […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the amended final list of candidates for the June 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, thus clearing 14 political parties to contest the election. Displayed at the commission’s headquarters, the list features the candidates, their running mates, ages, educational qualifications and political parties, setting the stage for […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that Ekiti State has a total of 1,059,360 registered voters spread across 2,445 polling units and 177 registration areas, with Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area accounting for the largest share of the electorate. The figures, contained in INEC’s Delimitation and Voter Registration Information report, reveal significant disparities in […]
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Bunmi Omoseyindemi The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, says the Independent National Electoral Commission is fully prepared for the June 20 governorship election, with BVAS machines ready and personnel adequately trained. In this interview with Abiodun Nejo, he speaks on the commission’s preparations, voter apathy, the threat of fake news, election […]
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With just two days to the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, security agencies, electoral officials and civil society groups have intensified preparations for what is expected to be one of Nigeria’s most closely watched off-cycle elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Thursday (today) begin the movement of sensitive election materials to […]
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The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and PDP supporters at the campaign ground in Ekiti. Photo: Natasha media office The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has thrown her weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Oluwole Oluyede, describing him as a competent and people-oriented leader […]
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Ekiti State Police commissioner, Mr Michael Falade Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, killing a pastor and abducting an unspecified number of worshippers. The attack, which occurred around 8.30 pm during a church programme, has thrown the community into panic, with […]
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The National Industrial Court has ordered the Ekiti State Government to pay former Deputy Governor Sikiru Tae Lawal all his severance benefits, monthly stipends, and arrears from October 15, 2010 till date, ruling that the nullification of his election does not erase his right to pension. Also, the court awarded Lawal N10 million in exemplary […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Chief Ayodeji Babatola, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the affairs of the party in the state, alleging the marginalisation of loyal members by the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Babatola said the alleged sidelining of […]
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The World Bank has approved the establishment of a state-of-the-art Model Veterinary Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, marking a major step forward for animal health care and livestock development in Ekiti State. The project, approved under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) initiative, is designed to strengthen veterinary services, improve disease surveillance, and enhance overall livestock […]
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