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ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a clear endorsement of the governor’s leadership style, governance record, and commitment to the development of the state. Bamidele, who served as Chairman of the All…
The CLEEN Foundation has raised concerns over the neutrality of some security personnel deployed during the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, despite describing the overall conduct of officers as largely professional. The report, released after the poll held on Saturday, 20 June 2026, observed that while security deployment was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, signaling its readiness to conduct a credible and transparent poll. The distribution exercise took place on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in…
As preparations intensify for the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for June 20, 2026, CLEEN Foundation has concluded the training of accredited election observers and citizen observers to support a transparent, peaceful, and credible electoral process. The training, which brought together participants from various communities across the state, focused on…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on the Igbo community in Ekiti State to support the re-election bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, citing his administration’s commitment to economic development, business growth and inclusive governance. Speaking during the 2026 Igbo Cultural Festival in Ekiti State, Governor Uzodimma said the…
Armed bandits launched an attack on the Gaa Fulani community in Iye-Mero, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, on Wednesday evening, abducting several residents and looting valuables during a raid that lasted from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 3, 2025. According to residents, the attackers invaded homes…
The workshop, held in Ado-Ekiti brought together key justice institutions including the Judiciary, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Correctional Service, Ministry of Justice, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Stakeholders in the Ekiti State justice sector have reaffirmed their commitment to improving the state’s criminal justice system…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji as its consensus candidate for the June 20, 2026, governorship election in Ekiti State, following the voluntary withdrawal of the only other aspirant, Hon. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo. The announcement was conveyed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen, on Monday, killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The incident was said to have happened between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area of the state. The duo – Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area and Elesun of Esun Ekiti…
The Chief Medical Director, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, on Monday, condemned the activities of individuals who invaded the hospital and vandalised its Accident and Emergency Complex following the death of a man. The hoodlums, who were angered by the man’s death, were said to…
