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INEC declares Oyebanji winner of Ekiti governorship election

…their ballots. The complete results of the governorship election, gathered from all 16 local government areas and collated at the State Collation Centre on Sunday, are presented below. Efon Local Government Collation Officer: Prof. Joseph Ojo ADC - 201 APC - 8,742 PDP - 2,051 Ijero Local Government Collation Officer: P…

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Ekiti: Oyebanji celebrates re-election victory, promises dividends for every household

…"I am deeply humbled by the scale of this victory. Securing a clean sweep across all 16 local government areas and 85 per cent of the popular vote is a humbling vote of confidence from Ekiti Kete. "From our urban centres to our most remote communities, you have spoken with one thunderous voice for continuous developmen…

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#EkitiDecides2026: INEC set to declare Oyebanji winner as APC records sweeping victory across 16 LGAs

Across the 16 local government areas, the APC candidate has consistently dominated both urban and rural voting blocs, with particularly strong showings in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti West, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ikole, and Ekiti East.

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 22 views
Ekiti guber: Oyebanji wins Senator Bamidele's polling unit

He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the prompt deployment of electoral officials and materials across the 16 local government areas of the state. Of the 1,059,360 registered voters, according to INEC, 1,028,929 collected their Permanent Voter Cards across the state.

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 33 views
Ekiti GUBER: Oyebanji secures landslide at senate leader Bamidele's polling unit

…(INEC) for the prompt deployment of electoral officials and materials across all 16 local government areas. According to INEC, of 1,059,360 registered voters in Ekiti State, 1,028,929 collected their Permanent Voter Cards. Result Summary – Bamidele's Polling UnitAPC: 164 votesPDP: 8 votesADP: 1 vote

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Ekiti 2026: Observers commend BVAS performance, raise concern over vote buying

…the overall security situation as peaceful, it noted 24 incidents of violence across 10 local government areas and raised concerns over organised vote-buying activities and voter intimidation in nine LGAs. The observers also commended the generally conducive environment for journalists but noted reports of restrictions…

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Ekiti 2026: Reps member, Akinlayo expresses confidence in Oyebanji's success

…According to him, the ruling party had embarked on rigorous campaigns across the three local government areas under his constituency to sensitise residents on the importance of participating in the electoral process and supporting the governor’s re-election. Akinlayo revealed that as part of efforts to mobilise support…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 19 views
Ekiti 2026: Live Results from polling units

…were collected. The election was conducted in 2,445 Polling Units in 177 Wards and 16 Local Government Areas. 14 candidates are vying for the state’s governorship sear in the polls. RESULTS Ugele/Akoku ward 3, PU003, Ikere LGA APC: 104 PDP: 80 ADC: 2 Invalid: 9 Total votes: 195 Registered voters: 522 PU005, ward 06, Ol…

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Ekiti Decides: Oyebanji floors rivals at Senate leader Bamidele's polling unit

…for the timely deployment of electoral personnel and voting materials across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State. According to figures released by INEC, the state has 1,059,360 registered voters, out of which 1,028,929 collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of the election. Ekiti Decides: Oyebanji…

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 26 views
Large voter turnout in Rivers bye-election despite heavy morning rain

…heavy rainfall that lasted several hours. The election is being conducted across seven local government areas-Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Opobo and Oyigbo-to fill the vacant seat left by the death of Senator Barry Mpigi, who passed away in February. In several polling units, including B-Dere Ward 4 in Gokana LGA…

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Ben Nwoye commends peaceful election, blames material delay on INEC

…fill a vacant seat in the Senate, with observers monitoring the process across the six local government areas in the district.

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Ekiti governorship poll peaceful, BVAS performance high - EU Observation Hub

…The mission , however, disclosed that 24 incidents of violence were reported across 10 local government areas, including Ado-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Emure, Ido-Osi, Ilejemeje, Ijero, Ise/Orun, Gboyin, Ikole and Oye. The observers also raised concerns over what they described as "well-organised voter inducement and vo…

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Rice farming: Kebbi govt moves to contain invasion of quelea birds

…are not taken to control them," he said. The commissioner identified the affected local government areas as Birnin Kebbi, Gwandu, Argungu, Kalgo, and Bunza, where large concentrations of the birds have been sighted. He acknowledged the concerns of farmers and assured them that the state government was taking immediate…

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 21 views
Lagos Assembly to overhaul projects across LGAs, LCDAs

…carried out by the councils. The inspection tour is expected to cover all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the State.

Entertainment by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 15 views
Kebbi govt takes measures as quelea bird invasion threatens rice farms

…he said. The commissioner identified Birnin Kebbi, Gwandu, Argungu, Kalgo and Bunza local government areas as the worst affected, noting that large concentrations of the birds had been sighted in the areas. He said agricultural extension officers and crop protection specialists had been deployed to monitor bird movemen…

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 18 views
Ekiti Decides: EFCC, Immigration, Amotekun deployed to Oyebanji's polling unit

…the electoral process. The local government election is being conducted across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State under the supervision of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, EKSIEC, with voters electing chairmen and councillors for the various councils. Several political parties are participati…

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Troops crush kidnap plot in Sokoto, rescue 22 victims

…North-West region. The successful rescue missions, carried out in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas, followed swift military responses to intelligence reports and distress calls from affected communities, according to the military. In the first operation, conducted on June 18, troops responded to credible inte…

Crime by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 23 views
Voting commences in Nasarawa North bye-election

…people. He, however, called for that the process should be replicated across the three local government areas of Wamba, Akwanga and Nasarawa Eggon, where the by-election is taking place.

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Ondo South by-election: Commercial motorists, residents defy movement restriction order

…News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the by-election is being held across the six local government areas of Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo. A check by NAN correspondents in the Okitipupa metropolis revealed that many residents were moving freely, while commercial activities were on…

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Ondo by-election: Aiyedatiwa predicts strong turnout, urges vigilance

…election," he said. Aiyedatiwa noted that the election was taking place across the six local government areas that make up the district, namely Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Okitipupa, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo. He expressed confidence that party structures and supporters across the district would mobilise voters to partic…

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#EkitiDecides2026: Oyebanji, Oluyede, 12 others in governorship battle (LIVE UPDATES)

Over one million Ekiti voters will participate in the poll, which will be held in 2,445 Polling Units (PUs) spread across the 177 wards of the 16 Local Government Areas in the South-west state.

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Shagari endorses Aliyu's development footprints, lauds impact across key sectors

…revitalizing healthcare delivery and promoting agricultural development across the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State.

Business by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 17 views
Governor AbdulRazaq launches environmental sustainability club in schools

…engagement, innovation, and healthy competition among students from across our sixteen local government areas.

Agriculture by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 17 views
Ekiti D-DAY: 10 parties go for Oyebanji's  office

…to test political strength, governance record, and voter sentiment across the state's 16 local government areas. The election, one of Nigeria's seven off-cycle governorship contests, will see the incumbent seek a second four-year term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with his deputy, Monisade Afuy…

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#EkitiDecides2026: Heavy security in Ekiti INEC in Ekiti moves election material, deploys officials

There are 2,445 polling units spread across the 177 wards in the 16 local government areas of the state.

Politics by nigerianewsfeedofficial · 2 mons ago · 0 comments · 17 views
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