What you should know INEC data showed that voter participation remained moderate despite the high-profile nature of the election. Oyebanji was first sworn in as Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, after emerging victorious in the 2022 governorship election, marking the commencement of his first term in office.…

…consents of the most people who participated in the poll. Tribune Online reports that INEC's Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Professor Adenike Oladiji, who announced the final results and made declarations around 3am Sunday morning, said Oyebanji polled…

…where possible, eating balanced local meals, cutting alcohol and tobacco, and staying connected with people you trust. "Early intervention is always more effective and less costly than treating advanced illness," he adds. His message for the father who has been putting off a hospital visit, whether out of cost, pride,…

…Oyebanji made the pledge shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared him winner of Saturday's governorship election. The governor, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, described the outcome of the poll as a profound expression of confidence and trust from…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Professor Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. The result was announced on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa Local Government Area by the Returnin…

…various locations in the State. “Fifteen (15) suspects were arrested for offences connected to the use of unregistered vehicles and tampered or improperly displayed registration plates. “Nine (9) cases have been charged to court, while other related cases that are still under investigation will be concluded and diligen…

…of retired security personnel. "In America, they have reservists. They call them when necessary. We should have something similar. There are many retired officers who are still strong, experienced and willing to serve. Their knowledge should not be wasted." Beyond weapons and surveillance systems, Austines identified a…

…believed recent attacks linked to Boko Haram elsewhere in the country may be connected to the pressure being exerted on the Oyo-based cell. According to officials, the insurgents could be attempting to stretch security resources and create opportunities for trapped fighters to escape. Such tactics are consistent with i…

…election in Ekiti State conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that electorates in about 2,445 polling units in the 16 local government areas of the state turned out on Saturday to elect their new governor. Ekiti has 1,059,360 registered voters, but only 1,028,929 of them w…

…High Court judgment that had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action People's Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). In unusually stern language, the appellate court accused the trial judge of disre…

…summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded 2,048 results out of 2,445 polling units on its Result Viewing Portal as of 7pm on Saturday, representing 83.7 percent of total results from the Ekiti State governorship election. The figure represents a significant j…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, made the declarati…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13…

…pledging In a statement issued after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Oyebanji said the people of Ekiti had overwhelmingly endorsed continuity, stability and development. He expressed gratitude to residents for delivering what he described as…

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, announced the…

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"That Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law has scored the highest number of votes is hereby declared the winner and returned elected." Overall results at a glance Registered Voters - 1,059,360 PVC collection : 1,028,929 Total accredited voters: 384,940 Total valid votes: 375,…

…That is correct, but he has to take another look at the reforms he enumerated as necessary for the above to be achieved. You don't kill a patient because you want to cure him of an ailment. While I believe reforms are necessary, we must tell President Tinubu what Obasanjo told the then self-styled evil genius and Marad…

Mr Oyebanji was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

…disorder and protection against external aggression; (ii) adequate provision of the necessaries of life, together with some comforts, and if possible a little bit of luxury as well; and (iii) the enjoyment of freedom, justice, equality, and other fundamental human rights." Awolowo's democratic socialist government ther…

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.

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