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Professor Dayo Faduyile of APC Secures Victory in Ondo South Senatorial By-election
INEC has declared APC candidate Professor Dayo Faduyile the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial by-election after he polled 68,474 votes.
Oyebanji Celebrates Victory as Ekiti Residents Call for Continued Progress
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has secured a second term in Ekiti, pledging to focus on household welfare and grassroots development after a decisive victory in the state's governorship election.
Ekiti 2026: Irregularities and Violence Overshadow Governorship Poll
The 2026 Ekiti governorship election saw APC incumbent Biodun Oyebanji declared the winner, though the exercise was widely condemned due to reports of violence, vote-buying, and electoral manipulation.
Ex-Cabinet Secretary warns that leadership instability damages the nation
Former cabinet secretary Simon Case warns that ongoing political instability and leadership questions are negatively impacting the economy and delaying critical government decisions.
Governor Okpebholo Urges Edo Chief Judge to Establish Special Court for Cultism and Kidnapping Cases
Governor Monday Okpebholo has requested the Edo State Chief Judge to form a special court to fast-track trials for kidnapping and cult-related crimes.
Kwara APC hopefuls urge President Tinubu to intervene in governorship candidate selection
Ten Kwara APC governorship aspirants have petitioned President Tinubu to challenge the selection of Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the party's 2027 candidate, citing concerns over imposition and potential electoral failure.
Bwala Urges Citizens to Hold Governors Accountable Instead of Criticizing Tinubu
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala argues that Nigerians should hold state governors accountable for local development rather than blaming President Tinubu for governance failures.
Ekiti 2026: Governor Oyebanji Secures Victory at Fayose’s Polling Unit
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC achieved a decisive victory at former Governor Ayodele Fayose's polling unit in Afao-Ekiti, securing 448 out of 493 valid votes.
Aisha Yesufu Calls for Legalizing Vote-Buying Amid Allegations of EFCC Inaction in Ekiti
Activist Aisha Yesufu has proposed decriminalizing vote-buying in Nigeria, claiming the EFCC fails to stop the practice while law-abiding citizens suffer during elections.
Akinlayo Backs Oyebanji for Re-election in Ekiti 2026
Representative Kolawole David Akinlayo asserts that high voter turnout and effective grassroots campaigning will secure a second term for Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the Ekiti 2026 gubernatorial election.