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Ekiti
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Fourteen Ekiti Church Abductees Freed After Two Months, One Reported Deceased
Fourteen churchgoers kidnapped during an April crusade in Ekiti State have been released after two months, though one victim died while in captivity.
July 4, 2026
Ekiti Police Confirm Safe Recovery of Abducted Church Members
Ekiti security forces have successfully rescued the worshippers who were kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo on April 28.
July 4, 2026
Ekiti NUJ advocates for urgent flood defense and building regulations
The Ekiti State NUJ is urging both government and citizens to prevent flooding by clearing drainage systems and halting construction on waterways.
July 3, 2026
Ekiti Reps Member Contests APC Primary Outcome, Cites Electoral Law Violation
Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo is challenging the APC's Ekiti North Federal Constituency II primary results, alleging that the winner violated the 2026 Electoral Act by remaining a political appointee during the contest.
June 29, 2026
Ekiti High Court Condemns Two Kidnappers to Death
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two kidnappers to death for the abduction of an NYSC staff member, while clearing a third suspect of all charges.
June 26, 2026
Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Receives Certificate of Return After Election Victory
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been formally issued his certificate of return by INEC following his successful re-election in the Ekiti governorship race.
June 23, 2026
Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Awarded Certificate of Return, Promises Continued Progress
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been formally presented with his certificate of return by INEC, marking his historic consecutive re-election as Ekiti governor and signaling a renewed focus on regional development.
June 23, 2026
Senator Ayo Arise Applauds Governor Oyebanji for Election Success
Senator Ayo Arise has praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his 2026 re-election, highlighting the potential for continued state development and calling for party unity.
June 21, 2026
APC Official Predicts Osun Election Win Based on Ekiti Success
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye claims the recent APC victory in Ekiti State signals a future win for the party in the 2026 Osun governorship election.
June 21, 2026
Reports of Widespread Vote-Buying Surface During Ekiti Governorship Election
Voters in Ekiti State have reported instances of financial inducement by political party agents during the ongoing governorship election, with claims of cash handouts occurring in plain view.
June 20, 2026