The UK government sent observers to Ekiti State's 2026 gubernatorial election, stating that free, fair, and peaceful polls are vital for Nigeria's democracy and the enduring UK-Nigeria partnership.
The Movement for Credible Elections has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of vote-buying and other electoral irregularities reported during the Ekiti governorship election.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has won its first polling unit in the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, defeating the APC at Agaba Ola Hall with 33 votes to 29.
Professor Alkasum Abba asserts that no Fulani has been Nigeria's president except Atiku Abubakar, claiming Buhari was Hausa, not Fulani, igniting online reactions.
Political analyst Umar Muhammad warns against trial by social media, stressing that unproven allegations against Senator Abdulaziz Yari require due process and judicial confirmation.
INEC has uploaded 846 out of 2,445 polling unit results (36%) to the IReV portal for the Ekiti governorship election as of 6:00 p.m. on June 20, 2026.
In the Ekiti governorship election, APC's Biodun Oyebanji defeated ADC candidate Dare Bejide at Bejide's own polling unit, securing 140 votes against 37.
Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, brother of ex-Governor Ayo Fayose, calls for the cancellation of Afao-Ekiti governorship election results, citing deliberate vote manipulation and inducement.
PDP governorship candidate Wole Oluyede secured 113 votes against APC's 84 in Polling Unit 6, Ugele/Aroku Ward 3, Ikere LGA, as Ekiti election results trickle in.
Senator Shehu Sani forecasts Governor Biodun Oyebanji's win in Ekiti State as polling unit results arrive, sparking debates on election integrity.
Reps member Kolawole David Akinlayo expresses confidence in Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election bid, citing massive voter turnout and strong grassroots support in Ekiti North constituency.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji secured a landslide victory at Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele's polling unit, polling 164 votes against PDP's 8 votes in the Ekiti governorship election.
At MOUAU's maiden International Women's Conference, participants called for gender equity, not rivalry with men, emphasizing women's role in national development.
Voters at Polling Unit 10, Ward B, Iyin-Ekiti chased away EFCC operatives during the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, briefly disrupting voting before it continued peacefully.
The Assembly of Patriots International calls for ICPC investigation into former OGWAMA MD Abayomi Hunye over alleged ₦2bn fraud, abuse of office, and nepotism.
Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi praised INEC for a seamless voting process in the 2026 governorship election, while Senator Ayo Arise expressed confidence in APC victory despite average turnout.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji (APC) defeated ADC candidate Dare Bejide in Bejide's own polling unit, winning 140 votes against Bejide's 37 in Ekiti governorship election.
KDI's preliminary report on the Ekiti governorship election finds the process generally orderly and functional, but notes persistent logistical challenges.
INEC has started uploading polling unit results from the Ekiti governorship election to its IReV portal, over two hours after polls closed, following concerns over missing results.
APC won Senator Adaramodu's polling unit with 137 votes, defeating ADC's 17 votes in the Ekiti governorship election, as results show strong support for Governor Oyebanji.
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A viral post about free bail in Nigeria sparked reactions revealing deep-seated mistrust in the justice system. Many Nigerians shared experiences of corruption and extortion by police.
Senator Babafemi Ojudu expressed concern over the slow pace of accreditation in Ekiti governorship election, blaming BVAS malfunction for delays.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji secured a landslide victory in his polling unit in the Ekiti state governorship election, polling 326 votes for the APC.
Ebonyi LP Secretary Innocent Igiri announces plan to leave party and support Governor Nwifuru's reelection, citing zoning violations and Nwifuru's achievements.
APC candidate Prof. Dayo Faduyile expresses confidence in winning the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election, citing peaceful turnout and efficient INEC operations.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji wins big at Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele's polling unit, securing 164 votes against PDP's Wole Oluyede's 8 in Ekiti governorship election.
The PDP has secured an early victory in the Ekiti governorship election, winning a polling unit in Ikere LGA with 82 votes against the APC's 56 votes.
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose predicts a landslide victory for Governor Biodun Oyebanji after massive voter turnout in his hometown, praising INEC and security.
Audu Sule Katagum, former deputy governor of Bauchi State, has died at 69. He served from 2018-2019 under Governor Abubakar. He was a respected politician and traditional title holder.
Ekiti Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye cast her vote on June 20, praising voter turnout and expressing confidence in APC candidate Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election based on achievements.