Ekiti State

OPINION: Obiora Okonkwo: The Value of Soft Power

Soft power can be described simply as the attractiveness of a country, organisation, or a people to others in such a powerful way that it causes them to try to imitate the latter without the promise of payment or a threat of punishment.

There Was No Altercation, We Were Attacked – Sowore Accuses Ekiti Police Of Playing Down Violence

The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Ekiti Police Command of playing down an attack on him and his associates in Ado-Ekiti, insisting that they were victims of a violent assault and not participants in an altercation.

Sowore Allegedly Abducted By Armed Thugs In Ekiti

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has raised the alarm over an alleged attack and abduction by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

United Nigeria Airlines targets January 2027 for Ekiti cargo flights

United Nigeria Airlines plans to commence cargo operations at Ekiti Airport in January 2027, with daily passenger flights expected to follow as the state upgrades aviation infrastructure to support commercial activities.

Power Crisis Deepens As Electricity Workers Shut BEDC, Plunge Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti Into Darkness

Electricity supply across Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti states was disrupted on Monday after workers under the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) shut down critical facilities of BEDC Electricity Plc over a dispute involving emoluments and welfare packages

Oyebanji Breaks 30-Year Jinx, Sworn In For Historic Second Term As Ekiti Governor

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday began a historic second term in office, breaking a 30-year political jinx to become the first governor of the state to secure and commence two consecutive terms since Ekiti was created in 1996.

Ekiti State Sets Sights On Guinness World Record With Giant Pounded-Yam Pyramid

The attempt will take place at the 2026 World Iyan Carnival in Ado-Ekiti on December 27.

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Malpractices Mar Ekiti Gov Poll

June 22, (THEWILL) — Despite reports by election observers that the Ekiti State Governorship Election held on Saturday was smooth and peaceful across the state, allegations of vote-buying, voter - intimidation and other malpractices trailed the exercise. For example, addressing...

BREAKING: INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti Governorship Election

June 21, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on...

Oyebanji Clears Own Polling Unit, Defeats ADC’s Bejide In His Polling Unit

June 20 (THEWILL) — Incumbent Governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, has recorded early victories in Saturday’s governorship election, winning overwhelmingly at his own polling unit and defeating Dare Bejide of...
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Lack Of Love Not Enough – Akwa Ibom Court Rejects Divorce Petition After 43-Year Marriage

An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has dismissed a petition seeking the dissolution of a marriage that has lasted over 43 years, ruling that lack of love and mutual respect between spouses does not, on its own, constitute sufficient legal grounds for divorce.
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