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Yiaga Africa Validates Ekiti Poll Outcome, Flags Vote Buying and Turnout Discrepancies Mediaage NG Election observer group yiaga.org⁠� has declared that the official results of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election align with its independent findings, but warned that widespread vote buying and inconsistencies in election data continue to threaten the credibility of the electoral process.Presenting its post-election assessment on Sunday, the organisation said the poll witnessed notable improvements in election-day logistics, including the early deployment of officials and materials, prompt commencement of voting and accreditation, and a generally peaceful atmosphere across the state.

Yiaga Africa Validates Ekiti Poll Outcome, Flags Vote Buying and Turnout Discrepancies

Ekiti Election: Vote-Buying Allegations Persist as Yiaga Africa Flags INEC Document Inconsistencies Mediaage NG Aramoko Ekiti, Ekiti State — Allegations of vote-buying and electoral irregularities have continued to dominate the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election, alongside fresh concerns raised by election observers over inconsistencies in official voting materials.

Ekiti Election: Vote-Buying Allegations Persist as Yiaga Africa Flags INEC Document Inconsistencies

Security, Transparency Key to Credible Ekiti Election, Says Yiaga Africa Mediaage NG Ado-Ekiti, June 18, 2026 – Civil society organisation Yiaga Africa has described Saturday's Ekiti State governorship election as a crucial test of Nigeria's new Electoral Act 2026, warning that the credibility of the poll will depend on transparency, security and the effective deployment of electoral technology.

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Security, Transparency Key to Credible Ekiti Election, Says Yiaga Africa

Ekiti Poll to Test Electoral Reforms as Yiaga Africa Flags Security, Vote-Buying Risks Mediaage NG Civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, has described the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election as a defining moment for Nigeria's electoral system, warning that issues of security, vote buying and voter participation could influence the credibility of the exercise.

Ekiti Poll to Test Electoral Reforms as Yiaga Africa Flags Security, Vote-Buying Risks

President Tinubu Recognises Outstanding Nigerians For Contribution To National Development Mediaage NG Nigeria's President, at the climax of the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebration, recognised outstanding Nigerians for their contributions to the development of the country, at an awards dinner in Abuja.

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President Tinubu Recognises Outstanding Nigerians For Contribution To National Development

Nigeria's Ruling Party Wins First Test Despite Harsh Economic Reality Mediaage NG Nigeria's ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), has won its first big electoral test since Bola Tinubu became president last year, despite the dire state of the country's economy.

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Nigeria’s Ruling Party Wins First Test Despite Harsh Economic Reality

Lack of Proper Identity Management Can Lead To Inadequate Security - Interior Minister Mediaage NG Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the country will lack in adequate security and prosperity for its citizens, if there's no proper identity management.

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Lack of Proper Identity Management Can Lead To Inadequate Security – Interior Minister

Nigeria's Women Affairs Minister Calls For Thorough Investigation Over Death of Woman Mediaage NG THE Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs has called for a full investigation over the death of a woman who died as a result of domestic violence.

Nigeria’s Women Affairs Minister Calls For Thorough Investigation Over Death of Woman