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- Gunmen Demand ₦1bn Ransom for 15 Worshippers Abducted During Deadly Ekiti Church Attack
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Following a violent raid on a Christ Apostolic Church parish in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, kidnappers have demanded ₦1 billion for the release of 15 captives. The attack, which occurr...
- Christian Association of Nigeria Condemns Deadly Ekiti Crusade Attack and Abduction of Multiple Worshippers
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Christian Association of Nigeria has issued an urgent demand for the rescue of congregants kidnapped during an open air crusade in Eda Oniyo Ekiti. Following the killing of a l...
- Christian Association of Nigeria Demands Urgent Rescue After Brutal Gunman Attack on Ekiti Church Crusade
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Christian Association of Nigeria has formally condemned a violent assault on an open-air church gathering in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, where gunmen killed a pastor and abducted several...
- Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church Vigil, Kill Pastor And Abduct Worshippers In Violent Midnight Raid
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
A midnight prayer vigil at a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti turned tragic when five armed men attacked the congregation. The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed that t...
- Ekiti State High Court Sentences Two Men To Death Following Violent 2018 Armed Robbery Operation
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Justice Bamidele Omotoso has sentenced Ojo Tosin Olasunkanmi and Obamoyegun Dele to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery. The court found the duo guilty of a 2018 home...
- Gunmen Storm Outdoor Crusade In Ekiti, Kill Presiding Pastor And Abduct Multiple Worshippers
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
A violent attack on an open-air church crusade in Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, has left the presiding pastor dead and an unconfirmed number of worshippers, including children and the el...
- APC Launches Ekiti Re-election Campaign for Oyebanji as National Leaders Target 500,000 Votes
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda officially inaugurated the re-election campaign for Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Deputy Monisade Afuye in Ado-Ekiti. Party leadership a...
- Seven Governors Converge in Ado-Ekiti for Governor Oyebanji’s Re-election Campaign Flag-off
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The All Progressives Congress officially launched the re-election campaign for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Monday, with National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda declaring the...
- INEC Intensifies Risk Management Strategy Ahead Of June 20 Ekiti State Governorship Election
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Africa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a strategic workshop in Ekiti State to address potential threats to the upcoming June 20 governorship election. Re...
- Ekiti State Government Rejects N25 Million Propaganda Allegations as Baseless Campaign Tactics
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Commissioner for Information Taiwo Olatunbosun has dismissed claims from the Wole Oluyede Campaign Organisation alleging that the state spent N25 million to manipulate media covera...
- Nyesom Wike Endorses PDP Candidate Wole Oluyede For Upcoming Ekiti State Governorship Election
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has officially backed Dr. Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the June 20 governorship poll in Ekiti. Fol...
- Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi Urges Nigerians to Utilize Easter Values Amid Economic Hardship
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Dr. Kayode Fayemi has called on citizens to draw strength from the resurrection story to navigate the country’s current security and financial crises. In a Saturday message, the fo...