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Ekiti

British  
/ ɛˈkiːtɪ /

noun

  1. a state of Nigeria, in the SW. Capital: Ado-Ekiti. Pop: 2 384 212(2006). Area: 6353 sq km (2453 sq miles)

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On claims on social media that the results from Ekiti were published five days before the elections, the Inec chairman said that such stories could only pass for "fake news".

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2023

In one widely shared video, someone navigates the Inec portal to review results from Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti state.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2023

Kowe, of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, said she has tried three times to get her second dose.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2021

In opposition to the government’s position, some states such as Ekiti and Abia are passing legislation to allow them to limit the herdsmen’s activities, and prosecute those who graze on private land.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 3, 2017

Ayo Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State in western Nigeria, sought an apology from the federal government for saying as much after the most recent attacks.

From New York Times ● Jan. 15, 2016

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