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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Example Sentences

That kissing attempt has - disappointingly for some - been banned in Ekiti state where it was planned, with authorities warning all involved that there would be consequences if they went ahead with their attempt to set a record for kissing non-stop.

From BBC

Ekiti is closely associated with the recent craze as it was there that chef Dammy, while the steam was still rising in chef Baci's kitchen and Guinness was yet to ratify her record, turned on her stove to try and outdo her fellow countrywoman.

From BBC

A plan by a resident of southwestern Ekiti state who identified himself as "Sugartee" to hold the longest kissing session was stopped by the state government, which called it "unhealthy and immoral".

From Reuters

In other concerns raised by the opposition, the PDP's Dino Melaye, who led a walkout of some opposition party representatives from the results collation centre, alleged that there was over-voting in Ekiti - the first state to announce results, and which backed Mr Tinubu.

From BBC

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

From BBC