Mr Otu explained that his administration intends to create a business-friendly environment.
She said the holiday was declared to enable workers in the state to travel to their respective voting centres.
Eight Scripture Union Nigeria members have been kidnapped. The police command in Imo disclosed that they were abducted on Sunday along the boundary between Imo and Anambra.
INEC says the number of registered would-be voters in Ekiti has increased from 987,647 to 1,059,360 in 2026.
Mrs Alison-Madueke’s trial bordering on corruption and bribery came to an end after about a decade in the UK court.
UN secretary-general António Guterres has called on world leaders and business operators to work together to build resilience against global shocks.
The Oyo state government on Tuesday demolished a residential property allegedly used by criminals as a hideout and an ammunition storage facility.
“The decision of the lower court to proceed with the judgment despite the express order of this court is the highest form of judicial impertinence,” it said.
The governor urged the protesters to maintain peace as the demonstration continued.
The ministry said 18 individuals were also arrested for offering transportation, shelter and employment to violators.
