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Ekiti 2026: Ekiti varsity alumni purchase nomination forms for Oyebanji
News Ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC) primary election for the governorship poll in Ekiti State, the alumni Association of Ekiti State University, (EKSU) under the auspices of EKSU Alumni Solidarity Group for BAO has purchased both the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. Representatives of the group were
Ekiti communities endorse Governor Oyebanji for second term
Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, the leaders of Ekiti West Constituency II, comprising Okemesi and Ido-Ile communities have unanimously endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second term in office. The Governor’s endorsement was part of the decisions taken at the meeting in Ido- Ile on Saturday and made known in a communique
Ekiti: PDP Pardons 2 Out Of 7 Suspended Fayose’s Loyalists
The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lifted the suspension slammed on two out of the seven party members in Ekiti State, namely; Prince Funso Ayeni (Ekiti North Senatorial Candidate) and Otunba Ajayi Babatunde Samuel (Ekiti North II Federal Constituency Candidate). PDP said it lifted the suspension on the duo after
Ekiti first lady donates gifts to first baby in 2023
The wife of Ekiti State governor, Dr. Olayemi Abiodun Oyebanji, has presented cash and gift items to the first baby of the year in the state, born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Gbenga Adeyemo in Ise-Ekiti. The first baby was delivered at 12.00a.m yesterday at the Comprehensive Health Centre...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...