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A pro-Yoruba group, the Yoruba Leaders of Thought, has described the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the last Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State as historic and an affirmation of his excellent performance in his first term. The group, which said that Oyebanji’s victory “is a confirmation of the confidence the people of Ekiti State have in his government”, urged him to surpass his present achievements in his second term. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday, declared Oyebanji, who was APC candidate, winner of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election having polled 319,224 votes to defeat other…
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Stablecore, a digital asset infrastructure provider for financial institutions, has launched an early-access program for US credit unions, a move aimed at helping smaller lenders evaluate stablecoins and other blockchain-based financial services before broader adoption. The program announced on Wednesday is in collaboration with Circuit, a credit union service organization (CUSO) focused on research and development, and Curql, a fintech investment collective representing more than 160 credit unions.The initiative allows participating credit unions to test stablecoin and digital asset services, including stablecoin payments, tokenized deposits, Bitcoin (BTC), crypto on- and off-ramps and staking capabilities, before deciding whether to integrate them into…
Reese Witherspoon made the world premiere of Elle a family affair! The Oscar winner, 50, was joined by her son, Deacon Phillippe, on the red carpet Tuesday, June 23, at the New York City premiere of her new Legally Blonde prequel series. Witherspoon, who shares son Deacon, 22, and daughter Ava, 26, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, stunned in a pink gown with lace floral detailing. Deacon looked suave in a black suit and matched his mom with a pink tie. Deacon has followed his mom and dad’s acting footsteps, even starring alongside Ryan, 51, in the coming-of-age drama Motorheads, which…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has threatened to file a N10 billion lawsuit against a cleric, Babatunde Ayodele, of the Evangelical Spiritual Church. Mr Kwankwaso issued the warning in a pre-action letter to Mr Ayodele, signed by his lawyer, Magaji Mato, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and posted on Facebook by his media aide, Saifullahi Hassan. He accused the pastor of making false, malicious, and derogatory remarks against him when the pastor appeared and addressed his congregation in Lagos State. In the letter dated 11 June, Mr Kwankwaso demanded an immediate retraction and apology…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Super Eagles over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying many Nigerians remain deeply disappointed by the country’s absence from football’s biggest stage. Mr Wike spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriageway Phase I in Abuja, where former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was among the dignitaries present. Using the occasion to send a message to the national team, the minister said Nigerians deserved better. “Yes, we have congratulated one of our stars, Joseph Yobo. But let me use…
Victims of a fire outbreak that razed a petroleum filling station in Nkwoegwu Community, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, have recounted their losses and appealed to the state government for assistance. Narrating his ordeal on Wednesday, the owner of the filling station, Mr Chinonso Ahamefula, revealed that the fire started while fuel was being offloaded from a tanker at about 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, and quickly engulfed the station despite efforts by staff to extinguish it with fire extinguishers, water and sand. He said the tanker caught fire suddenly without any warning signs. He said,…
One person is feared dead, while scores of others are trapped after a three-storey building under construction along Peter Odili Road, a highbrow area of Port Harcourt, collapsed on Wednesday. Though the cause of the collapse could not be immediately ascertained, eyewitnesses attributed it to possible structural defects. Meanwhile, rescue workers have recovered the lifeless body of a yet-to-be-identified person who was among those trapped in the rubble. Ongoing rescue efforts are being coordinated by the Rivers State Government, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Federal Road Safety Corps. A survivor at the construction site, identified simply…
The Chairman of Zee 1 Triple T Company Limited and Founder of the Zee 1 for YAYI Support Group, Azeez Ibrahim, has said Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as YAYI’s empowerment programmes, infrastructural projects and educational support initiatives have earned him widespread support among youths, women and community leaders across Ogun State. Ibrahim described Yayi as the leading contender in the forthcoming Ogun State governorship election. According to Ibrahim, Adeola’s achievements and commitment to the welfare of the people have distinguished him from other aspirants seeking to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun. He made the assertion while speaking with political…
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