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L-R: Olalekan Adeyanju, Deji Aladesiun, Oluwaseyi Ebenezer, Commissioner Gold, Raji Adewale & Tosin Popoola REPORTER: OLAMIDE AWOYINFA Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Honourable Gold Adesola Adedayo, has thrown his full weight behind the “Football for a Plastic-Free Ekiti” initiative, a youth-focused environmental campaign spearheaded by The Triple Green Environment Development (TGED) Foundation in partnership with the Ado and Ikere Local Football Councils (LFCs). The Commissioner declared his support during a courtesy visit by the campaign’s delegation to his office at the State Secretariat Complex in Ado-Ekiti. The visit was aimed at introducing the initiative ahead of World Environment Day 2025. The campaign seeks to harness the unifying power of football to raise awareness about plastic pollution and instill sustainable habits among young people across the state. Honourable Adedayo described the initiative as a “brilliant and much-needed intervention” that me...

.....embarks on familiarization visits to stakeholders  TGED AT THE T.A SPORTS OFFICE  In the build-up to this year’s World Environment Day, the Triple Green Environment Development Foundation is stepping up efforts to combat plastic pollution. The foundation, also known as TGED, is focusing its campaign on young people, aiming to educate them on the proper use and disposal of plastics. Leading the initiative is Ms. Oluwaseyi Ebenezer, alongside Programme Officer Adeyanju Olamilekan, with support from the Ado and Ikere Local Football Councils. The team paid a series of courtesy visits to key stakeholders, including Dr. Olusola Osetoba, Technical Adviser on Sports Development to Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Discussions centered on using sports—especially football—as a tool to drive home the message of environmental responsibility. As part of activities to mark the day, a friendly match between Ado and Ikere local governments has been scheduled. TGED AT THE EKITI FA BOSS'S OFFICE...

  VDM Confronts Man Defecating on Lagos Bridge Click here for video Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has confronted a man who was caught defecating openly on a bridge in Lagos State. According to VDM, he was returning from Ghana and spotted the disturbing scene while driving from the airport. In a video posted on his verified Facebook page, the activist recorded the young man, who was half-naked and defecating in full public view. Visibly angered, VDM spoke to the man in Hausa, though it was unclear whether the individual understood or shared the same background. He also expressed disappointment at passersby who witnessed the act and did nothing to stop it. He used the incident to highlight the problem of public indifference and the need for shared responsibility in building a better society. He said situations like this contribute to Lagos being perceived as dirty and poorly maintained. VDM called on Nigerians to adopt better hygi...

  FULL TEXT: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Fubara, deputy, lawmakers TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and worked for over the years, can thrive in a way that will redound to the benefit of the good people of the state. The state has been at a standstill since the crisis started, with the good people of the state not being able to have access to the dividends of democracy. Also, it is public knowledge that the...

Supporters of Senate President Godswill AKPABIO and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan clashed at the National Assembly today. While some are demanding the sack of AKPABIO others are requesting that Akpoti-Uduagan tender her apology to the Senate over the sexual harassment allegations levelled against the Senate President president. However, some protesters appeared to know nothing about the issue on ground. It remains unclear why one should participate in a protest when they do not understand the cause. Watch the video below:

The Unseen Architect: Governor Oyebanji Extols Akintunde Oyebode as Champion of Sports Development in Ekiti (R-L)Hon Akintunde and Governor Oyebanji  Governor Biodun Oyebanji has publicly acknowledged the Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance , Hon. Akintunde Oyebode for his significant contributions to sports development, confirming what many, including myself, have observed. In a recent conversation with Pelumi Abiara   about the key figures in the Oyebanji administration , I highlighted Hon. Oyebode's dedication to sports, despite his primary focus on state finances. Pelumi, though not present in the state but with a heart for the sector's development, affirmed my notion with a succinct, "expected."  Governor Oyebanji's recent remarks during a visit to Oluyemi Kayode Stadium validated this observation. Hon. Oyebode, a well-educated and widely traveled individual, possesses a clear vision for sports development in Ekiti State. His passion extends beyond his of...

Governor Oyebanji Pledges Sports Development During Oluyemi Kayode Stadium Inspection Hundreds of sports enthusiasts in Ekiti State gathered at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti to welcome Governor Biodun Oyebanji as he inspected ongoing renovations at the facility. During his visit, the governor assessed the progress of the stadium's upgrade, including the recently delivered AstroTurf factory-made grasses.  He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to using sports as a tool for wealth creation and human capital development. "We will use sports to create wealth as part of this administration's promise of human capital development. This can be achieved by putting in place structures that allow you to exhibit your talents," Governor Oyebanji stated. He assured athletes and sports stakeholders that the state government would complete the construction of the already started sports hall which is worth over ₦7.1 billion before the end of his tenure.  Recalling...