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By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye            Ekiti State basked in celebration on Monday as Governor Biodun Oyebanji clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship ticket for the 2026 election — a victory widely seen as a reward for his over three years of steady, people-centered governance. Amid cheers at the Ekitikete Pavilion, Ado Ekiti, 885 delegates from all 177 wards across the state unanimously affirmed Oyebanji’s candidacy, sealing what many described as a “referendum of progress.” “The endorsement wasn’t just political — it was a validation of performance. From massive road rehabilitation projects that have opened up rural communities, to landmark investments in youth empowerment, digital innovation, and sports infrastructure, his administration has redefined what grassroots governance means in Ekiti,” that's the submission of Dr. Olusola Osetoba. Dr. Olusola Osetoba, the Governor’s Technical Adviser on Sports, haile...

By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye   The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has called for increased support and investment in women’s sports to enable girls in Nigeria to thrive and bring more glory to the nation. Mrs. Chikere made this appeal on Saturday during an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG’s Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye, as part of activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child. She emphasized the importance of empowering the girl child, noting that women play a vital role in the progress of every society and possess the potential to elevate Nigeria’s standing through sports. “We are celebrating the girl child and acknowledging their achievements. I am very excited because, in no distant time, we will see more women making their mark in the sporting sector and bringing honour to Nigeria,” she said. As the Special Guest of Honour at the Cricke...

...As NSF names 15 words warriors for Scrabble World Championship ...Ebomah brothers, John and Peter in the final roster dominated by players from Warri SC By Maxwell Kumoye Current Continental Champion, Oluwatimilehin Doko, heads the list of 15 words warriors who have been carefully selected to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA), Championship in Accra, the capital of Ghana - the 'Gateway to Africa'. The 15 man roster made public by the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), is dominated by 5 wordsmiths from the fearsome 2023 NSF Inter Club Kings - Warri Scrabble Club. Winner of the 2025 Lekki Scrabble Classics, Abdulmumin Jimoh, is another super heavyweight in the team with serial champion, John Aiyedun, as well as Team Nigeria's captain to the last West African Scrabble Championships and National Sports Festival gold medallist, Ben Quickpen. Recently crowned Emmanuel Egbele Annual Scrabble Tournament winner, Emm...

...Commends the Governor for reviving sports in the state as Nigeria hits 65 By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           The Technical Advisor to the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sports Sports Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, is full of praise for Governor Oyebanji on Nigeria's 65th Independence Day for his giant strides towards sports in the state. Dr. Olusola Osetoba described Governor Biodun Oyebanji as a beckon of hope and restoration for sports in the State. She gave her verdict on Wednesday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye. Dr. Olusola Osetoba said sports was on the verge of collapsing in the state before Governor Oyebanji's assumption into office, emphasizing that the revival taking place in Ekiti State could not have been possible without his resolut support. She further emphasized that prior to his assumption the was mocked and looked dow...

...Sports in Nigeria, Edo State on the right track - Sabina Chikere By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye           The Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs Sabina Chikere, commended the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his effort to transforming sports in the country and taken it to a high pedestal with the creation of the National Sports Commission, (NSC), under the leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Honourable Bukola Olopade. She gave this heart warming commendations on Wednesday in an exclusive interview with FIRST ZEALMEDIACAST BLOG's Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye on Nigeria's Independence Day. The top Edo State sports official, emphasized that the growth in Nigeria's sporting firmament could not have been possible without the Renewed Hope agenda of the President, adding that the leadership...

...Needs more corporate backing to improve  By Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Lagos      One of Africa's leading music producers, songwriter, singer and entrepreneur, Temidayo Joseph Babatope, affectionately called Puffy Tee says Afrobeat music is hitting the right notes in Nigeria and the world. Temidayo Joseph Babatope gave this verdict in his Nigeria @65 Independence Day message tagged 'WE ARE PROVING OUR WORTH'.  He explained that Nigerian artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other individuals in the entertainment industry are pulling the right strings and are singing from a similar hymm sheet. “We are halfway there, the journey to stardom for Afrobeats is still far. Afrobeats is recognized globally, but only a few big time artists have made it to the top. But that's not the desired height for Nigeria, the country is filled with talent, once these talents are harnessed properly we will be top 20s, 30s afrobeats artist in the world...