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Voting in the Osun State governorship election is proceeding smoothly in several polling units across the state, according to reports from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) Situation Room. Besides, according to the CJID, there is a high turnout in many polling units, and the BVAS machines are functioning correctly. The reports came from Boluwaduro, Ilesa West, Aiyedire, and Egbedore Local Government Areas. CJID deployed observers across all 30 LGAs in Osun State. According to the Situation Room, as of 9:30 a.m., voting was proceeding smoothly at Polling Unit 001, St Philips Primary School, Registration Area 01, Boluwaduro.…

I used to be an avid consumer of daily news. I woke up to it and went to sleep with it. For hours each day, I consumed whatever intellectual fare the cable networks had prepared: breaking news, exclusive interviews, heated debates, political panels, and an endless parade of pundits. I watched them all with the reassuring conviction that I was becoming better informed. To some extent, perhaps I was. I would not suggest that the world of yesterday was some idyllic El Dorado in which everyone agreed and lived happily ever after. It was not. Yet compared with today’s deeply…

Some children may have vision problems without realising that they are seeing differently, an eye-care professional has said, urging parents to prioritise early eye checks. Tomisin Ayodele, a Dispensing Optician at Eyekon Innovation Optics Lab, said some children have vision problems from birth, while others develop them as they grow. Ms Ayodele said these could include short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, while some children may also have different levels of vision in each eye. “The important thing is to find out what is causing the problem rather than assuming every child who wears glasses has the same condition,” Ms Ayodele said.…

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Spanish World Cup-winning forward Ferran Torres, with the attacker joining the French champions on a contract running until 2031. The club announced the move on its official website on Saturday, confirming that Torres will wear the number nine shirt. Born in Foios, Spain, on February 29, 2000, Torres began playing football through futsal before joining the Valencia CF academy at the age of seven. He rose through the ranks at Valencia and made history in December 2017 when he became the first player born in the 21st century to feature in La Liga,…

Emilie Kiser is addressing the criticism she continues to face from followers. Taking to TikTok on Friday, August 14, the content creator, 27, shared a lengthy video to clear up rumors and address the backlash surrounding her and her husband Brady’s parenting decisions. Emilie, whose 3-year-old son Trigg died last year after drowning in their backyard pool, began the video by admitting she knew she had “made mistakes” and is “an imperfect person.” “Our family has been no stranger to tragedy, and how quickly life can change. And that’s really all I can say is that we’re no stranger to…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday began offering free hydrocele surgeries to affected residents across the six Area Councils. Teresa Nwachukwu, Director of the FCT Public Health Department, stated that the intervention would enable access to surgical care for those unable to afford treatment. Nwachukwu, represented by Ngozi Ebisike, Head of the Disease Control Division, spoke at the flag-off ceremony at Kubwa General Hospital. She said hydrocele, although medically treatable, could affect mobility, productivity, family life, self-esteem, and social participation. According to her, some patients live with the condition for years, enduring pain, discomfort, stigma, and embarrassment, while…

“In a world where selfishness, war, and injustice are resurgent, Fidel’s legacy calls upon us to: defend the sovereignty of peoples against any form of domination; practice internationalist solidarity; work towards and trust in unity as an invincible force; and foster values of justice and ethics.” …In Cuba itself, the First International Colloquium on the Centenary held with the theme “Fidel: Legacy and Future.” It brought together over 1,500 participants, including over 900 international delegates from sixty-three countries. This week across the world, the voice of humanity reverberated in one man, Fidel Castro, the revolutionary they could not kill. Across…

Police operatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation -Intelligence Response Team have arrested the lawmaker representing Irewole/Isokan State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim, in Ikire for allegedly harbouring about 146 suspected mercenaries. PUNCH Online earlier reported a viral video showing policemen confronting the lawmaker and the large group of individuals whom Ibrahim said were voters. The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the arrest during a telephone interview with The PUNCH on Saturday. Ojelabi said, “He was arrested in Ikire for harbouring suspected mercenaries. He was arrested with about 146 people.…

Married at First Sight’s Ryan de Nino has died. He was 40. A family member told TMZ on Friday, August 14 that the reality TV personality died “suddenly” in New Jersey “earlier this week.” The family will not be releasing any additional details about Ryan’s death, according to the outlet. Ryan’s sister Melissa paid tribute to her late brother via Facebook on Tuesday, August 11. “Ryan was so damn funny and witty. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved. He had a huge heart, always. I can’t explain what it’s like to lose a sibling,” she wrote. “Someone who’s…

Almost 72,000 people were displaced by floods, heavy rainfall and windstorms in Katsina State between January 2025 and January 2026, more than the nearly 60,000 displaced by banditry and kidnapping during the same period, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said. More than 138,000 people were displaced by reported incidents in the state during the one-year period. Sharon Dimanche, Chief of Mission of IOM Nigeria, disclosed the figures on Friday at a media briefing on displacement and peacebuilding in North-west Nigeria, held in Katsina. “Almost 72,000 of those displacements followed floods, heavy rainfall or windstorms. Almost 60,000 were linked…