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Osun State has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the Southwest. From 2010, when the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Rauf Aregbesola, toppled Olagunsoye Oyinlola of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) through a court ruling, to the drama of the “inconclusive election” that installed Gboyega Oyetola eight years later, and Ademola Adeleke’s resurgence, Osun ranks amongst Nigeria’s leading political theatres. It’s happening again on Saturday as Governor Adeleke seeks reelection on the platform of the Accord Party (AP), with 14 other parties…
Top dignitaries from Nigeria’s political sphere were present at the church service dedicated to Anthony, the husband of Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. The service, which was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Anthony, a reputable businessman, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 62, according to a statement issued by Rev. C. A. Adeosun on behalf of the family. He was a devoted Christian who made a positive impact on the lives of all who knew him, according to the statement. Those present…
If the model identifies a message as a likely scam attempt, the user sees a warning in the chat, which is not visible to the other person. From there, the user can decide what to do: block, report, or continue the conversation. If they decide that a warning is incorrectly flagged, the user can mark the chat as trusted, in which case the warning is removed and Scam Alert will not flag that chat again. If a user marks that they trust a chat, they can also opt in to share the last 5 messages received with WhatsApp to help…
Publicly traded Bitcoin miners are cutting mining capacity faster than the Bitcoin network overall, suggesting that more operators are redirecting electricity and infrastructure toward data centers and high-performance computing (HPC), in another sign of the sector’s evolution beyond creating more crypto.In the latest Miner Weekly newsletter, BlocksBridge Consulting reported that realized hashrate among a cohort of public Bitcoin miners fell from 368.3 exahashes per second (EH/s) in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 319 EH/s in the second quarter of 2026, a 13.4% decline.The contraction was even sharper when excluding Bitdeer, which continued to expand its mining operations. Without Bitdeer,…
Alan Ritchson‘s hit series Reacher is back for season 4 — with major cast changes on screen. Based on the Jack Reacher novel series by Lee Child, Reacher stars Ritchson as the main character, who is a self-proclaimed drifter and former U.S. Army military police officer with incredible strength, intellect and abilities. During his travels, Reacher crosses paths with dangerous criminals and battles them. Season 4 pulls inspiration from the 2009 novel Gone Tomorrow, which follows Reacher as he witnesses a suicide on the subway in New York. According to the official synopsis, Reacher “soon discovers the woman who killed…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned that anyone who attempts to disrupt Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State will face decisive action, as security agencies intensify preparations ahead of the poll. It similary warned against vandalism of electoral assets. The Commandant-General of the corps, Abubakar Audi, issued the warning on Thursday during an operational visit to Osun State to assess security preparedness and strengthen coordination with key stakeholders ahead of the election. “We don’t want any bloodshed. We will decisively deal with anyone who attempts to disrupt the electoral process,” Mr Audi said, according to a…
The factional Accord Party’s presidential candidate and National Chairman, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has disclosed that the party has stepped down its support for Governor Ademola Adeleke and stated its support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji. This revelation comes days before the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Imumolen stated this on Thursday during the Osun APC mega rally, which was held in the state. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who represented President Bola Tinubu, noted that, according to information at his disposal, the Accord party “has thrown in the towel” and consequently put…
It’s certainly…different. | Image: Meta Instagram has unveiled a new wordmark, moving away from the recognizable cursive typeface it’s used over the last decade. The updated wordmark is a strange mix of half-cursive half-print that’s somehow less legible than its predecessor. Like, that totally says “Instagzam”, right? “The wordmark at the top of the app hasn’t changed in 10 years, so it was time for a refresh,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on his account. “Cleaner and more modern, with references to the original and the simplicity and craft that’s always made it Instagram.” Mosseri is seemingly aware that this…
Cryptocurrency wallet company Trezor reported a breach of personal data affecting about 14,000 users through its shipping provider, ShipMonk. Trezor’s Wednesday blog post said users who received its products from the US, UK, Sweden, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, and Portugal between May 10 and Aug. 8 were at risk from potential phishing attacks using their personal information. The company reported that 11,742 customers could have had their name, physical address, phone number, and email address compromised, while 1,947 users potentially had their name, city, and email address breached.“To be clear, our systems were not compromised, and your Trezor device is secure, but…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I’m constantly scrolling through Amazon’s latest fashion arrivals, so it takes a lot for something to stop me in my tracks. This month, though, I kept finding pieces that I immediately wanted to add to my cart — from trend-forward accessories to elevated basics I’ll wear well into fall. After narrowing them down, these are the 13 new arrivals I keep coming back to. Whether you’re looking for an easy travel outfit, trendy new shoes or a fun accessory to…
