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Every year on 19 June, the world marks World Sickle Cell Day to raise awareness about a condition affecting millions globally. Yet despite decades of public campaigns encouraging genotype testing and informed marriage decisions, Nigeria continues to record one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) in the world. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the country records approximately 150,000 infants born with sickle cell disease annually, accounting for a significant share of the global burden. While genotype awareness campaigns have become common in schools, churches, mosques and healthcare facilities, health experts say awareness…

I Will Find You author Harlan Coben weighed in on the Netflix show adapting his book — with some major changes and twists. “I’ll give you the emotional answer,” Coben, 64, exclusively told Us Weekly about his reaction. “When I first go on set, when I first see Sam Worthington and Britt Lower and Milo Ventimiglia and the rest of the huge cast and crew, I think to myself, ‘I had this little idea in the corner of my house in New Jersey and now all these fantastic people are going to bring it to life.’” Coben was delighted with…

Former Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has commended the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in the state, describing the accreditation and voting process as seamless. Mr Fayemi, who spoke with reporters after casting his vote at his Ward 11, Unit 9 Ogilolo, Isan-Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area of the state, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its efficiency in the handling of the exercise. “It was a smooth experience and everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it was the same for my wife. “I want to…

Late Chief MKO Abiola, winner of the 12 June, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, without any iota of doubt, was neither a saint nor a radical. But he was a stubborn fighter. He had the guts and fighting spirit to insist on, and demand for, the presidential mandate given to him by Nigerians. This, he insisted, must be recognised, respected and upheld. This was the basis of the popular struggle for June 12. June 12 turned out to be a heroic struggle, which exposed hypocritical elements who called themselves “progressives”, “patriots”, “democrats”, and “socialists.” It ultimately showed…

Million Dollar Nannies introduced viewers to former Kardashian nanny Leah Barrs, who quickly found herself at the center of a scandal after she revealed she previously slept with a dad who hired her to watch his child. The show, which is streaming now on Hulu, follows a young group of elite nannies as they head to Ibiza to launch an agency built for nannies. “They’re promised VIP families, life-changing money, and a shot at something bigger than any of them could build alone,” read the official synopsis. “But fierce competition, personal drama, and a scandal from the past threaten to…

The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) failed to verify faces of some voters during Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti State. PREMIUM TIMES observed the development in Ikere Ekiti in Okere Ekiti Local Government Area of Ekiti State. At the polling unit in Osagburu/Hall Oke oloti, Ward 3, Ikere Ekiti, four female voters could not exercise their rights to vote because the BVAS machine failed to verify their facial features for accreditation. PREMIUM TIMES observed a long queue at the polling unit. As of 4:20 p.m., voters were still on queue waiting to cast their votes. Disenfranchisement Funmilayo Idowu poses…

Stefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music with laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. He describes it as being like the “Dark Souls of synthesis.” Despite using “hard mode” production techniques that often rely on telephone line testing equipment and gear salvaged from nuclear testing facilities, Hainbach is also incredibly prolific, releasing six albums in 2025 alone, along with a handful of singles and EPs. His latest, Gentle Hum, is a collaboration with Ah! Kosmos (Turkish composer, Başak Günak). The album is a melancholic collection…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Sarah Jessica Parker‘s latest outfit got the internet chatting. Best described as eye-catching, everything about her getup was controversial except for her sleek woven bag style. We found the universally chic look for just $27! Parker’s New York City outfit included a plaid blouse and paisley skirt combo, flats and a woven crossbody bag. Her crescent-shaped crossbody combines multiple trends, but that doesn’t mean it’s some one-and-done piece. Parker’s bag style literally never goes out of fashion. Love or side-eye the…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has hailed the ongoing gubernatorial polls in Ekiti State as “transparent” and “very peaceful,” despite claims of vote-buying in some locations in the state. Mr Sani, who is the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election, made the disclosure during an interview with Arise TV on Saturday. “I’ve gone round some of the local governments out of the 16 local governments,” Mr Sani said. “I have gotten reports in all of the 177 polling units. I can assure you that the election, so far,…

In May, the European Commission opened a comment period, seeking feedback on regulations for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. The comment period will precede eventual revisions and additions to the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislative framework. Some have already dubbed the expected new framework “MiCA 2.0.”Katie Harries, director and head of policy for Europe at Coinbase, told Cointelegraph that there are several key areas where “refinements could help ensure the framework remains competitive in the next phase of digital asset regulation.”With an updated version of EU crypto law, the crypto industry is looking for more regulatory clarity in DeFi, stablecoins…