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Ilawe-Ekiti on Saturday experienced low voter turnout in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who moved round the town, also observed that some residents were busy with their commercial activities, while others were actively engaged in house chores. NAN also noted that INEC officials were at their duty posts in Polling Unit 3, Ward 2, awaiting the arrival of voters while security agents were also present. However, in Unit 4, ward I and Unit 11 Ward 1, the polling unit of the Senate’s spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, INEC officials were still awaiting the…

The World Cup 2026 opened on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico playing South Africa. It appeared the entire Africa turned out against our sister African country. In the 1990s, this would have been the reverse. That was when South Africa held a lot of promise for the human race as it busted Apartheid and announced the death of that evil system. Indeed, South Africa produced some of the best Africans in contemporary history: Nelson and Winnie Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Govan Mbeki, Joe Slovo, Walter and Albertina Sisulu, Solomon Mahlangu, Steve Biko and Chris Hani. Among the best in this legion…

In the search to find love, the Islanders on Love Island USA are often forced to depart the villa after failing to make a lasting connection. Love Island USA follows a group of singles who must pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa. The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa under constant video surveillance. They must be coupled up to remain on the show and earn a shot at the $100,000 prize. While the islanders are filming nonstop for weeks, viewers are watching daily episodes and casting votes that…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ekiti State gubernatorial candidate, Oluwadare Bejide, on Saturday raised concerns of vote-buying at Ilawe Ekiti. Mr Bejide was seen addressing the Nigerian Police after casting his vote at his polling unit at Oke Adura, polling unit 04, Ekiti-South West. Arguments ensued when the governorship candidate, who called the police, accused a woman of vote-buying. “You brought money here; it is against the law. Yes, I saw you with money,” he said. However, the woman whose identity is uncertain replied, “Which money? Where is the money here? That is a big lie.” The police officer on…

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 133, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy belated Juneteenth, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about Sam Bankman-Fried and PE Guy and admin nights (which we should totally all do together one of these days), listening to Paul McCartney on Song Exploder, trudging through the bugs of the iOS 27 beta in order to use the good new Siri, once again trying and failing to switch to YouTube Music, free trial-hopping my…

Non-fungible token (NFT) project Pudgy Penguins has expanded the retail reach of its trading card game through a nationwide rollout at Target stores in the United States. According to a press release sent to Cointelegraph, the launch of Vibes Series 3 marks the game’s biggest retail expansion to date and brings the total number of circulated cards to 15 million. The new set includes additional gameplay mechanics, original artwork and appearances from characters in the Moonbirds collection. The rollout shows how Pudgy Penguins is extending its NFT-born intellectual property into mainstream consumer products as it aims to build a broader entertainment franchise…

Ivanka Trump is embracing her post-White House chapter by giving a rare glimpse of her bikini body. After stepping away from politics, Ivanka, 44, showed followers a peek into her sun-soaked lifestyle via Instagram on Friday, June 19, sharing a carousel of photos that showcased everything from tropical scenery to her vacation wardrobe. “A strong finish to spring,” she captioned her post. “Summer, we’re ready for you!” In one snap, Ivanka posed against a palm tree while showing off her toned midriff in a black bikini layered beneath a navy mesh crop top with flared sleeves. She completed the beach-ready…

A former presidential aide and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babafemi Ojudu, has voted at his polling Unit 09 in Ward 08, Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area of Ekiti State. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Mr Ojudu, a former senator, alleged that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines initially failed to capture him at his polling unit on Saturday. The APC chieftain urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to intervene in the matter. “INEC, this is unacceptable. I am the first voter in my polling unit. Nearly 30 minutes after accreditation began, your equipment has still…

The federal government has inaugurated a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness as part of efforts to sustain Nigeria’s zero-case status and strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to potential outbreaks. Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday at the State House, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who chairs the task force, said there were currently no reported cases of Ebola in Nigeria. Mr Gbajabiamila said the government was intensifying preventive measures to ensure the country remains free of the disease while positioning itself to take a leading role in epidemic preparedness and response across…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Bethenny Frankel might be in her 50s, but her glowing skin makes her look half her age. So when she calls out one of her go-to skincare products, we listen closely. This week, the Skinnygirl founder shared the facial cleanser she’s been loving, stating, “I think I have found my favorite cleanser.” The product in question? CeraVe Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser, a highly-rated Amazon fave that’s just $12. It delivers a gentle cleanse without leaving behind that dry, stripped…