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Former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola suffered a setback at his polling unit in Ilesa on Saturday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded a decisive victory in the ongoing governorship election. The APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, secured 256 votes at the polling unit, while the Accord Party candidate and incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, polled 43 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, came a distant third with 13 votes. The result is notable given Aregbesola’s political standing as a former governor of Osun and a prominent figure in Ijesaland. The polling unit had attracted attention ahead…

Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid ⁠tightened security on both sides after social media posts ​called for another mass crossing.The attempted crossing on Saturday came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, causing tensions within the EU and prompting anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide. At least 96 people died trying to ⁠reach European soil.A source in Morocco’s interior ministry told news agency Reuters that those detained included 109 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and two Moroccan citizens arrested in or around Fnideq, the Moroccan city…

A woman holds a “legalize cannabis now” sign outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Bill Clark | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesMarijuana has had a history of highs and lows in the U.S. over the past century — legally, politically and culturally — teetering between vilification and acceptance. Since 1996, 40 states and the District of Columbia have legalized either medical or recreational adult-use marijuana. Yet cannabis, the leafy plant from which marijuana is derived, is still a federally illegal Schedule I drug as defined by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act.  With November’s pivotal midterm elections…

I’m at the research and development centre of the world’s biggest publicly listed ice-cream maker, Magnum. Near Bedford in the UK, it’s where the company’s researchers dream up new recipes and develop their production processes.What really catches my eye is a pale yellow glow in the corner of the room. The light emanates from a glow-in-the-dark ice lolly.Launched in the clubbing capital of Ibiza, it’s targeted toward clubbers and festival-goers, and one of its ingredients, vitamin B2, is naturally luminescent and glows under UV club lights.While a luminescent product may seem a bit of a gimmick, ice cream is a…

Wildfires are an increasing problem in Europe and elsewhere. While their immediate effect on air quality is obvious, they can also trigger less visible but significant environmental effects, including algal blooms.An algal bloom is the rapid growth of algae and other plant-like microorganisms. These blooms can become so dense that they change the colour of the lake and seas. Although most are harmless, some produce dangerous toxins. When their blooms die, their decomposition depletes oxygen in the water, creating so-called dead zones.Algal blooms are often fuelled by excess nutrients from human activities, such as fertiliser runoff and sewage dumping. But…

Sunderland have agreed a £25.6m fee to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse.The 20-year-old French defender is expected to undergo a medical after a verbal agreement was reached for an initial £23.9m, with a further £1.7m in potential add-ons.Methalie made 28 appearances for Toulouse in Ligue 1 last season, scoring twice in his final three games, as they finished ninth.The deal follows a prolonged pursuit by Regis Le Bris’ side as Sunderland look to strengthen their defence before the start of their Premier League campaign at Ipswich Town next Saturday (15:00 BST).The Black Cats will also compete in Europe for…

Courtney Love is opening up about a serious health crisis she faced after moving to England in 2019, revealing that doctors told her she “was going to die.” On Friday, Love took to Instagram to address questions about her long-awaited solo album. “A lot of you are asking where my record is at. It’s done. It’s kind of been done,” she said. “It’s a really good record. I put a lot into it.” The former Hole frontwoman then revealed that she faced a frightening health battle after moving from Los Angeles to London seven years ago. “When I went there,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the polling unit of former Osun State Governor and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Mr Aregbesola, who defected from the APC last year, is a leader and the national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At PU001, Coop. Building Junction, Isare, Ward 08, Ilesa East Local Government Area, where Mr Aregbesola earlier voted on Saturday the APC’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, secured 256 votes to come top there. Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party came second with 43 votes, while ADC’s candidate Najeem Salaam…

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) says it recorded 38 security incidents and 323 cases of electoral offences and irregularities in the 726 polling units monitored as of 12 noon on Saturday, as voting held in the Osun State off-cycle governorship election. A preliminary statement issued this evening said, “the Hub, made up of the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), the International Press Centre (IPC), the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), TAF Africa, The Kukah Centre (TKC) and Yiaga Africa, said it deployed 823 accredited observers across…

Eleven people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, authorities say, in one of the deadliest days of attacks since an agreement aimed at reducing hostilities was announced in June.Lebanon’s prime minister said seven people were killed in a strike on a house on the outskirts of Ansar, 70km (43 miles) south of the capital, Beirut. State media reported three children and two women were among the dead.Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) said it had killed a commander of Hezbollah – the Iran-backed Shia militia – following an attack against Israeli soldiers.The commander’s family “who he used as human…