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Salty foods put children at risk of hypertension — Experts

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Regular consumption of salty foods may put children at risk of hypertension, health experts have warned, urging parents to look beyond the salt added during cooking and pay closer attention to processed foods and seasonings in their children’s diets. The experts explained that excessive sodium intake could cause the body to retain fluid, increasing the volume of blood circulating through the blood vessels and placing additional pressure on the walls of the blood vessels. They noted that children may consume sodium from several everyday foods, including seasoning cubes, instant noodles, processed meats, crisps and packaged snacks, making it easy for parents to underestimate their overall sodium intake. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH HealthWise, the Head of Paediatrics at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, and Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Abdurrazzaq Alege, explained that the body initially attempts to regulate excess sodium after a child consumes salty food. He noted t...
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Woli Arole, Apa call out Ola Best for relocating to Canada with thrift money

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Nigerian comedian turned prophet, Woli Arole, and actor Sanusi Izihaq, better known as Apa have called out singer Ola Best for running away with monthly thrift The duo accused the gospel singer of relocating to Canada with their monthly contribution popularly known as Ajo. Woli Arole in an Instagram post on Friday, said, “I’m sending this video to you and I’m making it public. The next video I’m going to do, I’m going to mention your name. We started the contribution in January and na me dey collect for this August. Oga pay my owo ajo. Your number is not reachable. You wrote thank God for journey mercy in your Whatsapp story. I saw you in Canada. Your number must be reachable in the next few hours or else I will mention your name”, Wole Arole stated. Also reacting to the development, actor Apa in a video on Instagram, “Woli Arole, I don’t understand your last post but what I can tell the public is that, you’re the one that introduced me to the monthly thrift. Now after you...
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Osun 2026: Adeleke Leads Oyebamiji by Over 66,000 Votes as 30 LGAs Report

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Osun 2026: Adeleke Leads Oyebamiji by Over 66,000 Votes as 30 LGAs Report Osogbo, Osun State — August 16, 2026  Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has taken a commanding lead in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, according to the latest results public on INEC Irev. The results show Adeleke with 491,975 votes, representing 51.9 per cent of the valid votes counted, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has 425,731 votes, representing 44.9 per cent. Adeleke is therefore ahead by 66,244 votes. ADC candidate Salaam Najeem Folasayo is currently in third position with 16,513 votes, while other candidates recorded significantly lower totals. According to the figures, results from all 30 local government areas have been reported. Adeleke leads in 19 LGAs, while Oyebamiji leads in 11 LGAs. Adeleke recorded particularly strong performances in Osogbo, where he polled 35,794 votes against Oyebamiji's 29,765; Ede North, where he secure...
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E DON HAPPEN: Ogun-based Pastor converts to Babalawo

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An Ogun-based Pastor, Olabanjo Felix Gold has reportedly abandoned the Christian faith and embraced the traditional Yoruba religious practice of Ifá, taking up the identity of a Babalawo onifa. Until his conversion, he was the Pastor, Image of God Evangelical & Prophetic Ministries. The development has sparked reactions among residents and social media users, with many expressing surprise over the pastor’s decision to make such a significant change in his spiritual journey. The reasons behind his decision and the circumstances surrounding his transition remain unclear.  However, the development has generated discussions about personal beliefs, spirituality and the freedom of individuals to choose the religious path they believe in, while others continue to question what may have prompted the former pastor to make the dramatic switch.
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Osun Election: Popular Governorship Candidate Withdraws From Race, Backs Adeleke

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The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Hon Adebayo Simon Adewale, has withdrawn from Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, directing all members of the party and his teeming supporters across the state to vote for the Osun State Governor and Candidate of the Accord Party, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. The APM Candidate gave this indication in a press conference on Thursday, noting that the decision to back Adeleke was a “conscious choice to place Osun State’s interest above personal ambition” and that it would allow the governor to consolidate on the progress his government has achieved in the state. According to him, politics should always be about serving the people, adding that his decision to withdraw from the governorship contest to back the incumbent governor would advance peace, stability, development, and the collective interest of the state. He said: “Gentlemen of the Press, after a deep reflection and extensive cons...
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Over 4500 Oyo Civil Servants Face Key Confirmation Test

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The Ministry of Establishments and Training conducted mandatory confirmation examinations for more than 4,500 civil service officers on Grade Levels 1 to 6 across Oyo State on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Seven zonal centres operated simultaneously across the state, with the exercise beginning at 9:00 a.m. Participants included officers from junior cadres such as Clerical Officers, Clerical Assistants, Store Attendants and related positions. At the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre serving Ibadan Zones 1 and 2, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry assured candidates that all eligible officers would be examined. He instructed participants to remain patient whilst awaiting their scheduled batches and to perform to the best of their ability. The permanent secretary characterised the examination as essential for career progression, noting that officers appointed to junior cadres must pass within two years of appointment to secure confirmation. He encouraged candidates to ap...
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 'YOU HAVE PROVEN PROFESSIONALISM, PASSION AND CHARACTER WORTHY OF EMULATION' — MOE EULOGISES AMB. SEGUN AKINLABI

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Today, I celebrate not just a birthday, but the life, character, courage and purposeful impact of an exceptional personality, Amb. Comrade Segun Akinlabi, CEO, Egalitarian Voice and Services Ltd. Amb. Segun, your journey is a beautiful reminder that when passion is guided by purpose, professionalism is strengthened by character, and service is driven by sincerity, impact becomes inevitable. In your profession, you have shown uncommon commitment, resilience and intentionality. You have continued to deploy your voice, platform and experience in ways that give visibility to issues, people and causes that deserve attention. Your personality reflects a man who understands that influence is not merely a privilege, but a responsibility to humanity. On this special day, I pray that God Almighty will preserve your life, enlarge your coast, renew your strength and reward your sacrifices. May He grant you wisdom to navigate greater responsibilities, favour to access greater opportunit...
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