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  …deepens teacher professionalism to improve learning outcomes   In a push to modernise Nigeria’s education sector, the federal government has tasked the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) with leading the digital shift in teaching and promoting professionalism among educators to enhance students’ learning outcomes. Suwaiba Ahmad, the minister of state for education, gave this assurance at the 2026 three-day retreat of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) in Abuja, where she said quality teachers and strong institutions remain the bedrock of national development. Ahmad emphasised that the Renewed Hope Agenda and the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative…

Voting has begun in the biggest byelection in British political history, with more than 2 million people eligible to choose Andy Burnham’s successor as Greater Manchester mayor.In normal times, such a large and politically significant byelection would have dominated the headlines for weeks, particularly as senior Labour figures only weeks ago feared losing the prize mayoralty to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.But now Labour’s Bev Craig is expected to win comfortably in a contest that has been largely overshadowed by Burnham’s rapid ascent to prime minister.Labour has benefited from a Burnham bounce in the polls and Reform UK’s focus has shifted…

Spending excessive time online is associated with higher stress levels, worse mood, and greater neglect of other activities, according to analysis.The new study by academics at the University of Duisburg-Essen published in the journal PLOS One, surveyed 900 German adults in 2025 who reported engaging in gaming, pornography use, social network use, or online shopping at least once in the last year.Depending on the frequency of their usage, their internet use was labelled as either pathological, risky, or non-problematic. Problematic internet usage, which includes pathological and risky usage, was defined by the study as the excessive use of online applications…

St Helens have confirmed George Delaney will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.The prop suffered a shoulder injury against Wigan Warriors on Friday night and has since undergone an operation following assessments this week. A Saints statement read: “St Helens will give George our full support and everyone at the club is looking forward to seeing him back in action.” Instagram This content is provided by Instagram, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable…

It’s been a hell of a summer for Twin Temple. The self-professed satanists saw their dark star rise earlier this month when country singer Charley Crockett allegedly removed them from his tour because of their use of “satanic imagery,” propelling the husband-and-wife duo into the spotlight and earning them an invitation from Jack White to open one of his shows. On Wednesday, singer Alexandra James and guitarist Zachary James got more return from their presumed deal with the devil when they made their late-night TV debut on The Daily Show. Twin Temple performed “Haunt Me,” off their forthcoming album Doomed…

NewsFeedAt least 15 Palestinians have been detained by Israeli forces during overnight raids across the occupied West Bank. Violent attacks by Israeli settlers have also intensified with the UN warning they are at an all-time high.Published On 30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Glory be to Almighty Allah (SWT) that the situation ended well. If the lady who delivered the baby and wrote her exams at the same time gets to read this, I say congratulations! If any of the dramatis personae in this incident get to read this article, they should feel free to contact me. Once again, Glory be to Almighty Allah (SWT). That actually is the phrase that this 60th birthday anniversary of mine deserves. It is always my tradition to share certain past stories in my life during landmark birthdays. The stories come from my stocktaking on my experiences…

Wildfires burning near Bordeaux have put some of France’s most famous winemakers on edge, as shifting winds threaten to push flames or smoke towards vineyards just weeks before harvest.At Château Malartic-Lagravière, which has been producing grand cru reds for more than two centuries, growers are scrutinising the winds and climbing temperatures. The domaine, just south of Bordeaux, is only 10km from areas evacuated because of fire risk.“There is talk of zombie fires that keep coming back to life,” said Séverine Bonnie, who works at the château that produces reds and whites with the Pessac-Léognan appellation. “The situation remains fragile so…

The compact Fan 2 Pro is designed to be carried anywhere and move air around medium-sized rooms, a balcony, or family tent. It features a big 3,600mAh battery for up to 70 hours of very quiet (21dB), cordless operation at low speed, or four hours on max. It can operate even longer when connected to a USB-C power bank or large power station. The blades, filter, and front & rear housing are fully detachable for easy cleaning, and there’s even an integrated nightlight.The Fan 2 Pro can move air up and around thanks to its ability to continuously oscillate 90-degrees…

Saunas and cold plunge pools are popping up everywhere in the UK, bringing fiery heat and icy cold to a beach, city farm or park near you. Their users will be ready with all the reasons why it’s good for both the mind and the body. But what’s the evidence for the benefits of sauna and cold plunge? In this episode from April, Madeleine Finlay hears from Ian Sample and Dr Heather Massey, associate professor at the University of Portsmouth’s extreme environments laboratory