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By Adetutu Audu The High Court of Lagos State has taken a major step in the prolonged battle over the estate of the late billionaire industrialist, Chief Labode Oladimeji Akindele, ordering that the sprawling estate be placed under the administration of the Administrator-General of Lagos State, pending the final determination of the legal dispute. The order, which followed the dismissal of an application seeking to strike out the claimant’s suit, marks a significant intervention in the administration of the estate, which has become the subject of a bitter family dispute over the validity of a purported Will and the control…

The Mexican equivalent of a cheese toastie, but even quicker to make, these are the perfect summer holiday or weekend lunch, because everyone can choose their own fillings and help cook. Plus, this recipe is just a jumping-off point – once you’ve mastered the method, you can fill them with anything you like … grated chocolate and mashed banana are pretty good!Prep 5 minCook 4 min eachMakes 880g block cooking mozzarella50g halloumi, or mild cheddar, monterey jack or havarti, grated2 fresh green jalapeños, cut into rounds or a jar of them (optional, see step 4)Oil, to grease8 corn or flour…

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub near Moscow. Russia claimed to have intercepted 822 drones.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Moroccan migrants are protesting in Ceuta, demanding asylum two weeks after more than a massive migrant surge into the Spanish enclave. Thousands are in limbo, sheltering on beaches as Spanish authorities debate asylum claims.Published On 16 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

  Malaysia holds lessons for Nigeria, writes UCHE UWALEKE During a recent academic study tour of key financial institutions in Malaysia with some of my Ph.D students from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, I had the opportunity to visit Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Central Bank of Malaysia, where senior officials made presentations on the Bank’s mandate and institutional framework. What particularly caught my attention was the positioning of sustainable economic growth as the ultimate objective, with monetary stability serving as an important means towards achieving that broader objective. I was equally struck by the emphasis placed on enhancing the financial well-being…

There’s a generation of Australians for whom Cheez TV was a religion. Every morning before school, I’d sit in my little white plastic chair about three feet from our big wooden television and watch 90 minutes of cartoons “curated” by the show’s teenage hosts, Jade and Ryan.Premiering in 1995, Cheez TV dominated the children’s breakfast market by 1998, stealing the crown from Channel Seven’s bogan-muppet icon Agro. A daily dose of Cheez TV was such an important ritual to me that I remember feeling active resentment towards Princess Diana’s death because the news coverage bumped Earthworm Jim.Cheeze TV: ‘I remember…

Premier League champions hand new ​City boss Enzo Maresca a humbling defeat ⁠in his first football game in ​charge.Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.Mikel Arteta’s side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove their long-awaited title triumph has done nothing to sate their appetite for success.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Gunners took just 24 seconds on Sunday to show new City boss Enzo Maresca the standard required to keep…

Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them. As we age, the joints that once handled every bend and fall start to weaken. This is because the amount of cartilage, a tough but flexible kind of connective tissue, and fluid in your joints decreases over time. This may lead some people to avoid activities such as exercise. But with the right approach, exercise can actually help protect your joints. Let’s dive into the science.Why joints matterEach joint is cushioned by articular cartilage, a type of specialized tissue that covers the ends of bones.…

Great Britain’s women’s flag football team suffered defeat at the World Championships as they missed out on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics.The two-time defending European champions fought back to take the bronze-medal game to the final play, only for Mexico to clinch a 20-19 win in Dusseldorf, Germany.That also meant Mexico – the world’s top-ranked team – secured a spot at Los Angeles 2028, when the non-contact version of American football will make its Olympic debut.GB got off to a poor start as they were intercepted on their first two drives, with the second punished by a touchdown that put…

By Adetutu Audu The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, rode an electric scooter through Okere in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday, August 8, 2026 as he inspected preparations for his fifth coronation anniversary. He carried out the tour during his morning fitness routine, checking decorations and arrangements with his security team. A video of the outing was shared on his Facebook and Instagram pages. Residents cheered as he passed a familiar sight since he often uses a scooter for public inspections.The 5th coronation anniversary of the Olu holds from August 14 to August 23, 2026. The 10-day celebration held…