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The questions1 What was written between 1 January 1660 and 31 May 1669?2 Which UK resort has the world’s longest pleasure pier?3 Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to which body?4 Which painkiller’s name is derived from the Greek for “poppy head”?5 Which driver won the F1 title in a car bearing his own name?6 The Trefoil Guild is an adult branch of which organisation?7 Savak was the secret police of which state?8 Inishmore is the largest island in which archipelago?What links:9 Cloud Dancer; Mocha Mousse; Peach Fuzz; Viva Magenta?10 M (192); V (360); E (500); M (760);…

By Kingsley Omonobi Following sustained land, air and sea offensives against criminal elements in all theatres of operations by gallant Nigerian troops in the last one week, 69 terrorists elements were neutralised in gunfights and air interdiction, over 360 kidnapped victims rescued while 49 suspects were arrested. During operations against economic saboteurs, three reactivated illegal refinery sites were discovered and dismantled while a total of 251,600 litres of stolen crude were recovered and 12 dug-out pits for storage were destroyed. Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, while making this known, noted that sadly, one soldier was killed…

.Cracks deepen in Kwara APC as PDP drafts Saraki to woo aggrieved members ahead of 2027 .Kwara APC reconciliation committee submits report, hails support of gov AbdulRazaq, party exco Chuks Okocha in Abuja and Hammed Shittu in Ilorin  The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the 15 aggrieved gubernatorial aspirants of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state have commenced negotiations on the sharing of elective positions ahead of 2027 elections. With political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections gathering momentum, the Kwara State PDP has also moved to capitalise on the growing discontent within the ruling APC, mandating…

Through strategic healthcare investments, Zenith Bank is demonstrating that corporate social responsibility can save lives, restore dignity and give vulnerable Nigerians a second chance, writes Omolabake Fasogbon For many Nigerians, a cancer diagnosis is often the beginning of a financial, emotional and psychological crisis. Families sell property, exhaust their savings, borrow heavily or simply abandon treatment because they cannot afford the cost of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. In a country where access to specialist cancer care remains limited and treatment costs are beyond the reach of many households, thousands of lives are lost each year, not only because of the disease…

The US embassy in London is offering grants of up to half a million dollars for new “public education” programmes in what has been criticised as interference in British domestic politics.Using language that the pro-Trump Maga movement has sought to appropriate, a funding notice identifies a goal of fostering a “national conversation” about “shared civilizational values” underpinning US-UK ties. Priority will go to applicants aiming to celebrate “freedom of speech” and “limited government”.It comes after senior Trump officials voiced sharp criticism of British authorities and repeated misinformation on a range of fronts including abortion and digital regulation, and allied with…

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Ryan McFaddenAug 7, 2026, 02:58 PM ETCloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Multiple AuthorsHENDERSON, Nev. — Tempers flared during the Raiders’ eighth training camp practice Friday.Defensive end Maxx Crosby hit quarterback Kirk Cousins twice during the team period. And when Crosby hit Cousins’ arm a second time, the 15-year veteran had had enough. Cousins got into Crosby’s face, grabbing the All-Pro’s jersey, while both exchanged words…

One of the original Blue Bloods is making a trip to Beantown after Donnie Wahlberg teased an upcoming guest star on Boston Blue. Deadline can confirm that Will Estes will reprise his Blue Bloods role as Jamie Reagan on an upcoming episode of the CBS spin-off after Wahlberg shared a behind-the-scenes photo with his onscreen brother. “Welcome (back) to the family! Jamie Reagan! AKA Will Estes!” wrote Wahlberg on his Instagram Story with the photo, which also featured co-stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Marcus Scribner and Mika Amonsen. Following Blue Bloods‘ 2024 finale, Wahlberg reprised his role as Det. Danny Reagan in…

August 8, 2026 7:22 am File: US President Donald Trump US State Department officials announced late Friday an intention to work with Congress to approve a `$1 billion assistance package for Colombia, as the new right-wing president there took office. “As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress, intends to announce $1 billion in assistance as part of a security package to support President (Abdelardo) de la Espriella’s administration in achieving our shared goals,” the statement said. AFP Adekunle Sulaimon Adekunle, a fellow of Data and Solutions Journalism, has over four years experience with competences…

The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised m concerns over what it described as mounting threats to Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. The faction raised the concerns during a meeting with officials of the United Kingdom High Commission, where it accused the federal government of weakening democratic institutions and stifling opposition politics. The meeting, held between the UK High Commission delegation and the PDP’s interim leadership led by former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki (SAN), focused on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, the role of the opposition and the country’s political outlook ahead of the 2026…