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Chinedu Eze In spite of the relative stability in foreign exchange and reliable supply of aviation fuel, Nigerian airlines still face shrinking market with progressive reduction of people who travel by air due to economic contraction, THISDAY investigation has revealed. It was learnt that although the supply of aviation fuel is stable, the cost is still relatively high, as airlines argue that while airfares are considered high, they are not making profits because cost of ticket simply defrays their cost of operation. But despite the reduction of the travelling public in the domestic market, Nigerian carriers are not effectively servicing…

Part of the soundtrack to a day in southern California is the drone of petrol-powered gardening equipment.Noise is one of the main reasons that cities around the US, external are banning petrol landscaping tools or encouraging electric alternatives.These alternatives have the additional benefits of reducing carbon emissions, vibrations and the exposure of landscapers to pollution. In addition they can mean longer working hours, as they can be used at times when residents demand quiet.Today, I’m taking part in training run by the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), an organisation supporting the transition towards electric landscaping equipment.To my surprise, the electric…

Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast at Cala Del Barco beach. Spanish authorities reported that the Civil Guard was able to locate 62 individuals who were on the boat.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

New research from Monash University suggests that recent discoveries about human evolution are challenging the traditional system scientists use to name and classify our ancestors. The research, published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, calls for a major reconsideration of human taxonomy. It proposes placing all human species and closely related fossil relatives from the past 4-5 million years within the genus Homo. Human evolution is often depicted as a relatively simple sequence of distinct species, beginning with ape-like ancestors, continuing through Australopithecus and early members of Homo, and eventually leading to Homo Sapiens living today. However, the fossil…

Despite the departures optimism remains. Last week’s battling Super Cup defeat in Salzbug to Paris St-Germain still showed Villa’s competitiveness and Emery’s powers of adaptability. Emery has constantly needed to roll with the punches during his three-and-a-half years in charge but he has consistently improved Villa, having taken over when they were 14th following Steven Gerrard’s reign. In Austria, skipper John McGinn pointed to the fact they still have Emery while others – Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea – have new managers and that Villa’s structure remains intact. “We have a structure in place, standards and rules which have made…

After Chris Hansen claimed he was turned away from a screening A24‘s Primetime, it would appear he refused to sign a standard NDA. On Thursday, a source told Deadline that the former To Catch a Predator host was not asked to “sign away my rights” in order to see the Lance Oppenheim-helmed thriller about him, as Hansen claimed earlier this morning on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime. The form is an NDA that all preview audiences are asked to sign a week in advance to view in an unreleased film, in order to prevent spoilers and protect IP. Watters reportedly…

The organisers of the GLOWFUX Charity Concert have unveiled an ambitious programme of activities to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the annual end-of-year charity event, with plans to combine entertainment, culture, advocacy and meaningful humanitarian intervention under the theme, “GLOWFUX @ 10: A Decade of Changing Lives, One Story At A Time.” The 10th anniversary edition is scheduled to hold on Monday, December 28, 2026, at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos, with Fanafillit Integrated Concepts, the long-standing production and packaging company behind GLOWFUX, responsible for packaging this year’s landmark edition. The event is owned by the Bundle of Hope…

• Tinubu: It shows your ignorance on governance, economy  •I will follow the barrel, ensure accountability, ex-VP insists • No, you are desperate for power, presidency says  •Wike: Atiku confused, will never be president Deji Elumoye, Emmanuel Addeh, Chuks Okocha  and Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday reopened one of Nigeria’s most contentious economic debates, promising to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. However, the position marked a dramatic departure from his earlier advocacy for its removal and set the stage for a fresh political battle over the policy that has defined much of…

British rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on three rape charges in Australia, after a jury cleared him of several sexual assault offences but could not reach a decision on others. The YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was charged with repeatedly raping and assaulting a fan after performing at a nightclub in Perth in 2024.He denied all 10 charges, and last month a jury found him not guilty on three counts of sexual penetration without consent. He was also acquitted of one assault charge and another of strangulation, but was found guilty of two counts…

President Paul Biya returned Thursday to Cameroon after staying abroad for more than two months, which had raised concerns about the 93-year-old leader’s health and a possible power vacuum in the Central African country. Biya arrived at the international airport in the capital, Yaoundé, aboard a flight from Geneva, Switzerland, after more than 10 weeks away. The world’s oldest president, who has led Cameroon since 1982, began his eighth term in office in November after winning a widely disputed election in October. Biya had left the country on June 7 for what his office described as “a brief private stay…