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Before teaching on the mystery of rest, I must begin with my own story, because revelation becomes more powerful when it is backed by experience. My journey into rest did not begin in comfort; it began in crisis. It began in foreign lands. It began in tears. It began in seasons where nothing made sense. My European Wilderness: Three Years of Closed Heavens About 20 years ago, I lived in a European city where everything seemed to work against me. No matter how hard I tried, nothing moved. The heavens felt like brass, and every effort produced frustration instead of…

ESPN staffJul 19, 2026, 01:35 PM ETMultiple AuthorsEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe 154th Open Championship is in the books and Ryan Fox came out on top with a birdie on No. 18.Check out some of the highlights and best moments from Sunday’s action.Full leaderboard

In an era where Nollywood is increasingly mining its archives for beloved classics, reviving an iconic title is no longer enough. Audiences may be drawn into cinemas by nostalgia, but they remain invested only when the storytelling justifies the return. Franchises succeed not because viewers remember the past, but because they offer something meaningful in the present. This is the challenge confronting The Return of Omotara Johnson, the long-awaited sequel to the Yoruba home-video phenomenon that immortalised Bukky Wright’s unforgettable anti-heroine, Omotara “OJ” Johnson. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu and released in cinemas on 10 July 2026, the film reunites audiences…

In another major push for infrastructural transformation, the Enugu State Government has approved the commencement of several projects cutting across roads, tourism, housing, and administrative infrastructure in various parts of the state. The government gave the approval during the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the weekend. Briefing Government House Correspondents, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo; Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke; and Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ben Osy Okoh; Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Patrick Ubru; Commissioner for Education, Prof Ndubueze Mbah; and Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, said the approvals were in…

NewsFeedHundreds of Argentinian fans packed Boca Juniors steakhouse in the Elmhurst, Queens neighbourhood of New York City’s Little Argentina hours before the World Cup final kickoff against Spain. The steakhouse, known for its festive atmosphere, has been a “temple” for the Argentinian diaspora during the 2026 World Cup.Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The Federal Government seeks to deploy Nigeria’s digital identity infrastructure to track mining operators, strengthen regulation, and curb illegal mining nationwide. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed that when he received the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team during a courtesy visit to the ministry in Abuja. The meeting explored areas for collaboration between the ministry and NIMC to integrate digital identity into the solid minerals sector, improving governance, regulatory compliance, and monitoring of mining operations. A statement issued on Sunday by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Lara…

ToplineThe Blue Angels pilot who flew so low over a Pensacola, Florida, beach last week the plane’s vortex blew over umbrellas and chairs said he regrets the flyover, according to a state lawmaker—even as MAGA Republicans cheered the incident as a display of military pride. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform in the Fort Lauderdale Air Dot Show Tour on Saturday May 3, 2025, over Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)TNSKey FactsThe pilot “talked about the weight he’s been carrying since that moment” and was “shaken by what happened,” Florida state Rep.…

Following the success of its $99 Kodak-branded Snapic A1, Reto Project is releasing the Kodak EC35, an even more affordable 35mm film camera for just $34.99. The EC35 certainly isn’t fancy. Its 25mm acrylic lens with a fixed f/10 aperture and 1/100 shutter speed basically put it on par with a drugstore disposable. The fact that it has a manual wind and rewind only emphasizes that. And you can really lean into that disposable aesthetic thanks to its built-in automatic flash.Unlike the A1, there’s no double exposure feature here or zone focusing. The EC35 is designed to require almost no…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. The speaker described their relationship as cordial and anchored on mutual trust and shared commitment. Abbas stated this on the sidelines of the distribution of 60,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers under the Renewed Hope Fertiliser Distribution 2026 programme in Zaria on Sunday. Tajudeen urged the APC members to embrace unity and discipline and cautioned the party members against rumour-mongering, gossip and actions capable of creating unnecessary divisions. He said that political differences should never override the party’s…

What a way to enhance a family dynasty. Ryan Fox, son of a New Zealand rugby legend and grandson of one of the country’s cricket captains, is the Open champion. Three generations, three sports, one Claret Jug. Fox displayed the fortitude of Grant, his old man, to snatch victory from Cameron Young on such a dramatic Open Championship Sunday.Fox took to the 18th tee level with Young at nine under par. The American had finished more than two hours earlier, his total looking ever more promising as others took it in turn to wilt under the heat of Royal Birkdale.…