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A youth organisation, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has applauded the Enugu State Government under Mr Peter Mbah, following the successful rescue of victims abducted from Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa in Udi Local Government Area of the state. The Enugu State chapter Chairman of the NYCN, Barth Ebuka Okoh, who made the commendation described the rescue of the abductees and the recovery of the ransom fees as significant achievements in the ongoing efforts to strengthen security and safeguard all residents of the state. He praised Governor Mbah for his sustained investment in modern security infrastructure, including surveillance systems,…

The statewide campaign of the All Progressives Congress flag-bearer for the coming Saturday, August 15, 2026, governorship poll in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, offers the electorate an opportunity to critically interrogate his contrasting records, governance philosophies and development agendas that will define the next chapter in Osun’s political evolution. Writes Jonathan Eze. With the Osun gubernatorial election less than three days away, the State of the Living Spring is once again at a defining political crossroads. Like every democracy, elections offer more than an opportunity to change governments; they provide citizens the chance to evaluate leadership, measure performance and…

A former high-ranking Catholic known for hosting boozy shirts-off parties has been convicted of sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men.Former bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, was found guilty of 13 sex offences on Thursday following a jury trial in the West Australian district court.The offending between 2008 and 2019 included one count of sexual penetration without consent and a dozen unlawful and indecent assault charges.He was acquitted of six other charges, including two counts of indecently dealing with a child over 16 under his authority and four counts of unlawful and indecent assault.Sign up for the Breaking News…

Lekki Deep Seaport. By Godwin Oritse Crude oil and other refined petroleum products dominated import activities at the Lekki Deep Sea Port in the first week of August, accounting for 1,867,712 metric tonnes of crude oil-based products brought into the country through the facility. Shipping documents obtained by Vanguard showed that petroleum products dominated imports through the Lekki Deep Sea Port as of August 10, 2026, with aviation fuel, Automated Gas Oil (AGO) and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, among the major products recorded. A breakdown of the figures showed that a total of 1,525,612 metric tonnes of…

Samsung’s top folding phone for 2026 is its first to carry the “Ultra” moniker in its name, packing a much bigger battery and better cameras into the thin and light body of a book-style foldable.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra continues from where the exquisite Z Fold 7 left off last year. With its svelte chocolate bar dimensions opening into a square tablet, the Ultra sits above the new passport-shaped Z Fold 8 as Samsung’s top model. Costing £1,899 (€2,199/$2,099.99/A$2,999), it is…

Security cameras captured the moment part of a children’s hospital in Cali collapsed during Colombia’s deadly magnitude 7.4 earthquake on Monday. Authorities say at least 265 people have been killed and hundreds more remain missing.Published On 13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Osun voters go to the polls on 15 August with more than 2.3 million people on the register. But one of the most important battlegrounds is already active: the information space. Claims about government performance, election rigging, insecurity, candidates, and even the voting process itself are circulating on social media alongside ordinary campaign persuasion. A politically interested audience, but with questions about trust Osun accounted for 2,461 of the 4,169 young people surveyed by CJID across Osun and Ekiti, representing 59 per cent of respondents. The survey suggests a more complicated picture of youth political participation than simple apathy. Across…

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“There were times I thought that the visuals linked really well to the music and the lyrics so it was just a really cool experience,” Emma added.However, time will tell whether it comes up top in their album rankings.”I think you couldn’t rank it after listening to it once, that’s too hard. I need to focus harder next time to rank,” Eibhlin explained.Emma added: “I felt like it had a rockier, or even a folk sound to it which I really liked, that it was really cool.”When it comes out properly then we can dissect the lyrics and see.”

Malawi’s remarkable debut campaign at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has reached a historic climax after the Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach their first-ever final, while Cameroon edged hosts Morocco on penalties to complete the final line-up. The Chawinga sisters once again proved decisive for Malawi, with captain Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga combining for all three goals. Algeria’s task became even tougher early in the contest when Morgane Belkhiter was sent off, reducing the North Africans to 10 players. Malawi eventually broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Tabitha produced a stunning piece of…