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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday, describing him as a valuable asset to the progressive family and Nigeria’s political development. The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction turned 58th on 8 August 2026. Hailing him on the anniversary, Governor Lawal said, “On his birthday, I felicitate with our Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, a refined academic and committed party leader who prioritises the development of the All Progressives Congress. “The exemplary leadership and vision displayed by Professor Nentawe have played a vital role…

Buc-ee’s became something of a viral sensation during the World Cup, but it has a troubling history of suing small gas stations and convenience stores. On a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver literally begged the company to sue him for selling merch featuring his squirrel mascot, Mr. Nutterbutter, with branding that reads “Buc-Off.” But Buc-ee’s has so far declined to take the bait, instead targeting yet another small business that lacks the deep pockets and legal team of HBO.According to WDTN, an NBC affiliate in Miami Valley, Ohio, Buc-ee’s opened its first locations in the state earlier…

NewsFeedPalestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports that with elections looming, Israel’s right-wing government has an incentive to keep settlers happy, with their votes crucial to its re-election.Published On 9 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

The efforts of Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state have received a major boost with the completion of a state-of-the-art Cardiac Centre in Tudun Wada, Kaduna South Local Government Area. The facility, a collaboration between the Kaduna State Government and the Muslim World League (MWL), is expected to be commissioned on Tuesday by the Secretary General of the League, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director General of the Kaduna State Interfaith Bureau, Malam Tahir Umar Tahir, said the centre would provide advanced cardiovascular diagnosis, treatment and care…

Highlights of the Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Toulouse Olympique.

It is rare to come out of a show raving about the structure, but the unusual plotting distinguishes Milly Sweeney’s two-hander. The young playwright’s theme is the way everyday social pressures – the stress of completing an art degree show, the anxiety of starting a job – can take a toll on mental health. With sensitivity, she traces the step-by-step process that might take someone from depression, compounded by circumstance, to thoughts of suicide.Her characters are Esme (Molly Geddes) – friendless at Prestwick Academy, isolated at Glasgow School of Art – and Harris (Ryan J Mackay), seemingly on the up…

What is the perfect sports kit? That is the question we set out to answer, talking to sport and fitness enthusiasts all over the country. From Zumba dancers in Bristol to marathon runners in Leeds and gym bunnies in Thurrock, we asked different groups for the activewear they swear by and why it works for them.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.Sea swimmers in Felixstowe had conflicting views about wetsuits, but all swore by brightly coloured tow floats and swim caps. Boxers in east London were united on…

•Urges African leaders to prioritise service, truth, accountability above ambition Sunday Ehigiator Former Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has recounted how she took difficult and unpopular decisions to confront corruption and injustice during her 10 years in office, insisting that true leadership requires the courage to face uncomfortable realities in the interest of the greater good. Sirleaf spoke yesterday at the Legacy and Leadership Lecture organised in honour of the late Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo, to mark the fifth anniversary of his death. The former Liberian president, who became Africa’s first democratically elected female head of…

Josh ButlerCoalition demands NDIS changes focus on fraud, corruptionLiberal frontbencher Tim Wilson also called on the government to focus more on fraud and corruption issues in the NDIS, as the Coalition and Labor negotiate on changes to the disability scheme.The government’s bill is being examined by a parliamentary committee, with a report due this coming Friday. Labor may seek to bring that bill back on for debate and vote in the second week of this coming parliamentary sitting.Wilson accused the government of “an ongoing tolerance” to fraud in the system. The NDIS minister, Jenny McAllister, was on News24 this morning…

A pedestrian walks by a Verizon store on Nov. 13, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesService was down for several hours Saturday afternoon for thousands of Verizon customers in the U.S.The outages began around 3:30 p.m. ET, with Verizon receiving the highest number of complaints at more than 13,000 at its peak, according to data tracking site Downdetector. The largest number of affected customers were located in major metropolitan areas, including New York, Los Angeles and Boston.”Our engineers have resolved the issue that affected voice services for some wireless customers this afternoon,” the company told CNBC…