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By Oluwatosin Adegbesan A hospital building in Calabar, Cross River State, has collapsed following a reported landslide triggered by heavy rainfall and soil erosion. A video shared on X on Friday captured the moment the building, which had been left precariously suspended after the ground beneath it was washed away, gradually gave way before crashing into the gully below. The facility has been identified as UNICEM Hospital, a healthcare facility serving workers and residents in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident was reported to have occurred on Thursday, August 13. However, as of the time of filing this report, the…

Nathaniel Bassey leading a worship session during the live recording of “The Battle Belongs to God”. Photo Credit: Nathaniel Bassey/Instagram  Looking for a moment of quiet reflection or a fresh sound to elevate your morning worship? Nathaniel Bassey has officially delivered. The celebrated gospel minister and trumpeter has released his latest live album, “The Life Recording“, bringing an authentic sanctuary experience directly to listeners on 14 August 2026. Running seven tracks deep, the project captures an intimate live session built around faith, gratitude, and spiritual renewal. While Bassey leads the majority of the recording himself, he invites vocalist Mirabel Ekezie…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has revealed what Galatasaray must improve after their disappointing 2-2 draw with newly promoted Corum on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Cimbom began their title defence and quest for a fifth consecutive Turkish Super Lig crown at Rams Park, but they were held to an entertaining draw by a Corum side making its first appearance in the Turkish top flight. Galatasaray were clear favourites heading into the game given their dominance of Turkish football in recent seasons, while the visitor had only secured promotion to the top flight for the first time in the club’s history. Victor Osimhen for Galatasaray. (Credit:…

Kalshi’s contract on US government shutdown odds in 2026 priced YES at roughly 17% in early August; by October 1, 2026, it had dropped steeply from about 64% a month earlier.That repricing arrived as Senate negotiators closed in on a stopgap funding deal. Since then, the Senate has gone further, passing its stopgap funding bill 90-6 on August 8 and extending its proposed funding runway through December 11.Source: KalshiFor traders running fiscal risk into crypto positioning, the question isn’t whether the earlier 25% reading was precisely right at any given hour. It’s whether the direction of travel, sharply lower odds…

Dozens of residents were seen scooping fuel after a tanker spilt its contents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, close to the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road. Videos from the scene showed men and women rushing to the area with buckets, jerrycans and other containers to collect the spilt fuel. Some of the residents were seen scooping the petroleum product from drainage channels and other areas where it had accumulated, despite the risk of fire or explosion. Residents scoop fuel after tanker spills contents on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Credit: Hannah Johnson The incident attracted the presence of officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, as well…

Nigerian forward Moses Usor was in superb form for LASK as they cruised to a dominant 4-1 victory over Ried in the Austrian Bundesliga on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old, who helped LASK win the Austrian Cup last season, once again played a key role as his side maintained their perfect start to the 2026-27 league campaign. Niam Sissoko gave Ried an early lead, but LASK responded almost immediately to complete a convincing comeback. Samuel Adeniran scored twice, while Usor and Christoph Lang were also on the scoresheet to seal the win for the hosts, who were reduced to 10 men later in…

There was a large turnout of voters in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun, on Saturday as residents trooped to polling centres to elect the next governor of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7am, checking the registers pasted on walls for their names ahead of accreditation.   #OsunDecides2026: Large turnout in Oyebamiji’s hometown as voters await accreditation | Olalekan Adetunji NAN reports that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission had already set up at the polling units before 7 a.m., in preparation for accreditation and voting.…

By Daniel Ayantoye Heart disease remains a major public health challenge, claiming millions of lives each year and affecting people across all age groups. According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 19.8 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2022, accounting for nearly one in three deaths globally. About 85 per cent of these deaths resulted from heart attacks and strokes. In Nigeria, cardiovascular disease is also an increasing public health concern. The World Heart Observatory estimates that more than 235,000 Nigerians die annually from cardiovascular-related conditions, while the WHO identifies ischaemic heart disease, commonly known as a heart…

Victor Osimhen has refused to shut the door on a possible move away from Galatasaray, despite his strong connection with the Turkish champions, Soccernet.ng reports.The Super Eagles striker scored twice to help Galatasaray rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against newly-promoted Çorum FK on matchday one of the 2026-27 Turkish Super Lig season. Addressing the press after the encounter on Friday night, the Nigeria international was asked about his future amid fresh transfer reports linking him with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. His answer was careful. “I’m only focusing on my work,” Osimhen said, according to the quotes shared by Eduardo Hagn.…

An accounting rule change might be the most underrated catalyst on this list. Google Gemini AI predicts it will help carry Bitcoin to $85,000 to $105,000 by the end of 2026, and the price prediction settles on a $92,000 base case, with $95,000 as the most likely outcome.Corporate accumulation sits at the center. Gemini points to ongoing aggressive treasury buying that continues to absorb circulating supply.FASB fair-value accounting rules make that easier. They remove earnings impairment penalties that previously punished companies for holding a volatile asset.Source: Gemini AI Bitcoin Price PredictionThat unlocks balance-sheet allocations that were previously blocked. Finance teams…