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By Punch Editorial Board IMAGES of the devastating flooding that swept through parts of the Federal Capital Territory on August 15 were genuinely shocking. Homes and businesses were overwhelmed. Vehicles were submerged, commuters stranded, and some families forced to move to upper floors for safety. In Maitama, Asokoro and Wuse, where residents would ordinarily expect the highest standards of planning and infrastructure, the destruction was sobering. Thankfully, no loss of life was reported. But the damage, disruption and embarrassment caused by the flooding should not be dismissed as an unavoidable consequence of heavy rainfall or climate change. The disaster raises…

Ayra Starr is set to bring her hit singles to the NFL London Game halftime show on 11th October Sabi Girl is taking her global run to one of the biggest sporting stages in the world! Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr has officially been announced as the headliner for the halftime show at the 2026 NFL London Game on Sunday, 11th October. The game, which sees the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, will feature the 24-year-old singer bringing her catalogue to tens of thousands of fans inside the stadium and millions watching worldwide.…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  August 27, 2026 In Solana news today, SOL is trading at $105, up +9%…

Atlético Madrid have closed one route in the Julián Alvarez transfer saga, but their decision could create a new path for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Spanish club’s board unanimously backed a decision, released via a statement on Thursday not to negotiate Alvarez’s transfer to Barcelona. Atlético said Barcelona had not met its standards for “ethical and professional” transfer dealings. The club added that it is still open to other transfer talks.That distinction matters to both Barcelona and Osimhen, who is keen to remain in Europe. Alvarez is Barcelona’s first-choice striker. The 26-year-old has also made it clear that Barcelona…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has urged the United Nations to reform international arbitration rules to protect the sovereignty of countries involved in investor-state disputes. Fagbemi made the call on Thursday at the Heads of Delegations Roundtable of the Chief Legal Advisors Forum 2026 in Singapore, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Communication and Publicity) in the Office of the AGF and Minister of Justice, Kamarudeen Ajibade. He said reforms to the Investor-State Dispute Settlement system should strengthen, rather than circumvent, domestic courts while ensuring fairness and…

Ibrahim Musa Gusau has resigned as president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), alongside members of the federation’s executive committee, Soccernet.ng reports. Gusau confirmed his resignation at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, bringing an abrupt end to an administration that had come under intense pressure following a string of failures involving Nigeria’s national teams. The Super Eagles missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to DR Congo on penalties in the African play-off final, while the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began in 1991. Super…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has blamed faults on the Eko Electricity Distribution Company’s feeders for the recent transmission fault at the Lekki Transmission Substation. TCN, in a statement issued by its management on Thursday, said the clarification became necessary following what it described as misinformation circulated by EKEDP on the incident. According to the company, EKEDP’s Oniru 33kV and Agungi 33kV feeders simultaneously tripped at about 4:34 a.m. on August 26 due to overcurrent and earth fault. The fault, TCN said, resulted in the inter-tripping of the primary and secondary breakers of its TR1 60MVA 132/33kV transformer, accompanied by…

By Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Health Service Commission has reviewed operations at the General Hospital, Somolu, with its oversight team assessing the facility’s compliance, sanitation and service delivery amid space constraints. The assessment was conducted by the Commissioner IV on the HSC Board, Mrs Omolayo Ololade Fadipe, during a routine supervisory visit to the hospital. Fadipe, who was received by the hospital’s Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesina Ayodele, and members of the management team, expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance observed during the inspection. The commissioner, however, acknowledged the pressure under which the hospital’s personnel…

300 million free books mailed to children worldwide. Millions of dollars toward medical research. A voice that defined generations, and a heart that gave just as much back. Dolly Rebecca Parton was born January 19, 1946, in a one-room cabin in Pittman Center, Tennessee, one of 12 children of a tobacco farmer. From that almost unimaginable poverty, she built a six-decade career spanning music, film, television, business, and philanthropy, becoming one of the most beloved public figures America has ever produced. On August 25, 2026, that story reached its final chapter as Dolly died peacefully in Nashville at age 80,…

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Mar 2024 About Author Ahmed Barakat is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  August 27, 2026 U.S. fiscal concerns and digital-asset legislation news have emerged as separate…