Umahi’s son, 12 other APC candidates win Ebonyi LG elections The son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, Osbourn Nweze Umahi, has been elected the chairman of the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The All Progressives Congress cleared all 13 council areas and 171 councillorship seats in the elections adjudged to be peaceful, free and fair. Other elected council chairmen include: Ishielu […] Umahi’s son, 12 other APC candidates win Ebonyi LG elections https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/umahis-son-12-other-apc-candidates-win-ebonyi-lg-elections/ #news

Kidnappers Meet Their End in Imo as DSS Rescues Victim A kidnapping syndicate suffered a major setback in Imo State after operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside other security agencies and local vigilantes, rescued a 29-year-old man abducted in Orlu Local Government Area. The Imo State Command of the DSS disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 21, 2026, […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/23/kidnappers-meet-their-end-in-imo-as-dss-rescues-victim/ #news

‘Out of therapy but not healed’ – Nigerian TikToker, Mirabel returns months after false rape claim Months after she was taken into custody and sent into rehabilitation by the Ogun State Government, TikToker Nsikak Abigail aka Mirabel has returned to social media with a defiant post. The influencer resurfaced on Saturday with four TikTok posts, her first since February when her false rape allegation blew up online. “I survived, so I’m […] ‘Out of therapy but not healed’ – Nigerian TikToker, Mirabel returns months after false rape claim https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/out-of-therapy-but-not-healed-nigerian-tiktoker-mirabel-returns-months-after-false-rape-claim/ #news

2027: Oborevwori will Campaign on Performance, Not Promises, Says Delta Govt The Delta State Government has said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will showcase his record of achievements in the 2027 governorship election campaign, rather than making promises to the electorate. The state https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/2027-oborevwori-will-campaign-on-performance-not-promises-says-delta-govt/ #news

Mbah Can Deliver South-East for Tinubu — ALGON Deputy Chair The Deputy Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Enugu State Chapter, and Chairman of Igboeze South Local Government Area, Barr. Ugo-Ferdinand Ukwueze, has expressed confidence that Governor Peter Ndubisi Mbah has the political capacity and grassroots reach to deliver the South-East for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/23/mbah-can-deliver-south-east-for-tinubu-algon-deputy-chair/ #news

US Lawmaker Fumes over Plateau Killings, Accuses Nigerian Government of Failure to Protect Citizens Sunday Ehigiator A member of the United States House of Representatives, Chris Smith, has accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect its citizens and hold perpetrators accountable following the https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/us-lawmaker-fumes-over-plateau-killings-accuses-nigerian-government-of-failure-to-protect-citizens/ #news

Kwara Distributes 1,755 Computers, Devices to 70 Schools ︎ Digital literacy a necessity, not a luxury, says Gov AbdulRazaq Kwara State Government on Friday flagged off the distribution of about 2,000 computer devices for public senior secondary schools https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/22/kwara-distributes-1755-computers-devices-to-70-schools/ #news

Amnesty Demands Answers Over Imo’s Unidentified Bodies Amnesty International Nigeria has demanded an urgent explanation from the Imo State Government and relevant authorities over reports that hundreds of unidentified bodies are being removed from mortuaries in the state and taken to undisclosed locations. The organisation, in a statement issued on Saturday, August 22, 2026, said it was deeply concerned by reports of […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/22/amnesty-demands-answers-over-imos-unidentified-bodies/ #news

Mbah’s ‘Zoom’ Rumour Was Propaganda — Ezediuto The Deputy Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. Stanley Uchenna Ezediuto, has dismissed claims that Governor Peter Mbah stopped receiving visitors physically after assuming office, describing the allegation as propaganda aimed at undermining the administration. Ezediuto made the assertion in a statement reflecting on Mbah’s leadership strategy since his inauguration in […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/22/mbahs-zoom-rumour-was-propaganda-ezediuto/ #news

Village head, 90-year-old man among worshippers abducted in Niger The Village Head of Ka’aba and the 90-year-old father of the District Head of Dekara were among Muslim worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident happened at a mosque in Kpenya village, Gidan-Zana, under Dekara District, while worshippers were observing their Friday prayers. Sources said the attackers targeted elderly people after […] Village head, 90-year-old man among worshippers abducted in Niger https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/village-head-90-year-old-man-among-worshippers-abducted-in-niger/ #news

Made in Nigeria: How ‘fake’ agency claimed FG’s backing with zero authority A ‘fake’ agency, the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, claimed federal government backing without authority. Discover Read More: https://punchng.com/made-in-nigeria-how-fake-agency-claimed-fgs-backing-with-zero-authority/ https://punchng.com/made-in-nigeria-how-fake-agency-claimed-fgs-backing-with-zero-authority/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Church, govt must work together – CAN  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, has called for stronger collaboration among the church, government and traditional institutions to promote peace, unity, good governance and sustainable development in the state. The call was contained in a 10-point communiqué issued at the end of a three-day Ministers of the Gospel Conference held at […] Church, govt must work together – CAN  https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/church-govt-must-work-together-can/ #news