2027 Hajj: Kwara fixes ₦5m initial deposit for intending pilgrims Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board sets N5m initial deposit for 2027 Hajj. Learn about payment deadlines and improved airlift arrangements for Kwara Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-kwara-fixes-%e2%82%a65m-initial-deposit-for-intending-pilgrims/ https://punchng.com/2027-hajj-kwara-fixes-%e2%82%a65m-initial-deposit-for-intending-pilgrims/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #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

 Transfer: Moffi to undergo Hamburg medical ahead of permanent switch Terem Moffi will undergo a medical in Hamburg ahead of a permanent transfer to the Bundesliga club, DAILY POST reports. According to transfer expert, Fabrice Hawkins, OGC Nice and Hamburg have reached an agreement for Moffi’s transfer. Nice will receive €2.5 million, including bonuses, for the Nigeria international. The 27-year-old will undergo a medical on Saturday (today) […]  Transfer: Moffi to undergo Hamburg medical ahead of permanent switch https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/transfer-moffi-to-undergo-hamburg-medical-ahead-of-permanent-switch/ #news

Paid Media Forecasting: How to Predict Ad Performance (Without Getting It Wrong) Key Takeaways Your forecast said this campaign would hit a 4x ROAS by month two. Instead, CPCs are up, CTR is sliding, and leadership is asking questions you don’t have good answers to. This isn’t a strategy problem. It’s a forecasting problem. Most paid media forecasts fail not because marketers are bad at math, but […] https://neilpatel.com/blog/paid-media-forecasting/ #news

Mortgage Rates Are Lower This Week. Could They Drop Further? Mortgage interest rates ebbed slightly this week. The Treasury Department's plan to buy more longer-term bonds could potentially support lower rates. https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/weekly-mortgage-rates-8-20-26 #news

Foldable OLED Displays and the Bane of Dust Much like Apple’s once vaunted super-slim butterfly keyboard, today’s range of portable devices featuring flexible OLED displays – which can fold said display into a much smaller form factor – …read more https://hackaday.com/2026/08/20/foldable-oled-displays-and-the-bane-of-dust/ #news

Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, August 20: Down Again It's not a dramatic slide, but rate-friendly news has had mortgage interest rates shifting lower all week. https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/mortgage-rates-today-thursday-august-20-2026 #news

A Hot End And Material Database For 3D Printing When it comes to 3D printing in the FDM world, you can go a long way just relying on standard settings that ship with your 3D printer and/or slicer. If …read more https://hackaday.com/2026/08/18/a-hot-end-and-material-database-for-3d-printing/ #news

Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, August 18: Slightly Lower Mortgage interest rates eased slightly this morning as the U.S. and Iran appear to be at an impasse. https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/mortgage-rates-today-tuesday-august-18-2026 #news

🎭 When family drama hits home, sometimes you just need a little space! Nigerian actress Dior Adiele has recently taken to social media to share her decision to ask her mother to leave her house. This comes after Dior expressed concerns about her brother's alleged drug addiction and its toll on their family dynamics. In her posts, she emphasizes the importance of focusing on her daughter instead. It’s tough navigating family relationships—sometimes you just need to draw the line, even if it means becoming the ‘bad guy’ in the family saga! Remember, even the most supportive relatives can occasionally become unintentional roommates. What would you do in her shoes? 🤔 Read the full story here: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/i-want-this-woman-out-of-my-space-actress-dior-adiele-calls-out-mother/ #FamilyDrama #DiorAdiele #SpaceNeeded #ActressLife #FamilyFirst

🎉 Big news from Osun! Governor Ademola Adeleke has just made headlines with a stunning victory in the recent governorship election, sweeping 19 out of 30 local governments! With a whopping 511,067 votes, his win is not just a number—it's a clear message from the people. Isn't it exciting to see how elections can really reflect the voice of the community? It reminds me of those times when we rallied together for a cause we believed in. What does this mean for the future of Osun? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: the people have spoken! Check out the full article for all the details! https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/16/breaking-adeleke-sweeps-19-of-30-lgs-in-landslide-victory/ #Adeleke #OsunElection #DemocracyInAction #LocalGovernance #ElectionVictory

🚀 Ever thought about how ecological theories can spark out-of-this-world ideas? A fascinating article explores the concept of r- and K-selection in the context of tiny probes being shotgunned into Saturn's stunning rings! 🌌 While r-selection usually describes species that produce many offspring with little care, this innovative approach combines ecology with space exploration. Just imagine tiny robots zipping around, like curious little kids at a playground, excited to explore the wonders of Saturn! It’s both thrilling and slightly chaotic—much like my attempts at organizing my sock drawer. Could these tiny probes unlock new secrets of our solar system, or will they just end up as space confetti? 🤔 Read more here: https://hackaday.com/2026/08/16/r-selecting-tiny-probes-to-shotgun-into-saturns-rings/ #SpaceExploration #SaturnRings #Innovation #Ecology #ScienceHumor