Hugging Face reportedly in talks to be acquired for $13B Hugging Face has reportedly been fielding acquisition offers that would value the company at around $13B. But with the founders' feeling of responsibility to community, doubts arise as to whether a sale will happen. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/24/hugging-face-reportedly-in-talks-to-be-acquired-for-13b/ #news

Excitement as Gov Oyebanji installs Ekiti community monarch after 25 years The Ekiti government says the process that produced the new monarch was undertaken in compliance with the law, culture, customs and traditions of Oke Ako town. The post Excitement as Gov Oyebanji installs Ekiti community monarch after 25 years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/905177-excitement-as-gov-oyebanji-installs-ekiti-community-monarch-after-25-years.html #news

Plateau: MACBAN alleges killing of 14 cows, rustling 29 others Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has alleged the killing of 14 cows and the rustling of 29 others by suspected “Berom militia” gangs in the Gero community of Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Monday by the state MACBAN chairman, Ibrahim […] Plateau: MACBAN alleges killing of 14 cows, rustling 29 others https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/plateau-macban-alleges-killing-of-14-cows-rustling-29-others/ #news

Police confirm abduction of monarch in Kwara community Adekimi Ojo, Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, has confirmed the abduction of the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of the state. Armed bandits reportedly invaded Igbesi community within Oke-Onigbin town on Saturday night at about 11 p.m., abducting the traditional ruler, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Kabiyesi Onigbesi […] Police confirm abduction of monarch in Kwara community https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/police-confirm-abduction-of-monarch-in-kwara-community/ #news

RockPay Targets Digital Payments through Social Finance Finacial technology company, RockPay, has launched its digital finance platform in the country, offering users a single platform for making payments, growing businesses and raising funds for personal and community https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/24/rockpay-targets-digital-payments-through-social-finance/ #news

Ekiti monarch honours Oyebanji, Bamidele with chieftaincy titles Ekiti’s Alaaye of Efon Kingdom confers chieftaincy titles on Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele for their community contributions. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-monarch-honours-oyebanji-bamidele-with-chieftaincy-titles/ https://punchng.com/ekiti-monarch-honours-oyebanji-bamidele-with-chieftaincy-titles/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

INTERVIEW: How Bajju Diaspora can transform development back home — Agwam Bajju II During his recent visit to the United Kingdom, where he met members of the Bajju community and witnessed the launch of the Bajju UK and Europe Association, the monarch spoke exclusively to PREMIUM TIMES. The post INTERVIEW: How Bajju Diaspora can transform development back home — Agwam Bajju II appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/features-and-interviews/904854-interview-how-bajju-diaspora-can-transform-development-back-home-agwam-bajju-ii.html #news

Navy donates solar-powered borehole, town hall to Cross River community The Nigerian Navy has donated a solar-powered borehole and a community town hall to Adiabo Akani Obio in Cross River State, improving access to water and f Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-donates-solar-powered-borehole-town-hall-to-cross-river-community/ https://punchng.com/navy-donates-solar-powered-borehole-town-hall-to-cross-river-community/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Last chance: Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket today  If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!   https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/last-chance-save-up-to-300-on-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-ticket-today/ #news

2027: Our Mandate to Deliver Free, Fair Elections Remains Clear, Non-negotiable, Says INEC  •Reassures international community neutrality, unyielding commitment to democratic integrity Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that its primary mandate, which is to deliver free, https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/21/2027-our-mandate-to-deliver-free-fair-elections-remains-clear-non-negotiable-says-inec/ #news

DSS arrests three suspected kidnappers, rescues victim in Nasarawa Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Nasarawa State and rescued a victim. One suspect was apprehended at the criminals’ hideout in Atabula, Duduguru community, Jenkwe Development Area, while the other two were tracked down and arrested at a hotel in Lafia, the state capital. The security operatives […] DSS arrests three suspected kidnappers, rescues victim in Nasarawa https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/dss-arrests-three-suspected-kidnappers-rescues-victim-in-nasarawa/ #news

Anambra community title holder shot dead, indigenes suspect Igweship tussle as reason A traditional title holder in Nri Community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Oba Maduka Arubaluezeama, has been shot dead. A source in the community told journalists that Arubaluezeama, who is popularly known by his title name, Oba Muozuluaru, was assassinated on Tuesday night at a building site where he went to supervise work […] Anambra community title holder shot dead, indigenes suspect Igweship tussle as reason https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/20/anambra-community-title-holder-shot-dead-indigenes-suspect-igweship-tussle-as-reason/ #news