Amotekun Corps foil kidnap operation, rescue woman, children in Ondo Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued a woman and her two children from the clutches of kidnappers in the Isingbo-Osi axis of Akure North Local Council Area of Ondo State. While disclosing the development, the commander of Amotekun in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the rescue […] Amotekun Corps foil kidnap operation, rescue woman, children in Ondo https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/amotekun-corps-foil-kidnap-operation-rescue-woman-children-in-ondo/ #news

UCDA moves to reclaim Umuahia waterways from illegal structures The Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA, has said it will soon demolish illegal structures built along the Une Ehimiri axis of Ogurube Layout, Umuahia. The General Manager of the Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA, Mr Kingsley Agomoh, disclosed this to journalists in Umuahia, saying the deadline given to owners of the alleged illegal structures had […] UCDA moves to reclaim Umuahia waterways from illegal structures https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/ucda-moves-to-reclaim-umuahia-waterways-from-illegal-structures/ #news

Kaduna clears pension arrears Kaduna State Government clears N18bn pension arrears, intensifies infrastructure development, and boosts agriculture funding thanks to increased federal al Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-clears-pension-arrears/ https://punchng.com/kaduna-clears-pension-arrears/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right? https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/is-it-legal-to-train-ai-models-on-copyrighted-books-its-complicated/ #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

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

Meet Head of Alleged ‘Fake’ Agency, 20 State Coordinators, Reps in China, US The alleged fictitious National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office operated an elaborate structure with a purported national coordinator, three zonal directors, 20 state coordinators and representatives in the United States and China, findings have revealed. A review of the organisation’s website showed that Hon. Nwabueze George was listed as its “Executive […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/22/meet-head-of-alleged-fake-agency-20-state-coordinators-reps-in-china-us/ #news

Nvidia partners with data center developer Cloverleaf Nvidia continues to pour money into data center development — just as AI data centers bring lots of money into Nvidia. https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/nvidia-partners-with-data-center-developer-cloverleaf/ #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

FEC approves revised National Biotechnology Policy – Official The agency said the policy would strengthen biotechnology research, development, application and commercialisation across agriculture, healthcare, industrial production and environmental sustainability. The post FEC approves revised National Biotechnology Policy – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/904477-fec-approves-revised-national-biotechnology-policy-official.html #news

Tinubu suspends three permanent secretaries over fresh fake agency, orders alleged promoter’s arrest The phoney agency, known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, was said to be operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.The phoney agency, known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, was said to be operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The post Tinubu suspends three permanent secretaries over fresh fake agency, orders alleged promoter’s arrest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/904543-tinubu-suspends-three-permanent-secretaries-over-fresh-fake-agency-orders-alleged-promoters-arrest.html #news

Otti Gives 19 TechRise Graduands Automatic Employment Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved automatic employment into the state civil service for the 19 best-graduating students of the third cohort of the Abia TechRise Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills development programme. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday, August 21, 2026, by the Chief Press Secretary to […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/21/otti-gives-19-techrise-graduands-automatic-employment/ #news