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

Tinubu Trusts No One, His Campaign Council Is a Disgrace — Melaye African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dino Melaye, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council as a “disgrace,” alleging that the structure reflects the President’s lack of trust in members of his administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye made the remarks in a video posted on his X account on Saturday, […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/23/tinubu-trusts-no-one-his-campaign-council-is-a-disgrace-melaye/ #news

Kaduna police battle bandits, rescue three kidnapped victims The police said the suspected kidnappers opened fire on sighting the security personnel, leading to a fierce gun duel. The post Kaduna police battle bandits, rescue three kidnapped victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/904745-kaduna-police-battle-bandits-rescue-three-kidnapped-victims.html #news

2027 election fight between Nigerians and ‘oppressors’ – Kwankwaso The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has described the 2027 general election as a struggle between Nigerians and what he called “the oppressors”. Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to put aside political differences and unite to bring about change in the country. He made the remarks when South-East leaders and members of the […] 2027 election fight between Nigerians and ‘oppressors’ – Kwankwaso https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/2027-election-fight-between-nigerians-and-oppressors-kwankwaso/ #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

Ndume To Military: Rescue 78 School Children Abducted By Bandits in Two Borno Communities Deji Elumoye in Abuja A member of the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has called on the Nigerian Army to redouble its efforts to secure the release of 78 school https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/22/ndume-to-military-rescue-78-school-children-abducted-by-bandits-in-two-borno-communities/ #news

As 2027 campaigns begin, Katsina police target ‘digital thuggery’, violence The police say they are focusing on political violence and what they describe as “digital thuggery” as electioneering intensifies. The post As 2027 campaigns begin, Katsina police target ‘digital thuggery’, violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/904592-as-2027-campaigns-begin-katsina-police-target-digital-thuggery-violence.html #news

EFCC unfreezes Osun govt accounts after Tinubu’s directive The account restriction had drawn public criticism, with many describing the EFCC action as politically motivated and an attempt to weaken and discredit Osun Governor Adeleke ahead of the election. The post EFCC unfreezes Osun govt accounts after Tinubu’s directive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/904622-efcc-unfreezes-osun-govt-accounts-after-tinubus-directive.html #news

Army arrests suspected gunrunner in Plateau, rescues kidnap victim in Edo The operation, conducted by troops of Operation Enduring Peace in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, followed the abduction of a medical doctor, Abraham Owoicho, on 19 August The post Army arrests suspected gunrunner in Plateau, rescues kidnap victim in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/904590-army-arrests-suspected-gunrunner-in-plateau-rescues-kidnap-victim-in-edo.html #news

NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the attempt. https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-cancels-its-rescue-mission-for-the-aging-swift-telescope/ #news

PVC Pipe Turned DIY Digital Telescope [Makestreme] had always wanted to own a nice telescope, but found that budget would not stretch to anything above a cheap model with a limited 50 mm aperture. Wanting a …read more https://hackaday.com/2026/08/21/pvc-pipe-turned-diy-digital-telescope/ #news

Referee’s death during fitness test unfortunate — NFF committee NFF committee describes the referee’s death during a fitness test as unfortunate, stating all medical precautions were taken. No negligence found. Read More: https://punchng.com/referees-death-during-fitness-test-unfortunate-nff-committee/ https://punchng.com/referees-death-during-fitness-test-unfortunate-nff-committee/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news