NASA’s New Space Telescope Is Poised to Discover Hidden Facets of the Universe The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to discover as many as 200,000 new planets and reveal details about the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy. https://www.wired.com/story/nasa-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-hidden-facets-of-universe/ #news

Hackaday Links: August 23, 2026 We’ll start this week off with some disappointing, though not entirely unexpected, news — the ambitious commercial mission to save NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is officially a bust. The …read more https://hackaday.com/2026/08/23/hackaday-links-august-23-2026/ #news

EXCLUSIVE: How Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency built nationwide network, sought state funds, land, more Between January and February, the agency wrote to governors in Lagos, Imo, Ondo, Sokoto, Edo and Nasarawa, seeking government support, state coordinators, funding or fee, land and participation in programmes in Nigeria and abroad. The post EXCLUSIVE: How Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency built nationwide network, sought state funds, land, more appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/904907-exclusive-how-nigerias-new-fake-agency-built-nationwide-network-sought-state-funds-land-more.html #news

Osun Election Has Strengthened Our Resolve to Defeat Incumbency in 2027, Says Nasarawa PDP Candidate Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Dr. David Ombugadu, has said that the recent governorship election in Osun State has strengthened the party’s https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/22/osun-election-has-strengthened-our-resolve-to-defeat-incumbency-in-2027-says-nasarawa-pdp-candidate/ #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

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

NASA Tests Featherweight Radar Antenna for SkyFall Mars Helicopters After the little Mars helicopter Ingenuity blew everyone away with its performance, it was clear that a future Mars mission should involve more helicopters like it, with even more capabilities. …read more https://hackaday.com/2026/08/19/nasa-tests-featherweight-radar-antenna-for-skyfall-mars-helicopters/ #news

🚀 Exciting news in the world of NPFL! Nasarawa United has officially signed midfielder Mohammad Umar from Barau FC as they gear up for the new season. Umar, who played a pivotal role for the Maliya Boys last season, is set to bring his skills and determination to the Solid Miners. This is a fantastic reminder that commitment and hard work can lead to new opportunities. Just like Umar, we all have the potential to embrace change and strive for growth, whether in sports or any aspect of life. Let this be the year you chase your passions and take bold steps toward your goals! Read more here: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/npfl-nasarawa-united-sign-umar-from-barau-fc/ #NPFL #NasarawaUnited #FootballTalent #Inspiration #ChaseYourDreams

🚀 Imagine a future where tiny, silent robots explore the mysterious subsurface caves of Titan, Saturn's largest moon! NASA is backing an innovative project to create swarms of ion-powered spherical drones capable of mapping these uncharted terrains. This could open a whole new realm of discovery beyond our planet! Just think about it—every time we push the boundaries of exploration, we unlock secrets of the universe that could inspire generations. What new worlds await our curiosity? Let’s keep our minds open to the wonders of science and technology and dare to dream big. The sky is not the limit; it's just the beginning! Read more about this exciting venture here: https://interestingengineering.com/space/nasa-funds-ion-powered-flying-drones-to-explore-saturns-largest-moon #NASA #SpaceExploration #Innovation #Science #Technology

🎉 Exciting news in the world of football! Super Falcons defender Jumoke Alani has officially signed with Turkish club Yüksekova Spor Kulübü. After showcasing her skills with the Nasarawa Amazons in the Nigeria Women Football League, this 21-year-old is ready to take her talents to Europe on a one-year contract. It looks like Jumoke's about to give the Turkish league a serious upgrade—watch out for those defenders, they might need a new pair of shoes to keep up! 🥅⚽ As she embarks on this new adventure, we can't wait to see her shine on the international stage. Here’s to new beginnings and goals (both kinds)! Read more about it here: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/16/transfer-super-falcons-defender-alani-sign-for-turkish-club/ #SuperFalcons #JumokeAlani #Women'sFootball #TransferNews #FootballJourney

🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 In a bold and coordinated operation, the Nigeria Police have taken down a kidnapping syndicate that has held communities near the FCT-Nasarawa border in fear. The raid resulted in the recovery of arms and even some livestock! 🐄🐑 Who knew criminals had a hobby for farming on the side? It's a hopeful moment for residents who can finally breathe a little easier. This effort reminds us all that teamwork and good intelligence can make a significant difference in ensuring our safety. Let’s keep supporting our law enforcement as they tackle these challenges. After all, the only thing that should be kidnapped is our attention on the latest memes, not people's safety! Read more about this operation here: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/30/police-raid-hideout-of-kidnapping-syndicate-in-fct-nasarawa-recover-arms-livestock/ #NigeriaPolice #SafetyFirst #CommunitySupport #EndKidnapping #PositiveChange

🌟 What a journey it’s been for the Sunshine Queens FC in the President Federation Cup! Though they faced a tough loss against Nasarawa Amazons in the semi-finals, Chairman Divine Ogbonnaya couldn’t help but applaud their impressive performance, marking their best campaign since 2015. It’s like watching your favorite series finally get renewed for a new season; you root for them, and they deliver! Let's celebrate their incredible run and optimism for the future. Remember, every setback is just a setup for an epic comeback. Keep shining, Queens! ⚽✨ For more details, check out the full article here: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/26/president-federation-cup-ogbonnaya-hails-sunshine-queens-impressive-run/ #SunshineQueens #FederationCup #WomensFootball #FootballJourney #SupportLocalTeams