Suspected Bandits Abduct Monarch, Others in Kwara Communities           Hammed Shittu in Ilorin  About 10 suspected bandits have reportedly kidnapped the  traditional ruler of Igbesi town and other residents of the town in Isin Local https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/suspected-bandits-abduct-monarch-others-in-kwara-communities/ #news

2027: PDP’s Oluyede urges Nigerians to make presidential poll about performance, continuity PDP’s Wole Oluyede advocates for Nigerians to make the 2027 presidential election about President Tinubu’s performance and continuity, not sentiment. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdps-oluyede-urges-nigerians-to-make-presidential-poll-about-performance-continuity/ https://punchng.com/2027-pdps-oluyede-urges-nigerians-to-make-presidential-poll-about-performance-continuity/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Investing Smart: 7 Fund Types to Consider During a Recession https://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/08/recession-proof-mutual-funds.asp #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

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

Hope for cancer patients as scientists report breakthrough in personalised cancer vaccines Merck and Moderna said the vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a large trial involving more than 1,000 patients. The post Hope for cancer patients as scientists report breakthrough in personalised cancer vaccines appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/904898-hope-for-cancer-patients-as-scientists-report-breakthrough-in-personalised-cancer-vaccines.html #news

Babangida at 85: From ‘Evil  Genius‘ to Beneficent  Oracle Engagements with Chidi Amuta When in February 2025 Babangida released his long awaited memoir, A Journey in Service, the book launch at the Congress Hall,  Abuja Hilton Hotel, was filled beyond https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/babangida-at-85-from-evil-genius-to-beneficent-oracle/ #news

FG Engages Israeli, French Manufacturers to Produce Two Next-generation Communication Satellites Chindeu Eze The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited are engaging the Israeli and French manufacturers to produce two next-generation communication https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/fg-engages-israeli-french-manufacturers-to-produce-two-next-generation-communication-satellites/ #news

PHOTOS: Akwankibo-Jos Road Gridlock Traps Travellers for Hours Travellers were left stranded for more than three hours on Sunday following a severe traffic gridlock along the Akwankibo-Jos Road. The gridlock was reportedly triggered by a broken-down trailer carrying goods, which obstructed the major highway and brought vehicular movement to a standstill. A commuter caught in the traffic told our correspondent that motorists and […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/23/photos-akwankibo-jos-road-gridlock-traps-travellers-for-hours/ #news

Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table. https://www.wired.com/review/asus-rog-swift-rgb-stripe-oled-pg27ucwm/ #news

Umahi’s son, 12 other APC candidates win Ebonyi LG elections The son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, Osbourn Nweze Umahi, has been elected the chairman of the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The All Progressives Congress cleared all 13 council areas and 171 councillorship seats in the elections adjudged to be peaceful, free and fair. Other elected council chairmen include: Ishielu […] Umahi’s son, 12 other APC candidates win Ebonyi LG elections https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/umahis-son-12-other-apc-candidates-win-ebonyi-lg-elections/ #news

US Air Force awards Xos deal for grid-independent mobile charging system The U.S. Air Force has awarded Xos a prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to develop... https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-air-force-awards-xos-deal-for-grid-independent-mobile-charging-system #news