NDPHC Lauds NPA over Recovery of Abandoned Power Equipment at Seaports Peter Uzoho  The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for its intervention in facilitating the recovery of several abandoned power equipment cargoes https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/24/ndphc-lauds-npa-over-recovery-of-abandoned-power-equipment-at-seaports/ #news

Tinubu afflicting Nigerians with poverty, practicing voodoo economics – Kenneth Okonkwo A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, on Sunday accused President Bola Tinubu of afflicting Nigerians with poverty using dubious statistics. Featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo accused Tinubu’s administration of practising voodoo economics. He lamented the prices of food and transportation costs. According to Okonkwo: “George Sylvester made it clear that when a nation’s […] Tinubu afflicting Nigerians with poverty, practicing voodoo economics – Kenneth Okonkwo https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/tinubu-afflicting-nigerians-with-poverty-practicing-voodoo-economics-kenneth-okonkwo/ #news

‘Subsidy removal is starvation, not reform’ — Vatsa backs Atiku, urges Tinubu to rethink policy A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, has backed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the policy. Vatsa, a former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in the state, said Nigerians had been “shortchanged […] ‘Subsidy removal is starvation, not reform’ — Vatsa backs Atiku, urges Tinubu to rethink policy https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/subsidy-removal-is-starvation-not-reform-vatsa-backs-atiku-urges-tinubu-to-rethink-policy/ #news

Tinubu renews tenure of NTA DG, NAN MD President Tinubu first appointed Abdulhamid Dembos of the NTA and Ali Mohammed Ali of the NAN on 20 October 2023. The post Tinubu renews tenure of NTA DG, NAN MD appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/904977-tinubu-renews-tenure-of-nta-dg-nan-md.html #news

BBNaija Season 11: Cassi evicted as Abi emerges as most influential player His exit makes him the fourth housemate to be evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” season. The post BBNaija Season 11: Cassi evicted as Abi emerges as most influential player appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/904999-bbnaija-season-11-cassi-evicted-as-abi-emerges-as-most-influential-player.html #news

Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu Suspected terrorists reportedly attacked the Kpenya Mosque while Muslims were observing Juma’at prayers. The post Niger State orders security forces to rescue abducted worshippers in Borgu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/905011-niger-state-orders-security-forces-to-rescue-abducted-worshippers-in-borgu.html #news

Tinubu Renews Tenure of NTA, NAN CEOs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renewal of the tenure of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos, and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Mohammed Ali, for another three years. The presidency announced the decision in a statement issued on Sunday, August 23, 2026, […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/23/tinubu-renews-tenure-of-nta-nan-ceos/ #news

Woman dies as varsity registrar’s car crashes According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle lost control, hitting a woman standing beside a commercial motorcyclist The post Woman dies as varsity registrar’s car crashes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/904995-woman-dies-as-varsity-registrars-car-crashes.html #news

Tinubu Asks APC Campaign Council to Defeat Forces Seeking to Take Nigeria Backwards *President heads campaign council; Yari emerges as DG, accepts appointment  *Shettima, Yilwatda named vice chairmen; Uzodimma secretary  *ADC: APC campaign council a rehabilitation centre for corruption suspects Deji Elumoye and https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/tinubu-asks-apc-campaign-council-to-defeat-forces-seeking-to-take-nigeria-backwards/ #news

Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for terrorist leader in Zamfara Nigerian Army intercepts three disassembled canoes procured for notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye in Zamfara, disrupting his logistics. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-intercepts-three-disassembled-canoes-procured-for-terrorist-leader-in-zamfara/ https://punchng.com/army-intercepts-three-disassembled-canoes-procured-for-terrorist-leader-in-zamfara/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

NAF Vows to Deny Extremists, Hostile Elements Freedom to Threaten Vulnerable Communities in North-West Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has vowed to deny terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, extremists and hostile elements the freedom to threaten vulnerable communities, as the Service intensifies https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/naf-vows-to-deny-extremists-hostile-elements-freedom-to-threaten-vulnerable-communities-in-north-west/ #news

Atiku: Tinubu’s Removal of Oil Subsidy is Economic Fraud Against Nigerians *Says nothing can stop him from restoring targeted subsidy for suffering Nigerians Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described President Bola Tinubu’s celebration of subsidy removal https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/23/atiku-tinubus-removal-of-oil-subsidy-is-economic-fraud-against-nigerians/ #news