Borno sponsors 54 students to Isaac Balami Aeronautics Varsity for pilot, engineering training
By Esther Onyegbula In a major push to rebuild its human capital base and position its youths for global opportunities, the Borno State Government has sponsored 54 students to the newly established Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management for combined pilot and engineering training. The students, who form the pioneer batch of the institution, […]
Pressure mounts on INEC to recognise Turaki-led PDP NWC
The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC), following a ruling by the Oyo State High Court validating the party’s 2025 National Convention.
Benfica suspend five fans for alleged racist remarks in Madrid loss
Benfica announced on Friday they had provisionally suspended five supporters for allegedly making racist comments during this month’s Champions League first leg loss to Real Madrid.
Nigeria’s GDP grows 4.07% in Q4 2025 as services, oil lift economy — NBS
Nigeria’s economy sustained its recovery momentum in the fourth quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.07 per cent year-on-year, driven largely by continued growth in the services sector and improved oil output.
Ogun awards N6.1bn contract for Court of Appeal complex in Abeokuta
The Ogun State government has approved the award of a contract for the construction of a complex to house the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal.
Electoral Act: Lagos APC slams opposition over amendment agitation
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State chapter, has described calls by opposition politicians for a fresh amendment of the Electoral Act 2026 as “hollow” and lacking genuine reform intent.
Norway arrests teen suspected of plotting IS-inspired attack
Norway has arrested a 17-year-old youth suspected of a jihadist-inspired plot to bomb a NATO site in the Scandinavian country, the NRK broadcaster reported on Friday.
Lagos Govt debunks ₦4.2bn office furniture, microphones budget claims
The Lagos State Government has debunked reports alleging that ₦4.2 billion was proposed in the 2026 budget for the purchase of office furniture and microphones for the Office of the Deputy Governor.
UN says violence against women ‘a global emergency’
The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women’s rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France
France’s health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.
Tinubu, NASS urged to impose stricter sanctions over misuse of gas flaring funds
Environmental organisations have urged Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly (NASS) to urgently review Executive Order 9, insisting that gas flaring penalties should serve strictly as deterrents against environmental violations rather than as a source of government revenue.
