NYCN diaspora adopts 2026 constitution, unveils Nigeria diaspora youth day
By Esther Onyegbula The Diaspora arm of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has formally adopted its 2026 Constitution, strengthening its mandate as the umbrella body and statutory mouthpiece for Nigerian youths and youth organisations outside the country. The new constitutional framework, enacted on February 23, 2026, in London, is designed to entrench transparency, […]
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.
Church Kidnap/ ward congress: Ondo Police arrest 24 suspects
No fewer than 24 suspected kidnappers and political thugs have been arrested by the Ondo State Police over the abduction of six worshippers at a church in Uso , Owo council areas of the state and the violence that erupted in ldanre area of the state.
Afenifere hails new IGP’s appointment, insists on State Police
The Pan Yoruba Social-Political group, Afenifere has congratulated, Mr Tunde Disu on his appointment as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), insisting on State Police.
