Most Terrorists Killing Nigerians Are Foreigners — FG
The Federal Government has insisted that many of the terrorists responsible for killing Nigerians are foreign nationals who infiltrated the country through its porous borders.
Troops Kill 25 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters, Repel Borno Attacks
Soldiers of the Northeast Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have killed 25 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters, and injured several others while repelling coordinated terrorist attacks in Borno State.
Lagos Commends Health Workers As JOHESU Calls Off Strike
The Lagos State Government has commended its chapter of the Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, for its decision to suspend its three-month industrial action, describing the development as a demonstration of goodwill and shared responsibility toward safeguarding public healthcare services in the state.
Police Launches Anti-Crime Patrol Along Lagos Coastal Road
The Lagos State Police command has launched a 24-hour anti-crime patrol along the coastal road to boost security and protect commuters and construction sites.
Judiciary Criticism Must Be Evidence-Based To Protect Courts – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday decried what she described as “broad, sweeping attacks” on the judiciary, warning that indiscriminate allegations of corruption against judges could erode public trust and imperil the rule of law.
ICPC Confirms Rearrest Of El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation.
FG Seals Plateau Mining Site After Villagers Die In Toxic Pit
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of areas covered by Mining Licence 11810 in the Wase Local Government of Plateau State, following the deaths of villagers allegedly mining in a pit containing gaseous emissions.
Peter Obi, Sanwo-Olu Felicitate Nigerians As Lent, Ramadan Begins
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi ,has described the concurrence of Lent and Ramadan this Wednesday February 18 2026,as “a rare spiritual convergence to cherish and revere.”
Distillers Protest Over NAFDAC Sachet Alcohol Ban
For the fifth time in 2026, distillers under the supervision of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association this Tuesday, have gathered at the office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to protest the continued sealing of their companies over the ban on sachet alcohol beverages and PET bottles below 200ml.
Amupitan Warns Staff Not To Fail At Duty, INEC Hires 1,232 Vehicles For FCT Election
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has cautioned staff of the commission against neglect of duty ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.