Lagos hands over viral sexual assault case to Ogun govt
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has provided an update on the viral video of an alleged sexual assault shared on social media by a young woman identified as Mirabel. Mirabel had, in a video circulating on X on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, claimed she was sexually assaulted on Sunday by a man who later sent her...
Ramadan: Kano Hisbah restricts tricycle riders’ dress code, music
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, from wearing three-quarter trousers during the Ramadan period. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahid Aminuddeen. He said the order was issued under the leadership of the Commander-General, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, as part...
‘Burn rapists’: Simi condemns rape after TikTok user reports assault in Lagos
Nigerian singer Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has condemned the rising cases of sexual violence in the country and called for more decisive punishment for perpetrators. In a post shared on X, Simi expressed anger over the continued reports of rape and abuse, especially against women, saying offenders should be held fully accountable under the law. Simi wrote: “I'm...
Ramadan: Jigawa approves shorter working hours for workers
The Jigawa State Government has announced a reduction in official working hours for civil servants in observance of the 2026 Ramadan fast. The decision, approved by Governor Umar Namadi, was conveyed in a statement signed by the State Head of Civil Service, Muhammad Dagaceri, and released to journalists in Dutse by the Public Relations Officer in the Office of the...
VIDEO: Wike criticises Amaechi over ‘Occupy N’Assembly’ protest appearance
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his participation in the “Occupy the National Assembly” protest. Wike spoke on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Distinguished Personality Lecture Series organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences. He attended the event alongside two...
Gabon suspends social media platforms for spreading fake information
Gabon has suspended some social media platforms, citing concerns that posts could undermine social cohesion and threaten the stability of institutions and national security. The country’s High Authority for Communication (HAC) ordered the immediate suspension "until further notice," without specifying which platforms were affected. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said on Wednesday that access to Meta services, YouTube, and TikTok was now...
5 injured in New York church explosion
An explosion has heavily damaged a church in upstate New York, leaving five people injured. New York State Police confirmed the incident via a statement on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, saying gas odour was reported inside the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in the town of Boonville, Oneida County. The police disclosed that a firefighter was inside the church when the explosion...
Kaduna approves 50 Christians for pilgrimage after 11-year suspension
Governor Uba Sani has approved 50 Christians from Kaduna State to embark on a holy pilgrimage, marking the end of an 11-year suspension of the programme. The Christian pilgrimage scheme was discontinued during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, when the state’s Christian Pilgrims Welfare Agency was scrapped — a decision that sparked controversy among segments of the Christian...
Court adjourns ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde, children’s corruption trial to April 30
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the trial of former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Dibu Ojerinde, to April 30 over alleged official corruption and abuse of office. The matter, which was slated for hearing before Justice Mohammed Umar, did not proceed due to the judge’s absence. The court was informed that Justice Umar was...
Dangote forecasts major naira rally to ₦1,100/$1
Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has projected a significant appreciation of the naira, saying the currency could strengthen to ₦1,100 against the dollar in 2026 if current government reforms continue. Dangote made the remarks on Tuesday at the launch of the Nigeria Industrial Policy in Abuja, an event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and other senior officials. The naira...
