NURTW names Lagos Park after Tinubu
The Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has unveiled a multi-million-naira motor park named in honour of President Bola Tinubu. The facility, christened the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Modern Garage, is located in Oyingbo, Lagos, and is scheduled for formal unveiling today with top government officials and union leaders in attendance. Among the dignitaries expected are the...
Ministry of health orders immediate retirement of long-serving directors
The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the immediate disengagement of directors who have spent eight years or more in the directorate cadre, in line with the tenure policy of the federal civil service. A memo issued to departments, federal hospitals and agencies under the ministry stated that all affected officers must step down with immediate effect and hand over...
FG probes Temu over alleged data protection breaches
The Federal Government has opened a probe into Chinese-owned e-commerce giant Temu for suspected data-law violations. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), which is carrying out the investigation, announced this via a statement issued on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The NDPC said concerns over Temu's data-processing practices - including online surveillance, opaque handling, cross-border transfers, and possible breaches of data-minimisation rules...
Reps in rowdy session over move to reverse Electoral Act amendment
Proceedings in the House of Representatives of Nigeria were disrupted on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, following disagreements among lawmakers over a motion seeking to overturn the recent passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The motion was moved by the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, who asked the lawmakers to rescind their approval of...
Police begin probe as 2 crew members die at Lekki film location
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of two members of a film production crew who were found inside a parked vehicle at a movie set in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed that the incident occurred on Saturday at a filming location within the premises...
Anambra seals shops in Ogidi, Obosi markets over Monday sit-at-home
The Anambra State Government has sealed several shops at the Building Materials Market in Ogidi and the Electrical Parts Market in Obosi, both in Idemili North Local Government Area, for two weeks after traders failed to open for business on Monday. The action followed a monitoring visit by the governor’s Special Adviser on Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, who inspected compliance...
Defecting to APC will speed up Kano’s development — Gov Yusuf
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has defended his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress, saying the switch was aimed at aligning the state with the Federal Government to accelerate development. Speaking before thousands of supporters at the 2026 Grand Rally held at Sani Abacha Stadium on Monday, Yusuf said Kano’s size and strategic...
Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson dies at 84
United States civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson has been confirmed dead at the age of 84. Jackson’s family announced his death via a statement, saying he died in the early hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The family stated: "Our father was a servant leader - not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the...
Police arrest father for chaining son for 17 years
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 72-year-old man for allegedly chaining his 40-year-old son for 17 years in Shadawanka Village, on the outskirts of Bauchi Local Government Area. The case came to light on February 16, 2026, around 1:30 p.m., following a distress call from the community reporting the inhumane treatment. The Divisional Police Officer of ‘B’ Division, along...
NERC issues guide for resolving electricity complaints nationwide
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has outlined a step-by-step process for electricity consumers to report and resolve power supply and billing issues across the country. Announcing the guide on Tuesday via its official X platform, the commission urged customers to follow proper complaint channels to ensure timely resolution. NERC advised that the first point of contact should be the customer care...
