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 Kaduna Teachers Complain Over Disorganized Promotion Exams One of the teachers who spoke to Kaduna Political Affairs described the situation as unfair, saying the exams were poorly organized. “The civil service is supposed to arrange this in a way that people won’t have to struggle, not in such a haphazard manner. We were told to arrive at a specific time, and we did, only to wait for hours while pushing and struggling to gain access. They need to do better,” the teacher said. Watch video below. 

America Model / TV Personality 'Brooks Nader' experienced a medical emergency while travelling on a private flight recently. Reports indicate she became very unwell during the journey, which prompted concern from those on board. Upon landing, emergency services were waiting, and Brooks Nader was taken by ambulance to a hospital to receive care. She documented parts of the experience on social media, showing both the seriousness of the situation and the response she received from medical personnel. Following the incident, Brooks Nader shared that she is recovering and feeling better. Her updates highlighted her resilience and allowed fans to see that she was receiving proper care, reassuring followers that she is on the mend.

 EFCC Arraigns Husband, Wife, Two Companies for N740m Investment Fraud   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 16, 2026, arraigned the Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited, Osabohein Alex Ologbose, alongside his wife Hope Onome Oghelemu  before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court sitting in  Abuja.   Other defendants in the matter are; Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited.   They were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, conversion of funds and money laundering to the tune of about N740million  contrary to Section 18(2)(b) of the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022 and punishment under Section 18(4) of the same Act.     At the point of arraignment,  prosecution counsel,  O.S. Ujam informed the court that the prosecution  ...

 PRESS RELEASE  OPERATION HADIN KAI SUSTAINS LOGISTICS STRANGULATION OPERATIONS, RECOVERS N37 MILLION LINKED TO TERRORIST FINANCING   Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained the operational momentum generated from recent successful defensive engagements in Pulka and Madara-Girau, transitioning into deliberate logistics strangulation operations aimed at crippling terrorist sustainment networks across the theatre. These coordinated actions underscore OPHK’s resolve to maintain the initiative, deny terrorists freedom of movement, and systematically dismantle their supply and financing architecture. On 16 February , 2026, troops of Sector 1, in conjunction with Vigilante Forces, executed a well-coordinated night ambush along a known terrorist crossing route frequently used by ISWAP elements transiting from the Cameroon axis into Nigeria. The terrorists, unaware of the troops’ concealed tactical deployment, ran into effective enfil...

 Abia State sports writers association calls for investigation over the conduct of Saidu Yakubu Aliyu, during Sunday match between Enyimba fc vs Ikorodu Boys The Abia State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to investigate the conduct of Match Commissioner Saidu Yakubu Aliyu during Sunday’s Enyimba vs Ikorodu City match. In a statement signed by Chairman Kingsley Okwun and Secretary Bethel Kalu, Abia SWAN condemned the decision to bar journalists from entering the Enyimba Stadium, describing it as an abuse of power capable of undermining league transparency. The body said accredited journalists, who presented valid identification cards, were denied access on the grounds that the match was played behind closed doors.  SWAN argued that the restriction on fans did not apply to media professionals and warned that such actions could bring the league into disr...

 The male suspect, Chiemerie Anieke, aged 21, who allegedly used a pestle to strike his master, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwite, on the head, resulting in his death, and also attacked his wife, Mrs. Ogechukwu Nwite, in the early hours of 15th February 2026 in Onitsha, is currently in custody. The pestle has been recovered from the scene. Preliminary information reveals that the suspect was allegedly provoked by the manner in which the late Ikechukwu admonished him over his bad behaviour, including pilfering money meant for the shop, staying out late at night, and taking drugs. Meanwhile, Ikechukwu’s wife was rescued and taken to the hospital, where she is currently responding to treatment. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation and to ensure that justice is served. SP Tochukwu Ikenga Police Public Relations Officer Anambra State Police Command 16th February, 2026

 Lagos Court Jails Man One Year for N37m Forex Fraud    Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, February 16, 2023, convicted and sentenced one Henry Daniel to one year imprisonment for N37m foreign exchange fraud.   The convict was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.   Count one reads: “That you, Daniel Henry (trading under the name and style of Equigro Financial Services), sometime between January and October 2020, in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N37,000,000 (Thirty Seven  Million Naira) by false pretence from Mr. Eze Onyekachukwu by falsely representing to him that the said sum represents investment in forex trading business and committed the offence of obtaining money by false pretence,...

 PRESS STATEMENT NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE CLARIFIES EXCHANGE RATE APPLICATION IN CUSTOMS VALUATION 1. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) acknowledges recent public commentary regarding foreign exchange pricing, investor behaviour, and Customs valuation practices. The Service recognises the value of informed public discourse in deepening understanding of Nigeria’s trade and revenue environment. In this regard, it is important to provide factual clarification on how exchange rates are received, processed, and applied within the NCS digital clearance system, B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System which serves as the sole official platform for Customs declarations, clearance, and valuation. 2. For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigeria Customs Service does not independently determine, generate, alter, or apply margins to foreign exchange rates used for import and export valuation. All exchange rates applied within the B’Odogwu platform are official rates electronically transmitted by...

 Teen daughter of Chicago man detained in immigration case dies of rare cancer  A Chicago teenager who publicly pleaded for her father’s release after he was detained in an immigration case last fall has died following a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo was 16. Her family said she passed away on Friday from stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, an advanced form of soft tissue cancer. Funeral services will be held privately. Ofelia had been diagnosed in December 2024 and endured months of chemotherapy and radiation as her condition worsened. Just three days before her death, an immigration judge in Chicago ruled that her father, Ruben Torres Maldonado, was conditionally eligible for cancellation of removal, citing the severe hardship his deportation would cause his U.S.-born children. The decision opens a path for him to seek lawful permanent residency and eventually U.S. citizenship. Ofelia attended the hearing virtually via Zoom despite her...

 Britain claims its first Olympic snow event title  Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale made history for Britain at the Winter Olympics, capturing the nation’s first-ever gold medal on snow. The duo won Sunday’s mixed snowboardcross event, crossing the finish line first in a thrilling four-team final, securing Britain’s 15th overall Winter Games gold and its first in more than three decades outside of figure skating. The victory also marks the first time Britain has won multiple golds at a single Winter Games. Mixed snowboardcross features teams racing down the course in a relay-style format, with four riders starting together while another waits at the top. Britain entered the final as underdogs, seeded 13th out of 16 teams, and neither Bankes nor Nightingale had shown signs of medal form in the individual events, finishing 13th and 26th, respectively. But the pair came together on a sunny day in Livigno to deliver a stunning performance. Nightingale celebrated the breakthro...

 Producer of Israeli TV series ‘Tehran’ dies suddenly in Greece   Israeli television producer Dana Eden, widely recognized for co-creating the Emmy Award–winning espionage drama “Tehran,” has died at the age of 52 while in Greece. Eden was found dead in a hotel room in Athens, where she had been staying during production of the fourth season of the acclaimed series. Initial indications from authorities suggested she had taken her own life, and officials said there were no signs of foul play. Eden was considered one of the most influential figures in Israel’s television industry, playing a key role in developing and leading several major productions. Colleagues described her as deeply dedicated to her craft, praising her professionalism, creative vision, and lasting impact on Israeli public broadcasting. Her production company, Donna and Shula Productions, issued a statement rejecting rumors that her death was criminal or politically motivated, calling such claims false an...

 Femke Kok defeats Jutta Leerdam in 500m speedskating, secures Olympic title Dutch speedskater Femke Kok claimed gold in the 500 meters at the Milan-Cortina Games on Sunday, setting a new Olympic record and adding to her world mark. Kok powered past defending champion Erin Jackson in the final heat and held off teammate Jutta Leerdam, who took silver after winning the 1,000 meters earlier in the week. Kok finished in 36.49 seconds, 0.66 seconds ahead of Leerdam, while Japan’s Miho Takagi earned bronze in 37.27 seconds, marking her second medal of the Games and ninth overall Olympic medal. Jackson, the 2018 champion, finished fifth in 37.32 seconds. Kok celebrated with arms raised and a moment of emotion as Dutch fans cheered, while Leerdam showed visible frustration after briefly holding the lead in the heats. Kok’s victory prevented Leerdam from becoming just the third woman in Olympic history to win both the 500 and 1,000 meters at the same Games. On the men’s side, Italy edged t...

 Former Washington Commanders All-Pro Tre’ Johnson dies at 54 Former NFL offensive guard Tre’ Johnson, a one-time All-Pro with the Washington Commanders, has died at 54, the team announced Sunday. “We’re heartbroken to learn of the loss of former Washington All-Pro guard Tre’ Johnson. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones,” the team wrote on X. Johnson’s wife, Irene, said he passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” while on a family trip, leaving family and friends “devastated and in shock.” Johnson played eight seasons with Washington from 1994 to 2001 and one season with the Cleveland Browns. A second-round draft pick in 1994, he earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1999. After retiring from football, he worked as a history teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland, where he was “beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty,” according to his wife. Johnson had recently been on leave due to health issues. He is survived by his wife and four children: ...

 Advocates say children are held in immigration custody beyond legal limits In December, Khelin Marcano was preparing for a routine Immigration and Customs Enforcement appointment when she debated packing a bag for her 1-year-old daughter, Amalia. Though she and her husband had attended previous appointments without incident, they knew some families were being detained at government facilities. Shortly after arriving, the family was taken into custody and sent from El Paso to Texas’s Dilley immigration detention center, where they were held for 60 days — far exceeding the 20-day limit generally allowed under the Flores Settlement, a 1997 court agreement designed to protect children in immigration custody. During their time at Dilley, Marcano says the family faced difficult conditions. She described unsanitary facilities, poor nutrition, and limited access to medical care. Early in detention, Amalia developed a persistent fever, but staff dismissed her symptoms. After collapsing fro...

 Cuba cancels annual cigar festival amid worsening energy crisis from U.S oil blockade Cuba has suspended its annual cigar festival in Havana, originally scheduled for late February, citing a worsening economic crisis and energy shortages. The event, organized by Habanos S.A., was postponed “to preserve the highest standards of quality, excellence and experience” and a new date has yet to be announced. The festival typically draws over 1,000 visitors from around 80 countries, offering cigar auctions and tours of tobacco plantations. The cancellation comes amid a severe fuel shortage caused by a U.S. oil blockade, which has cut Cuba off from Venezuelan oil supplies. The government has implemented rationing to protect essential services, while the United Nations has warned of a potential humanitarian crisis if oil needs remain unmet. Cuban cigars, a key export generating foreign currency, remain highly prized worldwide despite being banned in the U.S. Habanos S.A. reported record sal...

 Solo hiker rescued after falling on icy West Virginia mountain terrain     First responders in West Virginia conducted an extensive rescue on Friday after a female hiker slipped on icy terrain and became stranded on Shenandoah Mountain. Emergency crews and fire teams were called to the scene after the hiker fell and slid down a steep trail. Rescue efforts began around 6 p.m., with teams navigating the slick conditions using several hundred feet of rope and two UTVs to reach the hiker. The operation lasted approximately 5.5 hours before the hiker was safely escorted down the mountain and transported by ambulance to Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Officials noted this was the second rescue in the area in the past two weeks and warned hikers to avoid the trails without proper winter gear, such as ice cleats or crampons.

Off-duty Buffalo police officer taken into custody for murder after woman discovered dead   A Buffalo police officer was arrested and charged with murder after a woman’s body was found at a home in Sanborn on Saturday evening. Lance L. Woods, 53, faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of 35-year-old Alexis Skoczylas. Authorities responded to a welfare check at a residence on Buffalo Street around 5:14 p.m., where they found Skoczylas deceased and pronounced her dead at the scene. Woods, an off-duty Buffalo police officer and school resource officer, was taken into custody after a coordinated effort between multiple law enforcement agencies and transported to Niagara County Jail for arraignment. Buffalo Police Interim Commissioner Craig Macy said detectives worked closely with the Lewiston Police Department to locate Woods, including tracking the vehicle he was believed to be driving. The case has been referred to the New York Attorney General’s Office of S...

 Court Jails Man Three Years for N25.2m Theft in Lagos Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, February 16, 2026, convicted and sentenced one Muhammad Ibrahim Bello to three years’ imprisonment for N25,212,500.00 (Twenty-five Million, Two Hundred and Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred Naira only) oil theft. The convict  was arraigned by the EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on April 30, 2025, on a one-count charge bordering on stealing, contrary to Section 280(1)(b) and punishable under Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.Visit www.efcc.gov.ng for details and more stories.

 LAWMA CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING ACROSS LAGOS Operatives of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Waste Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement unit remain actively on ground, eradicating indiscriminate waste disposal across the state. During routine operations, illegal cart pushers were apprehended and dislodged for collecting and dumping refuse at undesignated locations, undermining ongoing cleanup efforts and defacing the environment. LAWMA confiscated their carts in different locations across Lagos, including Anthony Oke (Newcastle axis), Ifako Gbagada, Alagomeji–Yaba, and adjoining areas. Cleanliness is a collective responsibility. Residents are strongly advised to stop patronizing cart pushers and to desist from dumping refuse on streets that have been repeatedly cleaned. Sustainable cleanliness requires compliance, not sabotage. More photos below. 

 DABIRI-EREWA SLAMS KILLING OF NIGERIAN IN SOUTH AFRICA, CALLS FOR SWIFT JUSTICE Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the latest killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet in Pretoria South Africa, demanding for justice and arrest as well as prosecution of those involved. In a statement E-signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun mnipr, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols NIDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa said the increasing rate of criminality and killings of Nigerians in South Africa is worrisome and calls for serious concerns. She said Nigeria and South Africa have come a long way as African Brothers, wondering why some evil minded people are committing heinous crimes against fellow Africans. Dabiri-Erewa urged the South Africa authorities to ensure that justice is served for the murdered Nigerian Driver and ensure there is protection of lives and property of non-indigenes in South Africa. Meanwhile, a female ...

 TCN RESTORES SHIRORO–MANDO TRANSMISSION LINE 1 The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN says it has completed repair work and restored the Shiroro–Mando transmission Line one, which is currently operational. A statement by the General Manager, public Affairs TCN, Ndidi Mbah, TCN states that with the restoration of Line one, bulk power supply to Kaduna Electric has improved, and power supply constraints previously experienced in Kaduna have been resolved. Repair works are ongoing on the 330kV Shiroro–Mando Transmission Line two, with restoration expected soon. This TCN says will further strengthen network redundancy and the overall system reliability.

 PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS UNITED ARAB EMIRATE FOR INDUSTRIAL BREAKTHROUGH President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria's BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group in Abu Dhabi.   A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy indicates that President TInubu described the MoU as a significant industrial and trade breakthrough arising from renewed Nigeria–UAE engagement under his administration.   He said the agreement represents a tangible dividend of strengthened diplomatic ties and expanding economic cooperation following his recent state visits and high-level engagements with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, which prioritised trade, investment, infrastructure, and food security.   The MoU explores collaboration in sugar refining, agro-industrial development, and integrated global logistics solutions, with sugar refining and advanced log...

 Zamfara Councillor Distributes Charcoal, Charcoal Irons To Constituents As ‘Empowerment Gifts’ Abubakar Muhammad Tahir, the councillor representing Mayana Ward in Gusau, Zamfara State, has provided bags of charcoal and charcoal pressing irons to residents of the ward. SaharaReporters gathered that the items were distributed to constituents to support small-scale economic activities within the community. The initiative, according to information published by Nasarawa Daily News, was aimed at enabling beneficiaries to engage in petty trading and other ventures that require charcoal and charcoal irons. SaharaReporters learned that the items were meant for residents of Mayana Ward in Gusau as part of his outreach to constituents. Nigerian politicians often mock the public by handing out “empowerment” gifts that serve more as spectacle than genuine support. For instance, in May 2024, the senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Rufai Hanga, shared 5,000 white pieces of clo...

 SEVERAL FEARED DEAD IN ROAD CRASH AT TARHEMBE MARKET IN BENUE  A fatal road traffic accident has reportedly claimed multiple lives along the Tarhembe Market route in Tarka Local Government Area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, February 16, 2026, near a sharp bend shortly after Tarhembe Market. Eyewitnesses say the crash involved a yet-to-be-identified vehicle, with several passengers feared dead at the scene. Authorities are yet to release an official statement confirming the number of casualties and the cause of the accident. Emergency responders were said to have moved to the scene shortly after the crash. Residents have been advised to contact family members and loved ones who may have travelled through the Tarka road corridor on Monday morning to confirm their safety. Meanwhile, community members are again calling attention to the dangerous bend along the Tarka road, which they describe as a recurring accident spot. They are urging the Benue State Gove...

 APPRENTICE ALLEGEDLY KILLS BOSS IN ONITSHA, LOCKED FAMILY INSIDE DURING ATTACK  Tragedy struck in Onitsha on Monday as a businessman reportedly lost his life after he was allegedly attacked by his 18-year-old apprentice. Sources said the suspect, said to be from Ebonyi State, allegedly locked the victim’s wife and children inside a room before carrying out the fatal attack. The shocking development has sent waves of grief across the commercial city, with residents expressing disbelief over how a relationship built on trust could end in violence. Observers say the incident highlights the need for caution and proper conflict management in apprenticeship arrangements, especially where young trainees reside with their employers. Leaders in the community have urged calm while calling on relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The tragedy has also reignited conversations about mentorship, youth guidance and the importance of early ...

15 TRADERS DIE IN AUTO CRASH AFTER ATTENDING WEDDING IN ENUGU  16th February, 2026   At least 15 traders have reportedly lost their lives in a fatal road accident while returning to Umuahia, Abia State, after attending a traditional marriage ceremony in Enugu State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, February 15, 2026, and has thrown the Bonny Street business community in Umuahia into mourning. The victims were said to be traders who had travelled to Enugu to honour the wedding rites of a colleague. According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicle conveying the traders was involved in a ghastly crash during the return journey. Several passengers were said to have died on the spot, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rescued and taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where they are currently receiving treatment. As of the time of filing this report, authorities are yet to officially confirm the cause of the accident or rele...

 2 NEIGHBOURS ARRESTED IN ABUJA AFTER TEEN FATALLY BEATEN FOR ATTACKING MOTHER  16th February, 2026  Police in the Federal Capital Territory have arrested two men following the death of a 17-year-old boy in Byazhin, Abuja. According to the FCT Police Command, the teenager, Chidera Benjamin, allegedly attacked his mother with a machete during a domestic dispute on February 12 around 11:45 PM. Neighbours Cosmos Okafor, 31, and Okechukwu Wisdom, 17, reportedly intervened and in the process inflicted injuries on Chidera. He was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital but was later pronounced dead. Investigations revealed the dispute began over alleged unauthorized transfers from the mother’s bank account to Chidera’s Opay account. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has urged residents to resolve conflicts peacefully and avoid taking the law into their own hands. The suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court following the completion of invest...

BENUE GOVERNOR'S AIDE REJECTS ₦5 MILLION BRIBE, PLEDGES LOYALTY TO GOVERNOR ALIA  16th February, 2026  Hon. Asortar James, Special Assistant on Social Media to Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has rejected an alleged ₦5 million bribe from Hon. Akutah. In a statement, James said the offer was delivered through Akutah’s lawyer, along with a letter and an agreement requiring him to acknowledge receipt of the money. “I cannot and will not betray my brother and leader, Governor Alia. My loyalty is unwavering,” he said, stressing his commitment to integrity and the values of public service. James recalled similar offers he turned down in the past, including a multimillion-naira proposal in October 2022 and another from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Christmas Day 2024. He assured that he will continue to act in the best interest of Benue State and remain steadfast in his support for Governor Alia.

 PRESS RELEASE  TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI  HOLD GROUND, THWART MULTIPLE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN PULKA, MANDARAGIRAU,   BORNO STATE  Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation  HADIN KAI (OPHK) have  demonstrated exceptional courage and operational superiority by decisively thwarted coordinated terrorist attacks in Pulka and Mandaragirau,in  Borno State. In determined assaults launched late on 14 February 2026, terrorists sought to overrun defensive positions in both locations. However, through the  battle disciplined , firepower, tactical foresight, and steadfast resolve, troops held their ground, inflicted heavy losses on the attackers, and reaffirmed OPHK’s dominance across the theatre. Also,  at the same night, a large group of suspected BHT/ ISWAP terrorists advanced from the Sambisa Forest axis and launched a fierce attack on troops of Sector 1 in Pulka. In a well-coordinated response, troops engaged the terrorists ...