Homepage Lagos from Thursday, February 19th, 2026

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has reserved judgment in a N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by two Department of State Services (DSS) operatives against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named a 25-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Cameroon as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has proposed a ₦229.999 billion budget for road maintenance in 2026 and is seeking approval from the National Assembly, agency officials said on Wednesday.

Following their suspension of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, the government of Gabon has said global tech firm Meta, who owns the three platforms, is largely responsible for their continued suspension of social media platforms in the country.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced plans to close the Olusosun and Solous dumpsites and sanction private waste operators that fail to meet environmental standards, officials said.

Nigerian football superstar Victor Osimhen has opened up about his humble beginnings in a deeply personal letter, detailing how the hardships of his childhood in Lagos shaped him into one of the world’s best strikers.

Insider reports from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) say that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has submitted a 19-point proposal as part of contract-extension talks.

A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection through his brief declaration of martial law in 2024.

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has praised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for providing armoured vehicles, surveillance drones and other equipment to security forces fighting insecurity in the state.

The head of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, has cautioned political actors against vote trading ahead of Saturday’s Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory. He gave the warning during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja involving political parties, security agencies, and civil society groups

The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, says Türkiye has a special interest in Nigeria because both countries face similar existential threats from terrorism.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed Executive Order 9 of 2026 directing that all government entitlements from oil and gas production be paid directly into the Federation Account.