India’s sub-compact SUV segment (3.8–4 metre) continued to witness healthy demand in January 2026, with total sales reaching 1,21,150 units. Sub 4m SUV Sales Jan 2026Tata Motors retained a strong grip on the segment with Nexon / EV leading the charts at 23,365 units in January 2026. This represents a robust 51.75% YoY growth and a 20.59% MoM rise. Skoda Kylaq saw significant YoY growth of 159.26% at 3,220 units, though it dipped 12.21% compared to December. While overall volumes remained steady month-on-month, the sub-compact SUV segment continues to expand year-on-year.

Demonstrators calling for speedy probe of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday. He said, “We reiterate its firm position that the ongoing prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, remains a lawful and constitutional matter strictly between him and the Government of Kaduna State. The Kaduna State House of Assembly Ad-Hoc Committee Report (2024) raised serious concerns regarding financial management, public debt profile, and contract procedures under the previous administration. All your grievances will be communicated to the appropriate quarters.”The protest comes amid heightened political tension surrounding the alleged financial improprieties during El-Rufai’s eight-year tenure as governor of Kaduna State. “Two, to divert attention from his domestic problems in Kaduna State, where he is facing massive corruption allegations,” he said.

The Oyo State Police command on Monday foiled a deadly bandit attack at Elebe Village, Aleniboro, via Irawo Mine in Atisbo Local Government Area of the state and neutralised two members of the group. PUNCH Online reports that a 12-year-old student of a private secondary school was kidnapped last Thursday in Ibadan, the state capital. One of the eyewitnesses, who preferred not to be named, said,“The incident happened around 7:20 am. In the course of the exchange, two of the bandits were neutralised, while others escaped with suspected bullet wounds,” the PPRO explained. The PPRO further urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security formation.

The Federal Government has filed charges against the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, were filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, by the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant and El-Rufai as defendant. Count two alleges that El-Rufai stated during the same interview that he knew and related with individuals who unlawfully intercepted Ribadu’s phone communications but failed to report them to relevant security agencies, contrary to Section 27(b) of the Cybercrimes Amendment Act, 2024. The offence in count three was said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 131(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003. As of the time of filing this report, no date had been fixed for El-Rufai’s arraignment.

The Lagos State Police Command has directed officers to intensify security operations along the Mile 12–Ketu axis following a social media report alleging robbery attacks on motorists in the area. PUNCH Online reports that an X (formerly Twitter) user, @lollypeezle, raised the alarm in a post on Monday, claiming that armed youths were attacking vehicles around Mile 12. The user wrote, “At Mile 12 this morning, boys were robbing cars with cutlasses. Between Mile 12 and Ketu, there are two police stations, yet we have the most notorious boys in that axis. She also advised members of the public to make use of the following numbers below (07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, and 09168630929) whenever such incidents occur to enable a swift response by security personnel.

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested no fewer than 95 suspected criminals across the 18 local government areas of the state for various offences. The state Amotekun Commander, Akogun Adeleye, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Akure, the state capital. The commander said the suspects were allegedly involved in crimes such as kidnapping, stealing, burglary, and illegal mining. “Ondo State is not a safe haven for criminals. We will continue to collaborate with sister agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property,” the Amotekun Commander stated.

The United Kingdom emerged as the largest source of capital inflows into Nigeria during the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Data from the NBS’s capital importation reports for Q2 and Q3 2025, posted on its X handle on Monday, show that inflows from the UK totaled $2.94 billion, representing 48.80 per cent of total capital imported during the period. The United States followed with $950.47 million (15.80 per cent), while the Republic of South Africa accounted for $773.95 million (12.87 per cent). The strong rebound in capital importation during Q3 signals renewed foreign investor appetite, largely driven by short-term portfolio flows into money market instruments and government bonds. Analysts, however, warn that the relatively low share of foreign direct investment suggests that long-term, productive capital remains modest compared to more liquid, short-term investments.

The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Yusuf was identified as having ties to Boko Haram and was reported to hold a Nigerian passport. He was identified as a Boko Haram leader and sanctioned under terrorism provisions. He was linked to Boko Haram and listed under several aliases, including Abu Hafsat and Mohammed Usman. The United States officially designated Boko Haram a foreign terrorist organisation in 2013.

Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Ondo State Security Network Agency and local vigilantes, killed two terrorists on 14 February in an operation along the Akunu–Auga road. The spokesperson for 32 Artillery Brigade, Irabor Njoka, in a statement on 16 February, said the troops who were attached to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auga in Ondo State, acted on human intelligence. “Troops acting on credible human intelligence regarding the movement of the suspected criminals within the area, swiftly mobilised and intercepted the suspects,” the spokesperson said, adding that a gunfight ensued between the terrorists and security forces. “The success of the operation highlights the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action and movement, as well as to protect lives and property across Ondo State,” the spokesperson said. The commander, an Egbira man from Kogi State, said his unit which specialised in kidnapping and sometimes robbery, focused on Abuja, Kogi, Edo and Ondo.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday announced he was postponing a visit to Abu Dhabi because Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a “health problem” — then deleted the message. The message, posted by Erdogan’s team on X, said he had talked with Al Nahyan by phone. “During the course of the call, President Erdogan expressed his sadness over the health problem experienced by (President) Al Nahyan and wished him a prompt recovery,” said the three-paragraph message. Turkey’s state broadcaster likewise took down its article on Erdogan that mentioned the Emirati leader’s health problem. The Emirati leader’s team on Saturday evening released photos taken the same day showing Al Nahyan, known as MBZ, smiling and apparently in good health, with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar.

Entrepreneur and automotive services executive, Ajilore Obafemi Samuel, has warned that rising insecurity is discouraging business investments in Nigeria, urging authorities to prioritise safety in order to restore investor confidence. “Insecurity is affecting business investments in Nigeria. Before launching DGW, he sold his car in Dubai to raise start-up capital — a sacrifice he described as necessary to build his vision. A Business Administration graduate of Gateway Polytechnic, Igbesa, he has since grown DGW from an automotive service brand into a broader business ecosystem. While focused on expansion and industry collaboration, Samuel stressed that sustainable growth in Nigeria’s private sector depends largely on improved security.

Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade have neutralised two suspected armed terrorists and recovered weapons during a tactical operation in Ondo State. According to the statement, the troops acted on credible human intelligence regarding the movement of suspected criminals in the area. “The operation was carried out in conjunction with personnel of the Ondo State Security Network Agency and local vigilantes. The Brigade said the operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action and movement, and to protect lives and property across Ondo State. PUNCH Online reports that the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, arrested no fewer than 95 suspected criminals across the 18 local government areas of the state for various offences.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged Muslims across the country to search for the crescent of Ramadan immediately after sunset on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, corresponding to 29 Sha’aban 1447 A.H. Ramadan crescent is the first small visible new moon that marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Ramadan. Sighting it shows Ramadan has begun, and fasting should start. It encouraged Muslims to remain steadfast, calm and committed to virtues during Ramadan despite prevailing challenges, and prayed for peace, protection and tranquillity in Nigeria. It prayed that Allah would grant Muslims the opportunity to witness and complete the 1447 A.H. Ramadan in good health and devotion.

Australia now has the second-highest median wealth in the world and nearly 2 million millionaires – in US dollar terms. “So it matters whether you have a parent with an expensive house or not,” Debelle says. The Henry house wasn’t social housing, though. You’ll be able to – no question – afford a good house, have a good life. “It doesn’t just end at housing or acquiring wealth or building wealth in this generation but it can carry over to future generations,” she says.

It said the privatisation of the power sector has thrown more Nigerians into darkness and widened energy poverty in 10 years. He insisted that the state must return the power sector as a social service if it must make progress as a nation. Noting that electricity was not a luxury for the rich, the NLC boss said it was a social service essential for national development. While he called for a people’s power roadmap, Ajaero acknowledged the new Electricity Act, which devolves power to the states, warning that decentralisation alone was not a magic wand. He described it as a reversal of the failed privatisation model, service-reflective tariffs, not cost-reflective extortion and public investment in generation and transmission infrastructure.