Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 12 February 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Netanyahu arrives at White House to push Trump on Iran

UK being colonised by immigrants Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Woro attack: Kwara won’t bow to fear or intimidation — Gov AbdulRazaq

Insecurity, poverty worsening in North – ACF raises alarm

US sponsors bill alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria crisis claim

Naira rises to N1,447/$ in parallel market

Drama in Senate as lawmakers clash during budget defence

Children, teachers saw unheard of cruelty, says Canadas PM

EFCC witness clears Yahaya Bello, links LGAs funds to contracts and supplies

FG silent on U.S. Bill alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria

Weve taken out 62 criminal camps in Anambra Soludo

UK colonised by immigrants, says INEOS boss, Ratcliffe

Nigeria to forge 50,000 tech stars in FG-Ericsson hackathon blitz

Igbo Women fault protest against Senator Orji Kalu in Ohafia

PDP faults Gov Enos plan to build Akwa Ibom estate in Abuja

Transparency non-negotiable for Nigerias progress ICPC

NDIC reassures Nigerians on safe deposits, urges BVN linkage at Kaduna trade fair

LagosCalabar, SokotoBadagry top N3.2trn works budget Umahi

Nigeria targets 50,000 Tech innovators in FG-Ericsson Hackathon

Kenya starvation cult preacher charged over 52 more deaths

Lagos allocates 180 shops to Alabarago displaced traders

Police rescue three kidnapping victims, arrest suspect in Niger State

Court shifts ex-Gov Bellos trial to March 10, as EFCC tenders more evidence

2027: Dont politicise INEC leadership, Christian clerics warn Sharia Council

Nine abducted in Kwara still held 46 days after N40M ransom

Labour Party Infighting: Abure loyalists storm National Secretariat

Sen Kalu reaffirms electronic transmission support, slams misrepresented old video

Oduwole seeks upward review of trade ministrys 2026 capital budget of N2.73bn

64% of inmates awaiting trial as Correctional Service seeks 198.85bn for 2026

Reps raise alarm over Grossly Inadequate funding for Auditor-General, warn of accountability risks

Nigerias Capital importation hits $21bn in 10 months, Minister seeks higher 2026 funding

NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians from cyber scam syndicate in Thailand

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Renewed Hope Ambassadors, praises Tinubus achievements, backs second term

Zimbabwean community condemns killing of Nigerian, Emeka Uzor, in South Africa

Blood on the Road: Labour Union raises alarm over corporate violence in ride-hailing sector

European Super League ends as Real Madrid, UEFA agree deal

NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians from Southeast Asia Trafficking for Cyber Crimes

Bomb scare rocks Bayelsa State Civil Service Secretariat; police arrest suspect

PUNCH       

Cybercrime: Court jails two Chinese directors 92 years

Blackouts: N300bn power lifeline for hospitals, varsities hits snag

Dickson urges full adoption of Reps’ version of electoral bill United States of America flag

US lawmakers unveil bill to tackle Christian persecution in Nigeria

Religious freedom violations: APC, NNPP back Kwankwaso as US sanctions tension rises

El-Rufai anticipates arrest as police detain allies

Lagos hotel sealed over man’s mysterious death after PUNCH report

Tension mounts over NHIA office relocation in Edo

Adeleke’s ongoing projects saved Ife from embarrassment – Ooni’s chief

CCB quizzes OSOPADEC leadership over alleged N463m misappropriation

Conference committee must retain electronic transmission – Dickson

Another Nigerian dies in UK, sparks concern over chronic illnesses

Kwara massacre: Survivors traumatised after deadly attack, soldiers occupy deserted community

Burnt buildings and shops after the bandits attack on Woro

Coup plotters will face justice – Air chief

THISDAY

NNPP Expresses Shock over US Proposed Visa Ban, Asset Seizure Against Kwankwaso, Others

As CBN Opens Official FX Market to BDCs, Dollar Crashes to N1,348/$

Bank of Industry Disbursed Record N636bn to 7,000 Businesses in 2025

Engine Rupture Forces Arik Air to Divert Flight to Benin Airport

NIMC to Launch Nationwide Ward-Level NIN Enrollment February 16

Germany: Buhari’s $2.3bn Siemens Power Deal Dormant Until Tinubu Revived It

Arco, NLNG Unveil Nigeria’s Pioneer Mobile Drone Ground Control System in Rivers

Bayelsa Deepens Angola Partnership, Moves to Activate MoU with Namibe Province

Edun Woos Investors for Mass Housing, Agric Settlement Project as MOFI, Niger Sign MoU

Dangote Refinerys Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit Block Hit 650,000bpd Capacity

NGX Shares Hits N100 mark Amid Renewed Governance, Other Factors

Ecobank Nigeria Unveils Business App to Boost SME Growth

No Order Reversing Ban on Sale of Alchohol in Sachet, 200ml Bottle, Says NFDAC

Shettima: Connect NextGen Hackathon ll Transform Nigeria To A Global Supplier Of AI, 5G Solutions

2027: INEC, NPC Strategise to Ensure Upcoming Elections Reflect Peoples Will

New US Bill Targets Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah for Sanctions over Alleged Christian Persecution

NIMC Launches Nationwide Ward-Level NIN Enrollment February 16

Defence Ministry to Audit, Upskill Retirees for Post-service Placement, Says Minister

Breaking: Court Jails Two Chinese for 46 Years Over Multi-Billion Naira Crypto, Cybercrime Fraud

In Rome, Nigerias Abubakar Kyari Emerges Chair of IFAD

FG to Strengthen Safe Schools Coordination with NSCDC, Says Alausa

Adeleke for Rebuilding Ancient Ife Town with Road Infrastructure

He Will Be Difficult to Replace, Dignitaries Extol Senator Ezea at Night of Tributes

Supporters Seek Tinubus Intervention Over Continued Detention of Enugu Lawmaker

NRS Targets N40.71tn Revenue for 2026, Collected N28.3tn in 2025

Accompanied by Obasanjo, Dangote Explores Investment Opportunities in Burundi, Meets President Ndayishimiye

BUA Foods Appoints Khalifa Rabiu as Chief Officer for Global Procurement, Strategic Operations

FG Targets State Asset Sales to Private Investors to Boost Revenue

GUARDIAN    

FG leverages technology to tackle school threats

Chaos as Umahi defends N3.4trn works budget

Ogun hopeful as NNPCL explores oil production at Eba

Troops neutralise 16 insurgents in Borno offensive, overrun terror camp

Family seeks Tinubu’s intervention over continued detention of APC chieftain

FRSC secures two-month jail term for traffic violator along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Gunmen abduct five from health centre in Edo, demand N100m ransom

12 states localise tax reform as 13 others debate bills

Rivers gov confirms Oct. 2026 completion date for P’Harcourt Ring Road

Reps query ₦15.88bn budget for Auditor-General

Soludo counts security gains as end of sit-at-home triggers trade boom

ICAN to leverage professional excellence for economic growth

LEADERSHIP

Oshiomhole, Umahi Clash At Senate Budget Defence Session

‘You Disrespected Me Enough’, Senator Natasha Clashes With Colleague At Senate Budget Defence

Budget Defence: Senate Deputy Whips Fight Over Ebonyi Senator’s Patronising Comments For Umahi

Customs CG Commissions Sports Arena At Lagos Command

‘Doctor Wanted Me To Get Pregnant Outside Because Of My Husband’s Dwarfism’, Nkubi’s Wife Opens Up

We Instituted Success Motivation Conference To Awaken Sleeping Giants — Cleric

Nigerian Scholar, Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, Dies At 80

NNPP Urges House Of Reps To Replace Deputy Minority Whip Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

Shaibu Urges Increased Funding, Constitution Of NSC Board To Revitalise Nigerian Sports

Federal Government Strengthens Safe Schools Initiative

COAS Shaibu Reaffirms Nigeria’s Strategic Security Leadership In West Africa

Kwankwaso, Others Risk US Visa Ban Over Alleged Religious Freedom Violations

Labour Party Hails Police For Thwarting Breaking-in At Headquarters, Warns Saboteurs

Election: Only Real-time Transmission Of Results Can Ensure Confidence, ADC Tells National Assembly

 NATION       

Anti-corruption: CISLAC advocates stronger reforms as Nigeria retains low perception index

Lagos Legion gives succour to over 600 widows, others

NAF issues warning against threats to democracy

Yelewata residents demand justice as trial begins over 2025 massacre

Our efforts to arrest terrorists behind Owo church attack DSS witness

NDDC signs MoU with REA to boost electricity in Niger Delta

Alleged N110.4b fraud: Witness claims withdrawals from Kogi govts account breached no law

Tinubus achievements unprecedented, not afraid of election Sanwo-Olu

ALGON deputy slams Iyere over attacks on Gov. Mbah, cites fraud allegations

Tinubu nominates ex-Ambassador, Ismail Abba Yusuf, as NAHCON Chairman

NIN: NIMC begins ward-level registration, enrolment nationwide

Tinubu creates first womens health office, unveils RenewHer Agenda

Nigeria remains dependable partner in tackling transnational security threats COAS

Kalu restates support for electronic transmission, condemns old video

Confusion over bomb explosion in Bayelsa Secretariat

JUST IN: Nigerian literary scholar, Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, dies at 80

First Lady celebrates ex-Lagos deputy governor, Sosan, at 70

99% of Nigerian depositors now fully insured, NDIC declares at Kaduna Trade Fair

INEC to involve EFCC, ICPC to track vote buying

APC Congresses: Dont allow govs overtake party structures, Nabena begs Tinubu

Nigeria targets 50,000 youths for FGEricsson innovation hackathon

Awaiting trial inmates make up 64 percent of custodial population, says CG

FG to begin sale of state-owned assets in 2026 Edun

Nigeria recorded 6.1 billion non-oil exports in 2025, says Oduwole

Reps increase NIS 2026 budget to N60 billion

20m Nigerians to experience better access to Internet, digital services, says FG

Insecurity deepens Nigerias cancer crisis, stakeholders warn

NAFDAC denies FG directive to suspend enforcement on sachet alcohol

How doctor advised me to get pregnant by my brother-in-law Actor Nkubis wife

Father prays for daughter as she presents him with first NYSC allawee

10 romantic Valentines gifts you can buy with N50,000 or less

Delta agency launches major cleanup, dismantles illegal roadside structures across Asaba

FG tells NAFDAC to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol ban

LASG begins allocation of shops to 180 beneficiaries at Alaba Transnational Market redevelopment

Digital Literacy: No child will be left behind Uba Sani

NSCDC backs officers caught in viral Ondo gas video, says operations was lawful

Okonjo-Iweala warns Nigerians over AI-manipulated fake video

Arik Port Harcourt-bound flight suffers engine failure, lands in Benin

DAILY TRUST

Bomb Scare at Bayelsa Secretariat

AGF to chair Hackathon, Accelerator forum as winners emerge

Kalu reaffirms electronic transmission support, slams misrepresented old video

N14.83bn earmarked to feed over 91,000 prison inmates in 2026

LP crisis deepens as Abure faction pulls down Nenadis billboards, reclaims secretariat

Lagos court jails Chinese directors over N3.4bn, $2.5m Crypto fraud

US mulls visa ban, asset freeze against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah

Trailer crushes two to death in Kaduna

PHOTOS: NSIB investigates Arik Airs LagosPort Harcourt Flight diversion to Benin

Troops kill 16 terrorists, rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Borno

Gbaja: As Speaker, House of Reps rejected foreign loan over S/East exclusion

Faulty engine forces diversion of PH-bound flight to Benin

Coup plotters will face full wrath of law Air Chief

Shekarau loses elder brother

Port Harcourt-bound Arik aircraft diverted to Benin after faulty engine

Dangerous insertions: CSOs raise alarm over revised clause on e-transmission

B/Haram intercepts 4 trailers, steals over 100 cows in Borno

US to deport 97 Nigerians over alleged immigration offences

Atiku, Makinde visit IBB; ex-VP seeks backing for ADC

Military to deploy special forces to Kwara, Niger

Many Nigerians feared dead as migrant boat capsizes off Libyan coast

Over 10,000 students compete in NTIC national mathematics challenge

E-Transmission: Why I brought my first son to Protest Amaechi

Owo Church Attack: Another DSS Witness Identifies Alleged Attackers

AUTHORITY

Army crushes terror kingpins stronghold in major forest offensive

Reps committee demands IGR records from agric institutions, threatens to stall 2026 budget defence

Reps probe gas supply to GENCOs over alleged diversion

Alia condemns attack at Abande, pledges road construction

APC Congresses: Dont cede all structures to Govs, Nabena warns against implosion

NUJ FCT Partners Centre LSD on Capacity Building , mentorship

Nigeria retains low score in 2025 corruption index CISLAC

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria faces fresh US pressure as lawmakers push religious bill

CRFFN, Fortune Global sign MoU to enhance Nigeria’s logistics standards

APC sets up committee to receive Yusuf as Kano braces for high-profile defection rally

CBN reopens dollar tap for BDCs to curb naira gap

Economic expansion fuels 34% jump in Nigeria’s petrol consumption

US Republicans to sanction Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah in new rights bill

Dangote’s $20bn bet pays off as refinery hits world-record output

Nigeria misses OPEC oil production quota for sixth straight month

One doctor at a time, Nigerian hospitals are being emptied to fill hospitals abroad

Tech stocks outperform broader market with 139% average YTD gain

Nigeria’s ETF market: Are retail investors buying into massive liquidity trap?

NAFDAC denies report of FG directive to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol

NEW TELEGRAPH

32 PAP Scholarship Beneficiaries Bag First Class

Low-Risk Energy Industry Will Attract Investments To Nigeria NLNG

Tinubu Nominates Yusuf To Replace Usman As NAHCON Chair

Alleged Fraud: CCB Invites OSOPADEC Chairman, Admin Sec, Others

UBA To Revamp Agency, Merchant Banking With Improved Features On RedPay Terminals

Invest In Capital Market For Wealth Creation, Retirement Security SEC DG Tells Civil Servants

BLUEPRINT     

Genocide: US move to freeze asset, hand visa ban against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah

Nigeria: NISOs creation will ensure grid management transparency

Edo:Gunmen invade hospital, kidnap 2, demand 100m ransom

Private sector critical to addressing unemployment Ogun monarch

ICPC demands overhaul of Nigerian Inland Water Ways revenue systems

I didnt oppose e-transmission of results, Kalu slams misrepresented old video

NSDC, NEXIM bank partner to scale sugar project financing

Media outfit apologises to Global Rights over misleading report

Bayelsa steps up plans to revive Asoama sports academy

Nigerias intervention in Liberia done in collective interest of West African COAS

SGF, Gbajabiamila, others task new FCC board as executive chairman vows commitment

US moves to deploy additional troops in Nigeria

2026 World Cup: Mexico to deploy robot dogs for security

FG to NAFDAC: Suspend enforcement on sachet alcohol ban

Breaking: Many passengers escape de@th as Arik Air flight makes emergency landing

APC Congresses: Nabena warns against ceding structures to Governors, appeals to NWC

248 illegal entities fraudulently inserted into CAC system Registrar-General

14 passengers abducted, 2 killed in Benue attack

Terrorism: Defence headquarters to deploy Special Forces to Kwara, Niger CDS

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