Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 16 February 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH      

Trump tells Hamas to proceed with full, immediate disarmament

Insecurity: Lawmakers split over Ndume’s support for US troops deployment

Emergency plenary: N’Assembly moves to shift presidential poll to Feb13

Shettima leads FG delegation to Kano after devastating market fire

Nigeria, Angola sign visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders

Presidency tackles El-Rufai over NSA ‘poison’ procurement claim

Kwara attack: Govt, terror group differ on abducted victims

Nigeria must get it right in 2027, says Obi

Tinubu’s Adamawa visit reignites Fintiri’s defection rumours

Ex-INEC chiefs demand real-time results transmission as NASS panel meets

Reps to probe non-release of N174.26bn agric funds

Capital importation jumps by 380% to $6bn in Q3 2025 NBS

Osun PDP NASS, state lawmakers reject caretaker committee, back Adeleke

No 25% levy on building materials in Tax Act, FG counters Amaechi

CRiver set to regain oil-producing status FG report

NLC slams DisCos for classifying consumers into bands, threatens strike

Miyetti Allah denies terror links, urges intervention over US bill

Troops raid notorious bandit syndicate in Benue, recover weapons

Market fire: Tinubu promises financial assistance as Shettima leads delegation to Kano

ADC slams Tinubus Argungu trip, says bandits terrorising Kwara

Amotekun arrests 12 suspected kidnappers, 83 others in Ondo

2027: Obidients begin fresh mobilisation for Obi in AIbom

LAWMA begins waste evacuation along LagosBadagry Expressway

Nigeria, Angola sign visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders

Experts fault Senates dual electronic manual transmission of election results

No final decision yet on disputed oil wells RMAFC

Police raid cult hideout, arrest three in Ondo

2027: Join me in operation rescue Nigeria, Obi urges Nigerians

Three feared dead, others injured in Ebonyi mining pit collapse

NELFUND disburses 392.8m students loan to Delta varsity

Afternoon Recap: Kwara gov under fire over insecurity, Wike pledges support for FCT candidates backing Tinubu, other top stories

El-Rufai seeks NSA clarification on toxic chemical procurement

Osun 2026: PDP state, federal lawmakers endorse Adeleke

INEC releases candidates details for Osun gov election

Adopt AI for electronic transmission of poll results, don urges INEC

Seven feared missing as Kano traders lose millions in market fire

Nottingham Forest appoint Pereira as fourth manager this season

Lagos threatens to seal Ikorodu markets, plazas over environmental violations

Four feared kidnapped in fresh attack on Kwara community

THISDAY

Adamawa’s Fintiri Set to Join APC, Making 30 States, Grand Reception for Kano Gov Today

NNPC Signs MoU with Chinese Firms to Advance Nigeria’s Gas Infrastructure

Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Probe of Kano Market Fire Infernos

NDelta Coalition Demands Investigation of El-Rufai Over Phone Tapping Allegation

Student Loan: No Verified Evidence of Fund Diversion Against UniAbuja, Says NELFUND

NiDCOM Repatriates 13 Nigerians Rescued from Traffickers in Ghana

Nigeria Backs AUs Institutional Reforms On Peace, Security, Others

Curious Silence of Pastor Chris Okotie, a Once Unmissable Voice

At Argungu Fishing Festival, Tinubu Vows to Defeat Banditry, Insurgency

Presidency Demands Probe of El-Rufai over Alleged Wire-tapping of Ribadu

Analysts Credit Drop in Petrol Import into Nigeria to Lower Prices Offshore Lome, Stronger Naira

We Have 176 Abductees from Kwara in Our Custody, Terrorists Claim in New Video

UN Secretary-General Guterres Backs Nigerias Bid for World Bodys Security Council Seat

GUARDIAN    

Nigeria gets 4,701 weekly cyberattacks, ranks top in Africa

EU threatens Meta over WhatsApp AI restrictions

Presidency says El-Rufai’s ‘Thallium Letter’ meant to divert attention from Kaduna corruption allegations

Correctional Service, landowners protest illegal seizure of 38.76 hectares

Tinubu sympathises with Kano traders, directs thorough Investigation into market fire

Unregistered audit firms will cease to operate from April, FRC warns

February 21 Polls: Wike declares war on anti-Tinubu candidates

Budget office uncovers 10-year capital funding gap in Nigeria’s health sector

FG seeks improved diagnosis to tackle high burden of inherited blood disorder

Anxiety as Nigerians await FIFA’s verdict on petition against DRC today

VANGUARD

How waybill costs’ sending on-line customers to physical market

Electoral Act harmonisation: Reps under pressure to abandon compulsory e-transmission of results

China-based businessman, 2 Angolans caught with 236 cocaine wraps

Security guard arrested for allegedly assaulting 6-year old girl In Ogun

Village head, 33 others arrested over policeman’s death in Niger

10 abducted in fresh Benue terrorist attack, 9 worshippers rescued

Cross River police bust massive ‘japa’ scam, rescue 100 victims

Daily petrol imports decline by 42.2% to 24.8m litres

Again, terrorists abduct 4 in Kwara community

2 Nollywood production crew members found dead on location

NANS urges swift action on nations security crisis

Sanwo-Olu appoints Oba Ogunsanwo as LASU Chancellor

African First Ladies laud Oluremi Tinubus advocacy for girl-child education

Obi to Leaders: Live up to honourable titles

APC dismisses implosion claims

Southern Governors Forum condoles Kano over devastating market fire

Village head, 33 others arrested over illegal mining in Niger

ADC slams Tinubu over Argungu Festival amid rising insecurity

Gunmen abduct grain trader, nine others on Benue highway

Ebonyi mining pit collapse kills three, injures four

Heat, power outages hit Abuja residents hard

Reps launch probe into N174.26bn agricultural intervention funds

MACBAN denies terror links, seeks U.S. diplomatic intervention

FG to embark on research to reduce high level of sodium consumption

Electoral Act Amendment: Empirical data guided our decision Senate

Soludo, Igwe Iweka urge Ndigbo to invest back home

2027: Unite or face defeat Olawepo-Hashim warns PDP

Second bird strike in one day disrupts United Nigeria operations

Lagos sets March return for monthly sanitation exercise

Nigerias capital importation rises to $11bn in Q2Q3 2025 NBS

Senate reconvenes sitting Tuesday

Grid collapse: NLC threatens showdown over electricity crisis

2027: Ill contest for president next election Obi insists

Osun 2026: Why PDP should rally round Adeleke to win Former national ex-officio

Intersociety condemns Soludos market crackdown over Monday sit-at-home

Military denies reports of US planes dropping arms in Borno, Kaduna

Ribadu: Tapping phone calls serious offence, says Lawyer, Olajengbesi

ONSA denies alleged procurement of toxic chemicals from Poland

Lagos ranked worlds fastest-growing tech hub in 2025

Tinubu condoles Kano market fire victims, orders investigation

I was asked for cash at least 10 times, Australian recounts Nigeria trip

El-Rufai: Kaduna Coalition urges due process, dialogue on governance issues

2027: Most lawmakers risk losing seats over e-transmission loophole Igini

Tinubu to inaugurate AbaPort Harcourt Expressway in May Umahi

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring dangerous toxic chemicals from Poland

Iran says open to nuclear compromise if US lifts sanctions

Police dismantle scam syndicate in Cross River, rescue 100 victims

Were waiting, Nigerians react as FIFA rules on World Cup qualification

Abuja Land Dispute: Court okays contempt charge against 2 Lebanese

Terrorists in fresh attack abduct four residents in Kwara community

LEADERSHIP

Gunmen Invade Bauchi Community, Abduct JIBWIS Chief Imam’s Family Members

The Supreme Council For Shari’ah In Nigeria’s Highway To National Disintegration

Nigeria Reduces Fuel Imports As Refining Rises 57% In 3 Months

Federal Government Yet To Decide On Disputed Crude Oil Wells – RMAFC Chair

Again, Bandits Attack Another Kwara Community, Kidnap 4

MACBAN Rejects Terrorism Allegations, Seeks Senate Intervention Over US Bill

Market Fire: VP Shettima Leads Federal Government Delegation To Kano

Mega Empowerment: Hon. Ozigi Muhammad Tijani Distributes Vehicles, Tractors, And Business Equipments

With 50 Licences, Flutterwave ‘Most Licensed’ Non-bank Entity Globally — CEO Agboola

Safety Concerns Led To Suspension Of Medal Distribution At Lagos City Marathon – Organisers

‎Kizz Daniel To Perform At REFFAA In Accra ‎

E-transmission: Why Many Current Lawmakers May Not Return After 2027 Polls – Ex-INEC Commissioner, Igini

US Troops, Military Aircraft Arrive Nigeria Ahead Of Anti-ISWAP Operations

El-Rufai Demands NSA’s Clarification Over Alleged Procurement Of Toxic Chemical

Nigeria, Angola Agree To Ease Movement Of Diplomats, Government Officials Without Visa

Police Begin Air Surveillance In Benue, Arrest 4 Suspected Kidnappers

Channels TV Cameraman Dies 9 Days After Bauchi Road Crash

Valentine: Federal Government, Experts Raise Alarm Over Maternal Health Risks

Tax Reforms: You’re Peddling Propaganda, Presidency Tells Amaechi

US Embassy, Consulate In Nigeria To Close For Presidents’ Day Monday

7 Persons Missing As Kano Market Fire Destroys N5bn Wares, Properties

NATION

VAT removed on land, buildings, rent Oyedele

N Delta youth leader rallies support for Tompolo, Tantita

APC will rescue Osun from maladministration, says Oyebamiji

Seven persons missing, property worth N5bn razed in Kano Singer Market

Iyabo Ojo clarifies viral Airport video, says it was free, apolitical

Ogun ADC suspends state chairman Soluade over alleged disruptive conduct

Amotekun, police, NSCDC, DSS arrest 61 suspected criminals in Ondo crackdown

One killed, others injured as youths clash over illegal ticketing

Channels TV Cameraman Kani Ben dies nine days after Bauchi road crash

2026: Osun residents stage solidarity walk for APC governorship candidate Oyebamiji

Reps probe alleged non-release of N174.26bn agriculture funds, seek agencies cooperation

Tinubu urges national unity at Uvwie monarchs book launch

National Assembly reconvenes Tuesday over Electoral Act Bill

NLNG emerges overall champion at 20th oil and gas industry games

Court warns foreign businessman against violating restraining order on Abuja property

AGF directs NIS boss to obey judgment reinstating unlawfully sacked officer

Tinubu directs probe into Kano Singer Market fire

CRiver listed as oil-producing state, as FGs inter-agency committee submits report to RMAFC

      

DAILY TRUST

Poison allegation: ‘DSS will invite you’, NSA office replies El-Rufai

Northern Govs Sympathise with Victims of Singa Market Fire

Over 50,000 Nigerian Doctors Practise Abroad, NMA Raises Alarm

Fire disaster: Shettima leads FG delegation to Kano Monday

Edo Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Records 6 Deaths

Singer Market fire: 7 declared missing, N5bn properties destroyed

NDLEA: How drug lord serving jail sentence in Nigeria attempted exporting cocaine to UK

ICPC tracks 38 projects in security risk areas in Borno, Yobe

Russia-Ukraine war: FG raises alarm over illegal recruitment of Nigerians

FCT Council poll: Candidates not supporting Tinubu will lose Wike

Lagos speaks on athlete hit by ambulance during marathon

Yusuf seeks FGs intervention in Singa Market fire

Channels TV Cameraman Dies after Bauchi Road Crash

US military planes land in Maiduguri as troop deployment begins

AUTHORITY

FCT council polls: Ill support only candidates that supports Tinubu Wike

Yusuf seeks FGs intervention in Singer market fire

Ganduje Rejects El-Rufais Allegations on Dadiyata

NDA disowns fake admission letter circulating online

FRSC confirms 11 dead in Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway accident

FGN inter-agency committee submits report to RMAFC; Cross River listed as oil producing state

BUSINESSDAY

How insecurity is turning Nigeria into an investment desert

NECA task FG on stronger labour justice reforms

Nigeria, Angola sign visa waiver for diplomats at AU summit

MSMEs lose N10trn yearly to employee fraud, says CPPE

Power outages: NLC seeks new power sector roadmap

Nigeria not ready for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, says senate leader

Miyetti Allah denies terrorism involvement, seeks to engage US

Food inflation seen back to single digit 10 yrs after

Naira gap narrows further as BDCs await dollar supply

How insecurity is turning Nigeria into an investment desert

Losses pile as fresh fire outbreak hits Singer Market Kano again

First 100 of US troops lands in Nigeria for anti-terror operations

El-Rufai queries Ribadu over alleged importation of colourless, odourless poison from Poland

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

NLC Demands End To Power Privatisation, Says N3tn GENCO Bailout Election Ruse

NULGE, Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Reaffirm 2027 Support

A Life Of Quiet Royalty, Faith, Enduring Influence: The Legacy Of Mama Keketobou Jane Kuku

OPS Backs Agric Fair To Achieve Nations Agro-Industrial Competitiveness, Food Security

Fire Disaster: Tinubu Expresses Sympathy To Kano As Shettima Leads FG Delegation

AIbom: Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempt, Nab Suspect, Recover Weapons

Obi To Nigerians: Stop Addressing Looters As Excellencies, Honourables

Customs Launches Digital One-Stop-Shop To Cut Cargo Delays

OPS Backs Agric Fair To Achieve Nations Agro-Industrial Competitiveness, Food Security

Tobacco Giants Target Nigerias Youth Population With Deadly E-Cigarettes CAPPA Report

Delta Dedicates N175bn To Grassroots Devt, Expands Health Sector Investment Aniagwu

Convicts Prison Plot Crumbles As NDLEA Seizes London-Bound Cocaine

BLUEPRINT

U.S military aircraft supply ammunition to Nigeria

Im not in A/Ibom to do government bidding, INEC REC declares

Amotekun, other operatives crack down on suspected criminals in Ondo

NMA urges doctors to join military,says pay package attractive

2027: National Assembly convenes emergency session over election dates

Official: Peter Obi declares 2027 presidential bid under ADC

Nigeria, Angola sign diplomatic passport visa-exemption pact

Channels TV cameraman Kani Ben d!es after road crash

FCT Area Council election: What every Abuja resident should know, do

3 die, 4 injured in Ebonyi mining pit collapse

Moses Ted Andishu: UK-based investor emerges SWAN National patron, harps on professionalism, impact

Group backs FGs military partnership with U.S, insists Nigerias sovereignty intact

11 perish in auto crash along Enugu-Port Harcourt highway

Dangote Salt rewards 50 outstanding customers with trucks, cash gifts

National unity solution to Nigerias contemporary security challenges Minister

Group faults El-Rufai over corruption allegations, clears NSA

Northern youths demand probe of El-Rufai over alleged NSA phone hack

Zamfara intensifies fight against drug abuse among youths

Election timetable: House of Representatives reconvene for emergency sitting

Lagos: MFM worshipper killed as driver flees scene in Igando auto crash

Police burst kidnap camps, arrest 87, rescue 30 in Edo

ADC launches nationwide registration, records membership surge in South-South zone

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