Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 22 February 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH    

Ronaldo scores 500 career goals since turning 30

Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement

Ogun refutes endorsing prince as Awujale of Ijebuland

2027: INEC to unveil new timetable

ADC questions Wike’s presence at polling units

Candidates not required to remove Hijab during registration — JAMB

Kano by-election: PDP, NNPP, ADC missing on ballot papers

Nigerians should thank Dangote for inspiring refinery, says NNPC chief

Troops arrest gunrunner, seize rifles, 969 rounds in Taraba operation

Lagos denies resuming monthly environmental sanitation exercise

FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV

Katsina receives 21 kidnap victims, arrests four suspects

NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission, cites tech issues

CSO faults FCT council poll, laments low turnout, other irregularities

Kano gov hails INEC, security agencies over peaceful bye-election

Obidient movement flags IREV glitch in FCT polls

Stakeholders urge FG to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access

ICPC tracks N4.61bn FG projects in Zamfara

Army rescues three children, kills five terrorists in Borno

NSCDC hails orderly voting in FCT area council election

Kano releases N99m for dog rabies vaccination

Police arrest two over death of 62-year-old woman

AFCON: Senegal slams Morocco over prison sentences, fines for 18 fans

Abia Varsity explains students union protest over disqualification of presidential aspirant

PDP, ADC agents protest vote buying at FCT polling unit

INEC warns Nigerians against fake 2026 adhoc recruitment website

PHOTOS: Party agents hail INEC for smooth FCT council poll

INC electoral chair dismisses rigging fears, vows fairness

Low voter turnout, delayed BVAS mar voting in Kubwa

THISDAY

By-elections: Era of Killing, Disenfranchising Voters is over, Gov Yusuf

318 Cases of Lassa Fever Confirmed, 70 Deaths Recorded in Seven Weeks

FAAN Warns against Video Recording of Other Passengers Without Consent

Stakeholders Complain over Absence of Disability Law in Ogun

ASUU: Years of Struggle Paying Off, Says Don

Gunmen Strike Again in Ondo Community, Kidnap Couple

NAFDAC to Crack Down on Unregistered Water Sellers in Kano

N-HYPADEC Distributes 50 Power Tillers to Boost Food Security

FCT 2026: Low Turnout, Late Arrival of INEC Officials Mar Poll

Bandits Attack Security Operatives in Kebbi, Police Repel Assault

Yiaga Africa Reports Low Turnout, Late Opening in FCT Area Council Elections

Air Power, Decisive Force Multiplier in Maritime Security Operations, Aneke Asserts

 GUARDIAN    

Ibori’s daughter escapes as APC Ethiope West congress turns violent

Troops neutralise five terrorists, rescue three abducted children in Borno

FCT Polls: BVAS worked perfectly, says INEC Chairman

Military arrests wife of wanted terrorist, recovers N37m

Gunmen kidnap couple, shoot one in Ondo

Man slits wife’s throat after argument in Rivers

Gunmen kill over 30, abduct several villagers in Zamfara

Nigeria data centre market to hit $1.09b by 2031

ADC accuses Wike of interference in FCT elections

Climate Change: Experts highlight growing health concerns in African urban centres

Nigeria Is Not Experimenting With GMOs, It Is Regulating Them

Red alert on rising cases of cancers, hypertension in Nigeria

VANGUARD

Floyd Mayweather announces return to professional boxing after Tyson exhibition

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%

ADC alleges Wikes presence intimidating voters, flags IReV disruption

Gunmen storm APC Congress in Delta, Ibori-Suenu escapes assassination attempt

Fire guts 3-storey commercial building, warehouses at Ejalonibu Market, Lagos

Governor Radda lauds DSS, army, police for rescuing 19 Christian, two Muslim hostages

Ogun disowns rumoured Ifa choice of Prince Kuye as Awujale, suspends selection process

FCTpolls: Olawepo-Hashim powers PDP landslide over APC, ADCatBig Cele

APC in Sapele now united, consensus to pick strongest candidates Dafinone

Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes

ADC in early lead in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council polling units

Stormy seas of Gaza row overshadow Berlin film fest finale

Mandatory health insurance scheme: Lagos orders compliance across all PHCs

FCT Polls: Well know who is who, Wike challenges Kingibe

FCT Polls: CSO Situation Room decries sale of votes for N10,000

At least 38 killed in Zamfara village attack

FCT polls: Party agents accuse APC of vote-buying

At 50, my commitment to service is renewed, not reduced Hon Ibezi

Benue PDP suspends Publicity Secretary over alleged anti-party activities

Capital Gains Tax: FG engaging investors Edun

Lagos rent crisis: Adio demands urgent reforms, accuses govt of inaction

By-election: Ramadan, public perception behind low turnout Kano REC

Ejeh lauds Oborevwori for appointing Kakor as Local Content Agency DG

FCT polls: Late arrival of materials, voter apathy in Lugbe

FCT Polls: Low turnout traceable to signing of Electoral Act Sowore

Massive security deployment as FCT Police assure hitch-free polls

Tension in Ondo as gunmen abduct couple, shoot neighbour

LEADERSHIP

Mayweather Eyes Professional Comeback After Mike Tyson Exhibition

UNIOSUN Demands Apology, Threatens Lawsuit Over Audit Report Listing 250 Staff As Ghost Workers

FCT Polls: APGA Candidate Accuses INEC Officials Of Influencing Voters At Gosa

FCT Polls: APC, ADC Candidates Tie At Karu Polling Unit

Nigeria Rejects Imported AI Models, Prioritises Local Development

FCT Polls: Voter Inducement In Karshi As Thugs Attack Journalist

Crude Oil Posts New Gains With Rising U.S- Iran Tensions

FG Mulls Warehousing Oil Revenue Gains To Prevent Liquidity Surge

FCT Polls: Voter Apathy Mars Election In Bwari As Residents Stay Away

Area Council Polls: Military-enforced Movement Restriction Triggers Heavy Traffic In FCT

ADC Accuses APC Of Plot To Subvert FCT Area Council Polls

Niger Delta Games: Edomwandagbon Makes History, Clinches First Gold For Team Edo

Oil Wells Dispute: Ndoma-Egba Backs Gov Otu, Cross Riverians

FCT Poll: Amupitan Commends BVAS Performance, Reiterates Assurance Of Election Credibility

Uvwie Monarch Hails Dafinone’s Accessibility, Says It’s Hallmark Of Leadership

Residents Protest As Gunmen Attack Ondo Community, Abduct Couple

FCT Polls Peaceful, But INEC Late, BVAS Fail — CSOs

Abia APC Rallies Behind Tinubu, Reinforces Confidence In Deputy Speaker Kalu

Obasanjo Urges Reform In NOUN, Canvasses Return Of Law Programme, Welcomes New VC

FCT Polls: Voter Laments Disappearance Of Polling Booth In Efab Estate

NATION         

Dafinones accessibility, hallmark of leadership, says Ovie of Uvwie

Kano Assembly by-elections peaceful, witnesses low turnouts

10 injured as suspected political thugs attack villagers in Ebonyi

Congress: Edo APC sets new targets for leaders ahead of 2027 election

Why Ramadan fasting wouldve been tough for me Cardi B

Police arrest 13 over deadly violence at APC ward congress in Ondo

Troops neutralise five terrorists, rescue three abducted children in Borno

Wike says FCT councils election peaceful, lauds voters conduct

Poly lecturers hails Tinubu for Ekiti road projects

Former PDP chairman in Ondo resigns from APC group amid political violence

FCT Poll: INEC assures voters of credible process, says BVAS functioned optimally

  DAILY TRUST

Police Repel Lakurawa Attack in Kebbi

US trade war: Trump raises global tariffs despite Supreme Court verdict

Governor Radda lauds DSS, Army, Police, for rescuing 21 hostages

Yiaga Africa lists highs and Lows of FCT Polls

Shehu Sani: Abuja Residents Uninterested in Voting

‘Only 10 percent?’, Wike laments low turnout in FCT elections

Kano by-election: PDP, NNPP, ADC absent on ballot papers

Nigerian youngster breaks 60m hurdles world record in France

ADC Alleges Voter Intimidation Over Wikes Presence at FCT Polling Units

Elections: Like FCT and Kano, Rivers Records Low Voter Turnout

BREAKING: APC, ADC Share votes equally at FCT Polling Unit

Elections: Like FCT and Kano, Rivers Records Low Voter Turnout

Tight security as Lagos APC Conducts Congress in 20 LGs

FCT elections orderly, efficient, peaceful INEC Chairman

No Directive Against Hijab, JAMB Clarifies After ABUAD Video

We Shouted At Each Other On Phone, Kingibe Opens Up On Clash With Wike

BREAKING: ADC defeats APC, wins first polling unit in FCT Council election

FRSC Official, Driver Killed During Rescue Operation on Edo Expressway

REC Blames Timing, Others For Low Turnout in Kano By-elections

Low Turnout As Voting Commences in Kano By-election

FCT poll: ADC candidate alleges intimidation, blames movement restriction for low turnout in AMAC

FCT poll: INEC records early arrival of election materials at city centre

FCT poll: Commercial vehicle operators, Okada riders defy movement restriction order

Bandits kill 30 in fresh Zamfara attack

 

AUTHORITY

NOUN : Obasanjo pushes for return of law programme, AI expansion

ECCIMA moves to upgrade Enugu Trade Fair Complex as FG fails to act

FCT Poll: Low voters turn out hits polling units

Iboris daughter escapes as APC Ethiope West congress turns violent

Odegbami seeks greater role for ex-internationals in football administration

Police arrest 13 suspects over Ondo APC ward congress attack

BUSINESSDAY

FCT Polls: APC leads in chairmanship, councillorship election at Kabusa 001

Wike hails peaceful FCT council polls, laments low voter turnout

Low turnout, vote-buying, logistical gaps mar FCT council polls

We were trained and later dumped by INEC – Adhoc collation staff

FCT Polls: Voters Lament BVAS Glitches as Voting Ends in Waru 002 Polling Unit

Trump raises tariffs on US imports to 15% hours after 10% levy announcement

Cash for Votes: Video sparks outrage over vote-buying in FCT election

Naira holds weekly gain as dollar holders count losses

Banks lead trillion-naira stocks as telecoms, cement giants dominate NGX

Election-related liquidity seen as key risk to MPC decision

Dangote Refinery positions as merchant refinery in global trade shift

N8.14trn richer: Stock investors toast to biggest weekly gain in history

Ibori’s daughter escapes unhurt as APC congress in Ethiope West turns violent

Plateau spends N7.4bn on pilgrims as contingents depart for Jerusalem

NEW TELEGRAPH

FCT Poll: Were Disappointed In INEC, FCTA Electorate

FCT Poll: INEC Begins Upload Of Results On IREV

Court Restrains Sowore, Sahara Reporters From Publishing Content On IGP, Family

Edo APC Congress: Our Success Must Be On Collective Mobilisation, Unity Ajanah Tells Members

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account

Wikes Alleged Boast To Compromise FCT Election Undemocratic PDP

FCT Poll: Electoral Act Reason For Low Turnout Sowore

Kwara APC Elects LG Officials Amid Peaceful Congress

FCT Council Poll Orderly, Peaceful INEC

Ex-APC Ag. Natl Chair Seeks Rule Of Law In Prosecution Of Buharis Aide

Gani Adams, Others Call For Preservation Of Yoruba Language, Culture

Iboris Daughter Escapes As APC Ethiope West Congress Turns Violent

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account

Heavy Security Presence In Karu District At FCT Council Elections

FCT Poll: Electoral Hub Deploys 53 Observers To Monitor E-Collation Rollout

NDelta 2026 Games: Tinubu, Akpabio, Okpebholo Support Youth Empowerment Through Sports

Tinubu Congratulates Chief Of Air Staff, Aneke On Birthday

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins

Dangote Hosts NNPC GCEO, Ojulari At Dangote Refinery

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account

Enugu: Troops Rescue Five Travellers In Swift Night Operation

Ramadan, Election Nature Causes Of Low Turnout In Kano INEC

Gunmen Abduct Couple, Shoot Another In Ondo

Bloody Congress: Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Idanre Killing

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account

Sowore Case: Court Awards N30m Damages Against NPF

Papaya Ex Alleges Assault By Police In Lagos

BLUEPRINT       

2026 FCT polls: Yiaga warns against inconsistencies

One dead, 4 injured as truck collides with car, rams into shop in Lagos

Kano assembly by-elections: Low voters turnout as political parties boycott exercise

ICPC tracks 35 federal government projects worth N4.6bn in Zamfara

FCT elections 2026: Accreditation, voting end in Kuje, Gwagwalada, Bwari, others as area councils results roll in

Obasanjo urges reform at NOUN, canvasses return of law programme

As Russia takes over the Wagner Group: Implications for Africa

Bandits kill 50, abduct scores in Zamfara

2026 FCT polls: AMAC APGA chairmanship candidate votes in Asokoro, decries apathy, intimidation

Abuja Decides 2026: Money exchanges hands as EFCC operatives storm voting areas in Lugbe

2026 FCT polls: Security operatives block highway, prevent stubborn commuters from movement

FCT elections 2026: Lady caught with multiple voters cards at Kabusa primary school

FCT election 2026: Increasing turn out, orderly process at Jabi polling centre, others

Abia APC rallies behind Tinubu, reinforces confidence in Deputy Speaker, Kalu

FCT election 2026: Maikalangu votes, hails large turnout, sure of re-election as AMAC chair

Abuja Decides 2026: Mixed fortunes as voters troop out in Kabusa AMAC FCT council election

FCT elections 2026: APC candidate Usman Shehu Yahaya votes in Gwagwalada, expresses satisfaction

Air Peace reports flight disruptions after bird strikes on Lagos routes

MC Fishs new lover speaks on ending actress Anita Josephs marriage

Quick response: Troops foil kidnap attack, rescue 5 victims in Enugu

FCT elections 2026: Voter apathy hits AMAC as many stay away from polling units

2026 FCT polls: Traders, okada riders, others defy movement restriction order in Dei-Dei

FCT elections 2026: Voters low turn out hits Kubwa

Aggrieved APC members allege hijack of party ward congress in Kogi central

2026 FCT polls: Roads deserted, commuters stranded as area council election takes place

NASS frowns at lip service treatment of livestock industry

#Respiratory healthcare: How FGs oxygen supplies could save mothers and children

Left to die due to absence and cost of medications

                                         

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