{"id":32621,"date":"2026-02-12T04:48:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32621"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:48:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:48:58","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-12-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32621","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 12 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Netanyahu arrives at White House to push Trump on Iran<\/p>\n

UK being colonised by immigrants Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe<\/p>\n

Woro attack: Kwara won\u2019t bow to fear or intimidation \u2014 Gov AbdulRazaq<\/p>\n

Insecurity, poverty worsening in North \u2013 ACF raises alarm<\/p>\n

US sponsors bill alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria crisis claim<\/p>\n

Naira rises to N1,447\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Drama in Senate as lawmakers clash during budget defence<\/p>\n

Children, teachers saw unheard of cruelty, says Canadas PM<\/p>\n

EFCC witness clears Yahaya Bello, links LGAs funds to contracts and supplies<\/p>\n

FG silent on U.S. Bill alleging Christian persecution in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Weve taken out 62 criminal camps in Anambra Soludo<\/p>\n

UK colonised by immigrants, says INEOS boss, Ratcliffe<\/p>\n

Nigeria to forge 50,000 tech stars in FG-Ericsson hackathon blitz<\/p>\n

Igbo Women fault protest against Senator Orji Kalu in Ohafia<\/p>\n

PDP faults Gov Enos plan to build Akwa Ibom estate in Abuja<\/p>\n

Transparency non-negotiable for Nigerias progress ICPC<\/p>\n

NDIC reassures Nigerians on safe deposits, urges BVN linkage at Kaduna trade fair<\/p>\n

LagosCalabar, SokotoBadagry top N3.2trn works budget Umahi<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets 50,000 Tech innovators in FG-Ericsson Hackathon<\/p>\n

Kenya starvation cult preacher charged over 52 more deaths<\/p>\n

Lagos allocates 180 shops to Alabarago displaced traders<\/p>\n

Police rescue three kidnapping victims, arrest suspect in Niger State<\/p>\n

Court shifts ex-Gov Bellos trial to March 10, as EFCC tenders more evidence<\/p>\n

2027: Dont politicise INEC leadership, Christian clerics warn Sharia Council<\/p>\n

Nine abducted in Kwara still held 46 days after N40M ransom<\/p>\n

Labour Party Infighting: Abure loyalists storm National Secretariat<\/p>\n

Sen Kalu reaffirms electronic transmission support, slams misrepresented old video<\/p>\n

Oduwole seeks upward review of trade ministrys 2026 capital budget of N2.73bn<\/p>\n

64% of inmates awaiting trial as Correctional Service seeks 198.85bn for 2026<\/p>\n

Reps raise alarm over Grossly Inadequate funding for Auditor-General, warn of accountability risks<\/p>\n

Nigerias Capital importation hits $21bn in 10 months, Minister seeks higher 2026 funding<\/p>\n

NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians from cyber scam syndicate in Thailand<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Renewed Hope Ambassadors, praises Tinubus achievements, backs second term<\/p>\n

Zimbabwean community condemns killing of Nigerian, Emeka Uzor, in South Africa<\/p>\n

Blood on the Road: Labour Union raises alarm over corporate violence in ride-hailing sector<\/p>\n

European Super League ends as Real Madrid, UEFA agree deal<\/p>\n

NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians from Southeast Asia Trafficking for Cyber Crimes<\/p>\n

Bomb scare rocks Bayelsa State Civil Service Secretariat; police arrest suspect<\/p>\n

PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cybercrime: Court jails two Chinese directors 92 years<\/p>\n

Blackouts: N300bn power lifeline for hospitals, varsities hits snag<\/p>\n

Dickson urges full adoption of Reps\u2019 version of electoral bill United States of America flag<\/p>\n

US lawmakers unveil bill to tackle Christian persecution in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Religious freedom violations: APC, NNPP back Kwankwaso as US sanctions tension rises<\/p>\n

El-Rufai anticipates arrest as police detain allies<\/p>\n

Lagos hotel sealed over man\u2019s mysterious death after PUNCH report<\/p>\n

Tension mounts over NHIA office relocation in Edo<\/p>\n

Adeleke\u2019s ongoing projects saved Ife from embarrassment \u2013 Ooni\u2019s chief<\/p>\n

CCB quizzes OSOPADEC leadership over alleged N463m misappropriation<\/p>\n

Conference committee must retain electronic transmission \u2013 Dickson<\/p>\n

Another Nigerian dies in UK, sparks concern over chronic illnesses<\/p>\n

Kwara massacre: Survivors traumatised after deadly attack, soldiers occupy deserted community<\/p>\n

Burnt buildings and shops after the bandits attack on Woro<\/p>\n

Coup plotters will face justice \u2013 Air chief<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

NNPP Expresses Shock over US Proposed Visa Ban, Asset Seizure Against Kwankwaso, Others<\/p>\n

As CBN Opens Official FX Market to BDCs, Dollar Crashes to N1,348\/$<\/p>\n

Bank of Industry Disbursed Record N636bn to 7,000 Businesses in 2025<\/p>\n

Engine Rupture Forces Arik Air to Divert Flight to Benin Airport<\/p>\n

NIMC to Launch Nationwide Ward-Level NIN Enrollment February 16<\/p>\n

Germany: Buhari\u2019s $2.3bn Siemens Power Deal Dormant Until Tinubu Revived It<\/p>\n

Arco, NLNG Unveil Nigeria\u2019s Pioneer Mobile Drone Ground Control System in Rivers<\/p>\n

Bayelsa Deepens Angola Partnership, Moves to Activate MoU with Namibe Province<\/p>\n

Edun Woos Investors for Mass Housing, Agric Settlement Project as MOFI, Niger Sign MoU<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinerys Crude Distillation Unit and Motor Spirit Block Hit 650,000bpd Capacity<\/p>\n

NGX Shares Hits N100 mark Amid Renewed Governance, Other Factors<\/p>\n

Ecobank Nigeria Unveils Business App to Boost SME Growth<\/p>\n

No Order Reversing Ban on Sale of Alchohol in Sachet, 200ml Bottle, Says NFDAC<\/p>\n

Shettima: Connect NextGen Hackathon ll Transform Nigeria To A Global Supplier Of AI, 5G Solutions<\/p>\n

2027: INEC, NPC Strategise to Ensure Upcoming Elections Reflect Peoples Will<\/p>\n

New US Bill Targets Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah for Sanctions over Alleged Christian Persecution<\/p>\n

NIMC Launches Nationwide Ward-Level NIN Enrollment February 16<\/p>\n

Defence Ministry to Audit, Upskill Retirees for Post-service Placement, Says Minister<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court Jails Two Chinese for 46 Years Over Multi-Billion Naira Crypto, Cybercrime Fraud<\/p>\n

In Rome, Nigerias Abubakar Kyari Emerges Chair of IFAD<\/p>\n

FG to Strengthen Safe Schools Coordination with NSCDC, Says Alausa<\/p>\n

Adeleke for Rebuilding Ancient Ife Town with Road Infrastructure<\/p>\n

He Will Be Difficult to Replace, Dignitaries Extol Senator Ezea at Night of Tributes<\/p>\n

Supporters Seek Tinubus Intervention Over Continued Detention of Enugu Lawmaker<\/p>\n

NRS Targets N40.71tn Revenue for 2026, Collected N28.3tn in 2025<\/p>\n

Accompanied by Obasanjo, Dangote Explores Investment Opportunities in Burundi, Meets President Ndayishimiye<\/p>\n

BUA Foods Appoints Khalifa Rabiu as Chief Officer for Global Procurement, Strategic Operations<\/p>\n

FG Targets State Asset Sales to Private Investors to Boost Revenue<\/p>\n

GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

FG leverages technology to tackle school threats<\/p>\n

Chaos as Umahi defends N3.4trn works budget<\/p>\n

Ogun hopeful as NNPCL explores oil production at Eba<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise 16 insurgents in Borno offensive, overrun terror camp<\/p>\n

Family seeks Tinubu\u2019s intervention over continued detention of APC chieftain<\/p>\n

FRSC secures two-month jail term for traffic violator along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct five from health centre in Edo, demand N100m ransom<\/p>\n

12 states localise tax reform as 13 others debate bills<\/p>\n

Rivers gov confirms Oct. 2026 completion date for P\u2019Harcourt Ring Road<\/p>\n

Reps query \u20a615.88bn budget for Auditor-General<\/p>\n

Soludo counts security gains as end of sit-at-home triggers trade boom<\/p>\n

ICAN to leverage professional excellence for economic growth<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oshiomhole, Umahi Clash At Senate Budget Defence Session<\/p>\n

\u2018You Disrespected Me Enough\u2019, Senator Natasha Clashes With Colleague At Senate Budget Defence<\/p>\n

Budget Defence: Senate Deputy Whips Fight Over Ebonyi Senator\u2019s Patronising Comments For Umahi<\/p>\n

Customs CG Commissions Sports Arena At Lagos Command<\/p>\n

\u2018Doctor Wanted Me To Get Pregnant Outside Because Of My Husband\u2019s Dwarfism\u2019, Nkubi\u2019s Wife Opens Up<\/p>\n

We Instituted Success Motivation Conference To Awaken Sleeping Giants \u2014 Cleric<\/p>\n

Nigerian Scholar, Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, Dies At 80<\/p>\n

NNPP Urges House Of Reps To Replace Deputy Minority Whip Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities<\/p>\n

Shaibu Urges Increased Funding, Constitution Of NSC Board To Revitalise Nigerian Sports<\/p>\n

Federal Government Strengthens Safe Schools Initiative<\/p>\n

COAS Shaibu Reaffirms Nigeria\u2019s Strategic Security Leadership In West Africa<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso, Others Risk US Visa Ban Over Alleged Religious Freedom Violations<\/p>\n

Labour Party Hails Police For Thwarting Breaking-in At Headquarters, Warns Saboteurs<\/p>\n

Election: Only Real-time Transmission Of Results Can Ensure Confidence, ADC Tells National Assembly<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anti-corruption: CISLAC advocates stronger reforms as Nigeria retains low perception index<\/p>\n

Lagos Legion gives succour to over 600 widows, others<\/p>\n

NAF issues warning against threats to democracy<\/p>\n

Yelewata residents demand justice as trial begins over 2025 massacre<\/p>\n

Our efforts to arrest terrorists behind Owo church attack DSS witness<\/p>\n

NDDC signs MoU with REA to boost electricity in Niger Delta<\/p>\n

Alleged N110.4b fraud: Witness claims withdrawals from Kogi govts account breached no law<\/p>\n

Tinubus achievements unprecedented, not afraid of election Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

ALGON deputy slams Iyere over attacks on Gov. Mbah, cites fraud allegations<\/p>\n

Tinubu nominates ex-Ambassador, Ismail Abba Yusuf, as NAHCON Chairman<\/p>\n

NIN: NIMC begins ward-level registration, enrolment nationwide<\/p>\n

Tinubu creates first womens health office, unveils RenewHer Agenda<\/p>\n

Nigeria remains dependable partner in tackling transnational security threats COAS<\/p>\n

Kalu restates support for electronic transmission, condemns old video<\/p>\n

Confusion over bomb explosion in Bayelsa Secretariat<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Nigerian literary scholar, Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, dies at 80<\/p>\n

First Lady celebrates ex-Lagos deputy governor, Sosan, at 70<\/p>\n

99% of Nigerian depositors now fully insured, NDIC declares at Kaduna Trade Fair<\/p>\n

INEC to involve EFCC, ICPC to track vote buying<\/p>\n

APC Congresses: Dont allow govs overtake party structures, Nabena begs Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets 50,000 youths for FGEricsson innovation hackathon<\/p>\n

Awaiting trial inmates make up 64 percent of custodial population, says CG<\/p>\n

FG to begin sale of state-owned assets in 2026 Edun<\/p>\n

Nigeria recorded 6.1 billion non-oil exports in 2025, says Oduwole<\/p>\n

Reps increase NIS 2026 budget to N60 billion<\/p>\n

20m Nigerians to experience better access to Internet, digital services, says FG<\/p>\n

Insecurity deepens Nigerias cancer crisis, stakeholders warn<\/p>\n

NAFDAC denies FG directive to suspend enforcement on sachet alcohol<\/p>\n

How doctor advised me to get pregnant by my brother-in-law Actor Nkubis wife<\/p>\n

Father prays for daughter as she presents him with first NYSC allawee<\/p>\n

10 romantic Valentines gifts you can buy with N50,000 or less<\/p>\n

Delta agency launches major cleanup, dismantles illegal roadside structures across Asaba<\/p>\n

FG tells NAFDAC to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol ban<\/p>\n

LASG begins allocation of shops to 180 beneficiaries at Alaba Transnational Market redevelopment<\/p>\n

Digital Literacy: No child will be left behind Uba Sani<\/p>\n

NSCDC backs officers caught in viral Ondo gas video, says operations was lawful<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala warns Nigerians over AI-manipulated fake video<\/p>\n

Arik Port Harcourt-bound flight suffers engine failure, lands in Benin<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bomb Scare at Bayelsa Secretariat<\/p>\n

AGF to chair Hackathon, Accelerator forum as winners emerge<\/p>\n

Kalu reaffirms electronic transmission support, slams misrepresented old video<\/p>\n

N14.83bn earmarked to feed over 91,000 prison inmates in 2026<\/p>\n

LP crisis deepens as Abure faction pulls down Nenadis billboards, reclaims secretariat<\/p>\n

Lagos court jails Chinese directors over N3.4bn, $2.5m Crypto fraud<\/p>\n

US mulls visa ban, asset freeze against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah<\/p>\n

Trailer crushes two to death in Kaduna<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: NSIB investigates Arik Airs LagosPort Harcourt Flight diversion to Benin<\/p>\n

Troops kill 16 terrorists, rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Borno<\/p>\n

Gbaja: As Speaker, House of Reps rejected foreign loan over S\/East exclusion<\/p>\n

Faulty engine forces diversion of PH-bound flight to Benin<\/p>\n

Coup plotters will face full wrath of law Air Chief<\/p>\n

Shekarau loses elder brother<\/p>\n

Port Harcourt-bound Arik aircraft diverted to Benin after faulty engine<\/p>\n

Dangerous insertions: CSOs raise alarm over revised clause on e-transmission<\/p>\n

B\/Haram intercepts 4 trailers, steals over 100 cows in Borno<\/p>\n

US to deport 97 Nigerians over alleged immigration offences<\/p>\n

Atiku, Makinde visit IBB; ex-VP seeks backing for ADC<\/p>\n

Military to deploy special forces to Kwara, Niger<\/p>\n

Many Nigerians feared dead as migrant boat capsizes off Libyan coast<\/p>\n

Over 10,000 students compete in NTIC national mathematics challenge<\/p>\n

E-Transmission: Why I brought my first son to Protest Amaechi<\/p>\n

Owo Church Attack: Another DSS Witness Identifies Alleged Attackers<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Army crushes terror kingpins stronghold in major forest offensive<\/p>\n

Reps committee demands IGR records from agric institutions, threatens to stall 2026 budget defence<\/p>\n

Reps probe gas supply to GENCOs over alleged diversion<\/p>\n

Alia condemns attack at Abande, pledges road construction<\/p>\n

APC Congresses: Dont cede all structures to Govs, Nabena warns against implosion<\/p>\n

NUJ FCT Partners Centre LSD on Capacity Building , mentorship<\/p>\n

Nigeria retains low score in 2025 corruption index CISLAC<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria faces fresh US pressure as lawmakers push religious bill<\/p>\n

CRFFN, Fortune Global sign MoU to enhance Nigeria’s logistics standards<\/p>\n

APC sets up committee to receive Yusuf as Kano braces for high-profile defection rally<\/p>\n

CBN reopens dollar tap for BDCs to curb naira gap<\/p>\n

Economic expansion fuels 34% jump in Nigeria’s petrol consumption<\/p>\n

US Republicans to sanction Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah in new rights bill<\/p>\n

Dangote’s $20bn bet pays off as refinery hits world-record output<\/p>\n

Nigeria misses OPEC oil production quota for sixth straight month<\/p>\n

One doctor at a time, Nigerian hospitals are being emptied to fill hospitals abroad<\/p>\n

Tech stocks outperform broader market with 139% average YTD gain<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s ETF market: Are retail investors buying into massive liquidity trap?<\/p>\n

NAFDAC denies report of FG directive to halt enforcement on sachet alcohol<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

32 PAP Scholarship Beneficiaries Bag First Class<\/p>\n

Low-Risk Energy Industry Will Attract Investments To Nigeria NLNG<\/p>\n

Tinubu Nominates Yusuf To Replace Usman As NAHCON Chair<\/p>\n

Alleged Fraud: CCB Invites OSOPADEC Chairman, Admin Sec, Others<\/p>\n

UBA To Revamp Agency, Merchant Banking With Improved Features On RedPay Terminals<\/p>\n

Invest In Capital Market For Wealth Creation, Retirement Security SEC DG Tells Civil Servants<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Genocide: US move to freeze asset, hand visa ban against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah<\/p>\n

Nigeria: NISOs creation will ensure grid management transparency<\/p>\n

Edo:Gunmen invade hospital, kidnap 2, demand 100m ransom<\/p>\n

Private sector critical to addressing unemployment Ogun monarch<\/p>\n

ICPC demands overhaul of Nigerian Inland Water Ways revenue systems<\/p>\n

I didnt oppose e-transmission of results, Kalu slams misrepresented old video<\/p>\n

NSDC, NEXIM bank partner to scale sugar project financing<\/p>\n

Media outfit apologises to Global Rights over misleading report<\/p>\n

Bayelsa steps up plans to revive Asoama sports academy<\/p>\n

Nigerias intervention in Liberia done in collective interest of West African COAS<\/p>\n

SGF, Gbajabiamila, others task new FCC board as executive chairman vows commitment<\/p>\n

US moves to deploy additional troops in Nigeria<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Mexico to deploy robot dogs for security<\/p>\n

FG to NAFDAC: Suspend enforcement on sachet alcohol ban<\/p>\n

Breaking: Many passengers escape de@th as Arik Air flight makes emergency landing<\/p>\n

APC Congresses: Nabena warns against ceding structures to Governors, appeals to NWC<\/p>\n

248 illegal entities fraudulently inserted into CAC system Registrar-General<\/p>\n

14 passengers abducted, 2 killed in Benue attack<\/p>\n

Terrorism: Defence headquarters to deploy Special Forces to Kwara, Niger CDS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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