{"id":32659,"date":"2026-02-16T05:37:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32659"},"modified":"2026-02-16T05:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:37:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-16-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32659","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 16 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump tells Hamas to proceed with full, immediate disarmament<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Lawmakers split over Ndume\u2019s support for US troops deployment<\/p>\n

Emergency plenary: N\u2019Assembly moves to shift presidential poll to Feb13<\/p>\n

Shettima leads FG delegation to Kano after devastating market fire<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Angola sign visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders<\/p>\n

Presidency tackles El-Rufai over NSA \u2018poison\u2019 procurement claim<\/p>\n

Kwara attack: Govt, terror group differ on abducted victims<\/p>\n

Nigeria must get it right in 2027, says Obi<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s Adamawa visit reignites Fintiri\u2019s defection rumours<\/p>\n

Ex-INEC chiefs demand real-time results transmission as NASS panel meets<\/p>\n

Reps to probe non-release of N174.26bn agric funds<\/p>\n

Capital importation jumps by 380% to $6bn in Q3 2025 NBS<\/p>\n

Osun PDP NASS, state lawmakers reject caretaker committee, back Adeleke<\/p>\n

No 25% levy on building materials in Tax Act, FG counters Amaechi<\/p>\n

CRiver set to regain oil-producing status FG report<\/p>\n

NLC slams DisCos for classifying consumers into bands, threatens strike<\/p>\n

Miyetti Allah denies terror links, urges intervention over US bill<\/p>\n

Troops raid notorious bandit syndicate in Benue, recover weapons<\/p>\n

Market fire: Tinubu promises financial assistance as Shettima leads delegation to Kano<\/p>\n

ADC slams Tinubus Argungu trip, says bandits terrorising Kwara<\/p>\n

Amotekun arrests 12 suspected kidnappers, 83 others in Ondo<\/p>\n

2027: Obidients begin fresh mobilisation for Obi in AIbom<\/p>\n

LAWMA begins waste evacuation along LagosBadagry Expressway<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Angola sign visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders<\/p>\n

Experts fault Senates dual electronic manual transmission of election results<\/p>\n

No final decision yet on disputed oil wells RMAFC<\/p>\n

Police raid cult hideout, arrest three in Ondo<\/p>\n

2027: Join me in operation rescue Nigeria, Obi urges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Three feared dead, others injured in Ebonyi mining pit collapse<\/p>\n

NELFUND disburses 392.8m students loan to Delta varsity<\/p>\n

Afternoon Recap: Kwara gov under fire over insecurity, Wike pledges support for FCT candidates backing Tinubu, other top stories<\/p>\n

El-Rufai seeks NSA clarification on toxic chemical procurement<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: PDP state, federal lawmakers endorse Adeleke<\/p>\n

INEC releases candidates details for Osun gov election<\/p>\n

Adopt AI for electronic transmission of poll results, don urges INEC<\/p>\n

Seven feared missing as Kano traders lose millions in market fire<\/p>\n

Nottingham Forest appoint Pereira as fourth manager this season<\/p>\n

Lagos threatens to seal Ikorodu markets, plazas over environmental violations<\/p>\n

Four feared kidnapped in fresh attack on Kwara community<\/p>\n

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

Adamawa\u2019s Fintiri Set to Join APC, Making 30 States, Grand Reception for Kano Gov Today<\/p>\n

NNPC Signs MoU with Chinese Firms to Advance Nigeria\u2019s Gas Infrastructure<\/p>\n

Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Probe of Kano Market Fire Infernos<\/p>\n

NDelta Coalition Demands Investigation of El-Rufai Over Phone Tapping Allegation<\/p>\n

Student Loan: No Verified Evidence of Fund Diversion Against UniAbuja, Says NELFUND<\/p>\n

NiDCOM Repatriates 13 Nigerians Rescued from Traffickers in Ghana<\/p>\n

Nigeria Backs AUs Institutional Reforms On Peace, Security, Others<\/p>\n

Curious Silence of Pastor Chris Okotie, a Once Unmissable Voice<\/p>\n

At Argungu Fishing Festival, Tinubu Vows to Defeat Banditry, Insurgency<\/p>\n

Presidency Demands Probe of El-Rufai over Alleged Wire-tapping of Ribadu<\/p>\n

Analysts Credit Drop in Petrol Import into Nigeria to Lower Prices Offshore Lome, Stronger Naira<\/p>\n

We Have 176 Abductees from Kwara in Our Custody, Terrorists Claim in New Video<\/p>\n

UN Secretary-General Guterres Backs Nigerias Bid for World Bodys Security Council Seat<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria gets 4,701 weekly cyberattacks, ranks top in Africa<\/p>\n

EU threatens Meta over WhatsApp AI restrictions<\/p>\n

Presidency says El-Rufai\u2019s \u2018Thallium Letter\u2019 meant to divert attention from Kaduna corruption allegations<\/p>\n

Correctional Service, landowners protest illegal seizure of 38.76 hectares<\/p>\n

Tinubu sympathises with Kano traders, directs thorough Investigation into market fire<\/p>\n

Unregistered audit firms will cease to operate from April, FRC warns<\/p>\n

February 21 Polls: Wike declares war on anti-Tinubu candidates<\/p>\n

Budget office uncovers 10-year capital funding gap in Nigeria’s health sector<\/p>\n

FG seeks improved diagnosis to tackle high burden of inherited blood disorder<\/p>\n

Anxiety as Nigerians await FIFA\u2019s verdict on petition against DRC today<\/p>\n

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

How waybill costs\u2019 sending on-line customers to physical market<\/p>\n

Electoral Act harmonisation: Reps under pressure to abandon compulsory e-transmission of results<\/p>\n

China-based businessman, 2 Angolans caught with 236 cocaine wraps<\/p>\n

Security guard arrested for allegedly assaulting 6-year old girl In Ogun<\/p>\n

Village head, 33 others arrested over policeman\u2019s death in Niger<\/p>\n

10 abducted in fresh Benue terrorist attack, 9 worshippers rescued<\/p>\n

Cross River police bust massive \u2018japa\u2019 scam, rescue 100 victims<\/p>\n

Daily petrol imports decline by 42.2% to 24.8m litres<\/p>\n

Again, terrorists abduct 4 in Kwara community<\/p>\n

2 Nollywood production crew members found dead on location<\/p>\n

NANS urges swift action on nations security crisis<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu appoints Oba Ogunsanwo as LASU Chancellor<\/p>\n

African First Ladies laud Oluremi Tinubus advocacy for girl-child education<\/p>\n

Obi to Leaders: Live up to honourable titles<\/p>\n

APC dismisses implosion claims<\/p>\n

Southern Governors Forum condoles Kano over devastating market fire<\/p>\n

Village head, 33 others arrested over illegal mining in Niger<\/p>\n

ADC slams Tinubu over Argungu Festival amid rising insecurity<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct grain trader, nine others on Benue highway<\/p>\n

Ebonyi mining pit collapse kills three, injures four<\/p>\n

Heat, power outages hit Abuja residents hard<\/p>\n

Reps launch probe into N174.26bn agricultural intervention funds<\/p>\n

MACBAN denies terror links, seeks U.S. diplomatic intervention<\/p>\n

FG to embark on research to reduce high level of sodium consumption<\/p>\n

Electoral Act Amendment: Empirical data guided our decision Senate<\/p>\n

Soludo, Igwe Iweka urge Ndigbo to invest back home<\/p>\n

2027: Unite or face defeat Olawepo-Hashim warns PDP<\/p>\n

Second bird strike in one day disrupts United Nigeria operations<\/p>\n

Lagos sets March return for monthly sanitation exercise<\/p>\n

Nigerias capital importation rises to $11bn in Q2Q3 2025 NBS<\/p>\n

Senate reconvenes sitting Tuesday<\/p>\n

Grid collapse: NLC threatens showdown over electricity crisis<\/p>\n

2027: Ill contest for president next election Obi insists<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Why PDP should rally round Adeleke to win Former national ex-officio<\/p>\n

Intersociety condemns Soludos market crackdown over Monday sit-at-home<\/p>\n

Military denies reports of US planes dropping arms in Borno, Kaduna<\/p>\n

Ribadu: Tapping phone calls serious offence, says Lawyer, Olajengbesi<\/p>\n

ONSA denies alleged procurement of toxic chemicals from Poland<\/p>\n

Lagos ranked worlds fastest-growing tech hub in 2025<\/p>\n

Tinubu condoles Kano market fire victims, orders investigation<\/p>\n

I was asked for cash at least 10 times, Australian recounts Nigeria trip<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: Kaduna Coalition urges due process, dialogue on governance issues<\/p>\n

2027: Most lawmakers risk losing seats over e-transmission loophole Igini<\/p>\n

Tinubu to inaugurate AbaPort Harcourt Expressway in May Umahi<\/p>\n

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring dangerous toxic chemicals from Poland<\/p>\n

Iran says open to nuclear compromise if US lifts sanctions<\/p>\n

Police dismantle scam syndicate in Cross River, rescue 100 victims<\/p>\n

Were waiting, Nigerians react as FIFA rules on World Cup qualification<\/p>\n

Abuja Land Dispute: Court okays contempt charge against 2 Lebanese<\/p>\n

Terrorists in fresh attack abduct four residents in Kwara community<\/p>\n

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

Gunmen Invade Bauchi Community, Abduct JIBWIS Chief Imam\u2019s Family Members<\/p>\n

The Supreme Council For Shari\u2019ah In Nigeria\u2019s Highway To National Disintegration<\/p>\n

Nigeria Reduces Fuel Imports As Refining Rises 57% In 3 Months<\/p>\n

Federal Government Yet To Decide On Disputed Crude Oil Wells \u2013 RMAFC Chair<\/p>\n

Again, Bandits Attack Another Kwara Community, Kidnap 4<\/p>\n

MACBAN Rejects Terrorism Allegations, Seeks Senate Intervention Over US Bill<\/p>\n

Market Fire: VP Shettima Leads Federal Government Delegation To Kano<\/p>\n

Mega Empowerment: Hon. Ozigi Muhammad Tijani Distributes Vehicles, Tractors, And Business Equipments<\/p>\n

With 50 Licences, Flutterwave \u2018Most Licensed\u2019 Non-bank Entity Globally \u2014 CEO Agboola<\/p>\n

Safety Concerns Led To Suspension Of Medal Distribution At Lagos City Marathon \u2013 Organisers<\/p>\n

\u200eKizz Daniel To Perform At REFFAA In Accra \u200e<\/p>\n

E-transmission: Why Many Current Lawmakers May Not Return After 2027 Polls \u2013 Ex-INEC Commissioner, Igini<\/p>\n

US Troops, Military Aircraft Arrive Nigeria Ahead Of Anti-ISWAP Operations<\/p>\n

El-Rufai Demands NSA\u2019s Clarification Over Alleged Procurement Of Toxic Chemical<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Angola Agree To Ease Movement Of Diplomats, Government Officials Without Visa<\/p>\n

Police Begin Air Surveillance In Benue, Arrest 4 Suspected Kidnappers<\/p>\n

Channels TV Cameraman Dies 9 Days After Bauchi Road Crash<\/p>\n

Valentine: Federal Government, Experts Raise Alarm Over Maternal Health Risks<\/p>\n

Tax Reforms: You\u2019re Peddling Propaganda, Presidency Tells Amaechi<\/p>\n

US Embassy, Consulate In Nigeria To Close For Presidents\u2019 Day Monday<\/p>\n

7 Persons Missing As Kano Market Fire Destroys N5bn Wares, Properties<\/p>\n

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

VAT removed on land, buildings, rent Oyedele<\/p>\n

N Delta youth leader rallies support for Tompolo, Tantita<\/p>\n

APC will rescue Osun from maladministration, says Oyebamiji<\/p>\n

Seven persons missing, property worth N5bn razed in Kano Singer Market<\/p>\n

Iyabo Ojo clarifies viral Airport video, says it was free, apolitical<\/p>\n

Ogun ADC suspends state chairman Soluade over alleged disruptive conduct<\/p>\n

Amotekun, police, NSCDC, DSS arrest 61 suspected criminals in Ondo crackdown<\/p>\n

One killed, others injured as youths clash over illegal ticketing<\/p>\n

Channels TV Cameraman Kani Ben dies nine days after Bauchi road crash<\/p>\n

2026: Osun residents stage solidarity walk for APC governorship candidate Oyebamiji<\/p>\n

Reps probe alleged non-release of N174.26bn agriculture funds, seek agencies cooperation<\/p>\n

Tinubu urges national unity at Uvwie monarchs book launch<\/p>\n

National Assembly reconvenes Tuesday over Electoral Act Bill<\/p>\n

NLNG emerges overall champion at 20th oil and gas industry games<\/p>\n

Court warns foreign businessman against violating restraining order on Abuja property<\/p>\n

AGF directs NIS boss to obey judgment reinstating unlawfully sacked officer<\/p>\n

Tinubu directs probe into Kano Singer Market fire<\/p>\n

CRiver listed as oil-producing state, as FGs inter-agency committee submits report to RMAFC<\/p>\n

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

Poison allegation: ‘DSS will invite you’, NSA office replies El-Rufai<\/p>\n

Northern Govs Sympathise with Victims of Singa Market Fire<\/p>\n

Over 50,000 Nigerian Doctors Practise Abroad, NMA Raises Alarm<\/p>\n

Fire disaster: Shettima leads FG delegation to Kano Monday<\/p>\n

Edo Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Records 6 Deaths<\/p>\n

Singer Market fire: 7 declared missing, N5bn properties destroyed<\/p>\n

NDLEA: How drug lord serving jail sentence in Nigeria attempted exporting cocaine to UK<\/p>\n

ICPC tracks 38 projects in security risk areas in Borno, Yobe<\/p>\n

Russia-Ukraine war: FG raises alarm over illegal recruitment of Nigerians<\/p>\n

FCT Council poll: Candidates not supporting Tinubu will lose Wike<\/p>\n

Lagos speaks on athlete hit by ambulance during marathon<\/p>\n

Yusuf seeks FGs intervention in Singa Market fire<\/p>\n

Channels TV Cameraman Dies after Bauchi Road Crash<\/p>\n

US military planes land in Maiduguri as troop deployment begins<\/p>\n

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

FCT council polls: Ill support only candidates that supports Tinubu Wike<\/p>\n

Yusuf seeks FGs intervention in Singer market fire<\/p>\n

Ganduje Rejects El-Rufais Allegations on Dadiyata<\/p>\n

NDA disowns fake admission letter circulating online<\/p>\n

FRSC confirms 11 dead in Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway accident<\/p>\n

FGN inter-agency committee submits report to RMAFC; Cross River listed as oil producing state<\/p>\n

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

How insecurity is turning Nigeria into an investment desert<\/p>\n

NECA task FG on stronger labour justice reforms<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Angola sign visa waiver for diplomats at AU summit<\/p>\n

MSMEs lose N10trn yearly to employee fraud, says CPPE<\/p>\n

Power outages: NLC seeks new power sector roadmap<\/p>\n

Nigeria not ready for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, says senate leader<\/p>\n

Miyetti Allah denies terrorism involvement, seeks to engage US<\/p>\n

Food inflation seen back to single digit 10 yrs after<\/p>\n

Naira gap narrows further as BDCs await dollar supply<\/p>\n

How insecurity is turning Nigeria into an investment desert<\/p>\n

Losses pile as fresh fire outbreak hits Singer Market Kano again<\/p>\n

First 100 of US troops lands in Nigeria for anti-terror operations<\/p>\n

El-Rufai queries Ribadu over alleged importation of colourless, odourless poison from Poland<\/p>\n

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

NLC Demands End To Power Privatisation, Says N3tn GENCO Bailout Election Ruse<\/p>\n

NULGE, Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Reaffirm 2027 Support<\/p>\n

A Life Of Quiet Royalty, Faith, Enduring Influence: The Legacy Of Mama Keketobou Jane Kuku<\/p>\n

OPS Backs Agric Fair To Achieve Nations Agro-Industrial Competitiveness, Food Security<\/p>\n

Fire Disaster: Tinubu Expresses Sympathy To Kano As Shettima Leads FG Delegation<\/p>\n

AIbom: Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempt, Nab Suspect, Recover Weapons<\/p>\n

Obi To Nigerians: Stop Addressing Looters As Excellencies, Honourables<\/p>\n

Customs Launches Digital One-Stop-Shop To Cut Cargo Delays<\/p>\n

OPS Backs Agric Fair To Achieve Nations Agro-Industrial Competitiveness, Food Security<\/p>\n

Tobacco Giants Target Nigerias Youth Population With Deadly E-Cigarettes CAPPA Report<\/p>\n

Delta Dedicates N175bn To Grassroots Devt, Expands Health Sector Investment Aniagwu<\/p>\n

Convicts Prison Plot Crumbles As NDLEA Seizes London-Bound Cocaine<\/p>\n

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

U.S military aircraft supply ammunition to Nigeria<\/p>\n

Im not in A\/Ibom to do government bidding, INEC REC declares<\/p>\n

Amotekun, other operatives crack down on suspected criminals in Ondo<\/p>\n

NMA urges doctors to join military,says pay package attractive<\/p>\n

2027: National Assembly convenes emergency session over election dates<\/p>\n

Official: Peter Obi declares 2027 presidential bid under ADC<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Angola sign diplomatic passport visa-exemption pact<\/p>\n

Channels TV cameraman Kani Ben d!es after road crash<\/p>\n

FCT Area Council election: What every Abuja resident should know, do<\/p>\n

3 die, 4 injured in Ebonyi mining pit collapse<\/p>\n

Moses Ted Andishu: UK-based investor emerges SWAN National patron, harps on professionalism, impact<\/p>\n

Group backs FGs military partnership with U.S, insists Nigerias sovereignty intact<\/p>\n

11 perish in auto crash along Enugu-Port Harcourt highway<\/p>\n

Dangote Salt rewards 50 outstanding customers with trucks, cash gifts<\/p>\n

National unity solution to Nigerias contemporary security challenges Minister<\/p>\n

Group faults El-Rufai over corruption allegations, clears NSA<\/p>\n

Northern youths demand probe of El-Rufai over alleged NSA phone hack<\/p>\n

Zamfara intensifies fight against drug abuse among youths<\/p>\n

Election timetable: House of Representatives reconvene for emergency sitting<\/p>\n

Lagos: MFM worshipper killed as driver flees scene in Igando auto crash<\/p>\n

Police burst kidnap camps, arrest 87, rescue 30 in Edo<\/p>\n

ADC launches nationwide registration, records membership surge in South-South zone<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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