{"id":32665,"date":"2026-02-17T04:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32665"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:59:25","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-17-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32665","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 17 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Billboard faces backlash over one-hit wonder tag on Rema<\/p>\n<p>2027: N\u2019Assembly eyes Jan 16 for presidential poll, suspends Electoral Bill harmonisation<\/p>\n<p>Arrest made after two die on Lagos film set<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arraigns Abuja couple over N740m fraud<\/p>\n<p>Education remains Tinubu\u2019s priority \u2013 Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Lagos to deploy drones for intelligence gathering \u2014 LSSFTF<\/p>\n<p>N432bn probe: EFCC detains El-Rufai, DSS on standby<\/p>\n<p>FG to borrow N800bn via February bonds<\/p>\n<p>2027: Kano central to APC plans, says Shettima<\/p>\n<p>Reps direct Accountant-General, Auditor-General to submit four years FG financial statements<\/p>\n<p>CBN to deepen collaboration with African central banks Cardoso<\/p>\n<p>Customs deny fixing forex, say CBN sets rates for imports<\/p>\n<p>Taxes fuel infrastructure, health, education development FCT-IRS boss<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu hails Adamawa gov for infrastructure project<\/p>\n<p>DHQ confirms PUNCHs report on US troops, arms arrival<\/p>\n<p>FG donates N5bn to victims of Kano market fire<\/p>\n<p>Women affairs minister seeks review of 134.2bn 2026 budget<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Student takes over as Lagos one-day governor<\/p>\n<p>LP crisis: Nenadi Usman, Abure clash over calls for arrest<\/p>\n<p>Lassa fever kills four health workers in Benue, says commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Drama as Natasha protests exclusion from North Central committee<\/p>\n<p>NAssembly approves armys 2026 budget<\/p>\n<p>APC chairman reaffirms 60\/40 leadership sharing formula in Kano<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Shettima inspects Kano market after devastating fire<\/p>\n<p>Modern tax systems automated, digital, data-driven NRS boss<\/p>\n<p>Court to hear suit seeking ADC, others deregistration Feb 24<\/p>\n<p>NCDC raises the alarm as Lassa fever kills two health workers, 15 infected<\/p>\n<p>Group decries deplorable living conditions of Kano street kids<\/p>\n<p>Pandemonium as hoodlums attack UNIZIK students<\/p>\n<p>Women storm NAssembly, demand passage of reserved seats bill before 2027<\/p>\n<p>Army foils cattle rustling in Benue, arrest two<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: I would rather pay hospital bills than give monthly tithe, says Toke Makinwa<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: X down in Nigeria, several countries<\/p>\n<p>Inflation drops to 15.10%, food prices crash NBS report<\/p>\n<p>Police foil bandit attack in Oyo, kill two<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto ADC kicks against imposed leadership<\/p>\n<p>Oil wells not returning to Cross River, insists Akwa Ibom AG<\/p>\n<p>Super Eagles to face Jordan in friendly, await FIFA World Cup ruling<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EFCC Detains El-Rufai as DSS Files Cybercrime Charges<\/p>\n<p>Amupitan Warns Staff Not to Fail at Duty, INEC Hires 1,132 Vehicles for FCT Election<\/p>\n<p>Oil Sector: RMAFC Panel Recommends State of Emergency, Forensic Audit, Derivation Revenue Adjustments<\/p>\n<p>DHQ Confirms Arrival of US Forces to Support Armed Forces of Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>N Assembly Seeks First-Line Charge for Solid Minerals As Capital Releases Hit Zero<\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila: Access to Education Should Be Determined By Merit, Potential, Not Privilege<\/p>\n<p>Terrorism Financing: Troops Intercept N37m, Phones, Disrupt Terrorist Logistics in Borno<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Probes El-Rufai on Corruption Allegations, as DSS Files Cybercrime Charges Against Former Kaduna Gov Over Alleged Wiretapping of NSA Ribadu<\/p>\n<p>DSS Probe of El-Rufai, Sons Over Kidnap Led to Passport Seizure<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Interrogates El-Rufai on Corruption Allegations, as DSS Files Cybercrime Charges Against Former Kaduna Gov Over Alleged Wiretapping of NSA<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Setting the Record Straight on Housing, VAT and the 25% Tax Claim<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Declares Renewed Support For South Sudan Peace Process<\/p>\n<p>Fayose Has No Idea What Was Discussed Between Atiku, Makinde, He Remains a Political Jobber, Errand Boy<\/p>\n<p>Amid Fintech Competition, Six Banks Customers Loans Up 9.2% to N33.99trn<\/p>\n<p>Stock Market Advances N6.79trn WoW as PenCom Raise Equity Limits for Pension Funds<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Maritime Growth, Shipyard Development<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Security forces overrun three bandit camps, rescue victims in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>UK rolls out digital visit visas for Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria moves to adopt micro-credentials in Varsities<\/p>\n<p>FG flags off phased distribution of 2,000 tractors nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Troops foil border community attack, recover N37m in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Congresses: Oyo APC adopts consensus option for new ward, council excos<\/p>\n<p>70% of Nigerians living with epilepsy untreated, say experts<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NMA hails Police over arrest of kidnap suspect linked to doctor\u2019s abduction in Edo<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: AIT risks shutdown as Founder, wife, others test positive<\/p>\n<p>Dokpesi Jr, ex-GMD Akiotu bicker over DAAR Communications mgt shake-up<\/p>\n<p>14 wedding guests die in auto crash<\/p>\n<p>One year after: PANDEF pays tribute to Clark<\/p>\n<p>Visa fraud, overstays by Nigerians may attract stricter scrutiny, US warns<\/p>\n<p>Naira rises to N1,393\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n<p>EFCC files amended charges against Emefiele; ex-CBN boss gets travel permission<\/p>\n<p>753 Abuja duplexes: I didn\u2019t get money directly from Emefiele, witness tells court<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act: Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting<\/p>\n<p>Singer Market fire: FG, APC govs donate N8bn to Kano traders<\/p>\n<p>FA Cup draw: Full list of fixtures for 5th round<\/p>\n<p>How alleged 5.78bn Kwara UBEC funds were spent on salaries, loans, road projects EFCC witness<\/p>\n<p>Man suspected of helping over 100 men buy sex with wife<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi questions national grid abandonment<\/p>\n<p>7 Ghanaians dead in suspected Burkina jihadist attack<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai may spend night at EFCC over alleged N432bn fraud<\/p>\n<p>100 US military trainers arrive in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna traders protest shop demolitions, seek Gov Sanis intervention<\/p>\n<p>Well defeat terrorists; youre doing an excellent job Tinubu hails Ribadu<\/p>\n<p>10 courses to study in UK for high job opportunities<\/p>\n<p>Court fixes Feb. 24 to hear suit seeking to deregister ADC, 3 others<\/p>\n<p>Labour Party Secretariat dispute escalates as factions trade blame<\/p>\n<p>NDPC probes Temu over alleged data protection violations<\/p>\n<p>Suspected cultists kill 30-year-old rival in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Alleged property fraud: I never received money directly from Emefiele Witness<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Assembly approves procurement of 2,000 CNG buses, others for waste management<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan did not back age cap for leaders Aide clarifies youth governance remarks<\/p>\n<p>INEC boss cautions transport unions against logistics failure ahead of FCT Polls<\/p>\n<p>Vendors cash in as acute water scarcity hits Jos communities<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna terror victims demand probe of alleged rights abuses under El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Women Affairs Ministry seeks upward review of N134.2bn 2026 budget<\/p>\n<p>EFCC investigator denies obtaining Kogi CoS, others statements under duress<\/p>\n<p>UK to Issue eVisas to Nigerians from Feb 25<\/p>\n<p>Yilwatda reaffirms APCs 60\/40 leadership sharing formula in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Education key to Nigerias survival, global competitiveness Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Lack of access is denying 20m children secondary school education FG<\/p>\n<p>Video: Shettima inspects fire-ravaged Kano market<\/p>\n<p>Top 5 samsung phones for students on a budget<\/p>\n<p>RMAFC cannot override Supreme Court on 76 Akwa Ibom oil wells Ex-NBA President<\/p>\n<p>Tempers flare as Senator Natasha protests exclusion from N\/Central Committee<\/p>\n<p>APC raises alarm over Secessionist moves against Gov Mbahs second term<\/p>\n<p>Sweden to prosecute man for exploiting wife in sex trade<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to visit South-south, South-east May Presidency reveals<\/p>\n<p>National Assembly approves N1.504tr army budget, tackles delays<\/p>\n<p>2026: NAssembly backs N1.504trn Army budget, vows to tackle funding delays<\/p>\n<p>Billboard labels Rema a One-Hit Wonder, faces backlash<\/p>\n<p>FCT Polls: ADC slams Wikes war threat, says Nigerians not Tinubu will decide<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yitwatda Reaffirms 60:40 Sharing Formula For Defectors, Old APC Members In Kano<\/p>\n<p>14 Die As Boat Carrying 100 Capsizes In Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>Tyson Fury Ends 15-Month Hiatus To Fight Arslanbek Makhmudov<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Kano Is Too Strategic To Remain Disconnected From The Centre\u2019, Governor Yusuf Declares<\/p>\n<p>\u200e\u2018I Prefer Settling Hospital Bills To Paying Monthly Tithes To Church\u2019, Says Toke Makinwa<\/p>\n<p>Why Congresses Won\u2019t Hold In Osun, Ekiti, Rivers, FCT \u2013 APC<\/p>\n<p>Congresses: APC Constitutes Ward, LG Screening, Appeals Committees<\/p>\n<p>Obi Slams Tinubu\u2019s Resort To Solar Power At Villa After Promising Stable Electricity By 2027<\/p>\n<p>Reps Query Accountant-General Over N9.8bn GIFMIS Payment<\/p>\n<p>E-transmission Of Election Results Will Curb Rigging, Ezekwesili Says<\/p>\n<p>FCT Polls: INEC Warns Against Lapses As Transport Unions Promise Smooth Operations<\/p>\n<p>Food Inflation Drops to 8.89%, Lowest in 10 Years<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Reform: Bugaje, Utomi, Falana, Ezekwesili, Ajaero, Others To Address Protesters At National Assembly Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>FCT Polls: We\u2019ll Resist Attempt To Subvert Voters\u2019 Will \u2013 ADC<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen Eyes Record As Galatasaray Face Juventus In Champions League playoff<\/p>\n<p>$1trn Economy: Expert Demands Financial System Re\u2011architecture<\/p>\n<p>PANDEF Pays Tribute To Late Elder Statesman, Clark, One Year After His Passing<\/p>\n<p>NiMet Warns Airlines Against Rising Dust Haze<\/p>\n<p>US Freezes Assets Of 8 Nigerians Over Alleged Boko Haram, Cybercrime Links<\/p>\n<p>SWAN Slams Exclusion Of Journalists From Enyimba FC Match<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest 2 Suspects For Culpable Homicide In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>PINL Wins \u2018New Telegraph Company Of The Year\u2019 Award<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Police Foil \u2018Bandit Attack\u2019, Neutralise 2 Suspects<\/p>\n<p>African Startups Raise $3.9bn Through Venture Capital Market In 2025<\/p>\n<p>DSS Probes El-Rufai Over Dadiyata, Other Missing Person Cases<\/p>\n<p>Elumelu Urges Govts, Private Sector Alliance to Transform Rural Economies<\/p>\n<p>NDIC Assures Depositors Of Prompt Payout As Claims Process Improves<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jonathan clarifies remarks, says he did not propose age limit for political leaders<\/p>\n<p>Shettima performs groundbreaking ceremony for Summit estate global in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Customs clarifies forex rate, disowns N1,451 figure<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke, PDP lawmakers endorsement of Tinubu afterthoughtSenator Fadahunsi<\/p>\n<p>Court fixes February 24 for hearing in case seeking deregistration of ADC, Accord, others<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court affirms Ishakus nomination as APCs chairmanship candidate for Bwari Council<\/p>\n<p>Food Security: Fed Govt rolls out 2,000 tractors in mechanisation push<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N10b fraud: Kogi governors aide, others statements not made under duress witness<\/p>\n<p>NASS, Solid Minerals Ministry seek first-line charge status to safeguard funding<\/p>\n<p>Women Affairs Ministry seeks upward review of N134.2bn 2026 budget proposal<\/p>\n<p>2027: Abia APC adopts Tinubu as sole presidential candidate<\/p>\n<p>FG donates N5 billion to victims of Kano Singer Market fire outbreak<\/p>\n<p>Two media aides to Aiyedatiwa resign<\/p>\n<p>Aba set to host literary week to promote reading culture among students<\/p>\n<p>EFCC grills El-Rufai on corruption allegations<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Security agencies rescue nine abducted children from Benue church<\/p>\n<p>2026 budget proposal for Army not enough to fund emergency rule NASS<\/p>\n<p>Eterna, Fuelmetrics partner on self-service fuel stations<\/p>\n<p>New phone maker targets nationwide presence<\/p>\n<p>Inflation eases to 15.10 per cent in January 2026 with lower food, fuel, gas prices<\/p>\n<p>NAPPS South-south suspends Delta executive indefinitely over alleged constitutional breaches<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Obi knocks Tinubu over plan to pull off Aso Rock from Grid and switch to solar<\/p>\n<p>FG begins distribution of 2,000 tractors to boost mechanised farming<\/p>\n<p>Protesters storm Kaduna assembly, demand update on El-Rufai probe<\/p>\n<p>Indomie Celebrates Culture and Champions 61st Argungu Fishing Festival<\/p>\n<p>FG donates N5bn to Singer market fire victims<\/p>\n<p>NASS approves N1.504trn 2026 Nigerian Army budget<\/p>\n<p>FCT Polls: Nigerians Cant Be Intimidated, ADC tells Wike<\/p>\n<p>Rep Dasuki Urges Youth to Claim 70% of Elective Offices<\/p>\n<p>55 fellows graduate from Pan-African AI governance programme<\/p>\n<p>Women protest at National Assembly, demand passage of special seats bill<\/p>\n<p>Essence International School Founder, Dolores Lami Mohammed, Dies At 80<\/p>\n<p>DSS files charges against El-Rufai over tapping of Ribadus phone<\/p>\n<p>FULL LIST: US freezes assets of Nigerians over alleged Cybercrime, Boko Haram, ISIL ties<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Declares Support For South Sudan Peace Process, Calls for Machars Release<\/p>\n<p>High rates of organ failure, cardiovascular diseases linked to local grinding machines<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria endorses AU reforms on peace, security, others<\/p>\n<p>Gov Yusuf flags off distribution of 54,600 bags of rice for Ramadan<\/p>\n<p>Coalition urges N\/Assembly to fast-track reserved seats for women bill<\/p>\n<p>Customs intercepts N1bn worth of cocaine at Lagos border<\/p>\n<p>4 hospitalised as Kaduna youths clash over cemetery<\/p>\n<p>Top Nigerian romance movies of all time<\/p>\n<p>Barau donates N100m to Singer Market fire victims<\/p>\n<p>Argungu: Tinubu Prioritising festival over security ADC<\/p>\n<p>Northern Govs Sympathise with Victims of Singer Market Fire<\/p>\n<p>Why Kano Singer Market keeps burning<\/p>\n<p>Why we made electronic transmission of election results discretionary Senate<\/p>\n<p>NAssembly reconvenes tomorrow over 2027 election timetable<\/p>\n<p>Natasha boils over exclusion from NCDC budget session<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NASS, Ministry push for first-line charge status to boost solid minerals sector<\/p>\n<p>Zinox Group offers 1000 university Tech Scholarship to indigent Nigerian wiz-kids to celebrate Leo Stan Ekeh at 70<\/p>\n<p>Women groups storm NASS, demand passage of reserved seats bill<\/p>\n<p>National Assembly approves N1.504trn Nigerian Army Budget<\/p>\n<p>FCT-IRS pushes for harmonization of New Tax Laws<\/p>\n<p>ONSA, Army, DSS Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Kabiru in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>Focus on agric, security in 2026 budget, senate charges NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Troops intensify crackdown on terror supply routes, recover 37m in North-East<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dangote signs $400 million equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion and boost petrochemical capacity<\/p>\n<p>National Assembly approves N1.5trn Nigerian army budget<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019ll defeat bandits and terrorists\u2019 \u2014 Tinubu praises Ribadu<\/p>\n<p>EFCC quizzes El-Rufai, defends use of tear gas on protesters<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria joins African peers as food inflation slows to single digit<\/p>\n<p>Foreign investor confidence in Nigeria hits five-year high<\/p>\n<p>Naira reaches two-year high of N1,347.78\/$ as gap narrows further<\/p>\n<p>Cooking gas prices cool on import boom<\/p>\n<p>US freezes assets of eight Nigerians over terrorism links<\/p>\n<p>Food inflation hits single digit first time in 10 yrs<\/p>\n<p>Five-year single tenure for Nigeria\u2019s presidents and governors will engender stability, good governance<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai\u2019s phone-tapping admission triggers national security controversy<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ADC, Accord, Others Deregistration Suit Shifted To February 24<\/p>\n<p>Inflation Eases Down To 15.1% In January<\/p>\n<p>Oba Adebisi Installs Eesa, Yeye-Loja, Balogun Of Okeolooru Obalufon Town<\/p>\n<p>Sierra Leonean Minister Hails Oilden Energies Investment Drive<\/p>\n<p>Sultan Urges Muslims To Look Out For Ramadan Moon Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Budget: Senate Tasks NCDC To Prioritise Investments In Agriculture<\/p>\n<p>BUAs MoU With Mair Group Breakthrough Owing To Nigeria, UAE Engagement Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>FCT Poll: ADC Reacts To Wikes Anti-Tinubu Comments<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Capital Importation Jumps 380% To $6.01bn In Q3 2025<\/p>\n<p>FG Sues El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception Of Ribadus Phone<\/p>\n<p>UN Peace Envoy Calls For Unity, Religious Harmony In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>NIDCOM Boss, Dabiri-Erewa Condemns Kiilling Of Nigerian In SAfrica<\/p>\n<p>Court Stops NNPCL, Partners From Demolishing Properties In Bonny<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai Honours EFCC Invitation, Arrives Headquarters With Supporters<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UK set to issue digital visit visas to Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Alleged property fraud: I never received money directly from Emefiele Witness<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu backs Nuhu Ribadu on fight against terrorists<\/p>\n<p>Student takes over as Lagos 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