{"id":32695,"date":"2026-02-20T06:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T06:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32695"},"modified":"2026-02-20T07:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:01:08","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-20-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32695","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 20 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Vatican Declines Joining Trump\u2019s \u2018Board Of Peace\u2019, Backs UN Role In Global Crises<\/p>\n

California Woman Drags Meta, Google To Court Over Social Media Addiction, Body Dysmorphia<\/p>\n

Mob Lynch Accident Survivor For Possessing 3 AK-47s<\/p>\n

Non-compliance With Laws, Bane Of Corruption \u2013 EFCC<\/p>\n

DHQ Engages Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cameroon On Reintegration Of Repentant Terrorists<\/p>\n

Lakurawa Bandits Kill 34 People In Fresh Attack In Kebbi<\/p>\n

Budget: Senate Grills Economic Team, Questions N58.472trn 2026 Unrealistic Assumptions<\/p>\n

Survivors Relive Tragic Moments Of Plateau Mine Disaster<\/p>\n

NMDPRA Engages Retailers to Boost Cooking Gas Safety Standards<\/p>\n

1 Dies In Kidnappers\u2019 Den As 6 Other Victims Freed After N25m Ransom<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu Meets BOA MD, Moves To Tackle Child Malnutrition<\/p>\n

Economic, Security Challenges Limit ANA Convention To Abuja, Optimizes Writers\u2019 Village<\/p>\n

EU Approves \u20ac22m Grant For Nigeria\u2019s 90,000km Fibre-optic Rollout<\/p>\n

Tinubu Approves Anti-Doping Board As NSC Records 375 Medals<\/p>\n

Dele Momodu Speaks On Efforts To Resolve Davido, Sophia Momodu Custody Dispute<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: Wike Declares Friday Work-free, Restricts Movement From Friday Night To Saturday Evening<\/p>\n

SWAN Condemns Hooliganism, Urges Justice With Mercy For Kwara United<\/p>\n

Stop Peddling Misleading Narratives Over Tinubu\u2019s Signing Of Electoral Act, Lagos APC Warns Opposition<\/p>\n

New Electoral Act 2026 Does Not Address Key Issues, CSOs Says<\/p>\n

ADC Alleges Political Motive In Ongoing Prosecution Of Malami, El-Rufai<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: INEC Flags Off Deployment Of Sensitive Materials, Amidst Tight Security<\/p>\n

Organised Labour Commends Gov Mbah\u2019s New Welfare Packages For Workers<\/p>\n

PENGASSAN Faults Tinubu\u2019s Oil Revenue Executive Order, Says It Violates PIA Provisions<\/p>\n

VeryDarkMan Unmasks False Rape Allegation; Mirabel Admits to Self-Harm and Hallucinations<\/p>\n

Akpabio Buries Brother-in-Law Saturday, Describes His Death As Personal Loss<\/p>\n

Electoral Law: ADC Vows to Mobilise Nigerians Against Rigging<\/p>\n

Court Reserves Judgement In DSS Staff\u2019s N5.5bn Defamation Suit Against SERAP<\/p>\n

Court Remands Lagos Businessman Over Alleged N230m Fraud Using AI-cloned Peter Obi Images<\/p>\n

Customs Boost Revenue By N362.8bn With Authorised Economic Operator<\/p>\n

G-24 Urges FG To Tighten Frameworks Amid Fragile Economic Recovery<\/p>\n

Banditry: Kwara Community Donates 3 Buses, 4 Motorcycles To Security Agencies<\/p>\n

2 Killed As Container-laden Trucks Collide On Lagos Highway<\/p>\n

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

DSS invites suspects as wife opens up on Dadiyata\u2019s \u2018abduction\u2019<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 33 in Kebbi community<\/p>\n

UniAbuja seeks help to locate missing 100-level student<\/p>\n

El-Rufai\u2019s lawyer protests home raid amid ICPC detention<\/p>\n

Naira hits two-year high at 1,347\/$<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s Executive Order: FG, states, LGs allocation may increase by N15tn<\/p>\n

FG defers 70% of 2025 capital budget to 2026<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Rivers assembly halts impeachment proceedings against Fubara<\/p>\n

PDP chieftain bags chieftaincy title in Ogun<\/p>\n

APC ward congress: Alia, Akume factions produce parallel excos in Benue<\/p>\n

You have made public service worthwhile, Osinbajo tells Otti<\/p>\n

Adamawa APC to hold ward congress after national convention<\/p>\n

Edo APC concludes ward congresses, elects leaders<\/p>\n

Zuckerberg regrets slow action on underage instagram users<\/p>\n

Bandits kill Ondo monarch<\/p>\n

Colombia election: 61 political leaders killed, candidate assassinated<\/p>\n

Police arrest 52-year-old suspect for kidnapping, murder in Anambra<\/p>\n

Ogun AG slams misuse of police power in civil cases<\/p>\n

Ogun seeks collaboration with farmers to curb post-harvest losses<\/p>\n

Russia has taken over 1,000 Kenyans to Ukraine Intelligence report<\/p>\n

Zero capital release for NDLEA threatens Nigerias security Group<\/p>\n

UNICEF urges FG to prioritise child survival through medical oxygen access<\/p>\n

Army to screen children of fallen soldiers for education sponsorship<\/p>\n

Oyo APC lauds members, committees over peaceful ward congress<\/p>\n

Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection<\/p>\n

Lagos seals public toilet over sewage discharge, warns against pollution<\/p>\n

Israeli actions raising ethnic cleansing fears in West Bank, Gaza, UN warns<\/p>\n

Canada updates express entry for foreign professionals, adds new categories<\/p>\n

Jigawa, Lagos, Sokoto lead as INEC reports 1.2m new voter registrations<\/p>\n

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

Unrealistic Revenue Assumptions: Senate Threatens to Slash N58.47tn 2026 Budget<\/p>\n

ADC: Tinubu Has Just Signed Death Warrant of Credible Elections<\/p>\n

After Tinubu\u2019s Intervention, Rivers Assembly Suspends Fubara\u2019s Impeachment<\/p>\n

Higher Education: UNESCO, Police Wives, Others Partner Over 250 Varsities Abroad<\/p>\n

FMBN Records N152bn NHF Collections, Posts 48% Growth<\/p>\n

Reuters Report: Naira Expected to Remain Bullish against US Dollar Next Week<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Impounds N100m Worth of Expired Food Products in Niger<\/p>\n

KPMG: Political Spending to Birth Inflation, FX Instability, Cost Pressures in 2026<\/p>\n

How Menace of Bird Strikes Impede Safe Flight Operations in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Stock Market Gains N1.7trn as Buy Interest in MTN, Others Persists<\/p>\n

Senate Grills Edun Over Oil Revenue Gaps, N152trn Debt, As Adedeji Blames Unrealistic Budgets for Funding Crisis<\/p>\n

Rivers Assembly Suspends Fubaras Impeachment<\/p>\n

Unrealistic Revenue Assumptions: Senate Threatens to Slash N58.47tn 2026 Budget<\/p>\n

ADC: Tinubu Has Just Signed Death Warrant of Credible Elections<\/p>\n

After Tinubus Intervention, Rivers Assembly Suspends Fubaras Impeachment<\/p>\n

Higher Education: UNESCO, Police Wives, Others Partner Over 250 Varsities Abroad<\/p>\n

FMBN Records N152bn NHF Collections, Posts 48% Growth<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Impounds N100m Worth of Expired Food Products in Niger<\/p>\n

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

Financial institution fully repays tendered $300m eurobond notes<\/p>\n

ICPC raids el-Rufai\u2019s house in Abuja<\/p>\n

FG, IITA scale up yam production, to bridge 50m tonnes supply gap
\nAfrican leaders: How oldest presidents tighten grip on youngest continent<\/p>\n

Opposition, CSOs kick as Electoral Act amendment widens 2027<\/p>\n

NLC fires back at APGC, GenCos over N6tr bailout demand<\/p>\n

Electricity: NERC, OYSERC move to strengthen regulation<\/p>\n

Two killed as container trucks collide on Oshodi\u2013Apapa Expressway<\/p>\n

NDIC targets N1.5tr recovery from failed banks\u2019 debtors<\/p>\n

Stakeholders raise alarm over ‘medicalisation’ of FGM in Ondo health facilities<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery aims to receive 600 vessels yearly<\/p>\n

Rivers Assembly suspends impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy<\/p>\n

SERAP urges court to dismiss DSS operatives\u2019 N5.5b defamation suit<\/p>\n

Rise in digital payment platforms may spike FX volatility, Cardoso warns<\/p>\n

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

Epstein, Ex-Israeli PM exploited Boko Haram insurgency for profits \u2014 Investigation<\/p>\n

INEC set to test 2026 Electoral Act in FCT council polls, state bye-elections<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill 34 fasting Muslims in latest Kebbi attack<\/p>\n

PDP Leadership Tussle: How INEC quietly tilted the scales<\/p>\n

INEC set to test 2026 Electoral Act in FCT council polls, state bye-elections<\/p>\n

El-Rufai is sulking, selfish – APC<\/p>\n

ICPC raids el-Rufai\u2019s residence in Abuja<\/p>\n

Indigenous contractors have debunked claims that the Federal Government has paid N152 billion to local contractors for 2024 projects<\/p>\n

PENGASSAN rejects Tinubu\u2019s Executive Order on NNPCL<\/p>\n

Plateau arrests bar owner, another woman for trafficking 3 girls to Ghana<\/p>\n

Residents petition Lagos CJ over alleged unlawful judgment execution<\/p>\n

2027: Electoral Act amendment was credible, inclusive \u2014 NASS<\/p>\n

How we tracked, arrested Owo church attackers, DSS witness tells court<\/p>\n

ICPC raids el-Rufais residence in Abuja<\/p>\n

King Charles opens London Fashion Week despite brothers arrest<\/p>\n

Court bars Sowore, Sahara Reporters from publishing alleged defamatory stories on IGP, son, ACP<\/p>\n

Plateau Govt arrests bar owner, accomplice over alleged trafficking of three girls to Ghana<\/p>\n

Nigerian jailed eight years in US for $1.3m tax refund fraud<\/p>\n

INEC set to test 2026 Electoral Act in FCT Council polls, State bye-elections<\/p>\n

DSS has no evidence of alleged defamation claims SERAP tells court<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu approves anti-doping agency board as NSC secures major reforms<\/p>\n

N58.47tn 2026 Budget: Edun defends oil benchmark, borrowing plan<\/p>\n

Tinubus NNPC revenue reform will strengthen accountability Nwosu<\/p>\n

Reps Panel laments lack of improved electricity supply despite huge investments<\/p>\n

National Assembly seeks 1.5trn take-off fund for creative economy, tourism ministry<\/p>\n

Protest rocks Abuja as dispatch riders allege multiple taxation<\/p>\n

How we tracked, arrested attackers of Owo church DSS witness<\/p>\n

Mob lynches gunrunner after bike crash exposes cache of AK-47s<\/p>\n

FCT polls: PDP AMAC chairmanship candidate Zadna Dantani withdraws, backs APC rival<\/p>\n

FG orders strict procurement compliance for capital projects<\/p>\n

Osinbajo commends Ottis leadership, welfare reforms in Abia<\/p>\n

Okpebholo appoints Mercy Johnson as Special Adviser<\/p>\n

Nigeria to pioneer regional fishing vessel register in Gulf of Guinea Oyetola<\/p>\n

Katsina warns of fiscal risks as FAAC accounts for 87% of recurrent revenue<\/p>\n

Nigeria pilots regional vessel register to combat illegal fishing<\/p>\n

Troops kill three terrorists, arrest alleged drone supplier in North-East<\/p>\n

Yiaga Africa, others to NASS: publish final version of electoral Act 2026<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

BREAKING: Another Kano market on fire<\/p>\n

CSOs, opposition rise against Electoral Act<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack Kebbi communities, kill 35<\/p>\n

ICPC raids El-Rufais Abuja residence<\/p>\n

Military vows to sustain offensive against terrorists in Kwara, Niger<\/p>\n

Fubara mourns as Rivers senator dies at 64<\/p>\n

Moroccos King backs Gaza reconstruction plan, calls for genuine peace process in Middle East<\/p>\n

Anxiety as FIFA releases annual report without verdict on Nigerias petition<\/p>\n

FCT poll: Wike declares Friday work-free day, restricts movement from 8pm<\/p>\n

CSOs pick holes in Electoral Act 2026<\/p>\n

Nigerian bags 8-year jail term over $1.3m cyber fraud in US<\/p>\n

Court orders INEC to register NDP as new party<\/p>\n

Goals, Assists, and xG: Breaking Down Europa League Attacking Stats<\/p>\n

Ondo monarch gunned down outside palace<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Rivers Assembly suspends impeachment process against Fubara, deputy<\/p>\n

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

PENGASSAN warns Tinubu\u2019s order on NNPC revenues could lead to job losses<\/p>\n

ICPC raids el-Rufai\u2019s Abuja residence as investigations deepen<\/p>\n

DSS witness explains how Owo church attack suspects were tracked and arrested<\/p>\n

BPP rolls out community-based system to track constituency projects<\/p>\n

Flush with oil revenues, Tinubu faces hardest test in fiscal discipline<\/p>\n

Lagos dominates as Nigeria\u2019s cinema revenue hits N14.52 billion<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs N32 billion to equip PHCs with anti-venom<\/p>\n

17 parties ramp up last-minute campaigns at FCT polls, ahead Saturday<\/p>\n

Naira gap closes at 0.29 percent as speculators offload dollars<\/p>\n

Senate considers trimming N58.472tn 2026 budget proposal over “unrealistic” revenue projections<\/p>\n

FCT poll: Wike declares Friday work-free, restricts movement from 8pm Friday to 6pm Saturday<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs N32 billion to equip PHCs with anti-venom<\/p>\n

Airpower key to crushing terror networks as military launches Operation Savannah Shield<\/p>\n

Cargo clearance drops from seven days to 41 hours for AEO-certified traders<\/p>\n

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

Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara<\/p>\n

Counter-terrorism: UK, German Attaches Visit Operation Hadin Kai<\/p>\n

Investors Charged T Recognize Potential Of Lifestyle Sector For Natl Economy<\/p>\n

2026 Budget Implementation: Stick To Procurement Act, FG Tells MDAs<\/p>\n

IGP Intensifies Advocacy On Police Health Campaigns<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Seals 18 Warehouses Over Expired Food Products In Niger<\/p>\n

NSDC, Lee Group In Talks To Set Up Massive Sugar Project In Niger<\/p>\n

Sokoto Security Adviser Urges Structured, Institutional Backing For Victims Of Terrorism<\/p>\n

NANS Commends Tinubu Over NELFUND<\/p>\n

APC Ward Congresses In Sokoto Symbolize Unity, Says Cttee Chairman<\/p>\n

Sokoto Security Adviser Urges Structured, Institutional Backing For Victims Of Terrorism<\/p>\n

Rivers: Exclusion Of PDP, ADC, LP Shows Cabals Desperation To Rig Polls Bode George<\/p>\n

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

Gunmen kill Ondo traditional ruler<\/p>\n

Olukoyede: EFCC chairman links corruption to non- compliance with laws<\/p>\n

Reps committee advocates increased funding for Nigeria Police Force, energy security<\/p>\n

FCT polls: AMAC SDP candidate canvasses inclusive governance<\/p>\n

Dont quit politics after second term, Abia clerics tell Otti<\/p>\n

Fubara charges judiciary to stand on truth as Justice Daniel-Kalio bows out<\/p>\n

Electoral Act 2026: Release revised 2027 election timetable immediately, CSOs urge INEC<\/p>\n

House of Representatives hail IGP for safeguarding pipelines, boosting fuel stability nationwide<\/p>\n

Airports get boost as FAAN, MTN roll out free Wifi<\/p>\n

NIMASA gets new maritime guard commander<\/p>\n

FG charges MDAs on adoption of procurement act in 2026 budget implementation<\/p>\n

Over 1.5m voters collect PVCs ahead of FCT Area Council polls<\/p>\n

Tinubus Executive Order on oil, gas revenue ll enhance transparency CMAN<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill 34 fasting Muslims in Kebbi latest attack<\/p>\n

Niger: Mob lynch man with 3 AK 47 rifles, 104 ammunition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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