{"id":32708,"date":"2026-02-22T02:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T02:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32708"},"modified":"2026-02-22T02:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T02:33:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-22-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32708","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 22 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ronaldo scores 500 career goals since turning 30<\/p>\n

Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement<\/p>\n

Ogun refutes endorsing prince as Awujale of Ijebuland<\/p>\n

2027: INEC to unveil new timetable<\/p>\n

ADC questions Wike\u2019s presence at polling units<\/p>\n

Candidates not required to remove Hijab during registration \u2014 JAMB<\/p>\n

Kano by-election: PDP, NNPP, ADC missing on ballot papers<\/p>\n

Nigerians should thank Dangote for inspiring refinery, says NNPC chief<\/p>\n

Troops arrest gunrunner, seize rifles, 969 rounds in Taraba operation<\/p>\n

Lagos denies resuming monthly environmental sanitation exercise<\/p>\n

FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV<\/p>\n

Katsina receives 21 kidnap victims, arrests four suspects<\/p>\n

NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission, cites tech issues<\/p>\n

CSO faults FCT council poll, laments low turnout, other irregularities<\/p>\n

Kano gov hails INEC, security agencies over peaceful bye-election<\/p>\n

Obidient movement flags IREV glitch in FCT polls<\/p>\n

Stakeholders urge FG to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access<\/p>\n

ICPC tracks N4.61bn FG projects in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Army rescues three children, kills five terrorists in Borno<\/p>\n

NSCDC hails orderly voting in FCT area council election<\/p>\n

Kano releases N99m for dog rabies vaccination<\/p>\n

Police arrest two over death of 62-year-old woman<\/p>\n

AFCON: Senegal slams Morocco over prison sentences, fines for 18 fans<\/p>\n

Abia Varsity explains students union protest over disqualification of presidential aspirant<\/p>\n

PDP, ADC agents protest vote buying at FCT polling unit<\/p>\n

INEC warns Nigerians against fake 2026 adhoc recruitment website<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Party agents hail INEC for smooth FCT council poll<\/p>\n

INC electoral chair dismisses rigging fears, vows fairness<\/p>\n

Low voter turnout, delayed BVAS mar voting in Kubwa<\/p>\n

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

By-elections: Era of Killing, Disenfranchising Voters is over, Gov Yusuf<\/p>\n

318 Cases of Lassa Fever Confirmed, 70 Deaths Recorded in Seven Weeks<\/p>\n

FAAN Warns against Video Recording of Other Passengers Without Consent<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Complain over Absence of Disability Law in Ogun<\/p>\n

ASUU: Years of Struggle Paying Off, Says Don<\/p>\n

Gunmen Strike Again in Ondo Community, Kidnap Couple<\/p>\n

NAFDAC to Crack Down on Unregistered Water Sellers in Kano<\/p>\n

N-HYPADEC Distributes 50 Power Tillers to Boost Food Security<\/p>\n

FCT 2026: Low Turnout, Late Arrival of INEC Officials Mar Poll<\/p>\n

Bandits Attack Security Operatives in Kebbi, Police Repel Assault<\/p>\n

Yiaga Africa Reports Low Turnout, Late Opening in FCT Area Council Elections<\/p>\n

Air Power, Decisive Force Multiplier in Maritime Security Operations, Aneke Asserts<\/p>\n

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

Ibori’s daughter escapes as APC Ethiope West congress turns violent<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise five terrorists, rescue three abducted children in Borno<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: BVAS worked perfectly, says INEC Chairman<\/p>\n

Military arrests wife of wanted terrorist, recovers N37m<\/p>\n

Gunmen kidnap couple, shoot one in Ondo<\/p>\n

Man slits wife’s throat after argument in Rivers<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill over 30, abduct several villagers in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Nigeria data centre market to hit $1.09b by 2031<\/p>\n

ADC accuses Wike of interference in FCT elections<\/p>\n

Climate Change: Experts highlight growing health concerns in African urban centres<\/p>\n

Nigeria Is Not Experimenting With GMOs, It Is Regulating Them<\/p>\n

Red alert on rising cases of cancers, hypertension in Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

Floyd Mayweather announces return to professional boxing after Tyson exhibition<\/p>\n

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%<\/p>\n

ADC alleges Wikes presence intimidating voters, flags IReV disruption<\/p>\n

Gunmen storm APC Congress in Delta, Ibori-Suenu escapes assassination attempt<\/p>\n

Fire guts 3-storey commercial building, warehouses at Ejalonibu Market, Lagos<\/p>\n

Governor Radda lauds DSS, army, police for rescuing 19 Christian, two Muslim hostages<\/p>\n

Ogun disowns rumoured Ifa choice of Prince Kuye as Awujale, suspends selection process<\/p>\n

FCTpolls: Olawepo-Hashim powers PDP landslide over APC, ADCatBig Cele<\/p>\n

APC in Sapele now united, consensus to pick strongest candidates Dafinone<\/p>\n

Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes<\/p>\n

ADC in early lead in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council polling units<\/p>\n

Stormy seas of Gaza row overshadow Berlin film fest finale<\/p>\n

Mandatory health insurance scheme: Lagos orders compliance across all PHCs<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: Well know who is who, Wike challenges Kingibe<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: CSO Situation Room decries sale of votes for N10,000<\/p>\n

At least 38 killed in Zamfara village attack<\/p>\n

FCT polls: Party agents accuse APC of vote-buying<\/p>\n

At 50, my commitment to service is renewed, not reduced Hon Ibezi<\/p>\n

Benue PDP suspends Publicity Secretary over alleged anti-party activities<\/p>\n

Capital Gains Tax: FG engaging investors Edun<\/p>\n

Lagos rent crisis: Adio demands urgent reforms, accuses govt of inaction<\/p>\n

By-election: Ramadan, public perception behind low turnout Kano REC<\/p>\n

Ejeh lauds Oborevwori for appointing Kakor as Local Content Agency DG<\/p>\n

FCT polls: Late arrival of materials, voter apathy in Lugbe<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: Low turnout traceable to signing of Electoral Act Sowore<\/p>\n

Massive security deployment as FCT Police assure hitch-free polls<\/p>\n

Tension in Ondo as gunmen abduct couple, shoot neighbour<\/p>\n

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

Mayweather Eyes Professional Comeback After Mike Tyson Exhibition<\/p>\n

UNIOSUN Demands Apology, Threatens Lawsuit Over Audit Report Listing 250 Staff As Ghost Workers<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: APGA Candidate Accuses INEC Officials Of Influencing Voters At Gosa<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: APC, ADC Candidates Tie At Karu Polling Unit<\/p>\n

Nigeria Rejects Imported AI Models, Prioritises Local Development<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: Voter Inducement In Karshi As Thugs Attack Journalist<\/p>\n

Crude Oil Posts New Gains With Rising U.S- Iran Tensions<\/p>\n

FG Mulls Warehousing Oil Revenue Gains To Prevent Liquidity Surge<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: Voter Apathy Mars Election In Bwari As Residents Stay Away<\/p>\n

Area Council Polls: Military-enforced Movement Restriction Triggers Heavy Traffic In FCT<\/p>\n

ADC Accuses APC Of Plot To Subvert FCT Area Council Polls<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Games: Edomwandagbon Makes History, Clinches First Gold For Team Edo<\/p>\n

Oil Wells Dispute: Ndoma-Egba Backs Gov Otu, Cross Riverians<\/p>\n

FCT Poll: Amupitan Commends BVAS Performance, Reiterates Assurance Of Election Credibility<\/p>\n

Uvwie Monarch Hails Dafinone\u2019s Accessibility, Says It\u2019s Hallmark Of Leadership<\/p>\n

Residents Protest As Gunmen Attack Ondo Community, Abduct Couple<\/p>\n

FCT Polls Peaceful, But INEC Late, BVAS Fail \u2014 CSOs<\/p>\n

Abia APC Rallies Behind Tinubu, Reinforces Confidence In Deputy Speaker Kalu<\/p>\n

Obasanjo Urges Reform In NOUN, Canvasses Return Of Law Programme, Welcomes New VC<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: Voter Laments Disappearance Of Polling Booth In Efab Estate<\/p>\n

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

Dafinones accessibility, hallmark of leadership, says Ovie of Uvwie<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly by-elections peaceful, witnesses low turnouts<\/p>\n

10 injured as suspected political thugs attack villagers in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Congress: Edo APC sets new targets for leaders ahead of 2027 election<\/p>\n

Why Ramadan fasting wouldve been tough for me Cardi B<\/p>\n

Police arrest 13 over deadly violence at APC ward congress in Ondo<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise five terrorists, rescue three abducted children in Borno<\/p>\n

Wike says FCT councils election peaceful, lauds voters conduct<\/p>\n

Poly lecturers hails Tinubu for Ekiti road projects<\/p>\n

Former PDP chairman in Ondo resigns from APC group amid political violence<\/p>\n

FCT Poll: INEC assures voters of credible process, says BVAS functioned optimally<\/p>\n

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

Police Repel Lakurawa Attack in Kebbi<\/p>\n

US trade war: Trump raises global tariffs despite Supreme Court verdict<\/p>\n

Governor Radda lauds DSS, Army, Police, for rescuing 21 hostages<\/p>\n

Yiaga Africa lists highs and Lows of FCT Polls<\/p>\n

Shehu Sani: Abuja Residents Uninterested in Voting<\/p>\n

‘Only 10 percent?’, Wike laments low turnout in FCT elections<\/p>\n

Kano by-election: PDP, NNPP, ADC absent on ballot papers<\/p>\n

Nigerian youngster breaks 60m hurdles world record in France<\/p>\n

ADC Alleges Voter Intimidation Over Wikes Presence at FCT Polling Units<\/p>\n

Elections: Like FCT and Kano, Rivers Records Low Voter Turnout<\/p>\n

BREAKING: APC, ADC Share votes equally at FCT Polling Unit<\/p>\n

Elections: Like FCT and Kano, Rivers Records Low Voter Turnout<\/p>\n

Tight security as Lagos APC Conducts Congress in 20 LGs<\/p>\n

FCT elections orderly, efficient, peaceful INEC Chairman<\/p>\n

No Directive Against Hijab, JAMB Clarifies After ABUAD Video<\/p>\n

We Shouted At Each Other On Phone, Kingibe Opens Up On Clash With Wike<\/p>\n

BREAKING: ADC defeats APC, wins first polling unit in FCT Council election<\/p>\n

FRSC Official, Driver Killed During Rescue Operation on Edo Expressway<\/p>\n

REC Blames Timing, Others For Low Turnout in Kano By-elections<\/p>\n

Low Turnout As Voting Commences in Kano By-election<\/p>\n

FCT poll: ADC candidate alleges intimidation, blames movement restriction for low turnout in AMAC<\/p>\n

FCT poll: INEC records early arrival of election materials at city centre<\/p>\n

FCT poll: Commercial vehicle operators, Okada riders defy movement restriction order<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 30 in fresh Zamfara attack<\/p>\n

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

NOUN : Obasanjo pushes for return of law programme, AI expansion<\/p>\n

ECCIMA moves to upgrade Enugu Trade Fair Complex as FG fails to act<\/p>\n

FCT Poll: Low voters turn out hits polling units<\/p>\n

Iboris daughter escapes as APC Ethiope West congress turns violent<\/p>\n

Odegbami seeks greater role for ex-internationals in football administration<\/p>\n

Police arrest 13 suspects over Ondo APC ward congress attack<\/p>\n

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

FCT Polls: APC leads in chairmanship, councillorship election at Kabusa 001<\/p>\n

Wike hails peaceful FCT council polls, laments low voter turnout<\/p>\n

Low turnout, vote-buying, logistical gaps mar FCT council polls<\/p>\n

We were trained and later dumped by INEC – Adhoc collation staff<\/p>\n

FCT Polls: Voters Lament BVAS Glitches as Voting Ends in Waru 002 Polling Unit<\/p>\n

Trump raises tariffs on US imports to 15% hours after 10% levy announcement<\/p>\n

Cash for Votes: Video sparks outrage over vote-buying in FCT election<\/p>\n

Naira holds weekly gain as dollar holders count losses<\/p>\n

Banks lead trillion-naira stocks as telecoms, cement giants dominate NGX<\/p>\n

Election-related liquidity seen as key risk to MPC decision<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery positions as merchant refinery in global trade shift<\/p>\n

N8.14trn richer: Stock investors toast to biggest weekly gain in history<\/p>\n

Ibori\u2019s daughter escapes unhurt as APC congress in Ethiope West turns violent<\/p>\n

Plateau spends N7.4bn on pilgrims as contingents depart for Jerusalem<\/p>\n

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

FCT Poll: Were Disappointed In INEC, FCTA Electorate<\/p>\n

FCT Poll: INEC Begins Upload Of Results On IREV<\/p>\n

Court Restrains Sowore, Sahara Reporters From Publishing Content On IGP, Family<\/p>\n

Edo APC Congress: Our Success Must Be On Collective Mobilisation, Unity Ajanah Tells Members<\/p>\n

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account<\/p>\n

Wikes Alleged Boast To Compromise FCT Election Undemocratic PDP<\/p>\n

FCT Poll: Electoral Act Reason For Low Turnout Sowore<\/p>\n

Kwara APC Elects LG Officials Amid Peaceful Congress<\/p>\n

FCT Council Poll Orderly, Peaceful INEC<\/p>\n

Ex-APC Ag. Natl Chair Seeks Rule Of Law In Prosecution Of Buharis Aide<\/p>\n

Gani Adams, Others Call For Preservation Of Yoruba Language, Culture<\/p>\n

Iboris Daughter Escapes As APC Ethiope West Congress Turns Violent<\/p>\n

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account<\/p>\n

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins<\/p>\n

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account<\/p>\n

Heavy Security Presence In Karu District At FCT Council Elections<\/p>\n

FCT Poll: Electoral Hub Deploys 53 Observers To Monitor E-Collation Rollout<\/p>\n

NDelta 2026 Games: Tinubu, Akpabio, Okpebholo Support Youth Empowerment Through Sports<\/p>\n

Tinubu Congratulates Chief Of Air Staff, Aneke On Birthday<\/p>\n

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins<\/p>\n

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins<\/p>\n

Dangote Hosts NNPC GCEO, Ojulari At Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account<\/p>\n

Enugu: Troops Rescue Five Travellers In Swift Night Operation<\/p>\n

Ramadan, Election Nature Causes Of Low Turnout In Kano INEC<\/p>\n

Gunmen Abduct Couple, Shoot Another In Ondo<\/p>\n

Bloody Congress: Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Idanre Killing<\/p>\n

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins<\/p>\n

World Pangolin Day: Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins<\/p>\n

CMAN Hails Tinubus Executive Order On Direct Remittance Of Crude Oil Revenue To Federation Account<\/p>\n

Sowore Case: Court Awards N30m Damages Against NPF<\/p>\n

Papaya Ex Alleges Assault By Police In Lagos<\/p>\n

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

2026 FCT polls: Yiaga warns against inconsistencies<\/p>\n

One dead, 4 injured as truck collides with car, rams into shop in Lagos<\/p>\n

Kano assembly by-elections: Low voters turnout as political parties boycott exercise<\/p>\n

ICPC tracks 35 federal government projects worth N4.6bn in Zamfara<\/p>\n

FCT elections 2026: Accreditation, voting end in Kuje, Gwagwalada, Bwari, others as area councils results roll in<\/p>\n

Obasanjo urges reform at NOUN, canvasses return of law programme<\/p>\n

As Russia takes over the Wagner Group: Implications for Africa<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 50, abduct scores in Zamfara<\/p>\n

2026 FCT polls: AMAC APGA chairmanship candidate votes in Asokoro, decries apathy, intimidation<\/p>\n

Abuja Decides 2026: Money exchanges hands as EFCC operatives storm voting areas in Lugbe<\/p>\n

2026 FCT polls: Security operatives block highway, prevent stubborn commuters from movement<\/p>\n

FCT elections 2026: Lady caught with multiple voters cards at Kabusa primary school<\/p>\n

FCT election 2026: Increasing turn out, orderly process at Jabi polling centre, others<\/p>\n

Abia APC rallies behind Tinubu, reinforces confidence in Deputy Speaker, Kalu<\/p>\n

FCT election 2026: Maikalangu votes, hails large turnout, sure of re-election as AMAC chair<\/p>\n

Abuja Decides 2026: Mixed fortunes as voters troop out in Kabusa AMAC FCT council election<\/p>\n

FCT elections 2026: APC candidate Usman Shehu Yahaya votes in Gwagwalada, expresses satisfaction<\/p>\n

Air Peace reports flight disruptions after bird strikes on Lagos routes<\/p>\n

MC Fishs new lover speaks on ending actress Anita Josephs marriage<\/p>\n

Quick response: Troops foil kidnap attack, rescue 5 victims in Enugu<\/p>\n

FCT elections 2026: Voter apathy hits AMAC as many stay away from polling units<\/p>\n

2026 FCT polls: Traders, okada riders, others defy movement restriction order in Dei-Dei<\/p>\n

FCT elections 2026: Voters low turn out hits Kubwa<\/p>\n

Aggrieved APC members allege hijack of party ward congress in Kogi central<\/p>\n

2026 FCT polls: Roads deserted, commuters stranded as area council election takes place<\/p>\n

NASS frowns at lip service treatment of livestock industry<\/p>\n

#Respiratory healthcare: How FGs oxygen supplies could save mothers and children<\/p>\n

Left to die due to absence and cost of medications<\/p>\n

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