News Headlines Feb 14, 2026. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Feb 14, 2026. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Lions Club International to scale-up humanitarian services in Nigeria
Bello declares Tinubu’s re-election personal mission
How nemesis caught up with suspected kidnappers during visit to hospital where their victim works
Minister calls for moral leadership, strong institutions
Top eight benefits of drinking lemon water
Fayose: why I may not respect Atiku again
Six die from Lassa fever in Edo
2027: Ex-Osun Amotekun Commander Adewinbi joins Osun West Senate race
Muslims urge INEC to shift 2027 general election dates over Ramadan
DSS rescues kidnapped five-year-old in Kano, arrests suspect
Nigeria pushes Africa to pursue health security sovereignty — Shettima
Security forces nab wanted IPOB commander, Eze Adeire, four others
Lawyer petitions Tinubu, NSA over human rights abuses in Ebonyi community
140 patients benefit from FCT ambulance transport in ten days – FCTA
Adamawa, other states challenge don six-month paid maternity leave
Lagos under-bridge communities where street children, youths find homes
UPDATED: INEC releases 2027 election timetable, presidential, NASS elections hold Feb 20
2027 polls: ADC welcomes INEC timetable, advocates stronger safeguards
UK to replace paper visas with eVisas from February 25
Adeleke, APC bicker over planned official reception of two senators, two Rep members in Osun
Tinubu targets stronger support for SMEs, young entrepreneurs — Elumelu
Police arrest 87 suspected kidnappers in Edo
We are fully prepared for 2027 elections, internal crisis being resolved, says PDP
Akpabio pays last respect to late Senator Okechukwu Ezea in Enugu
Nigeria committed to global fight against illicit drugs, Marwa assures US, other partners
Military dislodges terrorists in Kwara, intensifies operations
3,000 capacity World Class Fire Academy to be completed by June, says Minister
FCT Magistrate Court buildings to be delivered by June – Wike
FCT elections: APC vows to capture FCT Area Councils
Delta approves 2025 bursary, scholarships for students, children of deceased civil servants
Dickson: PDP leaders, governors ‘messed up’ historic party
2026 Hajj: Jigawa to provide special meals for pilgrims with health challenges
Tinubu visits Kebbi to inaugurate projects, headline 2026 Argungu fishing festival
EFCC inaugurates 18 integrity clubs in Yobe schools
APC secretary advocates strengthened rule of law to tackle insecurity, restore public trust
Makinde crowns Alago-oja, 13 Oyo high chiefs, Baales, presents staff, instruments of office
How to register, check your voters’ status online ahead of 2027 elections
Recognising customers is good business, says Dangote
UPDATED: INEC releases 2027 election timetable, presidential, NASS elections hold Feb 20
Atiku visits El-Rufai after failed airport arrest attempt
AU summit: Nigeria secures permanent seat on board of African Central Bank
Hilda Baci receives third Guinness World Record plaque, praises God
Sex before marriage ‘blindfolds’ partners from flaws – Eucharia Anunobi
Artistes visit NRC ahead of Valentine love train
Cubana Chief Priest defends support for Tinubu amid backlash
Nasboi speaks on heartbreak, says he won’t embrace love again soon
Maduka hits back at Cubana Chief Priest, boasts of mentoring 67 billionaires
Hard work, not sex-for-role built my career – Actress Kemity
2027: Ex-Osun Amotekun Commander Adewinbi joins Osun West Senate race
APC group defends Senate’s position on electoral bill
Morocco remains host of WAFCON 2026 – Patrice Motsepe
Fastest Bitcoin Withdrawal: How to Get Your BTC Instantly
England extend Tuchel contract through to Euro 2028
Ex- Arsenal Partey faces two more rape charges
Brou leads Team Nigeria to African Junior Fencing Championships
UK to replace paper visas with eVisas from February 25
NDIC: 80% of liquidated banks depositors paid, banking sector remains healthy
CITN tasks tax professionals on competence, integrity
Lagos Free Zone gets Customs’ nod for ‘Green Channel’
Nigeria targets cassava as industrial growth engine
EDITORIAL: Antivenom shortage
King Charles lll and reparations
NSC Chairman as NFF President
Economic reforms, ASUU and national development (2)
Budget defence and the distractive drama
Obi’s lie machine now on autopilot

The Punch

‘Wike discovered me,’ Fubara dedicates award to FCT minister
NSCDC warns construction firms against damaging fibre-optic cables in Kaduna
Oil marketers battle for customers amid price cuts
Terrorists’ warning letters spark mass exodus
Man kills brother over accusation of blocking success
2027: Opposition seeks credible polls as INEC releases timetable
Board lauds Osun college’s training standard
Tinubu’s UK visit will rebrand Nigeria, says don
Kwara attack: PFN seeks divine justice
FG lauds Nigeria’s permanent seat in AU bank
FG targets 2028 to complete national asset register
FG behind US lawmaker’s move to blacklist Kwankwaso – El-Rufai
Ogun Customs hand over four seized pangolins to conservation centre
I’m ready to flush out terrorists from Yorubaland – Igboho
Tinubu visits Kebbi today
ISWAP abducts five in Borno market
Court flays Kaduna cleric’s detention
Edo urges action as Lassa Fever kills six
Confusion hits trial of suspected coup plotters
Alaafin mum as Makinde crowns 14 Oyo chiefs
Osun govt, APC clash over planned Tinubu visit
Man kills brother over accusation of blocking success
Fubara submits new commissioner-nominees to Assembly
‘FG committed to industrialise Nigeria’
UBA unveils ‘Red Vault’ lifestyle platform
Ogun motorcyclists hail Abiodun infrastructure’s drive
NOA, SEC deepen awareness of capital market investment
Katsina DPO, bandits killed in gun duel
INEC excludes PDP, LP, ADC from Rivers bye-election
How budget defence delayed electoral bill harmonisation
Reps convene Tuesday to review Electoral Bill, 2027 election timetable
US to spend $38.3bn to expand migrant detention capacity
Trump says change of power in Iran would be ‘best thing’
Nigeria’s insecurity older than Tinubu’s govt, says lawmaker
Presidential aide knocks El-Rufai over claim of NSA Ribadu’s tapped phone
Ribadu’s intercepted calls exposed plot to arrest me, says El-Rufai
Ramadan: Jigawa approves 640 free meal centres
WHO condemns US hepatitis B vaccine trial in G’Bissau
Atiku urges INEC to reconsider 2027 election timetable over Ramadan concerns
Kwara gov, Saraki mourn former correspondent chair
Delta approves 2025 bursary for 33,000 tertiary students
El-Rufai refutes 2027 presidential ambition, defends Kwankwaso on Sharia
FCTA signs deal to transform Jabi Lake, boost tourism
ICPC invites El-Rufai for questioning after airport incident
Court grants man N5m bail over assault on Obaseki
Political plot behind probe, arrest of my aides — El-Rufai
Adeleke, Osun APC clash over protest plot during Tinubu’s visit
NAF fast-tracking acquisition of 46 fighter jets, attack helicopters — CAS
Abiodun, ex-Ogun govs bid farewell to Mama Onabanjo
NDLEA boss seeks unified global offensive against drug cartels
FG warns citizens against plastic pollution
Kannywood actress Samha gets six months jail for naira mutilation
Reps probe 20-year concession deals, grant agencies seven-day document extension
Edo CP vows to rescue kidnapped police officer, others
LP crisis: Abure vows not to vacate secretariat
Bandits kill Katsina DPO, three attackers neutralised
Elumelu meets Tinubu, says dollar scarcity over, FX market sorted
Ghanaians defend traditional attire after online mockery of Mahama
Wike promises more courtrooms to boost justice delivery in FCT
Police dismiss three officers for kidnapping, armed robbery in Imo
Afternoon Recap: INEC fixes presidential election date, Igboho backs Kanu-FG talks, Atiku slams ICPC, other top stories
NGF, HiiL push community-based justice nationwide
VIDEO: Hilda Baci receives third Guinness World Record plaque
NAPTIP warns Nigerians against fake job offers
Makinde elevates 14 Oyo high chiefs to Obas, presents staff of office
Tinubu to attend Argungu festival in Kebbi
El-Rufai denies rift with Tinubu, vows to unseat APC govt
Review 2027 election dates over Ramadan, ex-presidential aide urges INEC
PCRC honours Kogi CP
Sanwo-Olu pledges timely pension payments for retirees
Yoruba nation activist Igboho urges Nnamdi Kanu to embrace dialogue with FG
Lagos LG unveils ₦100m grant for youths, women in micro, small businesses
NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel for FCT area council poll
Adopt mandatory real-time e-transmission of election results, group urges N’Assembly
RTEAN backs Tinubu, seeks establishment of transport bank
From aid to investment: Adesina, African leaders gather to de-risk sovereign projects
Learn Chinese, boost opportunities, Nigerian educator urges children
NABTEB, NECO team up to improve public exam system
Over 5,000 Bayelsa residents benefit from free health programme
MURIC slams US sanctions on Muslim leaders as ‘lopsided’
National fire academy at 65% completion, says minister
99% of Nigerians locked out of housing market, expert warns
NDLEA intercepts 64 bags of cannabis in Kano
Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologises for immigration comments
Thugs demolish Lagos houses, demand N25m from landlords
Police nab woman over Nigerian driver’s killing in S’Africa
Lagos man nabbed over alleged rape of content creator
Bandits kill Katsina DPO, three attackers neutralised
Man kills brother over witchcraft claim in Rivers community
Oil marketers battle for customers amid price cuts
Customs intercept N1bn cocaine, unveils digital reform
Dangote reaffirms supply chain, digital growth drive
ADC welcomes INEC 2027 election timetable, insists real-time results key
2027: Factional PDP caretaker committee backs INEC timetable, assures aspirants of dispute resolution
NGF, HiiL push community-based justice nationwide
APC vows to reclaim FCT area councils
56 grassroots clubs battle for Taiwo Afolabi Cup
Davis Cup: Ochei sparks Nigeria’s tennis revival
Bolaji reaches final, Nnanna claims historic bronze at World Champs
The Macallan teams up with Alexis Galleries to champion African Art
MMi Documentary Fellowship opens call to explore ‘Ajé’
Valentine date once ended in a fight — Jide Awobona
Love means more than sex — Sunny Nneji
TAFTA’s ‘Àjose’ sparks conversations on women’s health
Life knows those who deserve love
May this Valentine’s Day not make you wish you were never born!!!
Set meaningful intentions while celebrating Valentine’s Day together
If only you can wait
Since Soludo sees what most politicians don’t see
Aviation: Beyond rules to a safety culture
Behind the beauty: Ladies share hidden pain of big boobs
NDLEA rallies Ondo community leaders, youths to end cannabis farming
Among the ruins: A reporter’s night with Makoko homeless families
I chose books over clubbing to earn first class – Kogi varsity law graduate
Ogun health college appoints new Student Affairs Officer

ThisDay

Carney Chukwuemeka: Between Loyalty To Fatherland And Starring In World Cup
With 371 Days To Presidential Election, Here Are The Contenders, Pretenders
El-Rufai: How I Was Almost Arrested At Airport
Social Media, E-Commerce Redefining Valentine’s Day Celebration
Osimhen’s Playmaker Role Inspire Gala To Big Win
Top Prospects Set For Annual B’ball Without Borders All-Star Camp
Top Prospects Set For Annual B’ball Without Borders All-Star Camp
Elumelu Meets Tinubu, Says Forex Now Stable
Police Officer, Three Bandits Killed In Katsina Gun Battle
Akpabio Attends Senator Ezea’s Burial In Nsukka, Pledges Support To Family
Nigeria, 35 Other African Countries Facing Tight Fiscal Space, McKinsey Warns
Atiku, ADC Condemn Alleged Attempt To Arrest El-Rufai At Airport
Turning Daily Savings Into Sustainable Capital
Versat Automobile Limited Officially Launches C&C Trucks In Nigeria
Coscharis Motors Offers Valentine Month Rebate
Meal Brand Targets Corporate Consumers In Expansion Drive
As Flutterwave Signals Deeper Commitment To Nigeria
The Blindside Of AI Economics
20th Lagos Motor Fair & 13th Africa Autoparts Expo Hold March 17–19, 2026
Presidential CNG Initiative Gains Momentum With Tulip Compressor Launch In Lagos
Nigeria Pushes E-Invoicing To Drive Tax Reform
Reflections On Alex Otti’s Miracle In Abia State II
The Kajuru Abduction And Crisis Of Trust
2027: Ogun West Professionals Back Tinubu, Adeola
Nigerians, Africans In America, Grammy And Super Bowl 2026
Imo State: The Next 50 Years
Murtala Mohammed: Africa’s Martyr, Nigeria’s Flaming Conscience, 50 Years After The Bullets
Rapha House Wins Maiden Peaceville Int’l Academy Interhouse Sport Competition
ANFASSC Endorses Nathaniel Idowu U14 Football League, Donates Jerseys
Tuvawish Eyes Brighter Future After Win Win Golf Tourney Victory
Elumelu: FX Now Stable Under Tinubu
INEC Fixes Feb. 20 For 2027 Presidential, N’Assembly Elections
Senate Grills NBET Over Survival On N60m From N858bn Budget

Leadership

About 50 DSS Operatives Were Sent To Arrest Me At Abuja Airport – El-Rufai
Celebrating Love Beyond Valentine’s Day
Under The Microscope: El-Rufai Grapples With Public Scrutiny
Governor Idris Crowns New Sarkin Noma Of Kebbi
Ndume Protests Omission Of Borno Roads From 2026 Budget
Bauchi Govt Seals Clinic Over Unsafe Blood Transfusion
Forum Seeks Probe Of 2025 National Health Budget Implementation
Group Protests Alleged Attempts To Malign Kwankwaso
Prof. Kwaja Leaves PDP
Philanthropist Debunks Link To Viral Video
Federal Gov’t Opens Renewed Offensive Against Insecurity In North Central
Informants Fueling Insecurity In North Central, Says Presidential Aide
Governor Alia Renames Benue Publishing Coy After Dan Agbese
Nigeria Seeks Global Investment In Youth, Women Farmers
Agency Threatens Boat Operators Over Life Jackets, Overloading
Nigeria Pushes For Health Security Sovereignty
Nasarawa Governor Commissions Africa’s Largest Cassava Factory
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Gang In Abuja
Why North Will Rally Behind Tinubu In 2027 – Yilwatda
Group Faults El-Rufai On Arrest Claims
I Will Make Kaduna Northern Industrial Hub – Gov Sani
Civil Defence Promises Tight Security At FCT Area Council Poll
Group Faults Association’s Silence On Workers’ Treatment At Oil Firm
UniAbuja Council Denies Fund Diversion Allegation
Party Alleges Irregularities In Registration
Valentine’s Day: Youths Warned Against Risky Behaviours
Nigeria Committed To Global Fight Against Illicit Drugs, Marwa Assures
Teachers Demand Minimum Wage Implementation By Governors
Ethical Leadership, Strong Institutions Surest Path To Peace – Tinubu
Valentine’s Day! Does Your Love Have A Price Tag?
Skales Urges Artistes To Promote Peace, Confirms 2026 Global Tour
Power Sector Debt Must Be Paid to Boost Electricity Supply – Elumelu
National Fire Academy For Inauguration In May – Minister
Bandits Kill DPO As Police Neutralise 3 In Katsina
Murtala Muhammed Wanted Fair, Prosperous Nigeria – Gambari
National Census Set To Hold Soon – NPC Chairman
About 50 DSS Operatives Were Sent To Arrest Me At Abuja Airport – El-Rufai
1 Hour Ago
2027 Elections: Political Parties Express Readiness As INEC Releases Timetable
Christians Urged To Participate In Politics For Good Governance
Federal Gov’t Distributes Foodstuff, Medical Equipment In Kebbi
FA Cup: Neto’s Hat-Trick Seals Comfortable Victory For Chelsea At Hull
Court Jails Kannywood Actress 6 Months Over Naira Abuse
Power Sector Debt Must Be Paid To Boost Electricity Supply, Elumelu Says After Visit To Tinubu
Police Discover 8 Mummified Corpses In Cross River Community, Arrest Mortician
2027 Elections: INEC Must Reconsider February 20 Date Over Ramadan – Atiku
FCTA Formalises Deal To Turn Jabi Lake To Recreational Hub
DSS Rescues kidnapped 5-yr-old, Arrests Suspect In Kano
El-Rufai’s Airport Ordeal Is ‘Karma’, Ex-Governor Must Face Probe — Deji Adeyanju
6 Die From Lassa Fever In Edo
Ogun To Launch Commercial Cargo Flight Operations At Gateway Airport
Celebrity Chef Hilda Baci Receives Third Guinness World Record Plaque
El-Rufai Denies Role In Dadiyata’s Disappearance, Says Critic Had Issues With Kano Government Under Ganduje
In Ethiopia, Nigeria Pushes For Health Security Sovereignty In Africa
CAF Unveils Ambitious Plans To Expand AFCON To 28 Teams
NSC Director-General, Olopade, Crowned Sports Administrator Of The Year At New Telegraph Awards
2027 Election Timetable: Wike-Backed PDP Says It’ll Meet All Constitutional Requirements
ADC To INEC: Assure Nigerians Of Real-Time Transmission Of Election Results
NSA Ribadu’s Plan To Arrest Me Leaked Through His Tapped Phone — El-Rufai
DSS, Not EFCC, Tried To Arrest Me At Abuja Airport — El-Rufai
Nigeria Committed To Global Fight Against Illicit Drugs, Marwa Assures US, Others
Ogun Governor Pays Tribute To Late Lucia Onabanjo, Pledges Support For Cathedral Project
Ogun Governor Pays Tribute To Late Lucia Onabanjo, Pledges Support For Cathedral Project
Troops Arrest 42 Terrorists, Rescue 43 Hostages
Customs Intercepts N1bn Cocaine At Lagos Border
Despite Alaafin’s Protest, Makinde Elevates Alago-Oja, 13 Other Oyo Chiefs To Obas

The Sun

Election timetable: What we want from INEC – Opposition parties, CSO, others
Turkey: Osimhen bags two assists as Galatasaray hammer Eyüpspor 5–1
Elumelu hails Tinubu’s passion for SMEs, power reforms
INEC fixes February 20, 2027 for presidential, NASS elections
Otti, Akume, Ribadu call for synergy in security mgt
2027: Provide assurance of result transmission, ADC tells INEC
Why Tinubu will get mass votes in Kano –Inuwa Waya, ex-APC guber aspirant
What Igbo must do to produce Nigeria’s president – Elliot Uko
Nasir El-Rufai speaks on presidential ambition
Customs to commence paperless operations by Q2
Group slams PENGASSAN over plight of Nigerians at IOC
NLNG, Arco record breakthrough in Nigeria’s drone aerospace
SON, BSI boost Nigeria’s fight against fraud, money laundering
Elumelu hails Tinubu’s passion for SMEs, power reforms
Otti, Akume, Ribadu call for synergy in security mgt
Lassa fever claims 6 lives in Edo
Many Nigerian celebrities live fake lives –Ashley Stephanie
My personal life is not anyone’s business – Lillian Afegbai
Double honours for Bryan Okoye
Rising star, Mboma unleashes new EP, Street Voltage
Fame does not define me -Temidayo Babatunde
Valentines Day: Glamour, elegance in cocktail outfit
WAFCON 2026 remains in Morocco, CAF insists
Organizers label 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon ‘Iconic start of new decade’
Curtains fall at NOGIG 2026
Editorial: The heinous Kwara massacre
Post-event address to the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Vision 2050 Conference
The blessing of family culture
I miss my late wife badly — Ray Ekpu
Before you accept his proposal
Electricity: Outrage over proposed subsidy restructuring
NIGERCEM: Inside the carcass of first indigenous cement factory
Otunba Gbenga Daniel at 70: Enduring leadership, lasting legacy
Anxiety in the Church
N1.2bn copyright levy signals transition from policy to benefit for musicians – PMAN president, Pretty Okafor
Segun Runsewe bags Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa award
Shadows and Spirits: Eternal dance of Ibeji rocks city of Lagos
$50,000, car up for grabs in Queen of Africa reality show

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