News Headlines Feb 13, 2026. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Feb 13, 2026. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

PDP crisis: Appeal Court reserves judgments on nine appeals
United Nigeria boosts operations with 11 planes, U.S. route
Otedola: Dangote’s full production will shore up Naira value
Ex-Ekiti State Governor Fayose to Atiku: I will spill more beans
Fubara begins implementation of peace deal with Exco dissolution
Protests as NAFDAC refutes directive to lift ban on sachet alcohol
Amupitan: INEC to spend N1.04tr on elections, others
Banking sector to drive 7% Nigeria’s GDP growth, says World Bank
Arrest drama on El-Rufai’s arrival at Abuja Airport
New judge withdraws from money laundering, asset forfeiture cases against Malami
IG unveils new policing model to strengthen banks’ security
Alleged N2.4b fraud: Ex-Aviation Minister Oduah in plea bargain talks with AGF
Need for Nigeria to tackle leadership challenge, by Obasanjo, Jonathan, Osinbajo
Why Nigerians must unite, by First Lady
Real-time transmission of election results doesn’t translate to e-voting, says Senate
Our plan is to make 3.5m IDPs productive economic contributors, says Fed Govt
2027: Why Nigerians should back Tinubu’s re-election, by Adamu
PFN seeks constitutional overhaul, decries early 2027 politicking
Experts: why states must reform tax systems
Norrenberger opens Lagos office, boosts access to financial services
Fubara dissolves Rivers Exco, appoints new CPS
El-Rufai resists arrest as passport seized at Abuja airport
Killings: Ebonyi community seeks Tinubu’s intervention
2027: RTEAN directs members to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election
CBN warns against naira mutilation, showcases reform gains at Kaduna Trade Fair
Police confirm abduction of 12-year-old girl in Ibadan
NBA kicks against mandatory death penalty for terrorism, kidnapping
BEDC receives 75,000 FG’s free meters
Murtala Mohammed: Obasanjo, Jonathan, Osinbajo discuss leadership challenges in Africa
Shettima arrives Ethiopia to represent Tinubu at 39th AU Summit
How Murtala’s assassination forced Nigeria to rejig security architecture — Obasanjo
APC spokesman commends security crackdown on bandits in Kogi
NANS partners Nigerian Conservation Foundation on leadership program
NSW: Customs agents, freight forwarders endorse project
Court jails ex-convict two years for stealing N1.4m electrical wires in Ondo
Alleged N2.4b fraud: Ex-aviation minister Oduah in plea bargain talks with AGF
Budget: Senate grills AGF over zero capital allocation to MDAs, non-payment of executed contracts
SerialDaBoss to release single on Valentine’s Day
Askarifuji: A crime fighter with passion for Fuji music and culture
Murtala: 50 years after
‘Like my father, our leaders must be accountable’
FCT council poll: Presidential aide rallies students for APC candidates
Oyetola’s aide accuses Adeleke of neglecting governance for foreign trips
2027: Governors should not contest primaries, APC Forum says
APC support groups council dismisses anxiety over electronic transmission debate
ACF raises fresh concern over North’s insecurity
Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona 4-0 in Copa del Rey first leg
Arsenal held 1-1 by Brentford, miss chance to reclaim Premier League lead
FULL LIST: Five managers who have been sacked in 2026
Bayelsa taps FC Barcelona experts to revolutionise state football talent
Bet9ja denies owing Enugu Gaming Commission
Oduntan donates 2,000 capacity model broiler poultry to ABU
Why liquidity now matters more than growth
UBA plans more features on RedPay, agency banking networks
Kartel’s solar solutions to bridge energy access gap
EDITORIAL: Antivenom shortage
King Charles lll and reparations
As national single window platform becomes active
‘Real-time’ politics and row
Murtala: Remembering a soldier-statesman
External religious influence on Nigerian culture

ThisDay

Senate Grills NBET Over Survival On N60m From N858bn Budget
Tinubu Lauds BOI For Achieving N636bn Business Loan Disbursements In 2025
Senate Grills AGF Over N28trn Revenue, Zero Capital Votes, Unpaid Contracts
Shettima Departs Abuja For Addis Ababa, To Represent Tinubu At Annual AU Summit
NNPC Announces N60.5tn Revenue, N14.7tn Federation Remittance, N5.76 Trillion Profit
FMITI, BPE To Assess Performance Of Privatised Industries,
Odu’a Investment Unveils ‘30 By 2030’ Growth Agenda, Strategic Roadmap
NLC Demands Labour Justice, Judicial Accountability
Recapitalisaton: World Bank, Access Bank CEO Predict Credit Boost To Private Sector
NSDC, NEXIM Forge Financing Alliance To Accelerate Nigeria’s $2bn Sugar Industry Transformation
Disquiet Over Airport Concession
NACC To Host Breakfast Roundtable On Nigeria’s Economic Outlook
In Redefining Luxury Living Minimalist & Co Unveils M120 Apartments
NAHCO Hosts ICAN Delegation, Harps On Professionalism
Coy Launches Logistics Partnership To Boost Revenue
FG Drives National Policy Direction For Drone Industry
Arts Gallery Unveils AI Toolkit To Empower 50,000 Youths
At N107, Stock Price Of GTCO Reaches 52-Week High
OKPEBHOLO’S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
BEYOND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF RESULTS
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: As Senate, House Move To Harmonise Positions…
As Eno Rewrites Governance In Akwa Ibom
Makoko Demolition And LASG’s Position On Safety, Urban Planning And Environmental Concerns
Science & Technology Reporting: A Strategic Path To Effective Development Journalism
Uzo-Uwani Stakeholders Pass Vote Of Confidence On Gov. Mbah, Uzo-Uwani Council Boss, Ezugwu Uzoma Mba
A QUINTESSENTIAL GENERAL AT 70
NTIC Appoints Mary Onyali As Ambassador
Lagos Takes Eco-Circulate Initiative To Ojokoro
HYPREP Graduates 100 Trainees In Seafaring In Rivers
Tribute: Biodun Jeyifo (5 January 1946 – 11 February 2026)
Lookman Outshines Lamine Yamal As Atlético Crush Barcelona 4-0
Senate, House Committees On Sports Commend Tinubu For Prioritising Sports, Hail NSC Leadership
Nesiama Become First Nigerian Appointed Referee For World Athletics Relays
NFF Delegation In Umunede For Ndidi’s Father’s Burial
Gov. Otti Receives Niger Delta Games Torch, Pledges Improved Abia Outing
Bayelsa Picks Two FC Barcelona Officials To Boost Of Football Talents
Edo Sports Commission Boss, Enabulele Applauds Niger Delta Games Facilities
Greensprings School Restates Commitment To Nigeria’s Cultural, Athletic Future Through Infrastructure Development
Electoral Reform: 10th Senate Opens A Dark Window For Rigging
Fubara Dissolves Rivers Cabinet
EDITORIAL: LAGOS, ABUJA: CITIES LITTERED WITH REFUSE—11

The Punch

US Congress impasse over migrant crackdown set to trigger partial shutdown
NASS to harmonise Electoral Bill Monday
INEC seeks nearly N1tn for 2027 elections
2027: Atiku, Fayose clash over Makinde’s Minna visit
No trader will lose shop in Aba market remodelling — Abia gov
Trump to meet elite troops behind Venezuela’s Maduro capture
Hajj 2026: Kano board screens 1,253 intending pilgrims
Tinubu hails Murtala’s legacy at 50th anniversary lecture
NASA crew set for flight to International Space Station
Jonathan, Akpabio laud Tonlagha’s N’Delta development efforts
Legal firm champions anti-drug campaign for Nigerian youth
Appeal Court reserves judgment in PDP convention dispute
2027: PFN demands Christian participation, insists INEC chair must stay
Obasanjo blames 1979 rice import policy reversal for Nigeria’s setback
Sanwo-Olu donates rice, cash to military widows, veterans
UniAbuja dismisses NELFUND diversion claims against VC
Five killed as suspected Lakurawa bandits attack Sokoto
Lagos littered with refuse, says Solicitor General
US sanctions: China pushes back as FG targets foreign illegal miners
LASG advocates voluntary sanitation for cleaner Lagos
Govt to clamp down on uncertified drivers
Lagos moves against estates without approved plans
REA inaugurates 1MW solar hybrid systems in Abuja
Protest rocks Rivers community as suspected herders kill youth leader
INEC seeks nearly N1tn for 2027 elections
2027: Atiku, Fayose clash over Makinde’s Minna visit
Lagos forum spotlights challenges, prospects for Nigerian leadership
Oyo insists on traditional chief elevation despite S’Court motion
Vandalism causing flooding on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway –Umahi
Fubara fires commissioners, Assembly awaits new list
El-Rufai sparks controversy after airport ‘arrest’ drama
Osun PDP stands strong despite Adeleke’s exit – Oyinlola
Ex-Makinde CoS Ilaka resigns PDP membership
CDD trains media to counter disinformation, hate speech
AFRIMA winners tour African cities
Company vows continued collaboration with Nasarawa on mining projects
‘Jagaban’ title embodies sacred bond, beyond ceremony – Niger prince
Kebbi spends N600m on transformers to boost power supply
Bauchi Police pay N44m to families of deceased officers
Bauchi ADC divided over party leadership
UNICEF trains Sokoto varsity leaders in capacity building
Kwara PDP chieftain defects to APC, cites security concerns
Kwara group backs Germany-based APC leader for Senate race
Distillers picket NAFDAC over sachet alcohol ban
Jonathan floats 50-year age ceiling for African presidents
2026 budget: Reps seek NiMeT, FHA, others blacklisting over audit queries defence
Plateau raises the alarm over imminent collapse of five bridges
EEDC announces power cut in Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi
Kano denies moves to stop Kwankwaso from entering state
NiMet predicts sunny skies for North, thunderstorms in South Friday
Army arrests man for impersonating retired Major General
PHOTOS: Two Nigerians killed while serving in Russian military — Ukraine Intelligence
FG empowers workers to drive gold mining reforms
Fubara sacks commissioners, special advisers
BEDC receives 75,000 free meters, warns customers against payment
‘New world disorder’ threatens cooperation, says UN climate chief
Alia did not marginalise Benue South — Spokesperson
Senate backs N60bn budget allocation for sports institute
Kwara Fire Service recovers unidentified man’s body from river
Abductors of Benue church worshipers demand N100m ransom
Lagos to prosecute 75 suspects arrested on Coastal Road
Husband killed, wife hospitalised as truck crushes car in Lagos
Police hunt abductors of 12-year-old Oyo schoolgirl
Blackout fears grow over gas plant maintenance
NDIC insures 99% depositors, urges BVN linkage
Nigeria underperforms OPEC oil quota for six months
Appeal Court reserves judgement in PDP leadership dispute
Adeleke, APC differ over project bias in gov’s hometown
2027: ADC unveils membership drive, vows to defeat APC
PDP not dead, Oyinlola rallies Osun supporters after Adeleke’s exit
Osimhen on IFFHS top scorers list alongside CR7, Messi, Mbappe
Lookman has matched Osimhen’s impact – Peseiro
Senate backs N60bn NIS budget, sets NSC board deadline
VIDEO: 2Baba, wife Natasha dedicate baby in church ceremony
Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe threatens legal action over affair rumours
Editorial: Averting pandemic amid global funding crisis
If only you can wait
Oshiomhole: Behold the 13th disciple of Christ
Nigeria and the burden of criminal shadows
Kwara tragedy: Nigeria’s priorities in the shadow of 2027
Aviation: Beyond rules to a safety culture
Experts demand universal sickle cell screening for all infants
WHO urges US to share secret COVID-19 origin intelligence
Ogun health college appoints new Student Affairs Officer
At-Tanzeel schools emphasise character, fitness at maiden inter-house sports
Firm introduces coding, robotics kit for students
Yewa College old students launch N20bn endowment for school infrastructure

Leadership

At LEADERSHIP Conference, Awards… Credible Elections, Good Governance Take Centre Stage
Students Plan Nationwide Protest Over Rot In Power Sector
Judge Withdraws From EFCC Cases Against Malami
Celebration As Tonlagha Donates Coaster Bus To Alma Mater
Court Orders Witnesses’ Appearance In Lagos Property Developer’s N152m Fraud Trial
Fubara Urges Support For Julius Berger To Complete Port Harcourt Ring Road, Others
Plateau Farmers, Herders Sign Peace Deal
Benue @50: From Resilience To Renewal – Gov. Alia’s Defining Call For A New Era
When Nasarawa’s PHC Development Stride Is Recognised, Appreciated
NARD Condemns Assault On Doctor At FMC Owo
Presidency Deepens Stakeholders’ Engagement In Women’s Health Initiative
Ganduje Urges Foreign-trained Nurses On Skills Application
Bauchi First Lady Mourns Perm Sec, Visits Injured Journalists In Hospital
At Murtala Muhammed’s Event, Obasanjo Says Africa Needs 9–10% Annual GDP Growth
Gowon Varsity Matriculates 8,000 Students
Illegal Miners Kill Civil Defence Official, Set Patrol Vehicle Ablaze In Niger
Kogi Govt To Sanction Churches Violating Security Protocols
Is The Security Apparatus Part Of The Problem?
Abuja@50: FCT Natives Seek Presidential Panel, Commission
Why Reserved Seats For Women Campaign Is Gaining Ground – Northwest Director Aisha Yau
Steel Agencies Must Handle Procurement – House Committee
US Bill Targets Illegal Chinese Mining Operations In Nigeria For ‘Funding Fulani Militias’
At Murtala Mohammed Event, Jonathan Says African Leaders Should Be Under 50
Abuja Gears Up To Host Pan-African Golf Extravaganza, All African Challenge Trophy
At LEADERSHIP Conference, Awards… Credible Elections, Good Governance Take Centre Stage
NTIC Honours Outstanding Staff With Long Service Awards
Ghanaian Institute Honours Eti-Osa Council Boss
Presidential Aide Lauds Tinubu’s Education Reforms, Launches Students’ Campaign Council
UN Wetland Day: Experts Project $2.3bn In Annual Tourism Revenues From Rivers Coastline
Makinde: Retract Your Denial Or I Will Spill More Beans, Fayose Tells Atiku
Firefighters Recover Unidentified Man’s Body From River In Kwara
I Would Have Invested In Flutterwave If Given The Chance — Maduka
Abuja Expo Honours Vento For Quality Craft
Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council
NNPC Records N5.76trn Profit After Tax In 2025
NNPC Records N5.76trn Profit After Tax In 2025
INEC Plans N873bn Expenditure For 2027 General Election
Green Energy Thanks FG, LEADERSHIP For Award
Governor Mbah Using Enugu Funds Prudently – ALGON Deputy Chair
Kogi To Sanction Churches Violating Security Protocol As Troops Overrun Terrorists’ Enclave
2Baba, Wife Natasha Dedicate Baby In Church
American Actor James Van Der Beek Dies At 48

The Sun

Real-time transmission of election results only possible with e-voting system – Senate
Minna meeting: Fayose issues 48-hour ultimatum to Atiku
Kashim Shettima arrives Ethiopia ahead of AU summit
Argungu fishing festival an opportunity to showcase Kebbi agricultural potential — Commissioner
Copa del Rey: Lookman reacts after scoring in Atlético’s 4-0 win against Barcelona
Massive splurging behind Nigeria’s deficit budgets – Ex-Lawmaker Abubakar Yusuf
Tinubu to decide on electronic results transmission policy — Aide
LP crisis gets messier as party chair, NLC demand Abure’s rearrest
Mowe Golf Town delivers first homes in 11 months
5th anniversary: United Nigeria Airlines eyes Dubai, New York, London, Rome operations
Understanding CBN’s recalibrated guidelines for BDCs
Anthony Joshua tattoos names of friends lost in Ogun crash
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
Feb 13, 2026
Shadows and Spirits: Eternal dance of Ibeji rocks city of Lagos
$50,000, car up for grabs in Queen of Africa reality show
Mariam Timmer, Princess Jecoco back for Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa Reunion
Super Eagles duo Aina, Awoniyi to work under new coach
Osayi-Samuel: Osimhen better than Haaland
Hearn expects Joshua to fight but no ‘guarantees’
Editorial: Winning the war against cancer
Architecture of achievement: Why clarity, not genius, wins exam season
Aborted coup and Nigeria’s democracy: Matters arising
Before the harmonization of Electoral Act amendment
The resonance of Fela’s ‘VIP’
Anxiety in the Church

Tribune

Fayose lied on my meeting with Makinde in Minna — Atiku
Gov Fubara dissolves cabinet
Africa cannot sustain democracy without young leaders — Jonathan
Security agents ‘attempt’ to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport
FG launches emergency programme to tackle tomato, sugarcane pests
Oyo govt strengthens commitment to youth sexual, reproductive health
NANS, NCF collaborate to advance education, environmental leadership
FG intensifies North-Central security operations after deadly Kwara attacks
‘Completely baseless,’ China rejects US claims of illegal mining, terrorism funding in Nigeria
Naira depreciates against dollar in official market
Insecurity: Nigerian Army promises to intensify operation in Plateau
18-year-old woman identified as suspect in British Columbia school shooting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, Seoul reveals
US actor, James Van Der Beek, dies at 48
Previous
‘Completely baseless,’ China rejects US claims of illegal mining, terrorism funding in Nigeria
Insecurity: Nigerian Army promises to intensify operation in Plateau
Alleged N109bn fraud: I never engaged Paul Erokoro, other lawyers to represent me before EFCC — Ex-AGF Idris
I am not doing music just to be popular, I make evergreen songs that appreciate love —Raymu
Celebrating Valentine: Nigerians turn to Google for Galentine’s parties, money bouquets, and long-distance love in 2026
Road to 10th AFRIMA: Winners, artistes, others converge in Abidjan for stakeholders’ parley
Naira depreciates against dollar in official market
Odua investment targets N1trn total assets by 2030
NGX extends rally as oil, gas stocks push market cap to N114.66trn
PDP crisis: Appeal Court adjourns indefinitely for judgment in appeals on trial court’s decision stopping national convention
Gov Fubara dissolves cabinet

Daily Trust

El-Rufai’s Airport Drama Rekindles Crackdown Claims
Murtala Muhammed 50 Years After: Fading Eye Witnesses, Lingering Memories
FLASHBACK: I Watched As Men In ‘Agbada’ Opened Fire On Gen Murtala – Orderly
PHOTOS: Gen Murtala Muhammed Honoured In Abuja
Ransom Payment Empowers Terrorists, Deepens Insecurity — US Army Veteran
First Lady, APC Chieftains Endorse Reserved Seats For Women Campaign – Aisha Yau
$2.5bn Fertiliser Plant To Boost Africa’s Productivity, Food Security – Dangote
More Condemnations Trail US Bill Targeting Kwankwaso For Visa Ban
Workers Abandon FCT Health Centre Over Banditry
Tinubu Will Decide On E-Transmission Of Election Results – Aide
Murtala Muhammed 50 Years After: Family, Acquaintance Recount His Life, Experience
Nigeria’s Crude Output Rises To 1.459m Bpd In January
Why We Expanded To Lagos — Norrenberger
NNPC/Seplat Gas Facility Maintenance Puts Nigeria In Partial Darkness
United Nigeria To Acquire 11 Aircraft, Begin Flights To US, Jeddah, Others In 2026
Yakubu Gowon Varsity Seeks PPPs To Tackle Hostel Deficit
Nasarawa: Over 30 Aspirants Jostle As Governorship Posters Flood Lafia
Tinubu To Receive Kano Gov Into APC On Monday
Gombe PDP Rep Joins APC
Reps’ Dep Minority Leader Under Fire Over APC Meeting
ADC: Northern Presidential Candidate May Struggle To Convince South – Amaechi
Sakkari Fights Back To Outlast Top-Seed Swiatek In Qatar
Tottenham ‘Not A Big Club’ Says Postecoglou After Frank Sacking
Chelle Remains Fully Committed To Super Eagles Project – Gusau
4 Years After, Lobi Stars To Play Home Matches In Makurdi
Underfunding Hampering Sports Development – Shuaibu
Iran Marks Revolution Anniversary Under Shadow Of US Threat
Death Toll In Madagascar Cyclone Hits 38, As 12,000 Displaced
Kenya–Somalia Border To Reopen In April After 15 Years
Ukraine Unveils Identities Of Nigerians Killed In War Against Russia
North Korea: Kim Jong Un Picks 13-Year-Old Daughter As Successor
Editorial: The Legacies Of General Murtala Muhammed, 50 Years On
Abuja Residents Decry High Cost Of Cooked Food, Transportation
10-Km Access Road To Renewed Hope City Ready In May – Wike
Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Highway In Abuja
Workers Abandon FCT Health Centre Over Banditry
4 Passengers Burnt To Death On Abuja-Lokoja Road

Vanguard

INEC seeks N873bn for 2027 polls, proposes N171bn 2026 budget
My father treated corruption as an emergency, not a talking point — Aisha Muhammed Oyebode
Workers lay siege to NAFDAC office over sachet alcohol ban enforcement
North Korea warns of ‘terrible response’ if South sends more drones
Atiku visits El-Rufai following failed airport arrest attempt
No varsity can spend N211m without budget — Edeh, MOUAU Pro-Chancellor
Ijaw Group threatens legal action over Bayelsa LGA status, resource control
Lt. Col. Dimka moments before his execution by firing squad
Dimka’s undelivered broadcast
Trump to meet elite troops who captured Venezuela’s Maduro
Lt Colonel Buka Suka Dimka’s coup speech
Brigadier Murtala Muhammed’s inaugural speech as Nigeria’s third military Head of State
Murtala Muhammed was an incorruptible leader — Amb. Wali
Gov Fubara sacks commissioners, dissolves cabinet
Makinde’s visit to IBB not about VP slot – Atiku’s aide
Makinde, Atiku meeting with IBB over ADC VP slot – Fayose
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 13, 2026
VIDEO: ‘I sleep outside in the rain with 10 children,’ says Makoko widow
If wishes were horses, snakes would be extinct
Truck crushes motorist to death, injures wife in Lagos crash
To catch an election thief, by Azu Ishiekwene
N600 million job scam as emblem of our corrupt nature, by Adekunle Adekoya
Banks to pay N10m fine for using unaccredited cheque printer
Power outage looms amid scheduled power plants maintenance
NSDC partners NEXIM Bank to scale sugar project financing
Intra-Africa trade set for a boost as Access Bank sustains initiative
Intra-Africa trade set for a boost as Access Bank sustains initiative
Ilera Eko enrollment key to affordable, quality healthcare — LASHMA
Over 573 new nicotine products flood Nigerian market – CAPPA
Over 573 new nicotine products flood Nigerian market – CAPPA
UN, FG, UK urge private sector to empower 3.7m IDPs
Barca taught ‘lesson’ in Atletico 4-0 drubbing – Flick
Arsenal offer Man City PL title hope with Brentford draw
Lookman scores as Atletico thrash Barca 4-0 in Copa semi-final first leg
Anthony Joshua honours late friends with tattoos after Ogun crash
England, Spain drawn together in UEFA Nations League
UNIBEN: Students in dilemma as varsity wants to reduce class of 350 to 150

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