Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. National Assembly Resumes Today on Electoral Bill: The National Assembly will resume plenary sessions today, Tuesday, February 17, with expectations that the long-awaited Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 may be considered for passage.
2. Tinubu Sympathizes with Kano Fire Victims: President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with traders and residents of Kano State over the devastating fire outbreak at Singer Market and called for a comprehensive investigation into its causes.
3. Wike to Back Only Pro-Tinubu Candidates in FCT Polls: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared he will support only candidates who support President Tinubu’s reelection in the upcoming FCT area councils’ election, regardless of their political party.
4. El-Rufai Demands Clarification on Toxic Chemical Import: Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has asked NSA Nuhu Ribadu to clarify reports that his office imported “thallium sulphate,” a very dangerous toxin.
5. US Military Aircraft Arrive in Maiduguri: United States military aircraft have begun landing in Maiduguri, Borno State, signaling a new phase of security cooperation with approximately 200 American personnel being deployed.
6. Village Head, 33 Others Arrested Over Killing of Police Constable: The NSCDC in Niger State has arrested a village head and 33 others in connection with the killing of Police Constable Emmanuel Shamsi by suspected illegal miners.
7. Tension High Along Benue-Taraba Border After Abductions: A businesswoman and nine other passengers remain in captivity following their abduction along the Takum-Tor Donga-Katsina Road in Katsina-Ala LGA.
8. Terrorists Abduct Four in Fresh Kwara Attack: A gang of about ten terrorists stormed Kakafu town in Patigi LGA, Kwara State, on Sunday morning, abducting four residents in a fresh attack.
9. Police Investigate Mysterious Death of Two Nollywood Crew Members: The Lagos State CID has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of two Nollywood production crew members found lifeless inside a vehicle in Lekki Phase 1.
10. Amotekun Arrests 95 Suspected Criminals in Ondo: The Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) has arrested no fewer than 95 suspected criminals across the 18 local government areas of the state.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Monday, February 16, 2026. CDA News Nigeria provides this digest for informational purposes and does not claim ownership of the original reports. For full details, please refer to the respective source publications.
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