Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning.
1. DSS to Arraign El-Rufai on Cybercrime Charges: The Department of State Services is set to arraign former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai on February 25 before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on cybercrime and breach of national security.
2. Gunmen Kill Three Herders in Plateau: Gunmen have killed at least three herders along the Dorowa-Jong road in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, according to the state chairman of MACBAN.
3. Tinubu Calls for Orderly Conduct in Saturday’s Polls: President Bola Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies, and INEC officials to conduct themselves in an orderly manner during Saturday’s elections in the FCT, Kano, and Rivers States.
4. Boko Haram Sets Trucks Ablaze in Borno: Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have intercepted and set ablaze three trucks loaded with fish at Mile-forty area of Magumeri LGA in Borno State.
5. Ondo Governor Dismisses Impeachment Plot Rumours: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dismissed speculations of an “impeachment plot” against his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, describing the rumours as false.
6. Kogi Schools to Resume Monday After Mid-Term Break: The Kogi Ministry of Education has confirmed the resumption of schools on Monday, February 23, following an emergency mid-term break declared over insecurity concerns.
7. Tension in Benue Communities Over Armed Herders: Tension has gripped parts of Guma and Logo LGAs in Benue State following reports of armed herders roaming communities and farmlands, raising fears of possible attacks.
8. Senator Kingibe Accuses Wike of Autocratic Governance: FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe has accused Minister Nyesom Wike of running the nation’s capital in an autocratic manner, insisting he believes governance should be driven solely by his personal decisions.
9. Rivers Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife: Rivers State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Mr Abuchi over the alleged killing of his wife in Omuma LGA.
10. Delta Police Uncover Armed Robbers’ Armoury: Delta State Police Command has uncovered a suspected armed robbery gang’s armoury in Adheje Community, recovering locally made guns, live cartridges, and other weapons.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Saturday, February 21, 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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