Good morning! Here is today’s digest of top stories from across Nigerian newspapers for Friday, February 27, 2026.
1. Shariah Council Declares Position on Practice of Islamic Law
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has declared that no power or authority can make Muslims relinquish the practice of Shariah. Secretary General Nafiu Baba Ahmad made this known in response to a recent report submitted to U.S. President Donald Trump by a congressional committee .
2. INEC Officially Fixes January 16, 2027, for Presidential Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced January 16, 2027, as the date for the next Presidential and National Assembly elections. National Commissioner Mohammed Haruna disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.
3. Opposition Leaders Reject Amended Electoral Act 2026
Leaders of opposition political parties in Nigeria, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, have rejected the amended Electoral Act 2026 recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They faulted the manner in which the act was passed by the National Assembly .
4. Fubara Warns New SSG, Chief of Staff Against Secret Meetings
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a stern warning to his newly appointed Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Staff, stating that any involvement in unauthorized or secret meetings would lead to their immediate dismissal .
5. Kano Anti-Graft Commission Recovers Vehicles from Ex-Commissioners
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered official vehicles from commissioners who voluntarily resigned from the state executive council. The exercise followed the alleged continued refusal of the affected officials to return the government property .
6. Tanker-Tricycle Collision Kills Driver, Four Children in Bayelsa
Tragedy struck in Ibelebiri, Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State, when a fuel tanker collided with a tricycle, killing the driver and four children. The crash along the Yenegwe–Okarki–Otuasega road has plunged the community into mourning .
7. Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Six Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque Attack
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a mosque in the Dadinkowa community, Maiyama LGA of Kebbi State, killing six worshippers and injuring three others. The attack on fasting Muslims occurred shortly after a failed ambush on an Army General Officer Commanding in the state .
8. Naira Mixed: Appreciates at Parallel Market, Depreciates at Official Window
The Naira recorded mixed fortunes on Thursday, appreciating to N1,382 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,391 per dollar on Wednesday. However, it depreciated to N1,361 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
9. Witness Links Disgruntled Fulani Chiefs to 2025 Benue Attack
A prosecution witness, Moses Paul, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that some disgruntled Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men to carry out the June 13, 2025, attack on Yelwata in Guma LGA, Benue State. He testified in the trial of nine suspects charged in connection with the attack .
10. Ondo Police Arrest Six “Pastors” for Staging Fake Miracles
The Ondo State Police Command has announced the arrest of six men who allegedly posed as pastors to defraud residents of Idanre community through staged “miracles.” The suspects were identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola .
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers for Friday, February 27, 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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