Good morning! Here is today’s digest of top stories from across Nigerian newspapers for Thursday, February 26, 2026.
1. Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for State Police
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested that the Senate commence the process of amending the 1999 Constitution to establish state police. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast in Abuja, the President declared that Nigeria must urgently restructure its security architecture to effectively confront terrorism, banditry, and insurgency .
2. New Acting IGP Pledges Reform
The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged to anchor his tenure on professionalism, accountability, and community partnership. He assured President Tinubu of his commitment to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for greater efficiency and public trust .
3. 27 Killed in Adamawa Terror Attack
No fewer than 27 persons have been confirmed dead following a coordinated attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The victims include the village head of Shuwari, Bademi Papka, who was identified as a cousin of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri .
4. Labour Issues Friday Ultimatum to FG Over Wage Award
Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a Friday ultimatum to the federal government to release funds for three months’ outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council warned that failure to meet the deadline would compel its eight affiliate unions to take decisive action .
5. Naira Depreciates Across Markets
The Naira experienced a depreciation on Wednesday, trading at N1,391 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,350 per dollar on Tuesday. A similar trend was observed in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where the currency weakened to N1,359.5 per dollar .
6. Jigawa Governor Takes Custody of Missing Girl
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has taken custody of Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, the missing girl from the state who had been held by the Department of State Services (DSS). The Governor assured that issues relating to her abduction would be handled by the courts and that justice will be served .
7. Kalu Declares No Single Individual Owns APC
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Benjamin Kalu, has declared that no single individual, including President Bola Tinubu, owns the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Umuahia, he urged party members to embrace unity and cohesion for success in the 2027 elections.
8. Kwankwaso, Makinde Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Ibadan
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, held a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan on Wednesday. The meeting has sparked political interest amid growing speculation over possible realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections .
9. LAUTECH Mourns Death of Six Nursing Students
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, is in mourning following the death of six nursing students in a road crash on the Ilorin–Ogbomoso Road. The institution described the incident as a tragic and monumental loss to the university community .
10. Germany Seeks Stronger Economic Ties with Nigeria
A German business delegation from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate is in Lagos to strengthen economic ties, targeting partnerships in wine, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and construction. With bilateral trade already exceeding €1.5 billion, Germany views Nigeria as a key production partner and is planning further trade missions in the coming months .
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers for Thursday, February 26, 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.
