Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. INEC Announces 2027 Election Dates: The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, while Governorship and State Assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027.
2. Edo Police Arrest 87 Suspected Kidnappers: The Edo State Police Command has arrested 87 suspected kidnappers since January 1, 2026, using helicopters, drone technology, and intelligence-led operations.
3. Bandits Kill DPO in Katsina: The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Rimi LGA, Katsina State, CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir, was killed during a joint operation against suspected cattle rustlers. Three rustlers were neutralized in the operation.
4. Court Orders DIA to Produce Sheikh Sani Zaria: A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Defence Intelligence Agency to produce Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria on February 18, over an alleged coup plot against President Tinubu’s government.
5. Lassa Fever Claims Six Lives in Edo: The Edo State Commissioner for Health has confirmed that six people have died from Lassa Fever, with 28 confirmed cases recorded in the state.
6. El-Rufai Confirms ICPC Invitation: Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has confirmed he will honor an invitation from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission on February 18, 2026, following an attempted arrest at the Abuja airport.
7. Man Kills Brother Over Witchcraft Allegation in Rivers: A man identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu has allegedly killed his brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, in Omuma LGA, Rivers State, after accusing him of witchcraft.
8. APC Launches FCT Campaign for Area Council Elections: The APC has inaugurated its FCT Council Election Campaign Council, with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu declaring plans for intensive grassroots mobilization to reclaim the area councils.
9. El-Rufai Links Tinubu’s Govt to Push for Kwankwaso Sanctions: Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that President Tinubu’s administration may be behind efforts pushing for US sanctions against former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.
10. ADC Condemns Attempted Arrest of El-Rufai: The African Democratic Congress has condemned the alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest Nasir El-Rufai at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, describing it as undemocratic.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Saturday, February 14, 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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