10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. Troops Kill Scores of Terrorists in North-East: Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during renewed offensive operations under Operation Desert Sanity V in the North-East.
2. Kano Governor Sacks Polytechnic Governing Council Chairman: Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima of his appointment as Chairman of the Governing Council of Kano State Polytechnic.
3. Second Fire Outbreak at Kano’s Singer Market: Another fire has erupted at Kano’s popular Singer Market, destroying shops in the Gidan Glass section. This is the second fire at the market in less than two weeks.
4. Presidential Aide Calls for Probe of El-Rufai’s Wiretap Claims: Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, has called for an investigation into former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that he accessed an intercepted phone conversation of NSA Nuhu Ribadu.
5. Kwara Govt Vows to Rescue Abducted Victims: The Kwara State Government has affirmed its commitment to securing the safe return of victims abducted last week, as residents of Oyun LGA flee over threats of an imminent attack.
6. Terrorists Kill 26 in Niger State Invasion: Terrorists have invaded communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing no fewer than 26 people and attacking a police station.
7. Hit-and-Run Driver Kills MFM Church Member in Lagos: A female pedestrian on her way to worship at MFM Church, Igando, was fatally struck by a Mercedes-Benz C-300 driver in a hit-and-run incident at NYSC Bus Stop.
8. Police Arrest Suspect Behind Adulterated Engine Oil Syndicate: The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos has apprehended a 26-year-old suspect allegedly responsible for producing and distributing adulterated engine oil across Nigeria.
9. One Killed in Benue-Hausa Community Clash in Rivers: A clash between members of the Benue and Hausa communities at a fruit market in Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State, led to the death of one person.
10. Former Minister Idi Hong Defects to APC in Adamawa: A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Idi Hong, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Sunday, February 15, 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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