Newspapers headlines for today, 26th February 2026

Good morning, Nigeria! Here’s your Naija News roundup of the top headlines making waves today:

1. Tinubu Tasks Disu on Security as Acting IGP
   President Bola Tinubu has directed Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to restore peace and boost national security. The appointment follows the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun and awaits confirmation by the Nigeria Police Council and Senate.

2. INEC Prepares for 2027 Elections
   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, held a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners to review recent elections and set plans for the 2027 general elections, introducing a revised timetable and the new Electoral Act, 2026.

3. DSS Arrests ISWAP Commander Behind Owo Church Massacre
   The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Sani Yusuf, a high-profile ISWAP commander linked to the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed over 40 worshippers.

4. Kwankwaso Inaugurates NNPP State Office in Ibadan
   Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso met with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan to inaugurate the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) state office, aiming to strengthen party unity ahead of 2027 elections.

5. ADC Accuses APC of Political Intolerance in Edo
   The African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemned the ruling APC in Edo State over Tuesday’s attack on Peter Obi and others, calling it a pattern of political intimidation and promising to report cases to ECOWAS Court of Human Rights.

6. Court Denies Bail to Ex-Governor El-Rufai
   The Federal High Court in Abuja rejected former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s bail plea, describing it as premature, keeping him in custody pending formal arraignment.

7. Busola Oke Denies Attempting Suicide
   Gospel singer Busola Oke clarified that recent social media posts were expressions of emotional strain, not suicidal intentions, emphasizing her need for support from friends and followers.

8. Sunmbo Adeoye Opens Up About Past Relationship with 2Baba
   Clergywoman Sunmbo Adeoye revealed that some church members left due to her past relationship with music star 2Baba, but said her marriage to Pastor David Adeoye is founded on faith and God’s plan, not public opinion.

9. Super Falcons Begin Preparations for Cameroon Friendlies
   Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, opened camp in Yaoundé, Cameroon, ahead of two international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses, with 11 players already in training.

10. NPFL Update: 3SC Returns to Lekan Salami Stadium
    The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) lifted the ban on Lekan Salami Stadium, allowing Shooting Stars (3SC) to host Kano Pillars. Meanwhile, Kun Khalifat FC appointed Ekpemandu Christopher Chijioke as new team manager to revive their NPFL campaign.