Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Friday, 20th February 2026

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today, Friday, 20th February, 2026 

1. 34 Killed as Lakurawa Terrorists Launch Coordinated Attacks in Kebbi
   Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have reportedly killed at least 34 persons in coordinated assaults on rural communities in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

2. ICPC Storms El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence After EFCC Bail
   The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission raided the Abuja home of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai following his release on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

3. Ogun Police to Arrest TikToker Over Alleged False Rape Claim
   The Ogun State Police Command has concluded plans to arrest a female TikTok user accused of falsely claiming she was raped.

4. Rivers Lawmaker, Senator Mpigi Barinada, Dies After Brief Illness
   Senator Mpigi Barinada, an ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has died after a short illness.

5. Nigerian Navy Confirms Death of Chief of Operations, Katagum
   The Nigerian Navy has announced the death of its Chief of Operations, Rear Admiral Musa Katagum.

6. Rivers Assembly Suspends Fubara’s Impeachment Proceedings
   The Rivers State House of Assembly has halted impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention.

7. DSS Reopens Investigation into Dadiyata’s 2019 Disappearance
   The Department of State Services has resumed probe into the disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata.

8. Ondo Monarch Shot Dead After Gunmen Invade Palace
   The traditional ruler of Agamo community in Ondo State, Kehinde Jacob Faledon, has been killed after attackers reportedly dragged him out of his palace.

9. Wike Declares Work-Free Day Ahead of FCT Area Council Polls
   FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared Friday work-free and imposed movement restrictions ahead of the elections.

10. ADC Knocks Tinubu Over Electoral Act Amendment Assent
    The African Democratic Congress has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his approval of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.