Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 20th February 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Friday 20th February 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Dakuku Peterside Mourns Senator Mpigi
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Senator Barry Mpigi. Dr Peterside described the late Senator as a committed public servant whose contributions to the development of Rivers State and the Niger Delta…
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target=_blank>FCT Poll: Wike Declares Friday Work Free Day
Ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day. This is as the Minister imposed a movement restriction across the nation’s capital from 8:00 pm on Friday to 6:00 pm on Saturday. Announcing the development…
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target=_blank>Akpabio Buries In-law, Describes Death As Personal Loss
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, will on Saturday witness the committal to Mother Earth of the remains of his late brother-in-law, Elder Essien Pius Ubeng, in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The Senate President described his death as a rude shock and a personal loss to him….
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target=_blank>APC Hails Enugu’s Peaceful, Transparent Ward Congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for the successful congresses in the 260 political wards of the state, describing the exercise as peaceful, free, fair, and credible. The commendation was given by the Chairman of the APC Ward and Local Government Congresses Committee in Enugu State, Hon….
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target=_blank>Parts Of Nigeria Witness Partial System Collapse
Some parts of Nigeria witnessed partial electricity system collapse on Thursday. Some of the affected states include: Anambra Enugu, Ebonyi and Imo as well as some parts of Abia State which operate from national electricity supply system. Group Head, Corporate Communications, The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EEDC), Emeka Ezeh, confirmed it in a statement…
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target=_blank>Labour leaders Hail Mbah After Consultative Meeting
Labour leaders in Enugu State have applauded Governor Peter Mbah following what they described as a productive and solution-driven consultative meeting, expressing excitement over a new welfare interventions for workers and retirees. The commendation came after a strategic engagement between the governor and the leadership of organised labour at the Government House, Enugu, which ended…
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target=_blank>Zulum Present As INEC Monitors APC Ward Congress In Mafa Ward
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, travelled to Mafa to witness the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses. Zulum, who was accompanied by APC’s Deputy National Chairman, Ali Bukar Dalori, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Hon Mohammed Jaha (Babawo), and the Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, expressed satisfaction with the seamless…
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target=_blank>Abiodun Commissions Lantoro–Oke-Yidi Road
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday commissioned the Lantoro–Oke-Yidi–Isale Ake Junction Road in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, describing the project as part of a deliberate infrastructure drive aimed at deepening connectivity and economic growth across Ogun Central Senatorial District. With the latest commissioning, the governor said his administration has now completed 29 roads…
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target=_blank>Ogun Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog – Finance Commissioner
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of retirees. The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media parley organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Budget…
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target=_blank>Otu’s Chief Of Staff Celebrates Ita-Giwa At 80
The Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Governor, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has lauded former Senator Florence Ita-Giwa on her birthday, describing her life as “an epic of courage, consequence and incandescent patriotism.” In a statement issued to mark the occasion, Ironbar praised the veteran politician’s enduring contributions to both state and nation….
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