
Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 21st February 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 21st February 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Oyo Police Arrest Two Over Killing Of 62-Year-Old Woman
Oyo State Police Command has arrested two persons in connection with the killing of a 62-year-old woman in Ibadan, the state capital. The command disclosed this on Friday in a statement signed by Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. Confirming the incident, the command said a 62-year-old woman was killed in a controversial manner in Ibadan…
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target=_blank>Angry Drivers Attack FRSC Office, Vandalise Vehicles In Edo
Some angry commercial drivers have vandalised the office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ovbiogie community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. New Telegraph gathered that the vehicles used for rescue operations by the agency were also destroyed. The destruction of the FRSC office and vehicles was occassioned by an…
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target=_blank>2027: Tinubu Group Calls For Caution Amid Surge In Political Support Groups
The BAT Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has called for discernment amid the proliferation of political support groups aligned with the administration of President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to distinguish between structured ideological movements and opportunistic formations. In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity, Arabirin Aderonke, the group noted that while numerous organisations…
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target=_blank>CGT: Tax Implementation C’ttee In Talks With Investors – Edun
The Tax Implementation Committee has open talks with investors with respect to Capital Gain Tax ( CGT), the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the economy, Mr Wale Edun disclosed. Briefing journalists on Friday in Abuja on economic Issues, Edun said the committee will give a listening ear to investors’ complaints. The CGT is…
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target=_blank>ASCSN President Reiterates Commitment To Tackling Challenges
The National President Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Comrade Shehu Mohamme,d has said that the association is fully aware of the challenges within the service and assured members that they will do their best, within the shortest possible time, to see that these issues are addressed. Mohammed made this disclosure in his…
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target=_blank>UNICEF, Sokoto Govt Officials Discuss Emergency Preparedness, School Safety
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Research Consultant, Michele Boujikian, has conducted an interview with Dr Sanusi Aliyu Binji, the Permanent Secretary of the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The discussion focused on emergency preparedness and implementing safe school initiatives across Sokoto State. Dr. Binji shared the Ministry’s strategies for strengthening school…
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target=_blank>Anambra Police Decorates Over 300 ASPs
The Anambra State Police Command has decorated over 300 police officers with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP ), which indicates the highest number of decorations in the annals of the Command in the area According to the statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Friday, this development…
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target=_blank>Pius Anyim Emerges Leader Of APC In S’East Elders Forum
Former Senate President and e-Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF ), Sen Anyim Pius Anyim, has emerged as the leader of the South East All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Forum. New Telegraph recalls that former governor of old Abia state, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, had been the leader of the Elders Forum until his…
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target=_blank>FG Seeks Global Financing To Expand Clean Cooking Access
The Federal Government has called for strong global financing support to accelerate clean cooking access for five million Nigerian households by 2030. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, made this appeal at a high-level dialogue on Advancing Energy Access and Clean Cooking, during the 2026 International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meeting…
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target=_blank>Dangote Refinery Delivers Cleaner Air, High Quality Fuel – MD
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, David Bird, has said the refinery is delivering measurable public health and environmental benefits through the production of Euro 5 standard fuels, positioning Nigeria among countries with the highest fuel quality specifications globally. Speaking during an interaction with selected journalists, according to…
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