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NEWS HEADLINES 24 FEB 26

NATIONAL

First Lady hails UNICEF as Nigeria registers 14 million births in two years. 

Massive fire outbreak engulfs Lagos old international terminal. 

No loss of life recorded — FAAN reacts to fire outbreak. 

El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC, others over ‘unlawful invasion of residence’. 

El-Rufai’s pilgrimage ban only targeted Christians, says Sheikh Maraya. 

Wike stood by me when I was politically isolated, says Oshiomhole. 

Restrictions: US says Nigerian students with valid F1, J1 visas safe. 

NADDC trains 15,000 technicians, stakeholders back automotive industrial drive. 

Faulty electoral process, insecurity, illegal mining stunt national growth – Catholic bishops. 

Why power supply remains at 4,000MW despite 15,000MW capacity — GenCos. 

ActionAid condemns police use of tear gas on peaceful electoral reform protesters. 

Igbo women, stakeholders urge law to preserve Igbo language. 

NPF slams Sowore as activist awaits court order. 

Walida: DSS Can’t Act As Judge In A Matter Involving Its Official – FOMWAN. 


BUSINESS

Oil Theft: How criminal networks are moving from creeks to communities. 

Dangote Refinery targets depot owners, major marketers in new marketing model. 

NGX Swells By N25trn In 7 Weeks. 

FG reiterates $1tr GDP target by 2036 from solid minerals. 

Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos approves 13% fare hike for BRT. 

Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji seeks monarchs’ backing for second term bid. 

Police begin probe into student shooting incident in Osun. 

Crisis rocks Edo ADC, Owie, others shut out of meeting. 

Kalu lauds Otti’s achievements, urges greater focus on state development. 

Sit-at-home: Soludo shuts down popular Nnewi Market. 

Anambra demolishes illegal structures, shanties in Onitsha. 

FCT Poll: Wike has right to campaign for any candidate he wants  -  APC. 

Our agents were compromised in FCT poll — ADC insider. 

Again, bandits strike in Kwara, kill one, injure two. 

Again, gunmen reportedly kill four traders in Plateau. 

Plateau Youths Block Highway Over Killing Of Community Members. 

Kano To Install Toll Gates On Major Roads. 

Bandits To Kebbi Community: Pay Us N100m Or We Attack You. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Nigerian doctor who took loans to relocate to UK shares experience. 

83-year-old arraigned over alleged land grabbing. 

Three Die While Desilting Abandoned Well In Rivers. 

Ondo Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover operational motorcycles. 

Why I’m still promoting ‘Behind The Scenes’ despite ₦2.6bn gross – Funke Akindele. 

‘I’ve never been depraved in my life’ – Simi addresses online backlash. 

Deyemi Okanlawon defends Simi, says anti-rape message shouldn’t be deflected. 

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche. 

BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's at Baftas. 


INTERNATIONAL

Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading. 

'Near impossible' travel conditions in New York as 22 inches of snow falls on US east coast. 

At least 25 National Guards killed in violence after death of Mexican drug lord. 

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession. 

What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?  


SPORTS

LG chairman salutes Ikorodu City FC for topping NPFL table. 

UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over racist abuse against Vinicius. 

Liverpool boss Slot encouraged by Mac Allister’s return to form. 

Odd Mistake Ruined Onana’s Manchester United Career – Van Der Sar. 

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe slip to 52-4 in record chase of 255 v Windies. 

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