Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, February 26

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.

1. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Seeks N1.3b in damages from Akpabio for defamation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of defamation and seeking N1.3 billion in damages.Read more

2. Vatsa family slams IBB’s memoir, calls it ‘reference material for criminals’

The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, executed in 1986 for allegedly plotting a coup against then-military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) has fiercely criticized Babangida’s recently released memoir, branding it “a collection of distorted facts” and “a good reference material for criminals.”Read more

3. Soludo pushes for regional railway to link five South-East states

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a transformative vision for the South-East, urging the newly formed South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritize the construction of a regional railway linking the five states in the geopolitical zone.Read more

4. Kalu to IBB: Name those who annulled June 12 election

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has challenged former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, to unveil the full truth behind the annulment of Nigeria’s historic June 12, 1993 election, an election widely believed to be the freest and fairest in the country’s history.Read more

5. ‘Stop behaving like a child. Move on’, Tinubu’s aide Onanuga tells El-Rufai

The political drama between former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and President Bola Tinubu’s administration took a new turn on Tuesday as Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, urged El-Rufai to let go of his disappointment and “stop acting like a child.”Read more

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6. Tinubu’s aide sets record straight, says Babangida wasn’t president’s tormentor

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has disputed former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s claim that former military President Ibrahim Babangida tormented Tinubu during the military era.Read more

7. FCCPC summons MultiChoice to explain DStv, GOtv price hike amid consumer outcry

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to explain its planned subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1, 2025.Read more

8. Equities market takes further hit as investors lose N215bn

The Nigerian equities market continued its bearish note on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as investors lost ₦215 billion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX).Read more

9. Ekiti teachers sentenced to 44 years in prison for raping minors

In a landmark judgment, an Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two teachers, Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Ayodele Olaofe (52), to 44 years imprisonment for raping two female students, aged 15 and 17, in November 2019.Read more

10. ITTF Africa Cup: Aruna, Meshref begin title defence on good note

Defending champions Quadri Aruna of Nigeria and Dina Meshref of Egypt, along with Egypt’s Omar Assar and Hana Goda, showcased flawless performances at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament.Read more

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