Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 1 February 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Files: Epstein offered ex-prince Andrew Russian woman

Bill Gates, Elon Musk, 5 other notable names in Epstein files

PFN slams calls for INEC chair’s removal over genocide comments

PDP BoT, 30 State Chairmen close ranks around Turaki, dismiss Ibadan court ruling

Boko Haram suffers setback as troops ‘kill’ commander, scores of fighters in N/East

Senate stalling Electoral Bill to undermine 2027 polls, ADC alleges

17 suspected transnational human traffickers arrested, 14 victims rescued in Ondo

Nigeria on ‘healing journey’ to $1 trillion economy by 2030 — Presidency

Five killed, another abducted as suspected herders attack Benue communities

2027 elections: Tinubu will win convincingly Matawalle

Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states Tinubu

Police arrest 10 over beheading of 4 persons

Top 10 countries in the world with fastest trains

LAWMA arrest cart pushers over illegal refuse dump in Lagos

Scheduled visa services continue, as US Mission halts updates amid funding lapse

Ex-prince Andrew dogged again by Epstein scandal

I cant dance to promote my movie Afolayan; dont allow jealousy burn you, Funke Akindele retorts

France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare

Britains former prince Andrew dogged again by Epstein scandal

How four suspects bought Mercedes Benz GLE with N75m fake alert

17 suspected transnational human traffickers arrested, 14 victims rescued in Ondo

IPOBs Lawyer to South-East Residents: February 2 sit-at-home order is fraudulent

Individuals must file tax returns by March 31; employers, January 31 Oyedele

Military launches attack on terrorists in Kwara

Grammy: Davido joins Kuti family, as Fela receives Lifetime Award

No law says I must operate from govt house, Otti replies predecessors

Journalists barred from covering ABUs 45th convocation

Wizkid vs Fela: I wish it never came up Femi Kuti breaks silence

Edo PDP lauds court judgment on partys national convention

INECs recognition excites Labour Partys interim leadership

DGN unveils Nollywood City, a game-changer for Nigerias film industry

Air Peace dismisses allegations of collusion with FG on LagosSo Paulo flights

Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils

Concession:Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport

FAAN assures passengers as temporary departure terminal nears completion

PUNCH       

US Justice dept releases documents, images, videos from Epstein files

Every individual must file tax returns by March 31 – Oyedele

IPOB sit-at-home: Tension as traders, Soludo tango on Monday

Funding lapse: US Mission in Nigeria suspends social media updates, assures visa services

Certificates alone cannot drive Nigeria’s economic growth — Minister

Ignore February 2 sit-at-home order, IPOB lawyer urges S-East residents

Gbajabiamilas mother unveils 2.5bn fund for nursing college

Anambra gov unveils road built by traditional ruler

NDDC unveils 9.4km Road, 1,500-seater hall in Rivers

N’West decline tied to skills gap, industry collapse Govs, ex-minister

ADC warns delays in electoral bill threaten 2027 elections

Sokoto, Army unveil renovated primary school

Adesina demands full electronic transmission of results for 2027 general elections

Tinubu calls for reactivation of regional standby force

LAWMA arrests cart pushers for dumping waste along highway

Nigeria advances research commercialisation talks with Trkiye

Army kills ISWAP commander, foils terror attacks in Borno

Gaza says 11 killed in Israeli strikes

Power of substitution in tax law not new, says Oyedele

Provide alternative before demolishing lawmakers’ quarters, Ogun speaker tells Abiodun

Court upholds death sentences for five Offa robbery convicts

 

School enrolment in Abia rises from 117,000 to over 300,000 Otti

THISDAY

Tinubu Receives Taraba Gov, Kefas into APC, Says Govs are Party Leaders

IMF Ranks Nigeria Among 10 Top Contributors to Global GDP Growth

Oyedele: Employers, Individuals Must File Tax Returns by January 31, March 31, Respectively

Market Capitalisation Rises by N6.8tn in January as Stock Market Opens 2026 on Buoyant Note

Tinubu Calls for Reactivation of Regional Standby Force to Tackle Insecurity in West Africa

2027 Central CRiver: Obono-Obla, Youths, Others Express Worries, Call for Shift in Representation

Tompolo Foundation, PEB ICT Empower 100 NDelta Youths with Digital Skill

Awujale Succession Row Raises Legal, Cultural, Governance Questions

CDD Tasks Katsina Journalists on Strategic Communication to Prevent Conflict

Northern CAN, Barnabas Aid Distribute Food to IDPs, PLWD in Plateau as Victims Lament Neglect

Osinbajo to Deliver Inaugural ICOBA Lecture As School Launches NN10bn Endowment Fund

18th Coronation:Tinubu, Akpabio, Oborevwori, Tompolo, Others Expected As Uvwie Monarch Unveils Biography

 GUARDIAN    

2027: MURIC cautioned against fueling inter-religious tension
2027: ADC accuses National Assembly of stalling electoral reforms

Stakeholders warn against erosion of free speech in Nigeria

2027: Middle Belt Youths fault Shari’ah Council’s call for INEC chairman’s removal

Air Chief Commends EIB Group’s indigenous defence technology
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U.S., Nigeria reaffirm trade, investment ties under five-year partnership

Resolving Awujale succession controversy for Ijebu, Yoruba unity

Gunmen attack Zamfara community, kill four, burn victims

Taraba to gain from Gov Kefas’ defection – APC chairman

Nigeria needs to develop a structure to support citizens battling organ failure – Prof. Idoko

FG reaffirms commitment to youth education, digital skills

Husband flees as Oyo NSCDC arrests alleged human trafficker

LEADERSHIP

Old Oyo Park Attack: Police Arrest 7 Armed Bandits

Government Will Look After Families Of Supected Coupists — Defence Minister

Housing Deficit: Firm Targets Supply Gap with Premium Lagos Estate

Funding: US Mission In Nigeria Suspends Social Media Updates, Assures Visa Services Continue

Federal Government, Stakeholders Endorse Progress Of Ogoni Clean-up Projects

Archbishop Of Canterbury Hails Kaduna’s Peace Progress During Visit To Governor Sani

Yakubu Gowon Varsity Secures N4bn FME/TETFund Funding For Health Sciences Expansion

Nigeria Calls For Reactivation Of Regional Standby Force

2027 Polls: Middle Belt Youths Warn Shari’ah Council Over Comments Against INEC Chair

Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa: The Army Commander Who Redefined Security In Taraba

Nigeria On ‘Healing Journey’ To $1trn Economy By 2030 — Presidency

Troops Neutralise ISWAP Commander, Others, Arrest Armed Robbers In Borno, Adamawa

CAF To Overhaul VAR, Regulations After AFCON 2025 Final Controversies — Motsepe

Kano Police Arrest 3 Over Alleged Purchase Of ₦75m Car With Fake Credit Alert

Abia Community Raises ₦100m For Otti’s 2027 Re-election Nomination Forms

Sanusi II Will Remain Emir Of Kano – Governor Yusuf

Many Elderly Nigerians Never Had Their Blood Pressure Checked – Dr. Oborevwori

Why Buhari Couldn’t Tackle Insecurity, Corruption – Former Minister Shittu

NATION         

Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states, Tinubu declares

Governors absent as NWDC holds inaugural summit in Kaduna

Funke Akindele slams critics over movie promotion dancing strategy

PDP State chairmen back Turaki-led faction

Nigeria on healing journey to $1trn economy by 2030 Presidency

Im not in competition with Ibrahim Chatta Kunle Afolayan

Troops kill top ISWAP commander Julaibib, four others in fierce battle

FG hands over Ikere hydropower plant to concessionaire

Fela should be idolised not compared Femi Kuti

Five Nigerians nominated for 2026 Grammy Awards

Nollywood stars rally support for pregnant actress battling liver disease

Joint security team neutralises kidnap suspect, rescues victim in Enugu

DHQ: Troops destroy 53 illegal refineries, arrest 81 oil thieves

Ill never give up on Nigeria, Olawepo-Hashim declares

Appeal Court affirms death sentence passed on Offa robbery convicts

UCTH CMD Ikpeme faces suspension, Repsprobe over discriminatory employment process

What Nigerians, Africans need to know about 2026 Grammy Awards

Police gun down suspected kidnap kingpin in Delta, recover AK-47, other firearms

Four beheaded in renewed Ebonyi boundary clash

DAILY TRUST

Falana: Lagos Demolitions Threat to Rule of Law

Electoral Act: ADC accuses senate, house of delay tactics

11 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza

How Tudun Biri Village Was Reconstructed Uba Sani

Tinubu, Jonathan, Obi pay last respects to Bayelsa dep gov

NCAA gives airlines 7 days to include special needs features on ticket

B/Haram kills labourers in ambush

Nigerias Fourth Republic, What is working and what is not: Nigerians speak

Governors have misused power over land Kukah

Coup: Families of accused officers seek leniency

Delay in electoral bill passage suspicious Kabir Mato

Killing within family a grave sin in Islam Cleric

Electoral act should be signed 12 months to election- Ibrahim Zailani

Why new electoral act is needed for 2027 elections Itodo

AUTHORITY

UniAbuja gets N4bn education ministry/TETFund grant for Health Sciences development

Nigeria to revolutionize cooperative societies through digitalization

Naira closes week with N10.43 gain against dollar

Anambra Government traders agree on phased remodeling of Onitsha market

Police arrest human traffickers in Ondo, rescue 14 victims, uncover trans-national syndicate

Police nab 3 suspects over alleged fake bank alert car deal in Kano

Group hails Tinubus appointment of Ihedioha as NRS executive director

Military records major gains as troops rescue 284 kidnap victims nationwide in January DHQ

BUSINESSDAY

In Memoriam: William Foege and the Nigerian experiment that helped end smallpox

Harsh ratings cost Africa $100bn in credit lines

NFF: Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 World Cup

Lawmakers tackle Tinubu’s March 31 ultimatum to end multiple budgets

Appeal court upholds death sentences for 2018 Offa bank robbers

Mobile operators to exceed $1bn network investment in 2026 – NCC

Naira ends week on strong footing at N1,386.55

Asake and Wizkid smash Spotify streaming records with ‘Jogodo’

NEW TELEGRAPH

Capital Gains Tax May Reshape Investor Strategy

Open Oke-Fia Bridge For Transporters Usage, APM Tells Adeleke

January Salary Paid To Govt Workers FG

Doguwa Leads Tinubu/Abba Campaign, Receives NNPP Leaders

The Sky Is Big Enough For Everyone In Nollywood, Funke Akindele Replies Critics

Ebonyi Killing: Nwifuru Sacks All Political Appointees, Dethrones Traditional Rulers

Senate Deliberately Frustrating Electoral Act Amendment ADC

Stakeholders Launch GoFundPHC Campaign To Drive Financing, Community Action For Lagos PHCs

I Cant Keep Creating Content To Promote Movies Kunle Afolayan

Troops Kill Boko Haram Commander, Julabir, Several Others

Gov Sani Receives Canterbury Archbishop In Kaduna

NIMR Alerts Public To Fake LinkedIn Account Impersonating DG

UNICEF Celebrates Jigawa As First To Achieve Open Defecation

Ondo: Six Arrested, 14 Rescued As Police Crack Down On Human Traffickers

Seek Reconciliation, Not Legal Battle, Oyo PDP Urges Turaki, Ors

Group Berates Igbo Govs, Politicians For Betraying Biafra Cause, Kanus Freedom

Delta Govt Restates Timely, Quality Delivery Of Road Projects

Firm Hosts Founder-Focused Business Meetup As Tax Reforms Reshape Nigerias Operating Environment

Drama In Senate As Senators Lament Paucity Of Funds For Cttees, Agencies

Insecurity: Mobilise Youths To Give Us Information, DHQ Urges Natl Leaders

BLUEPRINT     

Kaduna: TCN partners NSCDC on infrastructure protection

Alleged meeting with Soludo: No internal divisions in our ranks, Kanu remains sole authority IPOB

Uche Okechukwu: Another ex-international emerges Enyimba sporting director

Military arrests retired army general over alleged coup

Edo: Okpebholo tasks renewed hope coordinators on grassroots mobilisation

Ticket reservation:NCAA directs airlines to comply with assistance to PWDs, PRMs

Sanwo-Olu appeals to private sector for funding of critical security needs

Strengthening the frontline: Why investing in nutrition training saves lives in Nigeria

NGX market cap closes higher, gains N184bn

                               

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