Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 6 February 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Kamala Harris reactivates campaign social media account

US President acknowledges Nigeria’s First Lady as respected woman

1949 massacre: Court orders UK to pay £420m to 21 Nigerian families

Ofoma, Ojukwu’s top ranking Biafran war veteran soldier passes on at 80

Kwara massacre: Soldiers came 10 hrs after terrorists had killed scores — Village head

Kaduna abduction survivours recall 3 weeks of horror in bandits’ den

7 nabbed as international cyber scam ring centre busted in Delta

Evidence tampering: Judge orders probe of court registrar, defendant

Abaribe, Natasha, other senators insist Senate retained electronic transmission of results

2027: Majority of senators want real-time results transmission — Abaribe, Ningi, Umeh, others

Kaduna abduction survivours recall 3 weeks of horror in bandits den

7 nabbed as international cyber scam ring centre busted in Delta

Evidence tampering: Judge orders probe of court registrar, defendant

Naira now N1,446/$ in parallel market

Kwara massacre: Soldiers came 10 hrs after terrorists had killed scores Village head

Electoral Act Amendment: We approved electronic transmission, not transfer Sen Umeh clarifies

Gov. Nwifuru gives commissioners three-month ultimatum to complete projects or face sanctions

FG seeks stronger gas-to-power linkages to boost electricity supply

Kwara attack: Ensure peace is restored, Tinubu tells military

Tinubus troop deployment to Kwara will restore peace AbdulRazaq

Court orders British Govt to pay 420m to 21 coal miners killed by colonial masters

IGP orders deployment of tactical and intelligence units to Kaiama following Kwara attacks

Video: Trump recognises Remi Tinubu at national prayer breakfast

US troops deployment conducted in line with Nigerias sovereignty Defence HQ

2027: Wike-aligned PDP overhauls structures in four Northern states

DHQ condemns terrorist attack on Woro community, vows to hunt down perpetrators

Electoral Act: Senators insist on electronic transmission of results

Northern Senators condemn violent attacks in Kwara, Katsina, Benue

FIFA announces record January window for transfers despite drop in spending

Trump to rededicate Americans to God with prayer rally

N2.4bn Fraud: Ex-NEXIM Bank MD bags 10-year jail term

Voter Apathy: APC advocates early voting for essential workers

Wike dismisses claims of compromising Judiciary through infrastructure projects

Police arrest man over unlawful possession of four human heads in Ogun

Minister praises Tinubu for several FG projects in Bauchi

Electoral Act: Senators reaffirm passage of clause on e-transmission of results

FG boosts Nasarawa farmers productivity with rice, cassava processing equipment

Kampala Police arrest suspects in murder of social media influencer, Diana Skys

Police arrest suspect over alleged possession of human head

NDDC, LIFE-ND partnership boosts agricultural development in Niger Delta

Kwara Killings: Senator Natasha calls for urgent action to end insecurity

Kwara Massacre: PDP accuses FG of ignoring security warnings

Slain son of former Libya ruler Gaddafi for burial near capital

Corruption, threat to national security, border governance FG

PUNCH       

Technology-driven private sector innovation key to universal health coverage – HFN

4.5m girls at risk of female genital mutilation in 2026 – UNFPA

Dropouts loom: Parents, students cry out over proposed UNN fees hike

250,000 youths enrolled in federal skills programme – Alausa

Military presencell stop more attacks, restore calm in Kwara Gov

Enugu community protests takeover of disputed land

Political will key to Nigeria’s export prosperity NRS boss

2027: Waste no money on campaigns, Abia pensioners tell Otti

DHQ condemns Kwara attacks, vows to apprehend perpetrators

Educated citizens guarantee good governance Adeleke

Ex-boyfriend jailed for life after stabbing UK student to death

Killings: Northern senators urge FG to recruit more security personnel

Turkey condemns Kwara terror attack, pledges support

Trump acknowledges Nigerias First Lady at National Prayer Breakfast

Nigeria-US security partnership focuses on capacity, intelligence sharing DHQ

Killings: IG Deploys tactical team in Kwara, orders manhunt for perpetrators

FG deploys 700 firefighters nationwide, vows to protect lives, property

Kwara gov meets Tinubu at Aso Rock after deadly terrorist attack

FG distributes food, others to Borno residents, targets 10 northern states

Police analyse documentary on Nigerian posing as Dubai Crown Prince

Lagos unveils cooking oil kiosks to unlock $20m biofuel market

Downstream deregulation will fail without regulatory discipline TotalEnergies

Embrace skills acquisition, shun drug abuse, Marwa urges youths

Katsina deploys over 30MW renewable power in two years Gov’s aide

Police, UK agency bust online scam syndicate in Delta

NBA faults Senate for rejecting mandatory e-transmission of election results

Police confirm bandit attack in Kwara, vow crackdown on perpetrators

Kwara attack: Persistent killings of innocent Nigerians unacceptable, troubling – Natasha

Northern CAN hails safe return of abducted Kaduna worshippers

Kwara to airlift 67 Christian pilgrims in February

PDP, ADC, NNPP oppose Electoral Act amendments, demand e-transmission of results

NAPTIP recruits Ogun schoolchildren to tackle human trafficking

Bitcoin slumps below $70,000 first time since Trump’s election

THISDAY

FG, World Bank Agree to Collaborate on Reliable Energy, Strengthen Agriculture, Improve Trade Flows

FG May Resume Issuance of Petrol, Diesel Import Permits By Mid February

Diplomacy: Tinubu Plays the Remi Card on Trump; Christian, Pastor, Soft Power

NUPRC Sensitizes Host Communities in Delta, Vows to Implement PIA 2021 Aligned with Act

Zacch Adedeji Seeks Value Addition to Raw Materials Export to Unleash Economic Prosperity

N2.4Nn Fraud: Court Slams 10-yr Jail Term on Ex NEXIM Bank MD, Orya

Tinubu Expands Women’s Economic Programme to 25m Beneficiaries Nationwide

Court Orders British Govt to Pay 420m to 21 Coal Miners Killed in Enugu by Colonial Masters

Again, EFCC Witness Says No Transaction Linking Yahaya Bello in Exhibits Before Court

Nigeria Keys Into $7.7trn Global Halal Market As National Economy Strategy Is Launched

Data Protection, Key to Nigerias Future, Sovereignty, Says NCC

Gov AbdulRazaq Visits Kaiama, Woro, Orders Humanitarian Support for Terror Victims

Ex-Diplomat Tasks Govts, Stakeholders onEducation without Geographical Location

How Uba Sani Finally Closed Three Painful Chapters of Kaduna History

At Meeting With Political Parties, INEC Recognises Wike-backed PDP, Usmans LP

INEC Registers Two Political Parties, As 170 Other Associations Fail Constitutional Requirements

Remaining 86 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers Regain Freedom

School Pupils, Nursing Mother, Others Abducted in Edo, Demand N260m Ransom

NSE Unveils 2026 Boards, Committees to Drive Reform, Accountability

Women Protest against Decades of Injustice in Rivers Community

Ikeja Electric Dismisses Malicious Online Allegations

Dangote Group, Kaduna Chamber, Drive Local Content Agenda

NSCDC Boss Tasks Personnel on Professionalism, Integrity in VIP Protection

What Must Nigerias Gaming Industry Get Right on Tax, Compliance and Licensing in 2026

Lessons Nigeria Can Learn from Ubisofts Current Struggle

Setback for Electoral Reforms: Senate Rejects Mandatory Real-time Results Upload

FG: US Troops in Nigeria Restricted to Training, Intelligence Support

With Projected GDP of $334bn in 2026, IMF Tips Nigeria as Africas Third-largest Economy Ahead of Algeria

FG: How Nigeria Reduced Fuel Import Losses by over N6 Trillion in 9 months

Planned Strike: Power Minister Intervenes in Electricity Unions, TCN Faceoff

FG Kicks Off Abuja Leadership Centre, Inaugurate 467 Projects

PETROAN: Petrol Retailers Suffered N9bn Losses, Reduced Margins in 2025 over Dangote-Importers Price Wars

HURIWA Commends Arrival of US Security Forces

UK Supports Nigerian Womens Empowerment, As NSCDC Launches 2026-2030 Gender Policy

AbdulRazaq: Terrorists Attacks Claimed 75 for Refus-ing to Give in to Strange Doctrines

2027: Expedite Action on Electoral Act Amendment, INEC Tells National Assembly

LEADERSHIP

US Troop Deployment Respects Nigeria’s Sovereignty, Says DHQ

Nigerian Journalists Empowered To Tell Climate Change Story

Reps Raise Conference Committee For Harmonisation Of Electoral Bill

Nigeria Needs More Local Research To Defeat Cancer – Expert

Abbas Demands Drastic Action Against Kwara, Benue Killings

Senate Did Not Reject Electronic Transmission Of Results — Abaribe

Southern Kaduna Group Lauds Tinubu, Sani Over Kurmin Wali Abductees’ Rescue

Nollywood In Hollywood Announces Official Films For 2026 Showcase

FCT Original Inhabitants Demand Transparency In Governance

Northern Governors Condemn Fresh Killings, Demand Decisive Action On Insecurity

Trump: Nigeria’s First Lady, A Very Respected Woman

Terrorists Who Attacked Kwara Community Seeking To Impose Twisted Beliefs –DHQ

Alleged Defamation: Banire Sends Pre-action Notice To Pointblank News, Demands N500m

Tinubu Urged To Assign Tombomieye Role In Oil Sector

Special Scheme Has Added N2.3trn To Agric Output In 4 Planting Seasons – Minister

Atiku Condemns Kwara, Katsina, Benue Killings, Says Nigeria Now Killing Field

Kwara Attack: Nigeria Will Not Bow To Religious Extremism — Tinubu

‘It’s A Great Honour’, Trump Hails Nigeria’s First Lady Remi Tinubu’s Presence At US Prayer Breakfast

EFCC Arraigns Ex-FUDMA VC Over Alleged N19.7m Fraud In Katsina

Wike Defends Housing Projects For Judiciary, Says It’s Not To Compromise Judges

Some Nigerians Marry More Wives, Others Disappear After Taking MSME Loans — SMEDAN

Court Orders Police To Pay N310m Damages Over Unlawful Arrest Of Lawyer

Nigeria Eyes $7.7trn Global Halal Market With New National Strategy

Federal Government Launches $540m Women Empowerment Programme

JUST-IN: Tinubu Meets Governor AbdulRazaq After Deadly Terror Attack In Kwara

Police Arrest 18-yr-Old Suspected Burglar, 5 Others In Yobe

Court Orders 3 Suspects Remanded Over Killing Of Mother, 6 Children In Kano

Police Arrest Ghanaian Landlord For De-roofing Tenant’s Apartment In Rivers

NIS Orders Probe Of Officer Accused Of Sexual Assault, Promises Disciplinary Action

NATION         

New remuneration for political office holders ready, says RMAFC

Killings: IGP orders manhunt for perpetrators, deploys tactical team in Kwara

National Assembly committee to harmonise reworked Electoral Act Bill

25m Nigerians to benefit as Tinubu expands womens economic programme

Kaiama massacre: Tinubu orders federal, state agencies to provide relief to affected communities

DHQ confirms deployment of U.S. troops under bilateral agreement

Kaiama massacre: Savannah Shield Commander reports in Ilorin as AbdulRazaq briefs Tinubu

DHQ: Kwara attackers aimed to enforce extremist ideology

DAILY TRUST

‘We are still burying the dead’: Inside Kwara’s massacre

Minority caucus: Senate approved e-transmission of election results

We were beaten, didn’t bath for 2 weeks — Kaduna abductees

Minority caucus: Senate approved e-transmission of election results

DHQ admits US troops in Nigeria

We were beaten, didnt bath for 2 weeks Kaduna abductees

Nuclear programme: Iran, US for talks today

NIWA to spend N16bn on boats, others amid surge in waterway deaths

Health workers strike pushes patients to private care

FG deploys 700 firefighters nationwide

NBA asks police to probe Kwankwasos claim of taking Kano gov to judges

INEC registers 2 new political parties

Elon Musk: Money cant buy happiness

BUSINESSDAY

Roberts Orya, ex-NEXIM boss sentenced to 490 years over N2.4bn scam

Court orders police, DSS probe into alleged evidence tampering in Kogi fraud trial

Power outages persist as 58% of hydro projects stay frozen

Nigeria emerges as hub of foreign high schools in Africa

Documented, Denied, Derelict: Mapping 25 years of the Nigerian Army’s extrajudicial killings without justice

“Very respected woman”, Trump praises Remi Tinubu at US prayer breakfast in Washington

Abducted Kaduna churchgoers regain freedom, northern CAN celebrates

Kwara killings linked to Islamist extremism, not banditry, kidnapping, says Gov. Abdulrazaq

NEW TELEGRAPH

NIMASA Plans Expansion Of Deep Blue Project

Nigeria Needs To Revive Moribund Pipeline Infrastructure Rainoil GMD

Energy Summit: Nigeria Stands With Africa, Global Partners To Deliver Secure, Affordable, Cleaner Energy Tinubu

Tinubu Expands Women Economic Programme To Benefit 25m Nigerians

Niger Threatens To Withdraw From NPFL

Nigeria Taps Into $7.7trn Global Halal Market

Niger To Organise 1st Inter-Collegiate Sports Games

Senates Rejection Of E-Transmission Of Results Unforgivable Act Obi

Join Hands With Us To Push Oil-Gas Industry Forward: NCDMB

Northern Govs Condemn Killings In Kwara, Katsina, Benue

Bauchi Cuts Out-Of-School Children From 1.3m To 500,000 Mohammed

BLUEPRINT     

Terrorists attack; IGP deploys tactical, intelligence assets to Kaiama in Kwara

Electoral Act: We stand on electronic transmission of results Senators

Uba Sani promises development spread in Kaduna communities

Forex reforms face fresh test as officialparallel rate gap widens

How Nigeria can move from potential to economic prosperity Adedeji

FG launches Nigeria for Women programme scale-up targets expansion to reach over 25 million women

Anambra Police command upbeat ahead Of BIPOGA in Asaba

SWAN Anambra to Soludo: Reposition Solution FC for better results, visibility

SWAN President, Secretary-General storm Banjul For 8th AIPS Africa congress

No factions in PDP, well take over party secretariat Monday Anyanwu

                               

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