Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 7 February 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH   

Trump deletes controversial video depicting Obamas as monkeys

85% of senators support e-transmission, Kingibe debunks legislative blockade claims

Abia PDP hails INEC’s recognition of Anyanwu-led national committee

Canada gave me opportunities, Nigeria gave me purpose – Public health expert, Fayemi

FG approves unified rules for shoreline allocation, reclamation

Cultists behead youth president, kill aide in Rivers

Fake drugs kill, Natasha backs NAFDACs fight against counterfeit medicines

Nigerian Army graduates 589 soldiers for Operation Hadin Kai

NOA conducts 2026 staff promotion exam nationwide

Oyo seizes chemically ripened fruits in market raid

Wike inspects satellite town roads, promises completion

NMDPRA seals 11 petrol stations in Rivers for under-dispensing product, others

Customs pledges faster, safer routes for Niger cargo

18,000 benefit from EU-funded digital skills programme in Borno, Yobe

MURIC wants FG to explain US military presence in Nigeria

FG announces six-week partial closure of LagosIbadan Expressway for bridge repairs

Oyo positioned for global trade under AfCFTA strategy – Makinde

Police return $23,000 to victim of international romance scam

Northern group condemns Kwara, Katsina attacks, demands security reforms

Electoral Act: Situation room slams senate for rejecting mandatory e-transmission

APC replaces Uzodimma with Masari as convention committee chair

Anambra first lady seeks end to female genital mutilation

Gov wife’s forum seeks united action to eliminate FGM

Ribadu warns political actors against violence, vote-buying

FHA remits N2.9bn to FG, begins massive staff promotions MD

Flights resume at Enugu airport after protest over concession plan

Nigerians demand real-time election result upload, Ezekwesili cautions lawmakers

FRSC backs life sentence for truck driver over officers death

NDDC reaffirms support for Navy, security agencies in Niger Delta

Insurgency has denied children access to immunisation – Ex-Rep member

Oyo to buy 60,000 laptops for WAEC CBT transition

New Oyo federal varsity sets March 6 for pioneer student resumption

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Hajj registration, data capturing, others

FG gives Chinese contractor seven-day ultimatum over poor road work

THISDAY

Niger Delta: NACAT Seeks Equitable Distribution of Pipeline Surveillance Contracts

Nigerias GDP Lower Today Than Under Obasanjo 20 Years Ago, Says Gbenga Hashim

SDP Demands Real-Time Electronic Transmission of Election Results

4.11% Women Representation in APC Convention Committee Unacceptable

Police Bust Online Investment Scam Syndicate, Arrest Seven in Delta Raid

Katsina Targets 70MW Capacity to Tackle Epileptic Power Supply

NCC, NDPC Sign MoU to Enhance Data Protection in Telecoms Sector

76 Years After, Court Orders Britain to Pay 21 Murdered Enugu Coal Miners 420m

Soyinka Warns Against Tyranny, Canvasses Justice, Historical Consciousness, Cultural Dignity as Antidotes to Oppression

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

Tinubu Expands Womens Economic Programme to 25m Beneficiaries Nationwide

2026 Appropriation Bill: Nine States Meet 15% Health Budget Mark

Promad Report: States Annual Budget Increases to N36.98tn in 2026

Nigeria Keys into $7.7trn Global Halal Market as National Economy Strategy is Launched

NMDPRA Decries 5,000MW Power Supply, Says Gas Sufficiency Not Nigerias Problem

NIS: Corruption Poses Existential Threat to National Security, Economic Devt, Nigerias International Standing

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

Opposition Warns Democracy on the Brink over Senates Refusal to Mandate Real-time Upload of Results

Tinubu: We Will Defeat All Those Out to Divide Nigeria Through Terrorist Attacks

Election Day Workers Are Silent Casualties of Nigerias Electoral System, Says Yilwatda

Aderinokun: ADC Has Capacity to Wrest Power from APC in 2027

How Cost of Residential Permit Aid Expatriates Illegally Stay in Nigeria

GUARDIAN   

Omoni Oboli defends visibility amid Nollywood promotion debate

NNPC explores refinery partnership with Chinese firm

Elections can’t be credible if citizens feel unsafe, says INEC Chairman

PDP crisis deepens as caretaker committee moves to reopen secretariat

Kefas breaks silence on alleged rift with T.Y. Danjuma

EU wraps up digital skills programme, boosts inclusive growth

Tech Firm, Varsity partner to drive indigenous innovation in Nigeria

Gunmen behead youth president, shoot aide dead in Rivers

Over 300 flee Plateau communities after bandit attacks kill soldier, residents

Businesses battle rising costs as confidence weakens in January

FG tips gas as driver of power sector, says reforms resolved legacy debts

NNPC blames refinery failures on weak operations, not funding

Beyond sanctions, time to reform Africa Cup of Nations

Engineers back real-time election results transmission nationwide

Nigeria connects 10.3m users to networks as teledensity hits 82.8%

VANGUARD

NBA President labels judges, lawyers worst bribe-takers, calls for judicial reforms

Tinubu directs full funding for sports, promises support for athletes from 2026

APC drops Uzodimma as National Convention chairman, appoints Masari

Fresh attacks rock Benue as suspected herdsmen torch market, villages deserted in Kwande, Apa LGAs

2027 Elections: 70 CSOs insist on real-time electronic transmission of votes

IGP Egbetokun congratulates 26,122 promoted officers, commends PSC for sustained collaboration

FG announces six-week partial closure of Lagos–Ibadan Expressway for bridge repairs

VC appointment process at Federal University Wukari raises concerns among stakeholders

Trumps recognition of Oluremi Tinubu, diplomatic win for Nigeria Oshiomhole

Trump deletes racist video depicting Obamas as monkeys after backlash

FG announces six-week partial closure of LagosIbadan Expressway for bridge repairs

Gowon calls for moral renewal, seeks support for Bible Society at 60th anniversary

2027 Elections: Senate didnt reject e-transmission Coalition

Ronaldo to miss second Al Nassr game amid ongoing strike

Electronic transmission of results: Senates decision is self serving towards one party state Afenifere

Tinubu, govs attend Matawalles childrens wedding fatiha in Abuja

INEC recognition clears path for PDP convention Wike-aligned faction

APC drops Uzodimma as National Convention chairman, appoints Masari

I sold limousine gifted to me to buy motorcycles for my pastors Pastor Adeboye

3 African countries agree to take back migrants after UK visa warning

Tambuwal gets fresh democratic dividends as Dikko rallies APC stakeholders in Sokoto

Trump sparks outrage with video depicting Obamas as monkeys

18 Senegalese detained in Morocco over AFCON match go on hunger strike

Barcelona set to seal permanent deal for Marcus Rashford

Elections: NSA warns political actors against violence, vote-buying

Tinubus reforms stabilising economy, restoring confidence Information Minister

FCT poll: INEC tasks security agencies on planning, deployment, intelligence gathering

US denounces horrific Kwara killings, endorses Tinubus security response

Reps audit report indicts 6 FCT area councils over N100bn infractions

NATION         

Tinubu plays father of the day role at Matawalles childrens wedding Fatiha

Fed Govt records 2.5m metric tonnes of food output under NAGS-AP in four years

INECs recognition will restore stability in PDP Wike-backed faction

Fear in Rivers as gunmen behead youth leader, kill aide

Stakeholders urge youths to take advantage of student loan, other govt programmes

Tax Reforms: How Nigerians earn more through PAYE reductions, net pay up, taxes down

Nigeria, Niger agree on terms to eradicate regional insurgency

APC appoints ex-governor Masari as new head of national Convention committee

Credibility of elections, democracy depends on ability to secure electoral process INEC

Stakeholders call for alignment of Delta disability law with National Act

Govt seizes chemically ripened fruits in Oyo market, issues health warning

NATE seeks presidential backing for abolishment of HND/BSc dichotomy

Customs to equip 100 officers for strategic leadership positions

Appeal Court upholds N2.5b judgment against ABU over unlawful sack of 110 staff

Economic indicators showing improvement, says Information Minister

Kwara attack: NEMA deploys response team, relief items to Kaiama

NIMASA eyes Deep Blue expansion as project draws global interest

Top 10 European countries with highest minimum wages

Elections: NSA warns political actors against violence, vote-buying

Tinubus reforms stabilising economy, restoring confidence Information Minister

Customs introduces mandatory drug tests for officers nationwide

NUPRC clarifies conditions for deductions from host community trust fund

DAILY TRUST

BREAKING: Amid outrage, Trump pulls down racist video against the Obamas

Buharis Widow Visits Atiku in Saudi Arabia

2027: APC Makes U Turn, Replaces Uzodimma as Convention Chair

Outrage as Trump shares video depicting Barack Obama, Wife as monkeys

PDP Crisis: Turaki, Wike factions lock horns over Wadata Plaza takeover

ADC: Nationwide killings show Tinubus govt lacks capacity

INEC cant choose leaders for PDP Turaki

Sealed PDP national secretariat will be reopened Monday Anyanwu

Nigeria taps $7.7trn halal market as FG launches national economy strategy

Taraba launches seed revolution as Kefas Flags Off Taraba Seeds Ltd

2027 election: Ex-gov Wada, Karimi boost grassroots support for Tinubu

Nuclear programme: Iran, US for talks today

FG deploys 700 firefighters nationwide

We are still burying the dead: Inside Kwaras massacre

Man jailed 21 years for raping 2 minors in Kano

Chief Imam, 2 others abducted in Kaduna community

Gunmen abduct pupils, others in Edo; demand N260m ransom

Man jailed 3 months for threatening mother in Kano

BUSINESSDAY

Africa Finance in Brief: Afreximbank boost, shrinking aid, uneven growth redraw Africa’s finance landscape

Naira records 1.5% weekly gain as reserves maintain growth

Alex Iwobi: Super Eagles waiting on FIFA for 2026 World Cup decision

Nigerian loss adjusters get fee boost after 33 years

Nigeria’s new industrial policy to boost jobs hangs on old problems

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

Power outages persist as 58% of hydro projects stay frozen

Telecom giants chase data as subscriber growth plateaus

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

Saudi Arabia tests the limits of tourism reform as it quietly relaxes alcohol ban

Canada’s colleges struggle, jobs slashed as international student numbers plunge

NEW TELEGRAPH

Tax Reforms: How Nigerians Are Earning More Through PAYE Reductions, Net Pay Up, Taxes Down

Blue Economy Can Drive Nigerias Economic Transformation Chukwudi

NEDC Delegation Coverage Disrupted As Journalists Involved In Road Crash In Bauchi

Transcorp Power Records 30% Year-On-Year Revenue Growth To 398.27bn

Kwara Attack: Adebayo Slams Tinubu Over Military Deployment

Sanwo-Olu Leads Wreath-Laying For Murtala Muhammeds 50th Posthumous Anniversary

Natl Grid: EKEDC Announces Power Disruptions As Generation Drops

Adeleke To Police: Unseal Amotekun To Contain Banditry, Kidnapping

Trino Motion Pictures Secures Deal With Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution For To Adaego With Love

Auditor-Generals Report Indicts FCT Councils Over N100bn Infractions

BLUEPRINT       

2026: Our elections calendar unusually demanding, INEC chair cries out

Traditional rulers task FG on 70% local drug production by 2030

2026 Niger Delta Games: Igali meets coaches, secretaries, others in Bayelsa

Appeal Court: Justice Abang dismisses CBN, ABU appeals in N2.5bn judgment debt

NFF s Sanusi hails Musa Nimrod for volleyball growth in Nigeria

Tinubu positions Nigeria among leading nations, declares 2026 Year of Families, Social Development

Federal University Wukari: Taraba group petitions education ministry, demands intervention in VC appointment

Nigerian pilgrims should do the right thing if our green passport must earn global recognition Olori Adewusi

Transcorp Power records 30% year-on-year revenue growth to 398.27bn

Kurmin Wali: NBA commends Uba Sani, security agents efforts

CITAD calls for inclusive, green digital transformation in Nigeria

Don reveals reason behind formation of Gongola Peoples Forum

NEPZA: FG inaugurates governing board for measurable economic reforms

World Crafts Council honours Runsewe with Africa Icon Award

Governor Aliyu and the restoration of the Sokoto Caliphates legacy

Nwifuru issues 3-month deadline for completion of ongoing projects

Ebonyi: Lamentations over Nwifurus curfew in Amasiri community

2027: 4 years after ineligibility, Idris declares interest for Zamfara governorship race

FG tackles Chinese coy over dusty Mararaba-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road projects

                             

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