Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH      

US Congress seeks answers from Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell

China rejects US claims of secret nuclear tests

Again, US to deport 18 Nigerians on criminal list

Donald Trump participates in a call with service members

Tinubu brokers peace as Fubara, Wike exit Villa together

Oyo princes launch court fight to preserve Alaafin’s supremacy

CBN, NCC propose instant refunds for failed airtime, data

Senate reconvenes today as Electoral Act triggers uproar

Nigerians in South Africa threaten protest over killing of compatriot

CAC processes 10,000 daily registrations after AI rollout

Banditry crisis: FG rejects northern govs’ call to suspend mining

UK opens doors to more Hong Kong migrants

Borno constable returned 2.6m sent in error to counter negative police image PPRO

2026 UTME: False information can cost you admission, JAMB warns candidates

Banditry hurting economy, well defeat it Tinubu

Tinubu vows to deliver ranching, livestock reforms to end conflicts

Over 75 million informal workers face retirement without pensions PenCom DG

Nigeria not technologically ready for real-time election results NICO chief

South-East reclaimed from criminals, Igbokwe hails end of sit-at-home in Igboland

Cambridge University returns 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria

Man flees community after stabbing son to death in Delta

Nigerias power grid operated at 36% capacity in January NERC

Police officer commended for returning 2.6m erroneous transfer in Borno

Obi joins protest at N’Assembly, says Nigerians don’t want glitch again

Sweden opens applications for foreign professionals’ scholarship

FG to kickstart solar project in new Oyo varsity

We will overcome evil at Bondi Beach – Israeli president

SpaceX now building self-growing city on the moon, says Musk

Russian strikes kill 10-year-old boy, three others in Ukraine

Electoral Act: CSO warns against mandatory e-transmission of results

NiMet predicts three days of sunshine, cloudiness from Monday

Nigeria not lacking in talent Peter Obi

Schools, markets open as IPOB ends Monday sit-at-home

Why APC has not officially welcomed Fubara Chairman

Bad Bunnys Super Bowl performance angers Trump

Tinubu, wife for historic UK state visit March

Army probes alleged military protection of drug peddlers in Lagos

Nigeria, China deepen cultural ties through martial arts

Insecurity: APC chieftain advocates military base in Oyo

Kwara killings: Olawepo-Hashim demands UN probe

Opposition trails proposed military industrial plan amid DICON upgrade

THISDAY

Electoral Act: Coalition of CSOs Warns 2027 Elections May Be Compromised

Tinubu: Terrorism Giving Nigerians Sleepless Nights, We’ll Overcome Them All

Access Bank’s Acquisition of South Africa’s Bidvest Bank Falls Through Due to Regulatory Hurdles

At NEC Conference Cardoso Declares CBN Reforms Have Achieved Economic Stability

Financial Crimes: House Vows to Make Legislative Intervention to Strengthen EFCC, NFIU

ASUU: FG Says Implementation of Agreements on Salary Increase Consolidated Tools Allowance Has Commenced

2026 Appropriation Bill: Senate Defends Borrowing to Fund N25.91trn Deficit, Pushes Power Subsidy Exit

DSS Apprehends, Arraigns Suspects over 2023 Murder of Four Military Personnel

Tinubu: Terrorism Giving Nigerians Sleepless Nights

Oyetola Emphasises Importance of System Integrity in Public Institutions

NDIC Assures Depositors on Prompt Payout, Urges BVN Compliance

NEC Remains Cornerstone of Fiscal Federalism, Economic Governance, Says Tinubu

Rivers Crisis: Again, Tinubu Meets With Fubara, Wike

Absence of Defendants Stalls Trial ofArise NewsAnchors Death

NOA, INEC Upscale Continuous Voter Registration in Akwa Ibom

Woro Killings Expose Nigerias Rural Security Collapse, Says Gbenga Hashim

Obi Storms NAssembly, Joins Protesters To Demand Real-Time Results

Stock Market Gains N4.08trn in First Trading Weekof February

Firm Sets Record, Integrates Chinese Language into ICT Curricular

Royal Father Calls for Unity in Nigerian Basketball, Stakeholders Respond

Electoral Act:Akpabio SummonsEmergency Sitting, Notable Nigerians Kick, NLC Warns

In Record Upswing, Enugu Grows IGR by 1,464% from N26bn in 2023 to N406.7bn

NNPC: $22bn Required to Boost Nigerias Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

GUARDIAN    

A’Court upholds Senator Natasha’s suspension, quashes N5m fine

Four feared dead in Kogi communal clash

Falana urges Kwara to establish security outfit

Olubadan frowns on open cattle grazing in Ibadan

Last week was bloody for Christians in Nigeria – US Congressman

Kano road crash killed seven, not 30 – FRSC

No customer loses deposits in failed banks – NDIC

Terrorism, banditry alien to Nigeria’s culture – Tinubu
Mental health pressure on African youth drives rise in digital health advocacy

T-Bills see over 400% demand spike as manufacturers face credit squeeze

Compulsory insurance falters, struggles with low penetration

Infrastructure funding gets attention with N12.63b new commitment

NGX trading activity hits N128.6b amid bull run

VANGUARD

NABTEB releases 2025 results with 34,060 credits in Maths, English

Visa overstay can ruin chances of others, US warns Nigerians

Ogun Customs boss tasks newly promoted officers to renew fight against smuggling

Security guard arrested for allegedly assaulting 6-year old girl In Ogun

Gunmen abduct over 100 worshippers in three Kaduna churches

9 worshippers abducted during vigil in Benue Catholic Church

Children chant ‘Our community’s our home’ as Lagos lawmakers visit Makoko

Naira appreciates to N1,440/$ in parallel market

Nigeria’ll continue borrowing to fund N25.91trn budget deficit — Senate

Electoral Act Amendment: Senate not averse to criticisms, will resolve issue today —Spokesman

PDP secretariat remains sealed amid reopening claim

CAC delists over 400,000 inactive companies in 2025

Moghalu warns Nigeria risks diplomatic setbacks over late Ambassadorial appointments

Natasha: Senate hails court judgment affirming parliamentary autonomy

Military neutralizes over 60 terrorists, rescues 134 kidnapped victims, dismantles illegal refineries

Industry Minister laments over 2.72bn capital allocation to drive trade, investment agenda

NABTEB releases 2025 results, 34,060 candidates score credits in Maths and English

Nigeria will continue borrowing to fund N25.91trn budget deficit, Senate declares

US cedes two NATO commands to Europe in effort to share defence burden

APC mobilises support for Tinubus re-election at Lagos rally

CBN, NCC introduce framework to resolve failed airtime, data transactions

Soldiers recover improvised explosive devices in Abia Forest

US lawmaker condemns attack on Kaduna parish, calls for prayers, action

Agbakoba to NASS: Embed electronic transmission in Electoral Act ahead of 2027 elections

Borno police officer returns N2.6m wrongly paid into his account

Nigeria needs 10% annual growth to reach $1 trillion economy Finance Minister

2027: Tinubu camp targets 35% vote surge in Oyo

Police confirm kidnap of nine worshippers in Benue

Gunmen kill one, abduct Imam and six others in Plateau community

Akpabio vs Natasha: Court strikes out N5m fine, apology order

Keyamo in talks with Qatars Barzan Holdings to boost aviation security

US intervention in Nigeria a blessing Remi Tinubu

Access Bank marks two years since death of former CEO Herbert Wigwe

Recurring grid collapses a National Embarrassment NERC chairman

Former PDP National Women Leader, Waziri, defects to APC in Kebbi

Electoral Act: Nigerians deserve better, says ex-IPAC Chairman

Ogoni launches 200m revolving fund to boost local businesses

Ortom dismisses APC defection claims, describes report as fake, misleading

Nine worshippers abducted during vigil in Benue Catholic Church

Army chief sympathises with Woro community, reviews security posture

Banditry, terrorism re economic hindrance we must overcome Tinubu

Appeal Court upholds Natashas suspension, says Senate acted within its powers

DSS takes over probe of attack, alleged abduction of Don Pedro Obaseki

LEADERSHIP

Kano NNPP Demands Return Of Party Vehicles From Defectors

Deji Adeyanju Hails Peter Obi For Joining Protest To National Assembly Over Electoral Act

Police Nab IPOB Commander, Others For Kidnap, Murder In Imo

AFRICOM Commander Reaffirms Support To Nigerian-led Solutions To Security Threats

₦2.72bn Capital Vote Inadequate, Industry Minister Tells Senate

EFCC Arraigns 2 Over Alleged N600m NNPC Job Scam

Federal Government Begins Implementation Of New Tax-free Allowances For Varsities

Tinubu Making Right Choices, Not Convenient Ones — Bagudu

Nigerian Man Shot Dead During Anti-Narcotics Operation In South Africa

We Got Only N36m From Our N218bn Capital Budget In 2025 — Health Minister

Visa Overstay By Nigerians Limits Opportunities For Others – US Mission

Electoral Bill: Your Position Can Discourage Popular Participation, NGE Tells Senate

JUST-IN: Appeal Court Okays Natasha’s Suspension By Senate

UTME Candidates Who Falsify Information Risk 3-year Ban

Kano: Ganduje’s Son Empowers Farmers, SMEs With 120 Irrigation Pumps,160 Solar Systems

Banditry, Terrorism Not Part Of Our Culture — Tinubu

Constable Returns ₦2.6m Mistakenly Transferred To Him To Boost Police Image — Borno PPRO

NATION      

Kidnappers reject N10m ransom, detain two ransom carriers in Ekiti

Senate tells FG: Borrowing unavoidable, but impact must justify deficits

US intervention in Nigeria a blessing, says First Lady

Decongestion: NCoS urged to ease process of securing release of inmates

Scores of PDP members, grassroots leaders defect to APC in Ondo

Ekiti 2026: Senator Arise rallies support for Oyebanji

Senator Natasha: Appeal Court upholds Senates powers to discipline erring members

India-AI impact summit 2026 to open new avenues for Nigeria-India cooperation Envoy

Edu hosts New York Mayor Eric Adams, calls for stronger US-Nigeria collaboration

Tinubu to NEC conference: Well win terrorism, banditry

Fed Govt commends Dantsoho, Mobereola, others over IMOs election victory

Sit-at-home: Aba traders stay off markets as Onitsha counterparts resume business

Reps to strengthen EFCC, NFIU for effective service delivery

NERC seeks familiarisation of judges with state electricity laws

2027: Renewed Hope Ambassadors unveils LG coordinators in Oyo

Aiyedatiwa appoints, confirms 32 permanent secretaries in Ondo civil service

Group calls for transparency in selection of Fed varsity Wukari VC

Cyclist killed in collision with articulated truck at LASUTH Bridge

Obi leads protest at National Assembly, demands real-time transmission of election results

Awujale: Investigation ongoing over bribery, financial inducement allegations Police

JBREAKING: Tinubu meets Wike, Fubara, Rivers leaders in Aso Villa

FG allocated N6bn for construction of 3 mega schools in Gombe State Minister

 DAILY TRUST

Electoral bill: Senate reconvenes amid mounting pressure

‘No more glitches’, Obi talks tough over real-time results transmission

ADC will not zone presidential ticket – El-Rufai

Dangote to fuel marketers: Coastal loading’ll attract extra N75/litre

Protest as Bandits Abduct 6 in Kaduna Community

Only N36m out of N218bn 2025 capital budget for health released Minister

2026 UTME: False information may cost candidates admission JAMB

Gunmen kill one, abduct Imam, 7 others in Plateau community

DSS Arraigns Suspects Over Murder of Four Military Personnel

Dalung: Politically, Tinubu is a dwarf when Compared with Sardauna, Awolowo

Why we are yet to welcome Fubara APC Chair

Tinubu, Shettima, Govs in attendance as NEC Conference kicks off in Abuja

Remi Tinubu: Nigeria Gaining Global Recognition Despite Security challenges

Zamfara Gov. Unveils Task Force to Curb Illegal Drug Sales

BREAKING: Obi leads protesters to National Assembly over real-time transmission of election results

NATE seeks Executive Order to end HNDBSc dichotomy

Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest, kill 3 in Kaduna

Woro killings expose Nigerias rural security collapse Gbenga Hashim

Again, B/Haram intercepts trucks carrying foodstuffs in Borno

IPOB ends sit-at-home in South East

Uromi killings: Edo yet to pay compensation 11 months after

Inside Nollywoods box office debate

Insecurity: Senator Backs Establishment of Religious Affairs Ministry

UK State visit: Nigeria has become a Toast of Global Leaders, says Nwabufo

Electoral Act: NLC threatens mass action over Senates rejection of real-time transmission of results

Attacks on police facilities kill 45 officers in 1yr

Kwara massacre: I dont know if my wife, 6 kids are alive Survivor

AUTHORITY

Police confirm kidnap of 9 worshippers in Benue church

EFCC arraign man over alleged N37.4m fraud

Four family members kidnapped in Danhono 2 village in Kaduna

Dr Enenche, Wife Takes The Goodnews Of Healings, Deliverance, Kindness To Ankpa, Gboko, Makurdi.

Kano: Gandujes son empowers farmers, SMEs with 120 irrigation pumps,160 solar systems

DSS Arrests, Arraigns Suspects Over 2023 Murder of Four Soldiers

Obi leads protest at NASS over electronic transmission of election results

BUSINESSDAY

FX market gap widens first time in three years

Two-thirds of Nigerian power plants sit idle despite energy crisis

PenCom deploys tech to lift informal pension coverage from zero to 10%

Protest erupts as Nigerians demand real-time election results

Appeal court affirms Senate’s suspension of Natasha Akpoti, sets aside N5m fine, contempt charges

Security agencies uncover graves with mutilated bodies in Ebonyi community

Ex-NBA president tells NASS to mandate e-transmission of 2027 election results

Wimbart bets on pre-seed Africa with new PR unit for founders under $1m mark

N2.72bn capital vote insufficient for trade, investment push — Minister

Gunmen abduct nine from Benue church vigil

NEW TELEGRAPH

Three Years After, DSS Nabs Suspected Killers Of Soldiers In Delta

Governor Aliyu And Northern Leadership Question

10-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped, Strangled To Death In Sokoto

CSOs Give NAssembly Two Weeks To Pass Electoral Act Amendment

Alia Reaffirms Judicial Independence At Swearing-In Of High Court Judge

Senate Urged To Safeguard E-Transmission Of Results, End Attacks On Journalists

Aiyedatiwa Appoints New Permanent Secretaries In Ondo

Super Bowl: Obi Congratulates Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots

FRSC Averts Fire Explosion As Fuel Tanker Falls In Kaduna

2027: Nigeria Needs New Leadership To Address Insecurity, Foreign Dependence Adebayo

Tension In PDP As Makinde, Wike Camps Face-Off In Party Secretariat

Imo Building Foundation For Trillion-Dollar Economy Uzodimma

FG Flags Off Zero-Stigma Campaign To Renew Hope For People Living With HIV In Lagos

Why Weve Not Officially Welcomed Fubara To APC Yilwatda

Super Bowl: Right Leadershipll Unlock Nigerias Full Potential Obi

BLUEPRINT       

No alternative to borrowing to fund budget deficit Senate

Senate: Appeal court upholds Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan s suspension

2026 UTME: Why we wont extend registration beyond February 26 JAMB

Nigeria will overcome terrorism, banditry Tinubu

Apostle Emmanuel Kure sympathises with Kwara victims, urges unity, protection of lives

Kanu: United State group wants UK government to demand accountability

Police arrest owner as 4 d!e inside Lagos music studio

Peter Obi joins CSOs protest on Electoral Act Amendment Bill

UK prime minister starmers spokesman resigns

NAFDAC speaks on banning Amoxicillin

2026 UTME: JAMB speaks on extension of deadline

Trial over k!lling of Arise News anchor stalls as defendants fail to appear

Seven abducted Kwara construction workers regain freedom

CSOs to NASS, INEC: Ensure harmonisation of Electoral Bill, release of timetable for 2027 general election

Governor Uba Sanis Kaduna peace model: A new approach to insecurity

How my children faced death threats during #EndSARS Omotola Jalade

Happening now: Peter Obi joins #OccupyNationalAssembly protest over electronic transmission of results

                         

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