{"id":32534,"date":"2026-02-01T03:44:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T03:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32534"},"modified":"2026-02-01T05:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T05:31:04","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-1-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32534","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 1 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Files: Epstein offered ex-prince Andrew Russian woman<\/p>\n

Bill Gates, Elon Musk, 5 other notable names in Epstein files<\/p>\n

PFN slams calls for INEC chair\u2019s removal over genocide comments<\/p>\n

PDP BoT, 30 State Chairmen close ranks around Turaki, dismiss Ibadan court ruling<\/p>\n

Boko Haram suffers setback as troops \u2018kill\u2019 commander, scores of fighters in N\/East<\/p>\n

Senate stalling Electoral Bill to undermine 2027 polls, ADC alleges<\/p>\n

17 suspected transnational human traffickers arrested, 14 victims rescued in Ondo<\/p>\n

Nigeria on \u2018healing journey\u2019 to $1 trillion economy by 2030 \u2014 Presidency<\/p>\n

Five killed, another abducted as suspected herders attack Benue communities<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Tinubu will win convincingly Matawalle<\/p>\n

Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states Tinubu<\/p>\n

Police arrest 10 over beheading of 4 persons<\/p>\n

Top 10 countries in the world with fastest trains<\/p>\n

LAWMA arrest cart pushers over illegal refuse dump in Lagos<\/p>\n

Scheduled visa services continue, as US Mission halts updates amid funding lapse<\/p>\n

Ex-prince Andrew dogged again by Epstein scandal<\/p>\n

I cant dance to promote my movie Afolayan; dont allow jealousy burn you, Funke Akindele retorts<\/p>\n

France tightens infant formula rules after toxin scare<\/p>\n

Britains former prince Andrew dogged again by Epstein scandal<\/p>\n

How four suspects bought Mercedes Benz GLE with N75m fake alert<\/p>\n

17 suspected transnational human traffickers arrested, 14 victims rescued in Ondo<\/p>\n

IPOBs Lawyer to South-East Residents: February 2 sit-at-home order is fraudulent<\/p>\n

Individuals must file tax returns by March 31; employers, January 31 Oyedele<\/p>\n

Military launches attack on terrorists in Kwara<\/p>\n

Grammy: Davido joins Kuti family, as Fela receives Lifetime Award<\/p>\n

No law says I must operate from govt house, Otti replies predecessors<\/p>\n

Journalists barred from covering ABUs 45th convocation<\/p>\n

Wizkid vs Fela: I wish it never came up Femi Kuti breaks silence<\/p>\n

Edo PDP lauds court judgment on partys national convention<\/p>\n

INECs recognition excites Labour Partys interim leadership<\/p>\n

DGN unveils Nollywood City, a game-changer for Nigerias film industry<\/p>\n

Air Peace dismisses allegations of collusion with FG on LagosSo Paulo flights<\/p>\n

Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils<\/p>\n

Concession:Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport<\/p>\n

FAAN assures passengers as temporary departure terminal nears completion<\/p>\n

PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

US Justice dept releases documents, images, videos from Epstein files<\/p>\n

Every individual must file tax returns by March 31 – Oyedele<\/p>\n

IPOB sit-at-home: Tension as traders, Soludo tango on Monday<\/p>\n

Funding lapse: US Mission in Nigeria suspends social media updates, assures visa services<\/p>\n

Certificates alone cannot drive Nigeria’s economic growth \u2014 Minister<\/p>\n

Ignore February 2 sit-at-home order, IPOB lawyer urges S-East residents<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamilas mother unveils 2.5bn fund for nursing college<\/p>\n

Anambra gov unveils road built by traditional ruler<\/p>\n

NDDC unveils 9.4km Road, 1,500-seater hall in Rivers<\/p>\n

N’West decline tied to skills gap, industry collapse Govs, ex-minister<\/p>\n

ADC warns delays in electoral bill threaten 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Sokoto, Army unveil renovated primary school<\/p>\n

Adesina demands full electronic transmission of results for 2027 general elections<\/p>\n

Tinubu calls for reactivation of regional standby force<\/p>\n

LAWMA arrests cart pushers for dumping waste along highway<\/p>\n

Nigeria advances research commercialisation talks with Trkiye<\/p>\n

Army kills ISWAP commander, foils terror attacks in Borno<\/p>\n

Gaza says 11 killed in Israeli strikes<\/p>\n

Power of substitution in tax law not new, says Oyedele<\/p>\n

Provide alternative before demolishing lawmakers’ quarters, Ogun speaker tells Abiodun<\/p>\n

Court upholds death sentences for five Offa robbery convicts<\/p>\n

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School enrolment in Abia rises from 117,000 to over 300,000 Otti<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinubu Receives Taraba Gov, Kefas into APC, Says Govs are Party Leaders<\/p>\n

IMF Ranks Nigeria Among 10 Top Contributors to Global GDP Growth<\/p>\n

Oyedele: Employers, Individuals Must File Tax Returns by January 31, March 31, Respectively<\/p>\n

Market Capitalisation Rises by N6.8tn in January as Stock Market Opens 2026 on Buoyant Note<\/p>\n

Tinubu Calls for Reactivation of Regional Standby Force to Tackle Insecurity in West Africa<\/p>\n

2027 Central CRiver: Obono-Obla, Youths, Others Express Worries, Call for Shift in Representation<\/p>\n

Tompolo Foundation, PEB ICT Empower 100 NDelta Youths with Digital Skill<\/p>\n

Awujale Succession Row Raises Legal, Cultural, Governance Questions<\/p>\n

CDD Tasks Katsina Journalists on Strategic Communication to Prevent Conflict<\/p>\n

Northern CAN, Barnabas Aid Distribute Food to IDPs, PLWD in Plateau as Victims Lament Neglect<\/p>\n

Osinbajo to Deliver Inaugural ICOBA Lecture As School Launches NN10bn Endowment Fund<\/p>\n

18th Coronation:Tinubu, Akpabio, Oborevwori, Tompolo, Others Expected As Uvwie Monarch Unveils Biography<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

2027: MURIC cautioned against fueling inter-religious tension
\n2027: ADC accuses National Assembly of stalling electoral reforms<\/p>\n

Stakeholders warn against erosion of free speech in Nigeria<\/p>\n

2027: Middle Belt Youths fault Shari\u2019ah Council’s call for INEC chairman\u2019s removal<\/p>\n

Air Chief Commends EIB Group\u2019s indigenous defence technology
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\nU.S., Nigeria reaffirm trade, investment ties under five-year partnership<\/p>\n

Resolving Awujale succession controversy for Ijebu, Yoruba unity<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack Zamfara community, kill four, burn victims<\/p>\n

Taraba to gain from Gov Kefas’ defection – APC chairman<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs to develop a structure to support citizens battling organ failure \u2013 Prof. Idoko<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms commitment to youth education, digital skills<\/p>\n

Husband flees as Oyo NSCDC arrests alleged human trafficker<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Old Oyo Park Attack: Police Arrest 7 Armed Bandits<\/p>\n

Government Will Look After Families Of Supected Coupists \u2014 Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Housing Deficit: Firm Targets Supply Gap with Premium Lagos Estate<\/p>\n

Funding: US Mission In Nigeria Suspends Social Media Updates, Assures Visa Services Continue<\/p>\n

Federal Government, Stakeholders Endorse Progress Of Ogoni Clean-up Projects<\/p>\n

Archbishop Of Canterbury Hails Kaduna\u2019s Peace Progress During Visit To Governor Sani<\/p>\n

Yakubu Gowon Varsity Secures N4bn FME\/TETFund Funding For Health Sciences Expansion<\/p>\n

Nigeria Calls For Reactivation Of Regional Standby Force<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: Middle Belt Youths Warn Shari\u2019ah Council Over Comments Against INEC Chair<\/p>\n

Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa: The Army Commander Who Redefined Security In Taraba<\/p>\n

Nigeria On \u2018Healing Journey\u2019 To $1trn Economy By 2030 \u2014 Presidency<\/p>\n

Troops Neutralise ISWAP Commander, Others, Arrest Armed Robbers In Borno, Adamawa<\/p>\n

CAF To Overhaul VAR, Regulations After AFCON 2025 Final Controversies \u2014 Motsepe<\/p>\n

Kano Police Arrest 3 Over Alleged Purchase Of \u20a675m Car With Fake Credit Alert<\/p>\n

Abia Community Raises \u20a6100m For Otti\u2019s 2027 Re-election Nomination Forms<\/p>\n

Sanusi II Will Remain Emir Of Kano \u2013 Governor Yusuf<\/p>\n

Many Elderly Nigerians Never Had Their Blood Pressure Checked \u2013 Dr. Oborevwori<\/p>\n

Why Buhari Couldn\u2019t Tackle Insecurity, Corruption \u2013 Former Minister Shittu<\/p>\n

NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states, Tinubu declares<\/p>\n

Governors absent as NWDC holds inaugural summit in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Funke Akindele slams critics over movie promotion dancing strategy<\/p>\n

PDP State chairmen back Turaki-led faction<\/p>\n

Nigeria on healing journey to $1trn economy by 2030 Presidency<\/p>\n

Im not in competition with Ibrahim Chatta Kunle Afolayan<\/p>\n

Troops kill top ISWAP commander Julaibib, four others in fierce battle<\/p>\n

FG hands over Ikere hydropower plant to concessionaire<\/p>\n

Fela should be idolised not compared Femi Kuti<\/p>\n

Five Nigerians nominated for 2026 Grammy Awards<\/p>\n

Nollywood stars rally support for pregnant actress battling liver disease<\/p>\n

Joint security team neutralises kidnap suspect, rescues victim in Enugu<\/p>\n

DHQ: Troops destroy 53 illegal refineries, arrest 81 oil thieves<\/p>\n

Ill never give up on Nigeria, Olawepo-Hashim declares<\/p>\n

Appeal Court affirms death sentence passed on Offa robbery convicts<\/p>\n

UCTH CMD Ikpeme faces suspension, Repsprobe over discriminatory employment process<\/p>\n

What Nigerians, Africans need to know about 2026 Grammy Awards<\/p>\n

Police gun down suspected kidnap kingpin in Delta, recover AK-47, other firearms<\/p>\n

Four beheaded in renewed Ebonyi boundary clash<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Falana: Lagos Demolitions Threat to Rule of Law<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: ADC accuses senate, house of delay tactics<\/p>\n

11 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza<\/p>\n

How Tudun Biri Village Was Reconstructed Uba Sani<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Jonathan, Obi pay last respects to Bayelsa dep gov<\/p>\n

NCAA gives airlines 7 days to include special needs features on ticket<\/p>\n

B\/Haram kills labourers in ambush<\/p>\n

Nigerias Fourth Republic, What is working and what is not: Nigerians speak<\/p>\n

Governors have misused power over land Kukah<\/p>\n

Coup: Families of accused officers seek leniency<\/p>\n

Delay in electoral bill passage suspicious Kabir Mato<\/p>\n

Killing within family a grave sin in Islam Cleric<\/p>\n

Electoral act should be signed 12 months to election- Ibrahim Zailani<\/p>\n

Why new electoral act is needed for 2027 elections Itodo<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

UniAbuja gets N4bn education ministry\/TETFund grant for Health Sciences development<\/p>\n

Nigeria to revolutionize cooperative societies through digitalization<\/p>\n

Naira closes week with N10.43 gain against dollar<\/p>\n

Anambra Government traders agree on phased remodeling of Onitsha market<\/p>\n

Police arrest human traffickers in Ondo, rescue 14 victims, uncover trans-national syndicate<\/p>\n

Police nab 3 suspects over alleged fake bank alert car deal in Kano<\/p>\n

Group hails Tinubus appointment of Ihedioha as NRS executive director<\/p>\n

Military records major gains as troops rescue 284 kidnap victims nationwide in January DHQ<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Memoriam: William Foege and the Nigerian experiment that helped end smallpox<\/p>\n

Harsh ratings cost Africa $100bn in credit lines<\/p>\n

NFF: Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n

Lawmakers tackle Tinubu\u2019s March 31 ultimatum to end multiple budgets<\/p>\n

Appeal court upholds death sentences for 2018 Offa bank robbers<\/p>\n

Mobile operators to exceed $1bn network investment in 2026 – NCC<\/p>\n

Naira ends week on strong footing at N1,386.55<\/p>\n

Asake and Wizkid smash Spotify streaming records with ‘Jogodo’<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Capital Gains Tax May Reshape Investor Strategy<\/p>\n

Open Oke-Fia Bridge For Transporters Usage, APM Tells Adeleke<\/p>\n

January Salary Paid To Govt Workers FG<\/p>\n

Doguwa Leads Tinubu\/Abba Campaign, Receives NNPP Leaders<\/p>\n

The Sky Is Big Enough For Everyone In Nollywood, Funke Akindele Replies Critics<\/p>\n

Ebonyi Killing: Nwifuru Sacks All Political Appointees, Dethrones Traditional Rulers<\/p>\n

Senate Deliberately Frustrating Electoral Act Amendment ADC<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Launch GoFundPHC Campaign To Drive Financing, Community Action For Lagos PHCs<\/p>\n

I Cant Keep Creating Content To Promote Movies Kunle Afolayan<\/p>\n

Troops Kill Boko Haram Commander, Julabir, Several Others<\/p>\n

Gov Sani Receives Canterbury Archbishop In Kaduna<\/p>\n

NIMR Alerts Public To Fake LinkedIn Account Impersonating DG<\/p>\n

UNICEF Celebrates Jigawa As First To Achieve Open Defecation<\/p>\n

Ondo: Six Arrested, 14 Rescued As Police Crack Down On Human Traffickers<\/p>\n

Seek Reconciliation, Not Legal Battle, Oyo PDP Urges Turaki, Ors<\/p>\n

Group Berates Igbo Govs, Politicians For Betraying Biafra Cause, Kanus Freedom<\/p>\n

Delta Govt Restates Timely, Quality Delivery Of Road Projects<\/p>\n

Firm Hosts Founder-Focused Business Meetup As Tax Reforms Reshape Nigerias Operating Environment<\/p>\n

Drama In Senate As Senators Lament Paucity Of Funds For Cttees, Agencies<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Mobilise Youths To Give Us Information, DHQ Urges Natl Leaders<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Kaduna: TCN partners NSCDC on infrastructure protection<\/p>\n

Alleged meeting with Soludo: No internal divisions in our ranks, Kanu remains sole authority IPOB<\/p>\n

Uche Okechukwu: Another ex-international emerges Enyimba sporting director<\/p>\n

Military arrests retired army general over alleged coup<\/p>\n

Edo: Okpebholo tasks renewed hope coordinators on grassroots mobilisation<\/p>\n

Ticket reservation:NCAA directs airlines to comply with assistance to PWDs, PRMs<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu appeals to private sector for funding of critical security needs<\/p>\n

Strengthening the frontline: Why investing in nutrition training saves lives in Nigeria<\/p>\n

NGX market cap closes higher, gains N184bn<\/p>\n

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