{"id":32566,"date":"2026-02-03T04:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T04:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32566"},"modified":"2026-02-03T04:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T04:37:09","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-3-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32566","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 3 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ronaldo Goes On \u2018Strike\u2019 Amid Al-Nassr Frustrations<\/p>\n

Trump Threatens Legal Action Against Grammy Host Over Epstein Jokes<\/p>\n

China Kicks As Dalai Lama Bags First Grammy Award At 90<\/p>\n

Court Bars NLC, TUC, Others From Embarking On Planned Protest In FCT<\/p>\n

Senator Natasha Files Counter-Affidavit At Supreme Court, Challenges Akpabio\u2019s Appeal<\/p>\n

EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects, Impounds 9 Trucks Over Suspected Illegal Mining In Kwara<\/p>\n

APC Names Uzodimma Chairman Of National Convention Committee<\/p>\n

Governor Mohammed Declares Tuesday Work-free Day To Mark Bauchi\u2019s Golden Jubilee<\/p>\n

6 Injured As Vehicle Brake System Fails On 3rd Mainland Bridge In Lagos<\/p>\n

We Need Science-driven Health Reforms, Not Faith-based Policies \u2014 Minister<\/p>\n

\u2018N10m Box Office Remark Was Sarcastic\u2019, Toyin Abraham Clarifies Kunle Afolayan\u2019s Comments<\/p>\n

Soludo Visits Onitsha Main Market, Chats With Traders<\/p>\n

100 Militants Killed In Balochistan After Deadly Attacks, Says Pakistan<\/p>\n

Murtala Muhammed\u2019s Simple Lifestyle Made Him Vulnerable To Assassination \u2014 Daughter<\/p>\n

Trevor Noah Throws Jibes At Nicki Minaj Over MAGA Links<\/p>\n

Drama As Atiku\u2019s Media Aide Tackles Tinubu\u2019s Spokesman Over \u2018Grammatical Errors\u2019<\/p>\n

Benue Attack: 9 Suspects Face 57-count Charges In Abuja Court<\/p>\n

Nigeria To Begin Electric Vehicle Production, Signs Deal With South Korea\u2019s AEDC<\/p>\n

Popular Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Usman Kusfa \u2018Rigi-Rigi\u2019, Dies At 57<\/p>\n

NIMC Partners World Bank, Vows To Take Identity Enrollment To Grassroots<\/p>\n

FCT Police Urge NLC To Suspend Tuesday\u2019s Protest, Warn Of Infiltration Threat<\/p>\n

Onitsha Traders Reopen Shops After Soludo\u2019s Warning<\/p>\n

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

Trump threatens legal action against Grammy host over Epstein comment<\/p>\n

FG, states, LGs shared N1.969trn in December 2025 revenue<\/p>\n

Big money, small impact: Govs face fire over N9tn FAAC windfall<\/p>\n

Canadian province opens virtual recruitment session for foreigners<\/p>\n

Onitsha traders reopen shops following Soludo threats<\/p>\n

Police begin 90-day training on trauma, mental health care for officers<\/p>\n

ABU VC hails Yusuf’s support for Kanos industrial revival<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Court restrains NLC, TUC from planned FCT protest<\/p>\n

2027: Im still in Nasarawa governorship race Wadada<\/p>\n

Let’s end bloodshed, Kukah urges Nigerians<\/p>\n

FG urges Ondo to implement new tax reform acts<\/p>\n

First Abu Dhabi Bank to open Nigerian office in sub-Saharan push<\/p>\n

No recruitment ongoing, beware of fake job scams, NMDPRA warns<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s oil sector big enough for foreign, local firms Lokpobiri<\/p>\n

New toxin rules spark further baby formula recalls in France<\/p>\n

Onanuga, Atikus aide trade words over shoot at sight comments<\/p>\n

TCN announces four days power outage in Ondo region<\/p>\n

Benue killings: Suspects plead not guilty to terrorism charges<\/p>\n

How Murtala Muhammeds simple lifestyle made his assassination easy Daughter<\/p>\n

Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesdays Abuja protest<\/p>\n

Awujale: Candidate urges Ogun, kingmakers to uphold tradition in selection process<\/p>\n

2027: Falana slams senate’s delays on electoral act<\/p>\n

APC doors open to Kwankwaso, says national chairman<\/p>\n

FG disburses N2.45tn to states for infrastructure, security<\/p>\n

Airline industry struggling with sustainable aviation fuel supply – IATA<\/p>\n

2027: APC must convince Nigerians, not rely on defections NaAllah<\/p>\n

Nigerian constitution is one of the best in the world Ex-Kebbi senator<\/p>\n

Yobe gov unveils RUGA settlement to ease farmer-herder conflicts<\/p>\n

Primary healthcare should take 70% of budgetary allocation Lagos NMA chair<\/p>\n

Ex-gov candidate Nwosu dismisses defection rumours, reaffirms APC membership<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu seeks World Bank support as Lagos tops ease of doing business ranking<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh ‘Rigi-Rigi’ Kusfa dies at 57<\/p>\n

2027 gov: Ogun West must unite to break 50-year jinx Senate leader<\/p>\n

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy Award at 90<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Brokers Peace Again, Asks Wike to Halt Impeachment of Fubara<\/p>\n

David Mark: APC\u2019s Vicious Policies Exposing Nigerians to Untold Hardship, Poverty<\/p>\n

At Investopia, UAE Eyes Over $10bn Investments in Nigeria\u2019s Infrastructure, Agriculture, Tech Sectors<\/p>\n

In Key Milestone, Nigeria Hands Over Africa Energy Bank Headquarters to APPO<\/p>\n

FG Reaffirms Resolve to Reposition Livestock Sector, Inaugurates Technical Sub-Committee<\/p>\n

NSE President Calls for Engineering-based Solutions to Nigeria\u2019s Insecurity<\/p>\n

FAAC Disburses N1.969trn to FG, States, LGs as December Revenue Hits N2.585tn<\/p>\n

CBN Mulls Unified Regulatory Framework to Boost Fintech Expansion<\/p>\n

CBN Fintech Report Signals Next Phase of Nigerias Digital Finance Strategy<\/p>\n

At Last, Soludo Ends Sit-at-home, Shops at Onitsha Main Market Monday<\/p>\n

2027: Katsina APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Radda for Second Term<\/p>\n

CVR: INEC Commences Rotation of Voter Enrollment Devices in Osun<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Call for Faster Response to Conflict Warnings<\/p>\n

Ogoni People Protest Resumption of Oil Exploration in 17 Communities<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian entrepreneur launches AI platform for African students, migrants<\/p>\n

Malami moves to overturn interim forfeiture of EFCC-seized properties<\/p>\n

\u2018Sacrifice required to build a virile labour movement\u2019<\/p>\n

Obi signals intention to contest 2027 presidential election<\/p>\n

Utility debt: South Africa briefly restores power to Nigeria High Commission<\/p>\n

EFCC arraigns fake investor for defrauding Americans $525,276<\/p>\n

\u2018Muhammed\u2019s simple lifestyle made his assassination easy\u2019<\/p>\n

Outcry over church burnings, killings in Taraba communities<\/p>\n

States receive N6.82tr in 11 months, flay lower December FAAC disbursement<\/p>\n

FG raises N1.5 trillion from 2026 first auction<\/p>\n

One killed as smugglers attack customs operatives in Ogun<\/p>\n

Investors gain N106 billion as equities market extends rally<\/p>\n

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

Cristiano Ronaldo goes on strike, refuses to play for Al-Nassr<\/p>\n

Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal<\/p>\n

APC recalls \u2018retired\u2019 Abdullahi Adamu for 2026 convention c\u2019ttee despite ADC defection rumour<\/p>\n

NATO wants ‘automated’ defences along borders with Russia<\/p>\n

Russia confirms helping to repel Niger airport attack<\/p>\n

Police arrest coordinator, 2 traditional rulers over killing of 4 in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court stops NLC, TUC, others from embarking on planned protest<\/p>\n

Petrol, cooking gas prices fall year-on-year in December<\/p>\n

Tompolo\u2019s associate Tonlagha engages lobbyists to improve US-Nigeria ties<\/p>\n

Over 100 deaths averted as soldiers evacuate suspected bomb from church premises in Abia<\/p>\n

Ex-gov candidate Uche Nwosu dismisses defection rumour, revalidates APC membership<\/p>\n

Alleged money laundering: Ex-AGF Malami explains source of wealth to court<\/p>\n

NCAA gives airlines 90-day grace period on advance payment guarantees<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Abdulrahman-led NWC fixes National Convention for March 28<\/p>\n

Alleged money laundering: Ex-AGF Malami explains source of wealth to court<\/p>\n

Davido breaks silence after Grammy Award loss<\/p>\n

Your energy meant everything, Lookman bids farewell to Atalanta<\/p>\n

JUST IN: APC appoints Buni as Secretary of Central Committee for 2026 National Convention<\/p>\n

Soludo visits Onitsha market, commends traders for taking back their day<\/p>\n

Judgment without Justice : NBA president advocates timeframe for resolving legal disputes<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court stops NLC, TUC, others from embarking on planned protest<\/p>\n

Funding crisis hits global health as WHO warns of pandemic gaps<\/p>\n

Nigeria paying heavy price for underfunding education sector Prof. Osinbajo<\/p>\n

Peter Obi has not left Labour Party, only hibernating in ADC Arambambi<\/p>\n

Future of states in Nigeria depends on consistency in policies, strong institutions Oyedele<\/p>\n

FIFA President Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans<\/p>\n

5 African countries with most CAF accredited stadiums<\/p>\n

Adeboye urges Nigerians to seek Divine Insurance amid insecurity<\/p>\n

Governors defections wont decide 2027 polls, CERON warns APC<\/p>\n

Cubana Chief Priest links Davidos Grammy loss to refusal to support demonic forces<\/p>\n

Transfer: Arsenal linked with Tonali as Arteta confirms Merino injury<\/p>\n

CBN fintech report signals next phase of Nigerias digital finance strategy<\/p>\n

NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness from Tuesday<\/p>\n

Anambra market leaders hail Onitsha Main Market traders for reopening shops on Monday<\/p>\n

Over 100 deaths averted as soldiers evacuate suspected bomb from church premises in Abia<\/p>\n

Yelwata massacre: Court remands nine suspected terrorists<\/p>\n

My fathers simplicity led to his assassination Murtala Muhammeds daughter<\/p>\n

CCTV centre to boost policing, cut crime in 2026 IGP<\/p>\n

5 cheapest iPhones you can buy in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigerian content policy not targeted at foreign oil companies Lokpobiri<\/p>\n

FG targets 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions<\/p>\n

2027: Well not support non-Muslim guber candidate Lagos Muslims<\/p>\n

2023: Even with 10 million votes, Obi still wouldnt have won Lai Mohammed<\/p>\n

Grammy 2026: I thought Davido didnt like me Omah Lay<\/p>\n

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

Ohaneze warns against excluding Igbo from Rivers politics<\/p>\n

Navy raids Apapa drug hideout, hands seized substances to NDLEA<\/p>\n

PDP BoT, caretaker factional chairman moves to end crisis<\/p>\n

FG moves to turn livestock into a growth engine<\/p>\n

Food prices falls in November 2025 NBS<\/p>\n

How Ondo became an oil-producing state, Olanipekun reveals<\/p>\n

EuroCham calls for policy consistency to boost European investment in Nigeria<\/p>\n

He was robbed: Fans react to Davidos Grammy loss<\/p>\n

APC dismisses ADCs claim of coercing civil servants into e-registration<\/p>\n

IPOB sit-at-home order records low compliance in Imo<\/p>\n

Oyo approves early closure of govt offices for 50th anniversary celebrations<\/p>\n

Ebonyi crisis: Police arrest two monarchs, 11 others over communal violence<\/p>\n

2027: Adamawa APC backs Tinubu, welcomes new governorship aspirant<\/p>\n

James Brown announces spiritual revival amid fame concerns<\/p>\n

Immigration Service strengthens legal mechanism to address cyber-enabled crimes, smuggling of migrants<\/p>\n

Why Ebonyi youths endorsed Nwifuru, Tinubu for second term Commissioner<\/p>\n

FG, states, councils share 1.969tr December revenue at FAAC meeting<\/p>\n

Strike: FCTA workers shun NLC, JUAC, resume work<\/p>\n

Five common deadly snakes to watch out for in toilets, septic tanks, kitchens, others<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders clear sharing of power subsidy costs<\/p>\n

Police urge NLC to shelve Tuesdays planned protest<\/p>\n

Lagos warns content creators against using children in harmful online content<\/p>\n

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

Sit-At-Home Crumbles as Onitsha Market Reopens<\/p>\n

NASENIs Twin Fertilizer Revolution: A New Dawn for Nigerias Food Sovereignty<\/p>\n

Six injured as bus overturns on Third Mainland Bridge<\/p>\n

Yelwata killings: Suspects remanded in Kuje prison<\/p>\n

Court stops Gov Alia from enforcing executive order on public gatherings<\/p>\n

NAHCON concludes 2026 hajj accommodation Arrangements<\/p>\n

Houses burnt, leaders injured as youths clash in Kaduna community<\/p>\n

Obi Faults Slow Implementation of 2026 Budget<\/p>\n

Kano senator orders ex-NNPP leaders to return vehicles after defection to APC<\/p>\n

E-registration: ADC, APC bicker over alleged coercion of civil servants<\/p>\n

Ortom admits 2023 mistake, rules out 2027 ambition<\/p>\n

2025: 52% of non-import VAT collected in Lagos<\/p>\n

Mixed reactions over Nigerias ranking among 10 global GDP contributors<\/p>\n

Cargo agents kick against planned demolition of secretariats at Lagos Airport<\/p>\n

Dangote, NNPC ink gas agreements to boost output<\/p>\n

Farmers lose N5tn in 24 months Report<\/p>\n

Jigawa approves N1bn recapitalisation for bank<\/p>\n

As NICN restores order in NMDPRA-PENGASSAN crisis, orders process of fresh election<\/p>\n

Invest in $2bn sugar market, NSDC tell states<\/p>\n

Ondo, Ogun clash over ownership of oil-rich Eba Island<\/p>\n

Fire guts plaza in FCT council, destroys valuables<\/p>\n

FCT indigenes urge Wike to elevate traditional rulers<\/p>\n

FCT@50: Indigenous leaders demand justice, inclusion<\/p>\n

Infrastructural decay in FCT rural schools worrisome Chairmanship candidate<\/p>\n

2027: FCT youths urge ex-commissioner to contest for Senate<\/p>\n

Kano by-election: NNPP insists sons of late lawmakers remain its candidates<\/p>\n

Ill run as presidential candidate in 2027, Obi declares<\/p>\n

After court ruling, LP to set up reconciliation committee Otti<\/p>\n

PAP donates 900 laptops to students<\/p>\n

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

Atikus media aide Shaibu tackles Onanuga over grammatical errors<\/p>\n

Coalition Protests NAFDACs Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban<\/p>\n

Why we introduced staff loan scheme in tertiary institutions Tinubu<\/p>\n

Communal Killings: Ebonyi imposes curfew in Amasiri, shuts schools, markets<\/p>\n

TCN partners Civil Defence to protect infrastructure in Kaduna region<\/p>\n

NCC, NSCDC to crack down on fine-optic cable damage<\/p>\n

NNPC Ltd unveils gas master plan 2026<\/p>\n

Dont abscond from service, NYSC boss advises Corps Members<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria\u2013US trade pact puts job creation at the centre of economic cooperation<\/p>\n

Canada: Foreign healthcare workers will now receive faster processing on work permits<\/p>\n

Ademola Lookman finally completes big-money switch to Atletico Madrid<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo goes on strike over Al-Nassr transfer policy<\/p>\n

Court remands nine over Yelwata, Benue killing pending trial<\/p>\n

N868m fraud trial: Former AGF Nwabuoku tells court he has ‘unblemished’ 35-year career<\/p>\n

Budget priorities under scrutiny as finance outpaces growth ministries<\/p>\n

Fire disasters wipe out N4.6trillion from Nigeria’s uninsured economy<\/p>\n

First Holdco\u2019s biggest single day plunge in 3 months opens opportunity for investors<\/p>\n

High interest rates push lending growth to five year low<\/p>\n

Oil contracts\u2019 delay persists despite Tinubu’s six-month directive<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Eurobond yields spike as Fed pause, geopolitical risks trigger sell-off<\/p>\n

Nigeria woos Gulf investors amid global capital caution<\/p>\n

Graduate unemployability in Nigeria is a structural crisis, not educational failure<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s rusty affair with Ajaokuta Steel leaves billions wasted<\/p>\n

Oil revenue reels as NNPC remittance to FAAC drops by 86%<\/p>\n

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

Are You Better Off’ Two Years On, Nigerians Ask Hard Questions<\/p>\n

10th Convocation: FUOYE Records Significant Milestones For Steady Growth V.C.<\/p>\n

FG To Roll Out Phase 1 Of Natl Single Window In March<\/p>\n

N.I.E.S 2026: We Must Collectively, Collaboratively Embrace Talent Devt Ogbe<\/p>\n

REA Delivers Mini-Grid, Stable Water To Over 2,500 Residents In Damau<\/p>\n

NUJ FCT Partners Bespoke To Complete Ultra-Modern Congress Hall<\/p>\n

Local Content Misuse Inflated Costs, Stunted Capacity In Nigerias Oil, Gas Sector Lokpobiri<\/p>\n

Local Content Misuse Inflated Costs, Stunted Capacity In Nigerias Oil, Gas Sector Lokpobiri<\/p>\n

Threat, Intimidation Cant Stop Biafra Agitation IPOB<\/p>\n

Tinubu Directs Budget Office To Libralise Electricity Subsidies<\/p>\n

Local Content Misuse Inflated Costs, Stunted Capacity In Nigerias Oil, Gas Sector Lokpobiri<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Suspected Cultists In Uyo<\/p>\n

Zamfara: Troops Neutralize Notorious Bandits Leader, Kill Scores<\/p>\n

Association Lauds Kwara Gov, Stakeholders On Schools Reopening<\/p>\n

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