{"id":32589,"date":"2026-02-06T06:36:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T06:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32589"},"modified":"2026-02-06T06:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T06:40:33","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-6-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32589","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 6 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Kamala Harris reactivates campaign social media account<\/p>\n

US President acknowledges Nigeria\u2019s First Lady as respected woman<\/p>\n

1949 massacre: Court orders UK to pay \u00a3420m to 21 Nigerian families<\/p>\n

Ofoma, Ojukwu\u2019s top ranking Biafran war veteran soldier passes on at 80<\/p>\n

Kwara massacre: Soldiers came 10 hrs after terrorists had killed scores \u2014 Village head<\/p>\n

Kaduna abduction survivours recall 3 weeks of horror in bandits\u2019 den<\/p>\n

7 nabbed as international cyber scam ring centre busted in Delta<\/p>\n

Evidence tampering: Judge orders probe of court registrar, defendant<\/p>\n

Abaribe, Natasha, other senators insist Senate retained electronic transmission of results<\/p>\n

2027: Majority of senators want real-time results transmission \u2014 Abaribe, Ningi, Umeh, others<\/p>\n

Kaduna abduction survivours recall 3 weeks of horror in bandits den<\/p>\n

7 nabbed as international cyber scam ring centre busted in Delta<\/p>\n

Evidence tampering: Judge orders probe of court registrar, defendant<\/p>\n

Naira now N1,446\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Kwara massacre: Soldiers came 10 hrs after terrorists had killed scores Village head<\/p>\n

Electoral Act Amendment: We approved electronic transmission, not transfer Sen Umeh clarifies<\/p>\n

Gov. Nwifuru gives commissioners three-month ultimatum to complete projects or face sanctions<\/p>\n

FG seeks stronger gas-to-power linkages to boost electricity supply<\/p>\n

Kwara attack: Ensure peace is restored, Tinubu tells military<\/p>\n

Tinubus troop deployment to Kwara will restore peace AbdulRazaq<\/p>\n

Court orders British Govt to pay 420m to 21 coal miners killed by colonial masters<\/p>\n

IGP orders deployment of tactical and intelligence units to Kaiama following Kwara attacks<\/p>\n

Video: Trump recognises Remi Tinubu at national prayer breakfast<\/p>\n

US troops deployment conducted in line with Nigerias sovereignty Defence HQ<\/p>\n

2027: Wike-aligned PDP overhauls structures in four Northern states<\/p>\n

DHQ condemns terrorist attack on Woro community, vows to hunt down perpetrators<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: Senators insist on electronic transmission of results<\/p>\n

Northern Senators condemn violent attacks in Kwara, Katsina, Benue<\/p>\n

FIFA announces record January window for transfers despite drop in spending<\/p>\n

Trump to rededicate Americans to God with prayer rally<\/p>\n

N2.4bn Fraud: Ex-NEXIM Bank MD bags 10-year jail term<\/p>\n

Voter Apathy: APC advocates early voting for essential workers<\/p>\n

Wike dismisses claims of compromising Judiciary through infrastructure projects<\/p>\n

Police arrest man over unlawful possession of four human heads in Ogun<\/p>\n

Minister praises Tinubu for several FG projects in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: Senators reaffirm passage of clause on e-transmission of results<\/p>\n

FG boosts Nasarawa farmers productivity with rice, cassava processing equipment<\/p>\n

Kampala Police arrest suspects in murder of social media influencer, Diana Skys<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspect over alleged possession of human head<\/p>\n

NDDC, LIFE-ND partnership boosts agricultural development in Niger Delta<\/p>\n

Kwara Killings: Senator Natasha calls for urgent action to end insecurity<\/p>\n

Kwara Massacre: PDP accuses FG of ignoring security warnings<\/p>\n

Slain son of former Libya ruler Gaddafi for burial near capital<\/p>\n

Corruption, threat to national security, border governance FG<\/p>\n

PUNCH        <\/strong><\/p>\n

Technology-driven private sector innovation key to universal health coverage \u2013 HFN<\/p>\n

4.5m girls at risk of female genital mutilation in 2026 \u2013 UNFPA<\/p>\n

Dropouts loom: Parents, students cry out over proposed UNN fees hike<\/p>\n

250,000 youths enrolled in federal skills programme \u2013 Alausa<\/p>\n

Military presencell stop more attacks, restore calm in Kwara Gov<\/p>\n

Enugu community protests takeover of disputed land<\/p>\n

Political will key to Nigeria’s export prosperity NRS boss<\/p>\n

2027: Waste no money on campaigns, Abia pensioners tell Otti<\/p>\n

DHQ condemns Kwara attacks, vows to apprehend perpetrators<\/p>\n

Educated citizens guarantee good governance Adeleke<\/p>\n

Ex-boyfriend jailed for life after stabbing UK student to death<\/p>\n

Killings: Northern senators urge FG to recruit more security personnel<\/p>\n

Turkey condemns Kwara terror attack, pledges support<\/p>\n

Trump acknowledges Nigerias First Lady at National Prayer Breakfast<\/p>\n

Nigeria-US security partnership focuses on capacity, intelligence sharing DHQ<\/p>\n

Killings: IG Deploys tactical team in Kwara, orders manhunt for perpetrators<\/p>\n

FG deploys 700 firefighters nationwide, vows to protect lives, property<\/p>\n

Kwara gov meets Tinubu at Aso Rock after deadly terrorist attack<\/p>\n

FG distributes food, others to Borno residents, targets 10 northern states<\/p>\n

Police analyse documentary on Nigerian posing as Dubai Crown Prince<\/p>\n

Lagos unveils cooking oil kiosks to unlock $20m biofuel market<\/p>\n

Downstream deregulation will fail without regulatory discipline TotalEnergies<\/p>\n

Embrace skills acquisition, shun drug abuse, Marwa urges youths<\/p>\n

Katsina deploys over 30MW renewable power in two years Gov’s aide<\/p>\n

Police, UK agency bust online scam syndicate in Delta<\/p>\n

NBA faults Senate for rejecting mandatory e-transmission of election results<\/p>\n

Police confirm bandit attack in Kwara, vow crackdown on perpetrators<\/p>\n

Kwara attack: Persistent killings of innocent Nigerians unacceptable, troubling – Natasha<\/p>\n

Northern CAN hails safe return of abducted Kaduna worshippers<\/p>\n

Kwara to airlift 67 Christian pilgrims in February<\/p>\n

PDP, ADC, NNPP oppose Electoral Act amendments, demand e-transmission of results<\/p>\n

NAPTIP recruits Ogun schoolchildren to tackle human trafficking<\/p>\n

Bitcoin slumps below $70,000 first time since Trump’s election<\/p>\n

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

FG, World Bank Agree to Collaborate on Reliable Energy, Strengthen Agriculture, Improve Trade Flows<\/p>\n

FG May Resume Issuance of Petrol, Diesel Import Permits By Mid February<\/p>\n

Diplomacy: Tinubu Plays the Remi Card on Trump; Christian, Pastor, Soft Power<\/p>\n

NUPRC Sensitizes Host Communities in Delta, Vows to Implement PIA 2021 Aligned with Act<\/p>\n

Zacch Adedeji Seeks Value Addition to Raw Materials Export to Unleash Economic Prosperity<\/p>\n

N2.4Nn Fraud: Court Slams 10-yr Jail Term on Ex NEXIM Bank MD, Orya<\/p>\n

Tinubu Expands Women\u2019s Economic Programme to 25m Beneficiaries Nationwide<\/p>\n

Court Orders British Govt to Pay 420m to 21 Coal Miners Killed in Enugu by Colonial Masters<\/p>\n

Again, EFCC Witness Says No Transaction Linking Yahaya Bello in Exhibits Before Court<\/p>\n

Nigeria Keys Into $7.7trn Global Halal Market As National Economy Strategy Is Launched<\/p>\n

Data Protection, Key to Nigerias Future, Sovereignty, Says NCC<\/p>\n

Gov AbdulRazaq Visits Kaiama, Woro, Orders Humanitarian Support for Terror Victims<\/p>\n

Ex-Diplomat Tasks Govts, Stakeholders onEducation without Geographical Location<\/p>\n

How Uba Sani Finally Closed Three Painful Chapters of Kaduna History<\/p>\n

At Meeting With Political Parties, INEC Recognises Wike-backed PDP, Usmans LP<\/p>\n

INEC Registers Two Political Parties, As 170 Other Associations Fail Constitutional Requirements<\/p>\n

Remaining 86 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers Regain Freedom<\/p>\n

School Pupils, Nursing Mother, Others Abducted in Edo, Demand N260m Ransom<\/p>\n

NSE Unveils 2026 Boards, Committees to Drive Reform, Accountability<\/p>\n

Women Protest against Decades of Injustice in Rivers Community<\/p>\n

Ikeja Electric Dismisses Malicious Online Allegations<\/p>\n

Dangote Group, Kaduna Chamber, Drive Local Content Agenda<\/p>\n

NSCDC Boss Tasks Personnel on Professionalism, Integrity in VIP Protection<\/p>\n

What Must Nigerias Gaming Industry Get Right on Tax, Compliance and Licensing in 2026<\/p>\n

Lessons Nigeria Can Learn from Ubisofts Current Struggle<\/p>\n

Setback for Electoral Reforms: Senate Rejects Mandatory Real-time Results Upload<\/p>\n

FG: US Troops in Nigeria Restricted to Training, Intelligence Support<\/p>\n

With Projected GDP of $334bn in 2026, IMF Tips Nigeria as Africas Third-largest Economy Ahead of Algeria<\/p>\n

FG: How Nigeria Reduced Fuel Import Losses by over N6 Trillion in 9 months<\/p>\n

Planned Strike: Power Minister Intervenes in Electricity Unions, TCN Faceoff<\/p>\n

FG Kicks Off Abuja Leadership Centre, Inaugurate 467 Projects<\/p>\n

PETROAN: Petrol Retailers Suffered N9bn Losses, Reduced Margins in 2025 over Dangote-Importers Price Wars<\/p>\n

HURIWA Commends Arrival of US Security Forces<\/p>\n

UK Supports Nigerian Womens Empowerment, As NSCDC Launches 2026-2030 Gender Policy<\/p>\n

AbdulRazaq: Terrorists Attacks Claimed 75 for Refus-ing to Give in to Strange Doctrines<\/p>\n

2027: Expedite Action on Electoral Act Amendment, INEC Tells National Assembly<\/p>\n

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

US Troop Deployment Respects Nigeria\u2019s Sovereignty, Says DHQ<\/p>\n

Nigerian Journalists Empowered To Tell Climate Change Story<\/p>\n

Reps Raise Conference Committee For Harmonisation Of Electoral Bill<\/p>\n

Nigeria Needs More Local Research To Defeat Cancer \u2013 Expert<\/p>\n

Abbas Demands Drastic Action Against Kwara, Benue Killings<\/p>\n

Senate Did Not Reject Electronic Transmission Of Results \u2014 Abaribe<\/p>\n

Southern Kaduna Group Lauds Tinubu, Sani Over Kurmin Wali Abductees\u2019 Rescue<\/p>\n

Nollywood In Hollywood Announces Official Films For 2026 Showcase<\/p>\n

FCT Original Inhabitants Demand Transparency In Governance<\/p>\n

Northern Governors Condemn Fresh Killings, Demand Decisive Action On Insecurity<\/p>\n

Trump: Nigeria\u2019s First Lady, A Very Respected Woman<\/p>\n

Terrorists Who Attacked Kwara Community Seeking To Impose Twisted Beliefs \u2013DHQ<\/p>\n

Alleged Defamation: Banire Sends Pre-action Notice To Pointblank News, Demands N500m<\/p>\n

Tinubu Urged To Assign Tombomieye Role In Oil Sector<\/p>\n

Special Scheme Has Added N2.3trn To Agric Output In 4 Planting Seasons \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n

Atiku Condemns Kwara, Katsina, Benue Killings, Says Nigeria Now Killing Field<\/p>\n

Kwara Attack: Nigeria Will Not Bow To Religious Extremism \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s A Great Honour\u2019, Trump Hails Nigeria\u2019s First Lady Remi Tinubu\u2019s Presence At US Prayer Breakfast<\/p>\n

EFCC Arraigns Ex-FUDMA VC Over Alleged N19.7m Fraud In Katsina<\/p>\n

Wike Defends Housing Projects For Judiciary, Says It\u2019s Not To Compromise Judges<\/p>\n

Some Nigerians Marry More Wives, Others Disappear After Taking MSME Loans \u2014 SMEDAN<\/p>\n

Court Orders Police To Pay N310m Damages Over Unlawful Arrest Of Lawyer<\/p>\n

Nigeria Eyes $7.7trn Global Halal Market With New National Strategy<\/p>\n

Federal Government Launches $540m Women Empowerment Programme<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Meets Governor AbdulRazaq After Deadly Terror Attack In Kwara<\/p>\n

Police Arrest 18-yr-Old Suspected Burglar, 5 Others In Yobe<\/p>\n

Court Orders 3 Suspects Remanded Over Killing Of Mother, 6 Children In Kano<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Ghanaian Landlord For De-roofing Tenant\u2019s Apartment In Rivers<\/p>\n

NIS Orders Probe Of Officer Accused Of Sexual Assault, Promises Disciplinary Action<\/p>\n

NATION          <\/strong><\/p>\n

New remuneration for political office holders ready, says RMAFC<\/p>\n

Killings: IGP orders manhunt for perpetrators, deploys tactical team in Kwara<\/p>\n

National Assembly committee to harmonise reworked Electoral Act Bill<\/p>\n

25m Nigerians to benefit as Tinubu expands womens economic programme<\/p>\n

Kaiama massacre: Tinubu orders federal, state agencies to provide relief to affected communities<\/p>\n

DHQ confirms deployment of U.S. troops under bilateral agreement<\/p>\n

Kaiama massacre: Savannah Shield Commander reports in Ilorin as AbdulRazaq briefs Tinubu<\/p>\n

DHQ: Kwara attackers aimed to enforce extremist ideology<\/p>\n

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

\u2018We are still burying the dead\u2019: Inside Kwara\u2019s massacre<\/p>\n

Minority caucus: Senate approved e-transmission of election results<\/p>\n

We were beaten, didn\u2019t bath for 2 weeks \u2014 Kaduna abductees<\/p>\n

Minority caucus: Senate approved e-transmission of election results<\/p>\n

DHQ admits US troops in Nigeria<\/p>\n

We were beaten, didnt bath for 2 weeks Kaduna abductees<\/p>\n

Nuclear programme: Iran, US for talks today<\/p>\n

NIWA to spend N16bn on boats, others amid surge in waterway deaths<\/p>\n

Health workers strike pushes patients to private care<\/p>\n

FG deploys 700 firefighters nationwide<\/p>\n

NBA asks police to probe Kwankwasos claim of taking Kano gov to judges<\/p>\n

INEC registers 2 new political parties<\/p>\n

Elon Musk: Money cant buy happiness<\/p>\n

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

Roberts Orya, ex-NEXIM boss sentenced to 490 years over N2.4bn scam<\/p>\n

Court orders police, DSS probe into alleged evidence tampering in Kogi fraud trial<\/p>\n

Power outages persist as 58% of hydro projects stay frozen<\/p>\n

Nigeria emerges as hub of foreign high schools in Africa<\/p>\n

Documented, Denied, Derelict: Mapping 25 years of the Nigerian Army’s extrajudicial killings without justice<\/p>\n

\u201cVery respected woman\u201d, Trump praises Remi Tinubu at US prayer breakfast in Washington<\/p>\n

Abducted Kaduna churchgoers regain freedom, northern CAN celebrates<\/p>\n

Kwara killings linked to Islamist extremism, not banditry, kidnapping, says Gov. Abdulrazaq<\/p>\n

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

NIMASA Plans Expansion Of Deep Blue Project<\/p>\n

Nigeria Needs To Revive Moribund Pipeline Infrastructure Rainoil GMD<\/p>\n

Energy Summit: Nigeria Stands With Africa, Global Partners To Deliver Secure, Affordable, Cleaner Energy Tinubu<\/p>\n

Tinubu Expands Women Economic Programme To Benefit 25m Nigerians<\/p>\n

Niger Threatens To Withdraw From NPFL<\/p>\n

Nigeria Taps Into $7.7trn Global Halal Market<\/p>\n

Niger To Organise 1st Inter-Collegiate Sports Games<\/p>\n

Senates Rejection Of E-Transmission Of Results Unforgivable Act Obi<\/p>\n

Join Hands With Us To Push Oil-Gas Industry Forward: NCDMB<\/p>\n

Northern Govs Condemn Killings In Kwara, Katsina, Benue<\/p>\n

Bauchi Cuts Out-Of-School Children From 1.3m To 500,000 Mohammed<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT      <\/strong><\/p>\n

Terrorists attack; IGP deploys tactical, intelligence assets to Kaiama in Kwara<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: We stand on electronic transmission of results Senators<\/p>\n

Uba Sani promises development spread in Kaduna communities<\/p>\n

Forex reforms face fresh test as officialparallel rate gap widens<\/p>\n

How Nigeria can move from potential to economic prosperity Adedeji<\/p>\n

FG launches Nigeria for Women programme scale-up targets expansion to reach over 25 million women<\/p>\n

Anambra Police command upbeat ahead Of BIPOGA in Asaba<\/p>\n

SWAN Anambra to Soludo: Reposition Solution FC for better results, visibility<\/p>\n

SWAN President, Secretary-General storm Banjul For 8th AIPS Africa congress<\/p>\n

No factions in PDP, well take over party secretariat Monday Anyanwu<\/p>\n

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