{"id":32598,"date":"2026-02-09T01:23:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T01:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32598"},"modified":"2026-02-09T01:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T01:37:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-9-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32598","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 9 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump Meets New Honduras President, Asfura In US<\/p>\n

30 Killed In Road Crash As Gov Yusuf Orders Quick Medical Intervention<\/p>\n

Electoral Bill: Senate Schedules Emergency Session On Tuesday<\/p>\n

FG Inspects N40bn Bauchi-Dindima Road, Records Significant Progress<\/p>\n

Cancellation Of Mondays Sit-At-Home Path To Progress For SEast COSEYL<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Wife To Meet King Charles III On State Visit To UK<\/p>\n

Bandits Attack Another Kwara Community, Kill One Person<\/p>\n

Again, Ladipo Spare Parts Market Sealed Over Environmental Breaches<\/p>\n

IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu Orders Cancellation Of Sit-At-Home In SEast<\/p>\n

Abande Killings: Benue Police Repel Bandits Fresh Attack<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Eno 2027: Akpabio Adopts ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative<\/p>\n

LG Crisis: Osun ALGON Orders Release Of Vouchers For Workers Salaries, Pensions<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Borgu Emirate, CAN, Muslim Community Beg Tinubu, Bago To End Attacks, Killings<\/p>\n

Enugu Govt Records N406.7bn IGR In 2025, Targets N870bn In 2026<\/p>\n

Umahi Urges SEast Region To Support Tinubu Administration<\/p>\n

Kanu Places Final Ban On Sit-At-Home Orders<\/p>\n

AMAC Election: APC, ADC Campaign Councils Not Threat SDP<\/p>\n

Tinubu Charges Nigerian Youth On Accountability<\/p>\n

Creative Economy: British Council Provides Showcase Spaces For Nigerian Creatives<\/p>\n

HEDA Petitions CJN Over Kwankwasos Comment<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Borgu Emirate, CAN, Muslim Community Beg Tinubu, Bago To End Attacks, Killings<\/p>\n

FG Re-Opens Tsamiya Corridor To Boost Legitimate Trade<\/p>\n

How Nigerias Railways Can Succeed Daramola<\/p>\n

Adebayo Blasts Senate Over E-Transmission Of Results<\/p>\n

I Have No Rifts With Sen Oshiomhole, Says Edo APC Chairman<\/p>\n

Sen Ashiru Advocates Ministry Of Religious Affairs<\/p>\n

Instict Launches Partnership To Expand Access To AI-Driven Career Coaching<\/p>\n

UniAbuja Governing Council Promotes 21 To Professorial Rank<\/p>\n

BREAKING: NLC Threatens Election Boycott Over E-Transmission Confusion<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Borgu Emirate, CAN, Muslim Community Beg Tinubu, Bago To End Attacks, Killings<\/p>\n

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

Makinde, Wike camps set for showdown at PDP HQ today<\/p>\n

Canada-based Nigerian faces trial over alleged hate-motivated harassment<\/p>\n

Tinubu, US AFRICOM chief hold security talks in Abuja<\/p>\n

Not all electricity meters are free, NERC clarifies<\/p>\n

Schools, markets open as IPOB ends Monday sit-at-home<\/p>\n

IPOB orders total cancellation of sit-at-home in South East<\/p>\n

Reckless driving blamed as trailer crash kills over 30 in Kano<\/p>\n

Ex-NDA registrar hails Edos strategic leadership retreat<\/p>\n

NNPCLs $1.5bn refinery failure proves my privatisation call right Atiku<\/p>\n

Obasanjo seeks recognition of Iwe Iroyin House, others as heritage sites<\/p>\n

Petrol tanker explosion kills two, injures one in Anambra<\/p>\n

Man hangs self after attempting to kill daughter in Ekiti<\/p>\n

Pope mourns victims of attacks in Nigeria, urges authorities to protect lives<\/p>\n

Edo APC chair dismisses one-party state fears<\/p>\n

FRSC averts disaster as fuel tanker crashes in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Enugu hits record 406bn IGR in 2025, eyes 870bn in 2026<\/p>\n

Ramadan: Kaduna gov rallies clerics, media for peace campaign<\/p>\n

Activists plan ‘Occupy NASS’ protest over Senates rejection of e-transmission of results<\/p>\n

2027: Coalition against Tinubus re-election dead on arrival, says PCC commissioner<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct three children in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Sultan, Ooni, Kukah receive honorary doctorates at FUOYE 10th convocation<\/p>\n

NLC threatens protests over Electoral Act amendment<\/p>\n

Abia gov okays salary adjustments for teachers<\/p>\n

IPOB orders total cancellation of sit-at-home in South East<\/p>\n

Yobe teacher wins North-East best, bags N25m national award<\/p>\n

Govt plans N1bn digital classroom for Ogun school<\/p>\n

Senate to hold emergency sitting Tuesday<\/p>\n

Troop deployment in troubled Ebonyi community to protect residents Army<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests businessman with 95 cocaine pellets at Kano airport<\/p>\n

Probe Senate over Electoral Act, tax laws, SERAP urges CCB<\/p>\n

Police arrest kidnap suspect in Edo forest raid<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria, China Mark 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations<\/p>\n

Pipeline Surveillance: Activist Flays Campaign Against Tantita<\/p>\n

FG To Hold NEC Conference To Drive Inclusive Economic Growth Monday<\/p>\n

Arise News Anchor, Ojy Okpe, Loses Father<\/p>\n

UK: Weve Not Been Notified of Judgment Awarding 420m to Families of Nigerian Coal Miners<\/p>\n

Bauchi Govt to Payfor Medical Treatment of Injured Correspondents of ARISE NEWS, Channels, AIT, 11 Others<\/p>\n

Mark: APC Has Failed on Its Campaign Promises, ADC Will Offer Nigeria Better Political Future<\/p>\n

Afenifere Condemns Senates Rejection of Electronic Transmission of Election Results<\/p>\n

Bandits Kill 13 Benue, Kaduna, Abduct Catholic Priest, 10 Others in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Kwara Killings: Lift Ban on Amotekun to Combat Spread of Banditry to Osun, Adeleke Tells Police<\/p>\n

Stop Mass Killings, Abductions, Other Forms of Violence, Catholic Church Tells FG<\/p>\n

Insurgency Denying Children Immunisation in North-east, Former Lawmaker Cries Out<\/p>\n

FMDQ Debt Market Hits N99.3tn as T-Bills, Bond Yields Ease on Improved Liquidity<\/p>\n

US Court Jails Nigerian for Defrauding over 400 Americans in $6m Inheritance Scam<\/p>\n

NIS Clarifies Non-issuance of Passport in South-east Italy, Four Other International Stations<\/p>\n

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

Gov Yusuf mourns as seven die, 70 injured in Kano road mishap<\/p>\n

2Baba names Burna Boy as the current king of Afrobeats<\/p>\n

Kanu scraps IPOB\u2019s five-year Monday sit-at-home order<\/p>\n

MDCN debunk claims of 2, 000 stranded house officers annually<\/p>\n

Enugu Summit petition: Iyere writes NJC, fixes protest deadline<\/p>\n

Kogi closes markets, parks in seven LGs to cripple terrorists\u2019 supplies<\/p>\n

Electoral Act amendment: SERAP petitions Code of Conduct Bureau<\/p>\n

Woro killings expose rural security failure, says Hashim<\/p>\n

E-Transmission row: NLC threatens mass action, election boycott<\/p>\n

Senate to hold emergency plenary sitting Tuesday<\/p>\n

Nigeria connects 10.3m users to networks as teledensity hits 82.8%<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu receives US military delegation at Aso Rock<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu orders total cancellation of Monday Sit-at-Home in South-East \u2013 IPOB<\/p>\n

Tinubu receives US military delegation at Aso Rock<\/p>\n

Electoral Bill: Senate to hold emergency sitting on Tuesday<\/p>\n

Bandits kill one during gun battle with Forest Guards in Kwara<\/p>\n

Black Sunday in Kano: Over 30 killed in road accident<\/p>\n

Tension in Kebbi as Customs allegedly shot dead car dealer<\/p>\n

Tanker explosion claims lives of driver, conductor in Anambra<\/p>\n

Gov Yusuf mourns road accident victims, orders free medical care<\/p>\n

Osimhen fires Galatasaray past Rizespor with 15th goal of season<\/p>\n

Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 to rekindle title hopes<\/p>\n

Senates rejection of electronic transmission of results setback Okei-Odumakin<\/p>\n

2027: Aggrieved Anambra APC stakeholders demand leadership change<\/p>\n

Ebonyi boundary Killings: Amasiri community demand withdrawal of military, calls for investigation<\/p>\n

Senate hails FG on launch of Nigerias national Halal economy Strategy<\/p>\n

Coalition of Niger Delta CSOs suspends planned February 9 protest over new tax law<\/p>\n

El-Rufai warns against Regime Security, calls for people-centred national security framework<\/p>\n

Atiku slams refinery spending, says NNPCs admission validates call for privatisation<\/p>\n

Woro Massacre: Explain intelligence, air response failure Olawepo-Hashim tells FG<\/p>\n

FRSC averts tanker disaster in Kaduna<\/p>\n

2027: Akpabio adopts ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative as APC political structure for Tinubu, Eno<\/p>\n

10 African countries with the largest oil reserves in 2026<\/p>\n

Abia Govt blames formatting error for N250m allegedly budgeted for photocopier<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu seeks stakeholders collaboration to position Lagos as global financial hub<\/p>\n

Ejiofor slams persistent killings, says failure to prosecute terrorists equals negotiating with terror<\/p>\n

How Gov. Mbah grew Enugu IGR from N26.8bn to N406.7bn through non-tax revenue<\/p>\n

Wike factor will not stop me SDP AMAC chairman candidate<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Kogi Govt shuts down markets, motor parks<\/p>\n

Three children kidnapped in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

450 Pensions: Govs treating pensioners like ghosts NUP President<\/p>\n

Market leader warns criminals to stay away from Ogbaru Main Market<\/p>\n

Cash-and-Carry Judgments: SANs divided over allegations against Judges<\/p>\n

Tinubu to commission projects in Kebbi, attend Argungu fishing festival Gov Idris<\/p>\n

Electoral Bill: Senate to hold emergency sitting on Tuesday<\/p>\n

Gov Sani tasks clerics, media on peace drive ahead of Ramadan<\/p>\n

MOSOP makes case for pipeline security amid rising oil spills<\/p>\n

Just in: Nnamdi Kanu orders total cancellation of Monday Sit-at-Home in South-East IPOB<\/p>\n

Insecurity: CAN urges Tinubu to establish military base in Agwara LG, Niger<\/p>\n

Police bust drug stockpiling syndicate in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Nigerias democracy lacks values, principles Bishop Kukah<\/p>\n

INEC begins 50-day rotational voter registration across Anambras 326 wards<\/p>\n

UK to raise minimum stipend for PhD students to N40m<\/p>\n

Ex-Enugu Assembly members endorse Gov Mbah for second term, cite performance, equity<\/p>\n

One suspect in custody over Ajah studio deaths Lagos Police<\/p>\n

All eyes on Argungu as journalists flood Kebbi for historic fishing festival<\/p>\n

I have no rift with Oshiomhole; Okpebholo remains APC leader in Edo Tenebe<\/p>\n

2027: APC Lagos4Lagos inaugurates street captains in Otto-Awori to boost grassroots mobilisation<\/p>\n

NEC: Shettima to convene conference to strengthen Nigerias economic coordination<\/p>\n

BOI breaks new ground as CBN approves non-interest banking window<\/p>\n

EPL: Guardiola eyes double over Liverpool as Man City plot Anfield strategy<\/p>\n

How small-screen star Aunty Ajara passed after liver disease battle<\/p>\n

Kaduna Gov defends tough reforms, says results emerging<\/p>\n

Ramadan: Tomato farmers allay fears of price hike<\/p>\n

Nigeria Police promote 74,352 officers nationwide, dismiss favouritism, irregularity claims<\/p>\n

Terrorism: Ohanaeze PG did not advocate gun ownership Igbo Youths<\/p>\n

2027: NLC threatens mass boycott, mass action over electoral ambiguity<\/p>\n

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

King Charles III Invites Tinubu On State Visit To UK<\/p>\n

Itodo: Why Politicians Fear Real-time Transmission Of Election Results<\/p>\n

NNPCL\u2019s $1.5bn Refinery Failure Validates My Call For Privatisation \u2014 Atiku<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Meets AFRICOM Chief As Security Talks Deepen<\/p>\n

Osimhen Seals Dominant Galatasaray Victory At Rizespor<\/p>\n

Governor Yusuf Mourns As 30 Perish In Kano Road Crash<\/p>\n

Pope Mourns Victims Of Attacks In Nigeria, Urges Government To Protect Citizens<\/p>\n

There Can\u2019t Be Lasting Peace Unless Security Agencies Return To Proper Roles \u2014 El-Rufai<\/p>\n

IPOB Cancels \u2018Monday Sit-at-Home\u2019 In South-East<\/p>\n

Senate Proceedings Unclear On Election Result Transmission, Says Abaribe<\/p>\n

Dafinone Hails Tonlagha At 50, Praises Celebrant\u2019s Patriotism, Philanthropy<\/p>\n

NDLEA Arrests China-bound Auto Parts Dealer With 95 Wraps Of Cocaine<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly Denies Rumours Of Deputy Governor\u2019s Impeachment<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s Horse Ramadan Emerges Winner At Renewed Hope International Race<\/p>\n

Federal, Kebbi Gov\u2019t Lauded For Reopening Of Kebbi\u2013Niger Border<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Seek Sustained Commitment To End Female Genital Mutilation
\n\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Top military officers patronising Apapa drug dealers, Council boss alleges<\/p>\n

Fed Govt reopens Tsamiya border in Kebbi to strengthen regional trade<\/p>\n

EPL: Haaland scores late penalty as Man City stun Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield<\/p>\n

Press freedom advocate seeks protection for Nigerian journalists<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Digital Museum unveiled in Abuja as stakeholders call for history centre<\/p>\n

Nigeria police announces promotion of 74,352 officers across ranks<\/p>\n

UniAbuja governing council promotes 21 to rank of professor<\/p>\n

Edo police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Auchi hospital<\/p>\n

Otus Chief of Protocol gets, dedicates Miracle son after 14 years<\/p>\n

Senate holds emergency session Tuesday<\/p>\n

Obidient Movement declares alignment with ADC in Delta<\/p>\n

Akpabio endorses ARISE with renewed hope initiative ahead of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Why musical artistes must take responsibility for poor sound at concerts Peter David<\/p>\n

CAC delisted over 400,000 inactive companies in 2025 Registrar General<\/p>\n

NLC warns of mass action over failure to add electronic transmission of election results<\/p>\n

Nigeria among 11 African nations in 15m ITU digital infrastructure programme<\/p>\n

Senate committee commends Tinubu on launch of National Halal Economy strategy<\/p>\n

Police probe alleged defilement of six-year-old girl by 65-year-old man in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Edo APC chair dismisses rift with Oshiomhole ahead of party congresses<\/p>\n

APM urges Adeleke to allow reinstated council executives operate freely<\/p>\n

Police recover suspected illicit drugs from hideout in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Uzodinma urges APC in Abia to intensify grassroots membership drive<\/p>\n

China-bound auto parts dealer arrested at Kano airport for ingesting 95 wraps of cocaine<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

UK State visit: Nigeria has become a Toast of Global Leaders, says Nwabufo<\/p>\n

Tinubu hosts US security officials at Aso Rock<\/p>\n

Killings: Pope asks FG to Protect Nigerians<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: David Mark urges NASS to pass bill, allow INEC decide on electronic transmission<\/p>\n

Senate to hold emergency plenary Tuesday<\/p>\n

Knocks for Tinubu For Attending Wedding Without Visiting Kwara Massacre Victims<\/p>\n

NEC holds Conference Monday to generate Policy direction for States<\/p>\n

Ex-Enugu Assembly members endorse Gov Mbah for second term<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: Misuse of security institutions leads to collapse of public trust<\/p>\n

Insecurity: ADC spokesman taunts Tinubu, says Nigeria has no govt<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Kogi shuts markets, motor parks in 7 LGAs<\/p>\n

Kwankwasiyya commends Kano Dep Govs loyalty amid pressure<\/p>\n

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

NDLEA busts colorado lab, seizes drugs nationwide<\/p>\n

Tinubu becomes first Nigerian leader to officially visit the UK in 37 years<\/p>\n

UniAbuja approves professorial promotion for 21 academics<\/p>\n

Bandits Kill Seven, Abduct Catholic Priest, Ten Others In Southern Kaduna<\/p>\n

FUOYE holds 10th convocation ceremony as outgoing VC recounts major achievements<\/p>\n

UniAbuja promotes 21 academics to professorial cadre<\/p>\n

Radda increases salaries of Umaru Musa Yaradua varsitys workers<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army troops battle terrorists in Katsina, recover 529 rustled livestock<\/p>\n

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

Nnamdi Kanu orders IPOB to end Monday sit-at-home<\/p>\n

BoI gets CBN’s nod to launch non-interest banking window<\/p>\n

Tragedy: Nigerian footballer Saburi Adeniji dies in UK after severe brain injury<\/p>\n

Nigeria reopens Tsamiya border with Benin after 7-year closure<\/p>\n

E-transmission of election results: NLC threatens mass boycott of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Nigeria lags Ghana, Senegal in election management<\/p>\n

Paying for darkness: How estimated billing, banding deepen power inequality in Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

Catholic church confirms abduction of priest, 10 others, calls for prayers<\/p>\n

Nursing, Midwifery Council inducts 206 foreign-trained Nurses<\/p>\n

Ndarani Foundation donates N100m scholarship to indigent students in Niger South<\/p>\n

Police nab 23 suspects, recover hard drugs in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

NGO, alumni donate e-library to Ogun school<\/p>\n

Full details of how terrorists attacked Woro, Nuku communities in Kwara state<\/p>\n

British government to pay 420m to 21 coal miners killed by colonial masters Enugu court<\/p>\n

CBN, ABUs bids to stop N2.5bn payments to 110 illegally sacked workers thrown out<\/p>\n

LP, PDP chairmen plan defection to APC in Edo<\/p>\n

2027: Women back Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno as APC intensifies sensitisation in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Niger: 50 still in captivity 5 weeks after Agwara, Kansuwa Daji terrorists attacks Community leaders<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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