Nigerian Newspaper headlines for today, Sunday, 1st February 2026

10 Things To Know From Nigerian Newspapers Today, Sunday, 1st February, 2026

1. Foiled Coup Plot Uncovered

Security agencies recovered heavy weapons, including AA guns, RPGs, machine guns, and over 30 vehicles from military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. A retired major general is among suspects still at large.

2. Opposition Warns Ahead of 2027

PDP member Dickson Iroegbu urged opposition parties to unite, warning that failure to defeat the APC in 2027 could spell disaster for Nigeria, accusing the ruling party of worsening poverty.

3. ADC Demands Electoral Act Amendment

The African Democratic Congress accused the National Assembly of deliberately delaying the Electoral Act amendment, warning it could undermine the credibility of the 2027 elections.

4. Families Beg Tinubu For Mercy

Relatives of 16 detained military officers linked to the alleged coup have appealed to President Tinubu to temper justice with mercy as the officers await court-martial.

5. Ebonyi Land Crisis Escalates

Governor Francis Nwifuru sacked commissioners, aides, and dethroned monarchs from Amasiri community following deadly land clashes that left four people dead.

6. Wike Praised Within PDP Faction

Factional PDP spokesman Haruna Mohammed praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, saying he helped keep the PDP viable as an opposition party amid internal crises.

7. Army Eliminates Boko Haram Commander

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP commander during an encounter in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

8. Funke Akindele Responds To Criticism

The actress dismissed claims that her aggressive dance-based marketing style hinders others, urging filmmakers to find their own paths and strategies.

9. Femi Kuti Rejects Political Labels

 Femi Kuti said it irritates him when people claim he supported Buhari or Tinubu, stressing that his family cannot align with governments his father opposed.

10. Arsenal Strengthen EPL Lead

Arsenal thrashed Leeds 4-0 to stay top of the Premier League, while Bournemouth also impressed with a 2-0 away win, boosting their league position.