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Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

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Here are 10 key things to know from today’s Nigerian newspaper headlines (Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026):

  1. ₦1.969 trillion FAAC allocation shared
    The Federal Government, states and local governments shared ₦1.969 trillion as December 2025 revenue, reflecting a slight increase from the previous month’s allocation.

  2. Nine suspects remanded over Yelwata massacre
    Nine defendants pleaded not guilty to a 57-count terrorism charge linked to the killing of about 150 people in Benue State, with trial set for late February.

  3. AGF leads prosecution in Benue killings case
    Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, personally heads the prosecution, underscoring the Federal Government’s resolve to pursue the case aggressively.

  4. Court halts planned FCT labour protest
    The National Industrial Court restrained the NLC, TUC and others from striking or protesting in Abuja over a planned February 3 demonstration.

  5. Security agencies ordered to maintain peace in FCT
    The court directed security agencies to prevent any breakdown of law and order across the Federal Capital Territory.

  6. APC moves to defuse Rivers impeachment tension
    APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda said the party is quietly resolving the impeachment threat against Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

  7. Atiku could back Peter Obi for ADC ticket – Yakasai
    The Obidient Movement says Atiku Abubakar could even support Peter Obi’s emergence as ADC presidential candidate in 2027.

  8. Labour Party insists Peter Obi hasn’t defected
    LP’s Abayomi Arabambi says Obi remains in the party and is only “hibernating” politically within the ADC.

  9. Davido reacts after missing out at the Grammys
    Davido broke his silence after losing the Best African Music Performance award, posting a faith-filled message on social media.

  10. Ademola Lookman completes move to Atletico Madrid
    Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta for about £30.3 million, marking a major career steps.

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