Nigeria News
Nigerian newspapers headlines for today, Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
Here are 10 key things to know from today’s Nigerian newspaper headlines (Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026):
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₦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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
