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Sunday, February 1, 2026

NEWS IN NIGERIA FOR TODAY 1ST FEBRUARY 2026

 


Popular Nigerian TikTok singer dies after suffering snake bite

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EXCLUSIVE: Full list of 40 suspects detained for alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu govt

https://bit.ly/3M4JEXS


Why we released pension thief Maina early from prison – Correctional Service

https://bit.ly/3MfVvTa


Nigerian governor sacks aides, dethrones traditional rulers over deadly land dispute

https://bit.ly/4q7b2mh


EXCLUSIVE: Inside details of arms, ammunition, cars recovered from suspected coup plotters

https://bit.ly/3ZKSJIA


INTERVIEW: How Beyond Tarkwa Bay uncovered Nigeria’s secret surfing community – Peter Oke

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Kano governor’s long walk to APC reveals battle ahead

https://bit.ly/3Zb9Gfe


First HoldCo’s impairment charge jumped 75% in 2025

https://bit.ly/4kdQoPR


Ganduje wrongly links businessman to Premium Times investigation on Kano dry port scandal

https://bit.ly/45ImbCz


Anambra govt, traders agree on phased remodelling of Onitsha market

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Forest guard killed, army officer missing after terrorists attacked Borno military base

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‘We leave everything to God,’ says Lagos-based cleric barred from holding crusade in Akwa Ibom

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Otedola’s shareholding in First HoldCo rises to 18%

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Why Wike, loyalists weren’t allowed into stadium for pro-Tinubu rally – Rivers govt

https://bit.ly/4kbszZ3


EPL Roundup: Enzo Fernandez seals late Chelsea win as Arokodare sinks deeper with Wolves

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Bauchi Govt introduces baby formula to curb undernutrition

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Troops kill ISWAP commander, others, foil attacks across North-east

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Hajj 2026: Group asks Tinubu to intervene in CBN’s ATM-Only allowance policy for pilgrims

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Nigerian lawmakers complain of insufficient funds for committee works

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JUST IN: Tinubu returns after Türkiye State visit

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Nigeria on ‘healing journey’ to $1trn economy by 2030 – Presidency

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Appeal Court affirms death sentence passed on Offa robbery convicts

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FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries with largest military aircraft fleet as of January 2026

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Suspected mastermind of deadly Old Oyo National Park attack, others arrested

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Okiro, Ebute canvass support for Tinubu’s re-election

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APC gains momentum in Kano as Doguwa welcomes commissioner, ex-NNPP leaders

https://bit.ly/4q91CGI


Winning AFRIMA ‘life-changing,’ say Juma Jux, Folex

https://bit.ly/4rpEzZm


Berlinale 2026: Organisers unveil star-studded jury

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2027: Seyi Makinde at the crossroads

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Yusuf's defection, Kwankwaso and the 2027 Kano election

https://bit.ly/4q9EnfA


Super Eagles striker Moffi joins FC Porto from Nice

https://bit.ly/4ruBBmy


Dominant Arsenal thrash Leeds United

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BRAWL AT THE BRIDGE!  West Ham star is sent off for grabbing Pedro by the THROAT in stoppage time

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Wolves reject Besiktas offer for Arokodare

https://bit.ly/4kathWz


CAF Champions League: Finidi eyes full Points against Power Dynamos

https://bit.ly/4c4rEYj


Fintechs, others at risk of data protection breach in 2026 - Expert

https://bit.ly/4qRmByT


How agro-allied firm is redefining food processing using backward integration

https://bit.ly/49SRLQG


Fraud and conspiracy: Ex-gov Sylva may be arraigned in absentia

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IPOB sit-at-home: Tension as traders, Soludo tango on Monday

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Why my father hid 300 Christians from killer herdsmen – Son of late heroic imam

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Makoko demolition victims share tales of deaths, sorrow

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Kwankwaso never discussed defection with APC – NNPP

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Makoko demolition: Residents may suffer mental disorders — Psychiatrists

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Ebonyi gov sacks appointees, monarchs over community killings

https://kntn.ly/f3bbf5d0


NSCDC arrests housewife in Oyo for human trafficking

https://kntn.ly/d34c56b0


95-year-old woman dies as fire guts residential building in Anambra

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Police rescue 14 victims, arrest human traffickers in Ondo 

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Fire destroys shops, restaurant, others in Gombe

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Fire destroys documents, offices at Kwara college of education

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Kuda targets hybrid banking under new national licence

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Asset management firm backs capital gains tax for stability

https://kntn.ly/a6ea7c6a


Federal might will fail in 2027 – Oyo PDP chairman, Ogungbenro

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Market women, traders pressured to join ruling APC, says South-West ADC

https://kntn.ly/e18e7d57


Edo PDP faction hails court nullification of Ibadan convention

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ADC warns delays in electoral bill threaten 2027 elections

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I hope Joshua heals completely – Wilder

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Chiellini hails Osimhen quality

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Actress Funke Akindele slams critics over 'dancing' marketing style

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VIDEO: I’m not chasing Box Office records — Kunle Afolayan

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VIDEO: Comparing Fela with today’s artistes is unnecessary – Femi Kuti

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Kanu’s lawyer opposes his brother on IPOB lockdown of South East

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Industrialising Benue: How Alia is rebuilding state’s economic base, by Kunle Sanni

https://kntn.ly/ca31f2fe


Hoodlums mar LP-ADC event in Lagos

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LIRS extends deadline for filing of annual returns

https://kntn.ly/66b45216


NYSC Mobilisation Delay: A growing concern for graduates, by Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim

https://kntn.ly/dfad8055


Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states — Tinubu

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Court judgment: PDP urges members to close ranks

https://kntn.ly/07999753


Amupitan: CAN cannot address the issue – MURIC

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INEC recognises Nenadi Usman-led LP after court order

https://kntn.ly/17c2748f


FAAC: Rejection by states stalls January revenue distribution

https://kntn.ly/7d2e796f


Airtel Africa’s mobile money transactions exceed $210b

https://bit.ly/49UngK0


I took enhancement herbs to satisfy my wife, but won’t go four rounds — Prominent Nigerian cleric + Video

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NPFL bans Lekan Salami Stadium, moves 3SC out of Ibadan

https://kntn.ly/1db1c653


CAF approves new venue for Falconets U20 World Cup qualifier

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Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics

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Latest Epstein file photos appear to show former Prince Andrew on floor with female

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Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist

https://kntn.ly/1e626298


DR CHIDI FIDELIS 

PRO

NAGGMDP 

DELTA STATE 

*GOD BLESS NIGERIA*