Good morning dear esteemed readers!10 Key Points from Nigerian Newspapers This Morning
1. President Tinubu Orders Aid for Kwara Attack Victims: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed close collaboration between federal and state agencies to provide immediate support and relief to communities affected by the deadly terrorist attack in Kaiama, Kwara State, and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
2. US President Trump Recognizes First Lady Remi Tinubu: United States President Donald Trump publicly recognized Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
3. Defence HQ Clarifies Role of US Troops in Nigeria: The Defence Headquarters has stated that all engagements involving United States troops are conducted with full respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty and in line with established bilateral agreements.
4. Kidnapped Kaduna Worshippers Released: The worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru LGA, Kaduna State, on January 18, 2026, have been released, according to a community leader.
5. Naira Shows Mixed Movement: The Naira appreciated slightly to N1,446 per dollar in the parallel market but recorded its first depreciation this week in the official market, moving to N1,368 per dollar.
6. INEC Registers Two New Political Parties: Ahead of the 2027 elections, INEC has expanded the political landscape by registering two new parties: the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
7. Ex-NEXIM Bank MD Jailed 10 Years for Fraud: A Federal Capital Territory High Court has convicted and sentenced former NEXIM Bank MD, Roberts Orya, to 10 years’ imprisonment for a N2.4 billion bank fraud.
8. Nigerians Arrested in India for WhatsApp Impersonation Scam: Operatives in Gurgaon, India, have arrested two Nigerians for allegedly impersonating company directors on WhatsApp to defraud employees.
9. ADC Appoints South West Zonal Chairman: The African Democratic Congress has appointed and sworn in former Lagos Commissioner, Alhaji Rahman Owokoniran, as its South West Zonal Chairman.
10. Judge Orders Investigation into Alleged Exhibit Tampering: Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the police and DSS to investigate his court registrar and a defendant for allegedly tampering with exhibits in a N10 billion fraud trial.
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Disclaimer: This summary is a curation of top stories from major Nigerian newspapers as of Friday, February 6, 2026. CDA News Nigeria provides this digest for informational purposes and does not claim ownership of the original reports. For full details, please refer to the respective source publications.
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